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| ABC Amplified Awards Wraps Up Amplified 2009 The grand finale of Amplified 2009, the ABC Amplified Awards, topped off a huge bill of successful events last night (Sunday) with over 250 guests enjoying some of Tasmania's best music while celebrating the strength and talent of the island's contemporary music Industry. Minister for Tourism and the Arts, Michelle O'Byrne, said that she was thrilled at the public support shown at this year's Amplified events, as Tasmanians flocked to experience the local music scene. "The grand finale of the festival, the ABC Amplified Awards, recognises all facets of the music industry including Outstanding Contribution to Tasmanian Music, Best Tasmanian Band, Supportive Venue of the Year, Manager of the Year, Artist(s) of the Year and much more. "The calibre of the ABC Amplified Award winners this year was exceptional and shows how much the industry has developed since the awards began four years ago. "The State Government is proud to be able to provide this platform to recognise and showcase the achievements of Tasmania's contemporary music industry, " Ms O'Byrne said. The 2009 Amplified Awards were delivered by arts@work in partnership with ABC local radio. There were 25 ABC Amplified Awards up for grabs in two categories – People's Choice Awards as determined by public voting and industry awards as determined by a judging panel of around 30 industry experts. 2009 ABC Amplified Award winners are: People's Choice AwardsBest Contemporary Classical / Jazz: Sara Jane BandBest DJ: DJ DamezaBest Electronic / Dance: The Scientists of Modern MusicBest Emerging Act (Supported by AMRAP): All Fires the FireBest Experimental / Sound / Noise: Charles Du CaneBest Hardcore / Punk: The No No'sBest Indi / Pop: Joe Nuttall and Enola FallBest Metal: PsycropticBest Rock: The StoicsBest Roots / Country / Blues: Lincoln Le Fevre and The InsidersBest Solo Artist: Lincoln Le Fevre Best Songwriter: Lincoln Le Fevre Best Tasmanian Band: Joe Nuttall and Enola FallBest Urban / Funk / HipHop: Mdusu and DamezaBest Website / Online: The Scientists of Modern MusicMost Popular Music Event: Mona Foma Industry AwardsBest Album Artwork and Design: The QueArtist(s) of Year: The Scientists of Modern MusicOutstanding Contribution to Original Tasmanian Music: The Brisbane HotelEmerging Artist(s) of The Year (supported by Troy Horse): All Fires the FireEngineer / Producer of Year: Anthony RochesterManager of Year: Perfect Crime Music - Helen Ransom/Julian PalmerPromoter of The Year: The Dwarf & Ruffcut RecordsSupportive Venue of The Year: The Brisbane HotelOutstanding Touring /International Achievement: Psycroptic write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Jazz News :: home page |