The 2025 awards season kicked off on January 6 with the Golden Globes, but it now seems to be coming to a halt due to the wildfires which have devastated the Los Angeles community.
Some awards ceremonies and nominations have announced that they will postpone the event until LA is back on it's feet, while others shared that they will go ahead with a "renewed purpose" amidst the tragedy.
But regardless of when they take place, it does seem like the 2025 awards season will be going ahead.
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Despite events being postponed, it seems that the 2025 awards will eventually be going ahead. (Getty)With the Golden Globes come and gone, we've been given a taste of what to expect, with shock wins, surprise snubs, moving speeches and some sweet backstage moments.
And as much as we all love the idea of holding our own in a somewhat intellectual conversation about what projects were snubbed and who should have taken out the top prize, it can be overwhelming to keep up with the everchanging pop culture zeitgeist.
So, in the name of being able to impress your artsy friends at your next wine night, we've compiled a handy guide to the 2025 awards season.
We've got all the bases covered – what awards have and haven't been postponed due to the fires, the frontrunners that are penned to take out the top gongs, and how and when to watch your favourite awards.
Keep reading to find out everything you need to know to be in the loop for the 2025 awards season.
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Critics Choice Awards
When are the 2025 Critics Choice Awards?
The Critics Choice Awards were set to be held on Sunday January 12 (Monday January 13 in Australia) but due to the fires the event has been pushed back to Sunday January 26 (Monday January 27 in Australia).
How to watch the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in Australia?
It's not yet clear where the home of the 2025 Critics Choice Awards will be in Australia.
Who is hosting the 2025 Critics Choice Awards?
For the third consecutive year, the 2025 Critics Choice Awards will be hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler.
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Grammy Awards
When are the 2025 Grammys?
Music fans have been patiently waiting to hear whether or not the 2025 Grammy's will be postponed, with the news finally released early morning on Tuesday January 14 – the Grammys will go ahead as planned.
The Grammy Awards are set to take place on February 2 (Monday February 3 in Australia) at Crypto.com Arena, with the Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr., alongside the chair of the academy's board of trustees Tammy Hurt, releasing a statement explaining their decision.
They shared that the event will go ahead as planned in "close coordination with local authorities."
"This year's show, however, will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours," they added.
How to watch the 2025 Grammys in Australia?
The 2025 Grammys will be streamed love in Stan, with viewers able to tune in and catch all the action from 11am AEDT on Monday February 3.
Who is hosting and performing at the 2025 Grammys?
The host and performers for the 2025 Grammys have not yet been announced.
The Grammys are set to go ahead as planned. (Getty Images for The Recording A)BAFTA Awards
When are the 2025 BAFTAs?
The 2025 BAFTAs will be held on Sunday February 16 (Monday February 17 in Australia) at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall.
So far, only the longlist has been announced with voting for nominees closing on January 10.
The BAFTAs are set to announce their official list of nominees on January 15.
How to watch the 2025 BAFTAs in Australia?
The BAFTAs will kick off bright and early in Australia, with the event beginning around 6AM AEDT, however it's unclear currently where it will be available to stream.
Who is hosting and performing at the 2025 BAFTAs?
After a successful hosting gig in 2024, actor David Tennant will return as the host of the 2025 BAFTAs.
Unlike other awards ceremonies, the BAFTAs like to keep audiences on their toes when it comes to performances with previous including Cirque du Soleil, the infamous "Angela Basset did the thing" rap, and a viral performance of Murder on the Dancefloor from Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
So, when it comes to performances at the 2025 BAFTAs, anything could happen.
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor wowed with a performance of Murder on the Dancefloor at the 2024 Grammys. (Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I)Academy Awards/Oscars
When are the 2025 Oscars?
The Oscars are still set to go ahead on Sunday March 2 (Monday March 3 in Australia) however the events in the lead up to Hollywood's night of nights have been affected by the LA fires.
With The Hollywood Reporter sharing that four of the Academy's board of Governor's alongside a former CEO have lost their homes, the board has made the decision to make a number of changes to the 2025 Academy Awards schedule.
The nomination voting window was originally set to close on Wednesday January 8 and has now been extended to Friday January 17. As a result, the nominations, which were set to be released on Friday January 17 will now be released on Thursday January 23.
The nomination announcement will be televised as usual, however the Academy will not be having any press in the audience.
Also as a result of the fires, the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon, originally scheduled for Monday February 10, has been cancelled. However, nominees will still be invited to small dinners with others in their category closer to the event date.
The Oscars schedule has undergone a number of changes due to the LA fires. (A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images)The Scientific and Technical Awards which were scheduled for Tuesday February 18 have also been postponed, with a new date to be announced soon.
"Our members always share how important it is for us to come together as a community, and we are determined to use this opportunity to celebrate our resilient and compassionate industry," read a statement released by Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang announcing the scheduling changes.
"We also look forward to honoring our frontline workers who have aided with the fires, recognising those impacted, and encouraging people to join the Academy in supporting the relief efforts."
How to watch the 2025 Oscars in Australia?
