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 (by Nathan East) and to MonoNeon, who will perform with his band. To mark continued excellence in bass, Marcus Miller 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 playing intermittently throughout the night.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see this once-in-a-lifetime event!

2025 Bass Magazine Awards Lineup

Mohini Dey Future of Bass Award – Presented by Nathan East

MonoNeon Future of Bass Award – Presented by: Announcement Soon!

Thundercat Vanguard Award – Presented by Marcus Miller

John Patitucci Lifetime Achievement Award – Presented by Announcement Soon!

Justin Chancellor Lifetime Achievement Award – Presented by Victor Wooten & Steve Bailey

Sting Lifetime Achievement Award – Presented by Christian McBride