NMG Awards 2018

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NMG Awards 2015

We’re delighted to announce that we will be moving home for the 2015 ceremony! The NMG Awards 2015 will take place on Friday, 16th October at The West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge.

Huge thanks to our hosts at The Portland Arms for the last two years but due to the overwhelming popularity of the event, we’ve just outgrown you!

The good news is that with our new venue, you’ll be able to sit down and see everything that’s going on clearly!!

Save the date and watch this space as we announce ticket information over the coming months.

Don’t forget, if you want to stand a chance of making it on to the nominations long list, you must have been featured on the New Music Generator between 1st November 2014 and 31st July 2015.

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2015 awards, get in touch – [email protected]

NMG Awards honour Cambridge musical talent

Musicians from in and around Cambridge have been honoured at the 2nd annual NMG Awards.

 

The event at The Portland Arms on Friday (October 17th) was attended by a cross-section of local artists and featured performances from Polar Collective, Goldstar, Motor Tapes, The Abstracts, Tom Roddis and Melody Causton.

 

All of those appearing had featured on Cambridge 105’s New Music Generator programme, presented by Tim Willett, who organised the awards.

 

Melody also took home the award for Best Female Solo Artist, the only performer to successfully defend their title.

 

Best Male Solo Artist was Cody Pennington, the Suffolk-based artist, who has performed in the United States, Turkey and Greece.

 

Best Pop Artist was Cab Dryver, who pens lyrics that are set to music by his musical partner in Dubai, before being produced in Nashville.

 

28 Boulevard were named as Best Indie Group, who originally formed in 2010, and take Feeder, Biffy Clyro and Bloc Party as their inspiration.

 

Best Roots/Folk Artist was The Willows, who have recently enjoyed airplay on BBC Radio 2.

 

The Breakout Award went to Mirror Signal, 20 year old Steven Barker from Suffolk, who has been supporting Jamie Cullum.

 

The Full List of Winners is

 

Best Pop Artist: Cab Dryver

Best Solo Artist 18 & Under: Rachel Clark

Best Alternative Artist: Cathedrals & Cars

Best Rock Group: Go.Fly.Win

Best Female Solo Artist: Melody Causton

Best Indie Group: 28 Boulevard

Breakout Award: Mirror Signal

Best Urban/Dance Artist: Frett

Best Duo: HARDACTORS

Best Folk/Roots Artist: The Willows

Audience Choice: Tom Lumley

Best Male Solo Artist: Cody Pennington

Best Group 18 & Under: Mortal Tides

Breakthrough Award: The Staycations

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