I'm both staggered and heartened that a genre of music that suffers such a glut of in-house bitching bothers to run an awards ceremony. But I'm very glad they see beyond it and do it anyway.

It surely helps to attract new listeners and fans, and therefore more money, therefore keeping it alive and fresh. It will not evolve otherwise. It's not the only way to raise awareness, but it's a very high profile way. Pretty damn proud actually that our music is being represented by so much talent. Good luck to them all, and thanks and well done to the organisers who must put a lot of work in every year.

It's not just an awards ceremony, it's a celebration and a showcase and an excuse to ooze with pride because we're part of it all. Well that's just how I feel anyway.