“The INDY Music Awards are a great way to get everyone together and something to work towards through the year.
I think it’s great to support it.”
Mike Rutherford,
Genesis, Mike & The Mechanics
“Always good to support young talent coming up.
Fundamentally live is where it’s at.”
Chas Smash,
Madness
“I found the shortlist to be very strong and I’m relieved not to have a casting vote as they are all worthy winners.”
Mark King, Level 42
“A really enjoyable (and mind expanding) experience.”
Calum MacColl and Kerry Harvey-Piper,
Red Grape Records
“Winning was fantastic! An important ceremony,
a great platform within the music industry and has helped us maintain our standards in booking great acts.”
Jamie, owner Nambucca
“It was a real honour to be nominated for Promoter of the Year. The INDY Music Awards are an amazing way to acknowledge music at roots level and to be recognised by our fellow peers.”
Mikee Corcoran, Broccoli Music
“Winning Best Indie Act helped us to seal the deal with our first independent record label. It gave us the credentials
and confidence to secure sponsorship for our first UK tour
and it has strengthened our belief in ourselves to continue
to do what we love doing.”
The Brent Flood
“It was an amazing feeling to be recognised for something that I love doing and have worked so hard for.”
Vince Freeman
“Things really kicked off for us after the exposure from the
INDY Music Awards - we have signed a record deal with
Dirty Water Records, toured Europe, have a video on MTV, and have been getting interest from 1965 Records and Fierce Panda.”
Lee Sullivan, Thee Vicars Management
“Our very favourite celebration of emerging music talent.”
CMU Daily
“A much needed injection in the arm of the UK music scene.”
Liberation Frequency
“The industry standard for emerging, DIY and
independent artists.”
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WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT THE INDY MUSIC AWARDS 2007
“Thrilled to be involved
in the INDY's.
The UK music industry has
been crying out for this
celebration of unsung heroes”
Myles Keller
The MCPS-PRS Alliance
"The standard of the finalists
was very high,,. and I am sure
I will be seeing them in
the future, even on my show."
Andy Matthews, Director,
The Album Chart Show
"The standard of music was
exceptionally high and should
give us all hope for the future
of new music in the UK."
Gary Downing, Chrysalis
"Pleasantly surprised at the
quality of nominated artists…
humbled to be a part of such
an important process."
Matt Biffa, Air-Edel
"Congratulations on last nights
success of the INDY Music Awards."
Jem West,?Upper11 Records
"It's great when a band gets
recognized in a very public way
for giving that 'something extra
in their performances.”
Alex di Savoia, Aardvark Records
"Thank you for last night
enjoyed every minute and well
worth the visit from Cornwall."
Andrew Reeve, Aardvark Music Ltd.
"Congratulations for an amazing
event. You guys really managed to
pull it off and the feedback
I've had was fantastic!"
Lynton de Silva, Clapham Grand
"Marvelous! Brilliant night and only
too pleased to have been a part of it!"
Andy Matthews,
The Album Chart Show
"Years from now some of the
most successful acts in
UK music will have received their
first award at the INDYs,
it’s great to be a part of that."
Iyare, Presenter, BBC 1Extra
“The Indy Awards are an exciting
and dynamic initiative that will help
to raise awareness about the
great wealth of undiscovered talent
that exists within this country..."
Tony Moore, The Bedford
"Great to see Independent Music
represented and it's bloody wonderful
there's people out there
that make nights like this happen.
Congratulations on a fantastic night!."
Joe Roberts, Cargo
“The INDY Music Awards was
one of the best days of our career!”
Katie and Mikee,
Broccoli Music Promotions
"It was a cracking night! Well done!
And our friends The Skallywags
and JAG winning made us beam
with pride! Roll on next year!."
Bloody Awful Poetry, Promoters
"Thank you for a memorable night
for Marner Brown, Suzerain
and The Halfmoon.
Keep up the great work!"
Kirk Barclay, Halfmoon Putney
"We were very proud to take part in
the very first INDY Music Awards.
It is such a great thing to have
unsigned acts acknowledged”
Hopper, INDY Music Awards Finalist
"Thanks for a fantastic night and
for organising everything
-it was amazing!."
Guitarclub,
INDY Music Awards Finalist
"Thank you for an excellent night,
what a great idea, and how great
was it for us to come away
with an award! Thank you so much,
to you and the rest of the
Indy Team. Viva la INDYs!."
JAG, INDY Music Awards
Best Punk/Ska Act
"THANK YOU FOR A GREAT NIGHT
AND FOR LETTING THE
AKA BAND BE APART OF
THIS FANTASTIC IDEA!”
THE AKA BAND,
INDY Music Awards Finalists
"It is very clear that the
Indy Awards are off to a
great start and will become an
important player in bringing
new talent to light in future years."
Claire Toomey,
INDY Music Awards Finalist
"Thanks SO MUCH for a wonderful
evening and a wonderful Award!
It was amazing to meet Omar!"
Paul Ewing, NuBrownSoul, INDY Music Awards
Best Soul Funk Act
"To everyone at the Indy Awards
for having us and promoting
the bands who work so hard
to get heard...
