I've nothing against the people who have been nominated. I just know that there are people in my local area who are as good if not better who have not been nominated.
I'm just not sure why people who have already produced cds and presumably sold quite a lot of them need an award. I'm not sure they are likely to sell any more - those of us who buy cds have already bought them, and the people who book artists already know about them.
I can undestand the youngsters getting awards. There was a time when it was easy to get tickets for the competition and it was a useful night out for the friend who came with me as she regularly books artists.
Perhaps mudcat could set up its own awards. I think it would be more interesting.
FloraG