Brandi Swan has received a nomination for Best New Starlet at the 2026 NightMoves Awards. The 34th Annual NightMoves Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 11, at The Stockyard in Holiday, Florida.

NightMoves Awards Nomination

The nomination for Best New Starlet was announced on August 11, 2026. Swan is among the nominees for this national award category. The NightMoves Awards, established in 1993 by Paul Allen, publisher of NightMoves Magazine, recognize achievements in the American adult entertainment industry. NightMoves Magazine began in 1988 and is described as the longest-running regional adult publication in the USA. The NightMoves Awards are the third-oldest adult awards show in the United States, and NightMoves Multi-Media is a member of the XRCO and AVN Hall of Fames.

The awards feature both national categories, such as Best Adult Film Star, Best MILF, Best New Starlet, Best Director, and Best Release, as well as local Tampa Bay Area Awards, including Best Adult Club, Best Entertainer, Best Bartender, and Best DJ. Winners are determined by a hybrid system, with 60% of the decision based on fan votes and 40% on selections from NightMoves judges. This system marked the NightMoves Awards as the first adult awards to incorporate widespread fan and internet voting.

Voting for the 34th Annual NightMoves Awards opened on July 15, 2026, and will conclude on September 1, 2026. The complete ballot is available on NightMoves.xxx. The awards show caps a weekend of events, which begins on Wednesday, October 7, with the Local Nomination Kick-Off Party at Silks Adult Entertainment in Palm Harbor, Florida. On Thursday, October 8, the first "Star Caravans" will visit The Red Room and Mons Venus clubs. Friday, October 9, includes travel to Bare Assets and another location yet to be determined. On Saturday, October 10, Silks Adult Entertainment and 2001 Odyssey are the featured stops for the caravans.

Other Industry News

Several other industry developments were reported on August 11, 2026. Leilani Li stars with Pierce Paris in "Please Her Cock," the latest installment of the Kink.com series "Kink Trans." Abella Danger released the premiere episode of her new interview show, which is produced by Brazzers Creator, on YouTube. Lumi Ray performed her first DP alongside Dante Colle and Small Hands in "The Game," a new release from Bellesa Plus.

Vixen Media Group (VMG) and European talent agency Julmodels are scheduled to host Club Vixen at XBIZ Amsterdam on the evening of September 10. This event will mark the 10th anniversary of VMG’s flagship brand, Vixen. On August 10, 2026, Anissa Kate starred with Arin Jones in the latest release from the Pervz series “PervTherapy.” Multi-XMAs winner Violet Myers and Rissa May starred with Jason Luv in the third installment of Vixen Media Group studio imprint Deeper’s fantasy feature “Equilibrium.”

The Elegant Angel showcase "Tanya Tate Is MILFWoman" premiered, featuring Tanya Tate in the role of "MILFwoman." Alexandra Quintezz starred in an Evil Angel scene alongside Sir Goldey and director/performer Richard Mann. Vixen Media Group (VMG) launched the third season of its cross-site, Caribbean-set series "Hotel Vixen," with scenes presented by its studio websites Vixen, Blacked, and Tushy. Blake Blossom and Kate Dalia headlined the fourth volume of “Lesbian Trainer” from Mile High Media studio imprint Sweetheart Video.

NightMoves Awards History and Structure

The NightMoves Awards were founded in 1993 by Paul Allen at Stingers nightclub in Tampa, Florida. The initial goal was to foster unity among industry participants. Organized by NightMoves magazine, the event has operated continuously since its inception. The awards feature categories for performers, directors, productions, and regional talent. The event is held over four days in the Tampa Bay area, typically in October. The program includes club appearances, the main ceremony, and the Showgirl Invitational Dance Contest. The awards draw national performers and emphasize both local and broader industry recognition.

The NightMoves Awards have evolved to include editor's choice categories alongside fan preferences, maintaining a focus on fan engagement while chronicling shifts in adult entertainment trends since the 1990s. The 2026 event will be the 34th annual show. The NightMoves Awards weekend is described as a "wild weekend full of fun and excitement."

Key Facts

  • Brandi Swan was nominated for Best New Starlet at the 2026 NightMoves Awards.
  • The 34th Annual NightMoves Awards show will take place on Sunday, October 11, at The Stockyard in Holiday, Florida.
  • Voting for the 2026 NightMoves Awards opened on July 15, 2026, and closes on September 1, 2026.
  • The NightMoves Awards weekend runs from October 7-11, 2026, in the Tampa Bay area.
  • The awards were founded in 1993 by Paul Allen, publisher of NightMoves Magazine.
  • Winners are determined by 60% fan votes and 40% selections from NightMoves judges.