Tramshed, Cardiff, Thurs 29 Mar. Tickets: £15. Info: 029 2034 0587 / www.cardiffmusicawards.co.uk
Returning for its third year, the Cardiff Music Awards aims to recognise the achievements, successes and talents of organisations and individuals who have helped enhance Cardiff’s unique and diverse music scene. The ceremony will welcome around 600 guests and return once again to the Tramshed in Cardiff.
Aside from the awards, the CMAs aim to showcase some of Cardiff’s talent by carefully-selected live acts. The lineup set to play during the ceremony includes Afro Cluster, HMS Morris and Rainbow Maniac, alongside a DJ set by GRL TLK. Fourteen local companies make up the sponsors, who have contributed to the funding, promotion, and the running of the ceremony itself.
So where are we in the voting process for the CMAs? The nominations closed on Wed 31 Jan and the voting for the top nominees (the finalists) opened on Thurs 15 Feb. Among the finalists are Boy Azooga, Rufus Mufasa, Perfect Body, DJ Jaffa, My Name Is Ian, Cotton Wolf, Gwdihw and Rare Events. Your votes count, so make sure you get yours in before Fri 23 Mar, when voting closes.
The CMAs this year will present a total of 20 awards, ranging from Best Group to Best Radio Show, Best Festival to Best DJ(s), Best Album to Best Independent Venue. You can submit your votes by heading to the CMAs website. A full list of finalists can be found there also.
The Cardiff Music Awards will begin at 6pm and tickets are on sale now.
HANNAH SILVEY