Take a look at Lau's gig list here compared to the Claques gig list here and ask yourself who is most likely to win an award - assuming you had never heard of either of them.

The first time I saw them they were phenomenal and they were finishing a forty day tour - with about two one day breaks in all of that.

They go to Japan and Canada to play. They rehearse and all work with other artists and they have solo projects.

I have interviewed a number of professional singers and musicians over the years including most of the award winners.

In the last two weeks I have spoken to three people who as professional musicians practice four hours a day. A well-known singer and guitar player - right at the top of his tree when gigging NB tries to do three hours a day.

That's how they get to the top.