Andover Town Council has been announced as the latest sponsor of the inaugural Andover Music Awards, supporting the Best Live Music Event of the Year category ahead of the awards ceremony on 13 October.
The awards, organised by Andover Radio and Love Andover, have been created to celebrate the outstanding musical talent, venues, events and individuals who help shape the town’s thriving music scene.
By sponsoring the Best Live Music Event of the Year category, Andover Town Council is recognising the important role that live performances play in bringing the community together and supporting the town’s vibrant cultural life.
Speaking about the sponsorship, a spokesperson for Andover Town Council said: “Andover Town Council is delighted to be supporting the Andover Music Awards and proud to sponsor the ‘Best Music Event of the Year’ category. Live music brings people together and plays a real part in the life of our town, and these awards are a fantastic way to celebrate the talent, hard work and creativity of everyone who makes it happen. We wish all the nominees the very best of luck.”
SJ Grace, one of the organisers of the Andover Music Awards, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have Andover Town Council supporting the Andover Music Awards. Their backing shows just how important music and live events are to our community. We’ve got so many talented musicians, venues and event organisers in Andover, and these awards are all about recognising the incredible people who work so hard to keep our local music scene thriving. We’d like to thank the Town Council for believing in what we’re trying to achieve and helping us celebrate the very best of Andover’s musical talent.”
The Andover Music Awards will shine a spotlight on the people, venues, performers and organisers who have made a significant contribution to music across the town, with winners set to be revealed during the awards evening on 13 October.
Organisers say the continued backing from local businesses and organisations, including Andover Town Council, highlights the strong community support behind the awards and the importance of recognising those who work tirelessly to keep live music flourishing in Andover.
The inaugural Andover Music Awards promise to be a celebration of the town’s diverse music scene, recognising achievements across a range of categories while bringing together performers, venues, supporters and music lovers for a memorable evening.