It’s a bit like Christmas. It’s only 9 November 2011, but next year’s Dorset Music Awards have just been launched! The 2012 event, run by Devils Music in association with Absolute Music will no doubt raise a huge amount of interest and discussion amongst Dorset’s musicians and gig-goers. It will also have its detractors who ...

Last Thursday saw the launch night of a new and exciting night dedicated to the abilities of local female acts. In the intimate venue of Smokin’ Aces, three of the best vocal talents of Bournemouth got to the stage to showcase their talents. Now, who better to present this evening to the public than three ...

So, the Semi-Finalists for this year’s Dorset Music Awards have just been announced. Quick work by the organisers! As we know, these places were decided purely on the number of online votes received for that band, with each person voting being able to vote for up to three artists. Before we discuss the pros/cons and ...

As is now the norm, online discussions and repercussions have already picked up a nice head of steam following last night’s first DMA Quarter-Final at The Winchester. Say what you like about music ‘competitions’ but this one generates huge interest, and as long as debate and band interaction is healthy (which it is), it can ...

So, the organisers have made their decision, and the heats for this year’s Dorset Music Awards have just been announced. 40 bands will perform two songs at The Spyre (formerly known as King Arthur’s Court and Rubyz), located at 101 West Hill Rd, BH2 5EB, with 20 bands eventually making it through to compete at ...