Official UKAP Awards Site Opens

LONDON — The U.K. Adult Producers Association (UKAP) has announced its annual industry awards event and party in partnership with the Sex Workers Opera will be held on Sept. 16 alongside XBIZ London at Proud Cabaret City.

The venue is situated near the Hilton Doubletree, three minutes away from the hotel.

The awards celebrate those in the U.K. adult business and recognizes individuals for services to the industry. Jerry Barnett of Sex & Censorship received a recognition award at The London Underground Party in 2014 when it was introduced

The Sex Workers Opera is an award-winning multimedia show that has earned rave reviews, giving voice to diverse local/global experiences in the sex business. Together with UKAP, it promises to be a fun-packed night.

Nominations for the UKAP awards are now being accepted on the website and public voting for the majority of categories will close on Aug. 15. 

The UKAP awards and party is open to anyone working in the U.K. adult industry, attendees of XBIZ London and selected guests only. Admission is free but registration is essential so apply now to reserve your place.

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