The News have announced their shortlists for the upcoming Guide Awards, which gives awards to people, places, events & businesses which have all made it through the nominations for different cultural activities in Portsmouth and the surround area. The awards ceremony will be on the 20th January at The Kings Theatre and if like this year will feature live performances by some of the nominees. Let us know what you think of the shortlists and who you would like to see win.
Read all the shortlists HERE.
For me, it is a tough choice with the Best Band category but for solo I might pick Jerry Williams, who we filmed for a Victorious Sunshine Session this summer and who has played a load of great sets this year. The Albert Road Trail was a great exhibition incorporating lots of unusual places to show art. Let us know with a comment here or on our Facebook & Twitter who you think should be winning.
SouthseaGent
10 December
Surely there should be something from ArtSpace or Aspex on the shortlist?!? When there are two from the Guildhall (one of which, although excellent, is a permanent exhibition which shouldn’t really qualify). What a poor show from The News.
Jane
12 December
Megan Linford has been nominated for Best Solo Artist at The Guide Awards this year.
She’s a 16yr old singer/songwriter from Southsea and has had a fantastic Summer along the south coast with performances at the Guildford Boileroom, Southsea Show, Petersfield Festival, Hayling Playing on the Plaza and Southdowns Folk Festival in Bognor.
Locally, Megan has performed at LJR, Edge of the Wedge and the RMA. 2014 dates already booked.
If you haven’t seen Megan yet then check out her website http://www.meganlinford.co.uk
Come along and check her out at the RMA Tavern on the 19th December.