You guys organised a great night!”
Suzerain, INDY Music Awards
Best Alternative Act
“It was fantastic - It's given us loads
of exposure - our website and
MySpace hits went through the
roof in the aftermath of it all –
we were inundated with emails and
messages from people all over
the world showing their support."
Suzerain, INDY Music Awards
Best Alternative Act
"The ceremony was really cool;
everything a rock band would
look for, free booze, dolly birds,
legendary music names in attendance
and even a shiny trophy to boot!
May the INDY Music Awards
continue to grow from strength
to strength! Thanks for the award
and recognition - Rock on!
Red Star Rebels,
INDY Music Awards Best Rock Act
The INDY Music Awards uniquely celebrate, recognise, encourage and reward the hard work of festivals, live music venues, their promoters and the very best emerging artists they showcase and help develop, ensuring the grass roots of the UK music industry continues to thrive and prosper and produce the stars and talent of the future.
In 2008, 600 UK festivals, venues and promoters nominated over 700 emerging artists, with the awards reaching an estimated audience of 40 million via traditional media, the internet and the televised awards ceremony on Rockworld TV.
Many of the participating artists have gone on to be signed by management, agents and record labels (independent and major) and secured higher profile gigs including major festivals as a direct result of their involvement with The INDY Music Awards.
Now entering their third year The INDY Music Awards have established themselves as the industry standard for emerging talent and are the only awards scheme to be fully supported by major industry bodies including The Association of Independent Music (AIM) and The Musicians’ Union.
UK festivals, venues and promoters call for nominations will be made in January 2009.
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INDY MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS 2008
Best Female Solo Act
Dawn Kinnard
Nominated by Making It Live
Venue: The Rock Garden
Presented by The Lightyears
Best Male Solo Act
Vince Freeman
Nominated by The Winelight Club, Norwich
Presented by Joana and the Wolf
Best Electronica Act
You Love Her Coz She’s Dead
Nominated by The Queens Hotel, Weymouth
Presented by Rusty Egan (Visage, The Rich Kids)
Best Punk/Ska Act
Thee Vicars
Nominated by Bald Monkey Promotions
Venue: Studio 3 Norfolk
Presented by Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle (Buzzcocks)
Best Heavy Rock Act
Litmus
Nominated by The Underworld, Camden
Presented by Robin Goodridge (Bush, Spear of Destiny)
Best New Wave/Progressive Act
Molloy
Nominated by Broccoli Music
Venue: Clockwork, London
Presented by Marco Pirroni and Chris Constantinou
(Adam and the Ants, The Wolfmen)
Best Pop Act
Miss Pink Shoes
Nominated by FeedMe Music
Venue: The Jamm, Brixton
Nominated by The Jamm, Brixton
Presented by Andy Matthews (Album Chart Show)
Best Urban Act
THE IRS
Nominated by The Primrose, Leeds
Presentefd by Jacqui Powell-Swinburne (Dragonstorm Records)
Best Soul/Funk/Jazz Act
Vimala
Nominated by The Halo, London
Presener by Gary Crosby (Jazz Warriors)
Best Folk/Country/Blues Act
FELDSPAR
Nominated by London Unplugged
Venue: Viva Viva, Hornsey London
Presented by Calum McColl (Producer, Co-Founder Red Grape Records)
The Music Uncharted Best Indie Act
The Brent Flood
Nominated by Fierce Promotions
Venue: Solo Bar, Camden, London
Nominated by FeedMe Music
Venue: Dingwalls, London
Presented by Fruitbat (Carter and the USM)
Guitar Hero Best Rock Act
Little Fish
Nominated by Bull & Gate, London
Nominated by The Drawing Room, Chesham
Nominated by Cross Kings, London
Nominated by The Legendary Skittle Alley
Venue: The Stocks at The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon
Presented by James Walsh (Starsailor)
Gibson Guitar Best Alternative Act
The Penny Black Remedy
Nominated by Bloody Awful Poetry
Venue: The Enterprise, Camden, London
Presented by Mike Rutherford (Genesis, Mike and the Mechanics)
PRS Pub of the Year
Nambucca
Holloway Road, London
Presented by Feargal Sharkey
(The Undertones, Live Music Forum, British Music Rights)
PRS Bar of the Year
The Halo Bar
Battersea, London
Presented by Piers Hernu (Broadcaster and Journalist)
PRS Club of the Year
93 Feet East
Brick Lane, London
Presented by Steve Levine (Producer)
Virtual Festivals Festival of the Year
TRUCK Festival
Oxford
Steve Jenner (Virtual Festivals)
Promoter of the Year
Feedme Music
Presented by Nick Moore (Publicicst)
Fan of The Year
Nadege, Fan of Arny Suun
Presented by Richard Davis (Artrocker)
Peoples Choice Award
Vince Freeman
Nominated by The Winelight Club, Norwich
Presented by JChas Smash (Madness)
Inspiration Award
Buzzcocks
Presented by Ellis Rich (Chairman PRS)
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