Lighthouse technicians are delighted to have been nominated in the Original Music Awards.
Since the monthly original grass roots music night Live and Unheard was launched in 2019, Lighthouse technicians have provided full support to the featured artists, enabling all to perform in a professional setting, often for the first time.
“Live and Unheard has become one of our biggest shows in the Sherling Studio,” says Technical Manager Paul Coxon.
“In fact, it is almost too big for the space. It has grown in popularity, particularly over the past year or so, not only with the audience, but also with the technicians. Bands love the space and what they get out of it.
“We look forward to Live and Unheard continuing into the new year, and beyond.
Run in partnership with Hangover Hill, Live and Unheard showcases emerging and established original music artists – many of them from the South West – that fly for the flag for new music without the aid of record company support.
The gigs are staged in the Sherling Studio with the same lighting and sound rigs used by professional touring artists and all bands are paid regardless of how many supporters they bring with them. The monthly gigs provide invaluable experience for bands and have seen some of them go on to play much larger stages supporting established acts. Including singer songwriter Jake Bugg at Lighthouse.
On Friday 17 January, Lighthouse hosts the Original Music Awards, a red carpet event for original grass roots music artists, performers, promoters, venues and devotees.
Original Music Awards nominations
:: Best Band
Sinful Maggie
Wavechase
Mikey Ball & The Company
:: Best Live Act
Mischa & His Merry Men
Bomo Swing
Surfing Birds
:: Best Small Band
Grizzly Rhys Morgan (trio form)
Nory-J
Velour
:: Breakthrough
Velour
Ben Poore Project
Eli Greeneyes
:: Best Solo
Kirsty Lawrence
Shannon White
Archie Ray
:: Under 18
Phoebe Rose
Charlotte Geary
Shae Ray-Dean
:: Recorded work (video)
Roxanne Phillips - Peaceful Night
Nick Capaldi - Lovely People
SERENIFORM - Catch Me
:: Recorded Work (Album)
Traffic Cone Wizard - We Are-are
Helena Mace - Waterfalls
Savage Underdogs - Oak And Stone
:: Recorded Work (EP/ Single)
Velour - Last Night At The Paradise Lost
Millie Watson - Milk & Bread
Yaaard - Final Yaaard Music
:: Accessibility and Inclusivity
The Brewery Tap, Blandford
St Bartholomew’s Church, Shapwick
Echotown Studios (purpose built)
:: Best Festival
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
AWTP
Rustic Stomp
:: Technical Support/Backstage Crew
Steve, RMV sounds
Lighthouse Poole crew
Old Fire Station Crew
:: Best Original Music Venue
Tap & Grape, Broadstone
The Owls Nest, West Parley
Bear Cave / Bears Bar & Venue, Bournemouth
:: Open To All
Acoustic Connection
Si Genaro
Belvedere Sunday Jam
:: Best Promoter
Kev - Fuelled By Cider
Bear Mills
Dan "Sully" Sullivan
:: Best Songwriter
Ben Poore
Carley Varley
Nia Nicholls