Mudcat 2003 Alternative British Folk Awards - Results!

April 2005 sees another year of the Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards. Not a prestigious event, but one which celebrates the past year in the world of cyber-assisted folk music. A completely undemocratic and non-representational group of Mudcat members voted to pick a winner in each of the categories below.

Votes have been pouring in from Mudcatters far and wide, under each of the following Main Award categories and here are the final results of your voting.

PUB / CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR
George Papavgeris is back on top this year, a runaway winner, knocking Mary Humphries off last year's No 1 spot.

PUB / CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
John Breeze knocks John Kirkpatrick off the No. 1 spot. Special mention to runner up Pat Smith.

BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO
Mary Humphries and Anahata were runaway winners this year.

BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD
This year, Les Sullivan's "Echoes of Mingulay" takes the prize by a mile, knocking last year's winner "Guide Cats for The Blind" into 2nd place.

HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker)
This year's more rigorous selection procedure sees Crispin Bartlett knock Hilary Ward from her accustomed position and take the cup. Joint 2nd for Cllr and Snuffy.

BEST FOLK CLUB
This year goes to Windward, St Albans with special mentions to Llantrisant, Seaford and The Carrington, Nottingham.

BEST PUB SESSION (Regular)
Once again to The Bull, Barton le Clay - special mention (runners up) The Crown & Treaty, Uxbridge and The Guest House, Southport.

BEST PUB SESSION (Festival)
This year to The Bar Room, Miskin - special mention (runner up) The Endeavour, Whitby.

BEST FOLK FESTIVAL
Miskin is getting all the plaudits this year, special mentions to Bridgenorth and Whitby.

BEST FOLK DRAMA (non Mummers)
"Unsung Heroes" ... The Cornwall Songwriters get it for the 2nd year, this year uncontested (but heavily supported).

BEST FOLK DRAMA (Mummers)
Goes to The Mummers Play at The Tap & Spile, Whitby.

BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT
Haddenham Ceilidhs wins the prestigious award this year.

BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE
goes to Unicorn again, despite increased competition, particularly from Taplas and Folk North West.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

This year, we particularly recognised the contributions ofAndy Jackson for his work on Miskin Festival.Alan White (Wareham Wail and Sidmouth Campsite).Vin Garbutt long time singer/songwriter and overall entertainer.

SPECIAL CATEGORY AWARDS

Only one special award this year - the Invisible Man award for THE WORST PRESENTER OF FOLK MUSIC
This highly prestigious award goes jointly to Mike Harding and Splott Man (with Archie Fisher a close 3rd).

PRESS RELEASE TO FOLLOW ... COULD I HAVE DETAILS ABOUT THE WINNERS FOR THIS!