Lety Howl has received a nomination for the 2026 XMA Europe Award for Rising Creator. This nomination was announced on August 14, 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled for September 13 in Amsterdam.
2026 XMA Europe Awards Overview
The 2026 XMA Europe Awards, presented by Fansly, are set to take place on Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam. This event will serve as the grand finale to a series of industry events, including the XBIZ Amsterdam conference and the inaugural X3 Amsterdam. International sensations Amirah Adara and Ella Hughes are scheduled to co-host the 2026 XMA Europe Awards.
XBIZ announced the nominees for the 2026 XMA Europe Awards on August 1, 2026. The awards recognize 980 nominees across 62 categories. Industry members began casting their votes on XBIZ.net for all award categories starting Wednesday, August 5. The XMA Europe Awards are described as the adult industry’s biggest night on the continent.
The XBIZ Awards, renamed XMAs Awards from 2025 onwards, are given annually to honor "individuals, companies, performers and products that play an essential part in the growth and success of adult films." XBIZ publisher and founder Alec Helmy stated that the awards were "born out of the industry's desire for an awards event that not only encompasses all facets of the business but one which presents it in a professional light and honors it with class." The awards have been likened to the international film and TV industry's Golden Globes. Organized by the adult industry trade magazine XBIZ, the awards were first given in 2003. Award nominations are submitted by clients, and winners are voted for by XBIZ staff, industry colleagues, and participating organizations. The awards originally recognized achievement in the online adult industry, with video categories added in recent years. As of 2014, the number of specific award categories had expanded to include more than 150 award categories.
Recent Industry Developments
Several other industry developments have occurred in the lead-up to the 2026 XMA Europe Awards. On August 12, 2026, Lorenzo Viota relaunched his membership site, LorenzoViota.com, through PAYSITE. Also on August 12, 2026, JustFor.fans (JFF) expanded its Collab Week Fire Island event by adding two parties. Aylo teamed up with the sex worker support organization Cupcake Girls for the second season of their safety video series, which debuted on August 10, 2026. This series aims to educate performers and creators on how to protect themselves from exploitation.
YourVids introduced its new Your10 feature on August 7, 2026, allowing fans to prioritize content from their favorite creators. Earlier in the year, on July 20, 2026, Clips4Sale (C4S) appointed Christy Verville as its new VP of creator success. A new creator platform, Clips.com, officially launched on July 15, 2026. The TikTok-inspired content platform Wantmi.com launched on July 9, 2026. Creators Fae and Cheta launched a membership site, FaeAndCheta.com, on July 6, 2026.
Key Facts
- Lety Howl was nominated for the 2026 XMA Europe Award for Rising Creator on August 14, 2026.
- The 2026 XMA Europe Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam.
- Amirah Adara and Ella Hughes are set to co-host the 2026 XMA Europe Awards.
- XBIZ announced the nominees for the 2026 XMA Europe Awards on August 1, 2026, recognizing 980 nominees across 62 categories.
- Fan voting for the awards opened on Wednesday, August 5, on XBIZ.net.
- The XMA Europe Awards are presented by Fansly.
