Bay Music Awards 2011
The Bay Music Awards 2011 was the eighth edition of the Bay Music Awards. The winners were named at the awards event, presented by 89.7 Bay hosts Nathan D and Ben Glover, at the Bay Arena, St Julian’s, on Monday 12 December 2011.
The tagline for this edition is 'Are you ready to scream?', tied to a search for "Malta’s biggest screamer". Fans were asked to send in their screaming pic to studio@bay.com.mt and the winner along with three friends won backstage VIP passes to the BMAs 2011. The winner was determined through the BMA’s Facebook fan page, depending on the most likes a picture gets. However, rather than direct uploads to Facebook, the organizers requested emailed photos to studio@bay.com.mt.
Tickets for the 2011 BMAs cost 10 euros and were sold from the Eden Cinemas Box Office, St Julians. A limited 100 front row ‘Screamer tickets’ were sold for 12 euros each.
The event was officially announced during a press launch on Tuesday 25 October at the Intercontinental Hotel in St. George's Bay.
This edition of the BMAs caused some stir on the local scene because acts invited to play during the event were asked to sign agreements that they would not be performing at other award ceremonies this year. [1] [2]
2011 Nominees and Winners
Here is a full list of nominations for 2011, with the winners to be indicated after each category.
Best Newcomer
Nominees:
Winner:
Best Dance Tune/Remix
Nominees:
- Carlo Gerada ft. Scott Walker & Chess - Never Meant
- JJoy - King of the Night
- Corina ft. Toby - Someone New
- Alvin Gee & Wayne Micallef - Hold on to Me
- Kristina Casolani - I Need You (DJ Ruby & U-Bahn Remix)
Winner:
- JJoy - King of the Night
Best Band
Nominees:
Winner:
Best Solo Artist
Nominees:
Winner:
Best Song
Nominees:
- Airport Impressions - Elusive
- Andre - Can’t be Friends
- Ellie and the Oscars - Dancing in the Rain
- Lyndsay - Love Sick
- Ivan Filletti - Sticks and Stones
Winner:
- Andre - Can’t be Friends
The Bay Presenters’ Choice Award
Introduced in the the 2010 edition for the best track featured on the radio.
- Winner: Airport Impressions
Raise the Roof Award
- Winner: Airport Impressions
The show was broadcast on One TV on Monday 19 December 2011.
External links
- 89.7 Bay - official website
- Bay Music Awards channel on YouTube
- Bay Music Awards page on Facebook
- Bay Music Awards 2011 compilation - via iTunes