Colchester Events, part of Amphora Group, is celebrating double success after being shortlisted in two categories at the Colchester Business Awards: Contribution to Theatre & Arts (Charter Hall) and Live Entertainment Venue (Charter Hall & Castle Park).
The nominations recognise the organisation's role in delivering some of Colchester's largest and most popular live entertainment, cultural and community events through Charter Hall and Castle Park.
Colchester Events, delivered by Amphora Trading Limited and owned by Colchester City Council, contributed nearly £24 million to the city’s economy in 2024/25, attracting more than 293,000 visitors to concerts, festivals, theatre performances, and community events, according to an independent economic impact report by Counterculture Partnership LLP.
The scale of Colchester Events' impact extends far beyond entertainment. More than 179,000 people travel into Colchester each year to attend events, helping to drive footfall, tourism, and spending within the local economy.
At Charter Hall, the team delivers more than 150 events annually, welcoming over 100,000 attendees to a diverse programme of music, comedy, theatre, and family entertainment. Meanwhile, major concerts and live events in Castle Park attract tens of thousands of visitors, including more than 65,000 concert goers attending large-scale performances and over 76,000 visitors attending festivals and community events.
James Young, Operations Manager of Amphora Events, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be shortlisted in both categories. These nominations are a testament to the hard work, creativity, and dedication of the entire Events team, as well as the continued support of our audiences, partners, and the wider community.”
“Our aim has always been to create memorable experiences that bring people together, support the local economy, and contribute to Colchester's cultural offer. To be recognised for that work is a tremendous honour.”
Amphora Group is now encouraging residents, audiences, partners and supporters to cast their vote in the Colchester Business Awards.
Whether you've attended a concert in Castle Park, enjoyed a show at Charter Hall, supported a community festival, or simply value the role of arts and entertainment in the city, every vote helps recognise the impact live events have on Colchester's communities, culture, and economy.
Vote for Colchester Events: www.colchesterbusinessawards.co.uk/vote-now
Every vote helps celebrate the value of arts, culture and live entertainment in Colchester and recognises the teams working behind the scenes to make these experiences possible.
Voting is now open until 17 September 2026.
Winners of the Colchester Business Awards will be announced on 8 October 2026 at Colchester Town Hall.