Rock Regeneration

Welcome to the OMA, Original Music Awards Dorset in association with Absolute Music, the brand new event giving recognition to original music in the Dorset area.

Created by Matt Black and Mel Berkhauer from Hangover Ltd and founders of Live And Unheard, movers and shakers from the music scene have been invited to collaborate and come together for a very special awards night on 20th January 2023.

Industry guests will present 13 awards with over 30 nominated music acts, all nominees will receive a complimentary ticket.

The objective is to celebrate original music in the Dorset area connecting the community together plus engaging the national music industry.

Retailer, recording studios and education provider Absolute Music is the headline sponsor and proud to support and encourage it’s first year. Award sponsors include Sontronics microphones, Lighthouse Poole’s Centre For The Arts and Forest FM. Other organisations invited are BBC Music Introducing, PPL and Musicians Union. More to be announced.

Industry representatives have been requested to nominate for each category. The ‘supportive panel’ alongside a variety of live music venues include…
Dave Chinery – Rock Regeneration
Tim Heywood – Hope FM ‘Live Wire Live’
Ian Bennett – Forest FM
Ski – The Jimmy Hillbillies and Shindig Events
Suzy Wheeler – Absolute Music and Strawberry Fields RePresents.

It is time for the spotlight to shine on Dorset’s incredible original music scene. This will be a fantastic event as the Allendale Centre in Wimborne is transformed into a rock and roll awards venue. Tickets include a 2 course meal option plus admission with live music entertainment. The box office will open once the nominations have been announced in November.

Who can enter?
The acts have been nominated by various live music venues and a panel from the music scene including promoters, bookers and music media.

⚈ What are the categories?
Best Solo Act
Best Newcomer
Best Band
Best Small Band (Duo/Trio)
Best Festival
Best Open Mic Night
Best Event Support
Best Promoter
Best Original Music Venue
3 x Contribution To Original Music Scene.

⚈ What is the criteria to be nominated?
To create and perform original live music in Dorset or be connected to original music in the Dorset area.
⚈ How do I know if I have been nominated?
The OMA crew will contact nominees by 20th November.
⚈ When is the awards evening?
Friday 20th January 2023
⚈ Where is the awards evening?
We will be transforming The Allendale Centre in Wimborne into a rock and roll awards venue.
⚈ Who can attend?
Anyone with passion for music in Dorset. Attendees include musicians, promoters, venues, producers, recording studios plus sponsors from the global music industry.
⚈ What can I expect?
A brilliant evening celebrating original music in Dorset. The evening includes food, entertainment and the awards ceremony.
⚈ How much are tickets?
Details will be announced shortly. Nominees receive complimentary tickets).
⚈ When do tickets go on sale?
Late November (details will be announced on this Facebook page).
⚈ Who created the Original Music Awards – OMAs?
Created by Matt Black and Mel Berkhauer from Hangover Ltd and founders of Live And Unheard (photo).
⚈ How can I get involved in the OMAs?
Ideas, feedback and for further information…please contact the OMA crew oma@absolutemusic.co.uk or call 07952 601230.

Updates will be released each week via the Facebook page or enquiries if you wish to be involved in sponsorship can be sent to oma@absolutemusic.co.uk.

Link
https://www.facebook.com/OriginalMusicAwards