Record number of entries to Spikes Asia Festival

Entries to the Asia-Pacific Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity have reached a record-breaking 5,132 entries from 23 countries. Entries into Healthcare have seen a significant 72% increase, with Design (40%) and Direct (34%) also experiencing an upturn. Two new categories, Digital Craft and Music have been added this year.

“Creativity in Asia Pacific continues to excel globally with 3 of the top 10 most awarded countries at this year’s Cannes Lions coming from the region. The growth in entries is reflective of the fantastic work coming from this creative community and Spikes Asia is a platform for this work to be celebrated”, says Terry Savage, Chairman of Lions Festivals. “This increase demonstrates just how important the region is becoming in the global creative communications sphere”, he added.

Prior to the Festival, which takes place from 21 – 23 September at Suntec, Singapore, 98 industry experts will convene to judge the work and award the most creative with the Spikes accolade across 20 categories.

The winners will be announced onstage on Friday 23 September at the MasterCard Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. Additional awards presented on the night include the Spikes Asia Agency of the Year, Independent Agency of the Year, Media Agency of the Year, Network of the Year, Spikes Palm Award and the Grand Prix for Good. The Spikes Asia Advertiser of the Year Award will be presented to Mars, Incorporated before the official After Party brings the Festival to a close at The Clifford Pier.