The Oscars ceremony will kick off at 11AM here in Australia on Monday March 3, however it has not yet announced where it will be available to stream.
Who is hosting and performing at the 2025 Oscars?
So far, we know that comedian and late-night host Conan O'Brien will host the 2025 Oscars for the first time.
What we don't know yet is who will be performing, all we do know is that typically, performances at the Oscars are pulled from the list of nominees.
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Who are the 2025 swards season nominees and predicted winners for film?
This year is going to be tough for anyone and everyone nominated for their work in film, with stiff competition predicted in every category.
In particular, the best actress category at every awards show is set to be absolutely stacked.
Newcomer on the scene Mikey Maddison has made waves for her performance in Anora, and who could deny Cynthia Erivo's performance in Wicked was anything short of extraordinary.
Other predicted nominees include Nicole Kidman for Babygirl, Angelina Jolie for Maria, Karla Sofia Gascon for Emilia Pérez, Fernanda Torres for I'm Still Here, Pamela Anderson for The Last Showgirl and Tilda Swinton for The Room Next Door.
But based off of the reaction from both critics and fans, as well as the Golden Globes, it seems that this could be the year of Demi Moore, with her predicted as the frontrunner in an incredibly competitive year for her outstanding emotional and physical performance in body horror The Substance.
As far as leading males go, it's tough competition again.
2024 was a year of actor's showing what they're really made of. Hugh Grant has scored himself nominations for his role in Heretic, a horror movie that's managed to make it's way into awards season despite the usual snubs directed toward genre films.
Adrien Brody has been noticed for his role in The Brutalist, but Timothée Chalamet could dethrone him as the youngest person to ever win an Oscar for best actor after the initial reaction to his new film A Complete Unknown.
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Timothée Chalamet could dethrone Adrien Brody as the youngest actor to ever take home the best actor Oscar after his performance in A Complete Unknown. (Courtesy Searchlight Pictures via CNN Newsource)Other frontrunners include Daniel Craig for Queer, Colman Domingo for Sing Sing, and Ralph Fiennes for Conclave.
But it's Marvel alum Sebastian Stan that has shocked fans this year, with not one, but two awards season worthy performances.
He took home the Golden Globe for his performance in the thought-provoking thriller, A Different Man, but it's his performance as Donald Trump in The Apprentice that critics predict if he is to take out further wins, will be the reason why.
As far as best picture goes, it's wide open for surprises.
The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez were the big winners at the Golden Globes, but many suggest that this might not be the case for the remainder of the season.
The Substance has been applauded as a hyperactive and satirical reflection of the female experience, whereas A Complete Unknown, the new Bob Dylan biopic, has been dubbed as the best musician biopic we've seen to date.
Other contenders include Conclave, Wicked, Anora, Sing Sing, All We Imagine As Light, Nickel Boys and Dune: Part II, but at this stage in the game it really is anyone's race to win.
Wicked is another front runner this awards season. (Universal Pictures)Who are the 2025 swards season nominees and predicted winners for television?
With so much variety, the TV category is tough. But, there are a few that have proven themselves to be favourites.
Baby Reindeer, the Penguin and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez stories are three frontrunners when it comes to limited and anthology series, with several cast members including Cooper Koch, Colin Farrell, Richard Gadd, and Jessica Gunning all expected to be recognised for their individual performances.
Although Season 3 of The Bear wasn't as well received as the first two, the cast and the show itself is expected to make several appearances on nominations lists, however maybe a few less wins than previous years.
Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking and Hacks are all frontrunners in terms of cast and show.
But it's the Anna Sawai led hit show Shōgun that is expected to sweep the TV categories, taking home wins best drama series, best female actor, best male actor and best male supporting actor at the Golden Globes.
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The Anna Sawai led hit Shōgun is expected to sweep the TV categories this awards season. (AP)Who are the 2025 swards season nominees and predicted winners for music?
Is it finally the year we see Beyoncé go home with a best album Grammy?
Well, chances are high.
Taylor Swift's seventh nomination for album of the year, making her the most nominated solo female artists in the category's history, but she's up against stiff competition with Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, Sabrina Carpenter's Short 'n Sweet, Charli XCX's Brat and Chappell Roan's Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
While it's not clear who the frontrunner in the category is at the moment, it seems like it's going to be a solo female artist who takes home the top gong.
When it comes to song of the year (recognising composition and song writing) and record of the year (recognising the art, production and sound engineering) it's a female-led fight again.
Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Chappel Roan, and Taylor Swift all make appearances in the nominations, but they're still facing stiff competition from Kenrick Lamar, Benson Boone and Hozier.
But it's the best new artists category that's going to be the toughest fight of them all.
After her meteoric rise to fame, Chappell Roan is a frontrunner for the best new artist Grammy. (Getty)Country star Megan Moroney scored herself a nomination, alongside the soulful voice of Teddy Swims and pop-princess Sabrina Carpenter.
Other nominees include Benson Boone, Raye, Sexxy Red and Shaboozey.
But, despite the well-earned nominations, the frontrunner in the category seems to be none-other than Chappel Roan who we saw meteorically rise to fame throughout 2024.
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