PitchBLACK Awards Ceremony

Door Time: 06:30pm. Important Message Seating is General Admission. Late seating is at the discretion of house management. Citi is the preferred card of The Apollo Stages at The Victoria.
PitchBLACK Awards is Black Public Media's signature celebration honoring visionary media makers who tell stories about the global Black experience. Heralded as an event where industry leaders discover new talent, PitchBLACK is also an evening of inspiring content, special guest appearances and the presentation of funding awards to winning creators. This year, Black Public Media continues its tradition of excellence with a special tribute to the 2026 BPM Trailblazers: Stanley Nelson and Marcia Smith, whose standard-setting body of work about the Black experience has garnered Emmy, Peabody and other distinguished awards. PitchBLACK festivities will commence with a networking reception followed by the awards ceremony. The evening culminates with a lively afterparty featuring DJ Precise. Join us at The Apollo Stages at the Victoria Theater on Thursday, APRIL 30, to celebrate PitchBLACK in Harlem and witness the magic! Purchase your Tickets today!

- Main Box Office: (212) 531-5305
- Administrative Office: (212) 531-5300

- Located at main box office
- Guests must present valid photo ID
- Tickets available 1 hour before performance start time
- Unclaimed tickets released 15 minutes before show

- Limited street parking available
- Nearby public parking garages within 2-3 blocks
- Recommended to use public transportation (subway, bus)

- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Companion seats available
- Assistive listening devices provided
- Service animal friendly

- No outside food or drinks
- Photography/recording prohibited during performances
- Late seating during performance intervals
- Business casual attire recommended

- Children 5 and older permitted
- Children under 5 not recommended for most performances
- Parental discretion advised for mature content shows
- Child ticket pricing varies by event