For outstanding live performance by an act from a Youth Music project.
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Winner
TEE – Black Wings
LIMF Academy (North West)
Tee is an artist shaped and defined by emotive exchange, the constant desire to produce music that teaches, convinces and compels its audience. In the role of narrator, TEE breaks through the lens of observation to offer a unique expression and shared experience entirely of its moment. TEE has also been nominated for the Lyricist Award sponsored by Spotify
Runner up
Sarah Angel – You Do You
Reform Radio CIC (North West)
During 2020, Reform Radio held live sessions f rom their space, including Sarah’s performance of ‘You Do You’. Sarah’s nominator said, “You can feel her getting lost in the power and emotion of her own music, it is utterly compelling and truly beautiful. This sort of performance without an audience is tricky yet Sarah creates her own atmosphere, making you feel instantly like it’s a live experience. It’s a really amazing achievement and a real skill.”
Runner up
Lavz – Get to Know You
Wired4Music (London)
Lavz’s lyrics are a testament of her non-changing reality, placed within a uniquely developed hip-hop sound. ‘Lavz Live’ is a self-titled term for her live performances. On stage she exhibits an infectious and bold energy in a masterful manner, creating memorable and exclusive experiences for all audiences, invoking hope.
2019 shortlist
Learn more about the winner and nominees for the 2019 Live Performance Award sponsored by Marshall.