Bass Magazine, the world’s leading bass publication, announces Bass Magazine Awards 2025, on January 23rd, 2025, at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California.

This must-see, star-studded blowout promises to be the biggest night of bass in decades, honoring Sting, Pino Palladino, Justin Chancellor, Thundercat, MonoNeon and Mohini Dey.

In recognition of young talent, the evening will begin with our Future of Bass Awards, presented to Mohini Dey and to MonoNeon, who will perform with his band. To mark continued excellence in bass, we will next present Thundercat with our inaugural Vanguard Award. In our headlining Lifetime Achievement Award segment, Justin Chancellor will receive his award and perform with Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey, and members of Tool. To follow, John Patitucci will accept his award and perform. To close the ceremonies, Sting will receive his award from Christian McBride and perform. Upright bass phenom Scott Mulvahill will be performing intermittently throughout the night.

Check back for the latest news and artist updates in this continually-developing event. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this once-in-a-lifetime lineup!

Lineup

Mohini Dey Future of Bass Award – Presenter: Nathan East

MonoNeon Future of Bass Award – Presenter: Les Claypool

Thundercat Vanguard Award – Presenter: Marcus Miller

John Patitucci Lifetime Achievement Award – Presenter: Announcement Soon!

Justin Chancellor Lifetime Achievement Award – Presenter: Victor Wooten & Steve Bailey

Sting Lifetime Achievement Award – Presenter: Christian McBride

Doors for the show are 6:00pm

The show will begin at 7:30pm

Stay tuned for the full schedule and list of artists and presenters.

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The night will be full of surprises, performances, and special appearances by bass and music icons, who will be announced in the weeks to come. 

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