Women for Africa Awards UK - 19.05.12

The ‘Women for Africa Awards UK’ 2012 takes place on 19th May 2012 . The award will feature a a number of women of African origin from various categories such 'BUSINESS WOMEN OF THE YEAR', 'AUTHOR/BLOGGER OF THE YEAR, MEDIA PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR and many more. As well as for their hard work, efforts, contributions and achievements.

Women's Social Leadership Awards 2012 - Entries open!

The 6th OGUNTE International Women's Social Leadership Awards will take place on June 18th 2012 in London.  The award recognise the achievements of women in the UK and abroad, influential female leaders, connectors, campaigners and social entrepreneurs. 

It's a great opportunity for the finalists and winners who will get the exposer, insights, learning, referrals to potential investors, and opportunities for high value peer-to-peer mentoring.

Deadline for applications: 16th March 2012 

For further details and how to apply click here 

Good luck

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VH1 100 Greatest Female Artist

February sees VH1 hosting the "100 Greatest Women In Music" special. Get VOTING as many times as you like by clicking here.
How does one chose the top female artists out of 100. So what ever your music preference; rock, pop, or RnB or artist, whether it's Mary J Blige, Robyn, Aaliyah, Lauryn Hill, Sade or Sara Bareilles  who would you vote for? 


And make sure to tune into the 100 Greatest Women in Music LIVE Monday, February 13 only on VH1.

SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards 2011 WINNERS

The SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards have now been annouched. If I am honest I would have had difficulty choosing a winner in some of the categories. So did your favourite artist make the cut.

SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards 2011

This year's SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards is to be broadcast on December 5th at 8:00 p.m (USA Time). The awards is one of the world's leading awards for independent soul artists.You can also be able to listen to the awards online at various radio stations. Check out which artists made it to the finals.

Celebrating Women in JAZZ – Open the Gate - 23.10.11

Black Women in the Arts present their annual Celebrating Women in JAZZ event held today at the Open The Gate in Dalston. The evening features an array of female jazz artistes that have come together to share their love and passion for performing jazz. Some of the finest female artistes appearing on stage include singer-songwriters and jazz poets from Bashiyra, Poppyseed, Floetic Lara, Carmen Rodney, Aydenne Simone and many more
 Time: Doors 7.30 Show 8.00
Ticket: £5.00
Venue: Open The Gate 33-35 Stoke Newington Road N16

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PRECIOUS Awards: Call for nominations: Deadline 02.09.11

The PRECIOUS Awards celebrates the achievements of inspirational entrepreneurial women of colour who are running businesses in the UK.  It's an opportunity to recognise and celebrate those women of colour in business and leadership, who demonstrate exceptional determination, innovation and entrepreneurial skills and talent.

Nominations open...Thursday 30th June

Leanne Robinson + Lucy Rose - August’s Music Week Breakout 10.09.11

More awards being annouched this week including the line up for August’s Music Week Breakout event. Seven acts make the short list of which all seven will appear over two stages at the monthly event on August 10. Artists who will feature on the night are:

2011 Barclaycard Mercury Prize Announced

Yesterday Lauren Laverne announced the Barclaycard Mercury Prize '2011 Albums of the Year' and these are;

BET Awards 2011 - WTF

BET recent announced it's nominations for BET Awards 2011. And boy are there some surprise nominations there....left me thinking WTF. Apparently the BET Awards nominees are those that are honoured for the very best in music, entertainment and black achievement in 2011? That said who did some of these acts make it onto the list. I think I am the most disappointed by the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist category.

02 African Music Awards 2010 Nominees

The AMAs returns with the aim of exposing the incredible richness of African music and culture, showcasing the breath-taking performances from the Continent’s music giants and top musicians from the UK and America. The award will be taking place in Wembly Arena London on 15th October 2010. This Year's African Music Awards is in aid of UNICEF. There is also an opportunity for unsigned acts to get involved click here for more information on heat dates.


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Check out the full nominations for 2010.

The 2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize Albums

Can it really be that time again already? So the 2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize Albums of the Year for music from the UK and Ireland have been annouched. Is this Dizzee's second nomination? I am really pleased to see that Corinne Bailey Rae and Laura Marling make it to the shortlist. What about Ellie Goulding.

Ivor Novello 2010 Winners

The winners for The Ivors Award which were held at Grosvenor House Hotel today were announced and as many suspected Lilly Allen walked away with an award, that is at least 3 awards for PRS For Music Most Performed Work and Best Song Musically And Lyrically for her song 'The Fear'. As well as the Songwriters Of The Year award for her album 'It's Not Me It's You'.
 
I was most pleased to see Bat for Lashes win the Best Contemporary Song award for 'Daniel' and Imogen Heap walk away with the International Achievement award

2010 Ivor Novello Award Nominations

 This years nominees for the Ivor Novellos include Lily Allen who has been nominated in two categories for the songwriting awards. La Roux, Bat For Lashes, as well as Dizzi, and Paolo Nutini and also a number of 'you haven't heard of them (yet) bands'. The awards will be held on 20th May at Grosvenor House in London. Here are the full nominations: