Bambi Brooks has received a nomination for the 2026 XMA Europe Award for Rising Creator. The nomination was announced on August 5, 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled for September 13 in Amsterdam.
Brooks expressed pride in the nomination, noting her journey from starting her brand in a small bedroom a year prior. She stated that in 12 months, she built a community of over 200,000 followers across her social media accounts and established a career in the adult industry. Brooks also conveyed gratitude to her supporters.
The 2026 XMA Europe Awards
The 2026 XMA Europe Awards are presented by Fansly, a creator platform. The awards recognize 980 nominees across 62 categories. XBIZ announced the nominees for the 2026 XMA Europe Awards on August 1, 2026. The event is described as the adult industry’s biggest night on the continent.
The red-carpet extravaganza is set for Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam. It will serve as the grand finale to a series of industry events, including the XBIZ Amsterdam conference and the inaugural X3 Amsterdam. Peer voting for all award categories opened on XBIZ.net on Wednesday, August 5.
The XMA Europe Awards have a history of recognizing industry luminaries. The 2025 Euro XMAs, for instance, took place on September 8, 2025, at Theater Amsterdam, with over 1,000 industry figures in attendance. The 2026 XMA Europe Pre-Noms were announced on June 1, 2026, with award categories for the European event, also presented by Fansly, as the capstone of XBIZ’s fall event series in Amsterdam.
Other Industry Developments
Beyond the XMA Europe Awards, the adult industry has seen several other developments in recent months. On July 20, 2026, Clips4Sale (C4S) appointed Christy Verville as its new VP of creator success. This followed the launch of a new creator platform, Clips.com, on July 15, 2026. Another content platform, Wantmi.com, described as TikTok-inspired, launched on July 9, 2026. Creators Fae and Cheta also launched their membership site, FaeAndCheta.com, on July 6, 2026.
LoyalFans has been active in featuring creators, naming Goddess Lilith as its Featured Creator for July on July 2, 2026, and Rani Punnani as its Featured Creator for June on June 8, 2026. YourVids increased creator payouts on June 1, 2026, to mark International Sex Workers Day and Pride Month.
Looking ahead, XBIZ Media announced on July 2, 2026, that its 2027 January Event Series will take place at the JW Marriott L.A. Live from January 7-10, 2027. This series will bring together eight events under one roof, aiming to create an epicenter for business, networking, and celebration within the adult industry.
The XMA brand also includes other awards. The 2026 XMAs, referred to as the Adult Industry’s Biggest Night®, took place on January 21, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium. The 2025 XMAs were held on January 21, 2025. Additionally, the 2026 XMA Creator Awards, presented by Fansly, were held on May 16, 2026, at M2 in Miami Beach.
Key Facts
- Bambi Brooks nominated for 2026 XMA Europe Award for Rising Creator.
- Nomination announced on August 5, 2026.
- Awards ceremony scheduled for September 13 in Amsterdam.
- 2026 XMA Europe Awards presented by Fansly, recognizing 980 nominees across 62 categories.
- Peer voting for awards opened on XBIZ.net on August 5.
- The event is the grand finale to XBIZ Amsterdam conference and X3 Amsterdam.
