For outstanding live performance by an act from a Youth Music project.
A huge congratulations to all the nominees shortlisted for our Live Performance Award. Each nominee has shown their ability to move an audience through their performance, and so it’s only fitting that the winner was decided by a live audience.
The shortlisted nominees were invited to perform at the Youth Music Awards event on Wednesday 16 October at Battersea Arts Centre, London – and the winner was voted for by the audience on the night.
Mae Monypenny (winner)
Offshoots CIC - Circle of Light (Nottingham)
Mae Monypenny A.K.A @Monypennymusic is a singer & songwriter based in the East Midlands. With a reputation for spell-binding live performances, Mae uses nothing but her voice, a mic and a loop station to build and twist covers of well known songs into captivating new soundscapes that are entirely her own.
With the release of her debut original recordings on the horizon, as part of the Circle Of Light album, due to appear in autumn 2019 on legendary Nottingham label I’m Not From London, it won’t be long before the wider world has a chance to fall in love with this uniquely talented young woman, her beguiling music and the incredible voice she commands.
“Her performance blew me away. Stunning. Absolutely amazing.” - Scor-zay-zee, rapper.
“She’s a genius!” - Nina Smith, artist & producer.
Teshay Makeda
School Ground Sounds – The Grit School (London)
Teshay – The Empress of Roots Soul – is a South London based singer, songwriter and performer. Her Rastafarian upbringing has naturally rooted her eclectic musical style. In 2017, Teshay issued her eponymous debut EP. This led her to perform at Lambeth Country Show opening for the likes of Queen Omega and Bugle. Teshay’s international profile elevated when she performed at the Rototom Sunsplash Festival in Spain, sharing the stage with reggae heavyweight Chronixx. Teshay has worked with artists including Stormzy, Rae and Bonkaz, where she featured on the latter two projects. She has also opened for Grammy-nominated Freddie McGregor and supported international talent Jah9.
Ls’z
Soundhouse Project (London)
Ls’z works both as a solo artist, and as part of a collective of MCs and producers. Over the last year she has performed at 5 gigs and as a result of her energy on stage, natural charisma and brilliant lyricism she has captivated audiences and gained the attention of top music producers. She has also gone on to perform for grime pioneers Tim and Barry TV in their The Lift series, as well as collaborate with the Extreme Sync Agency on paid original work.
Marshall
Marshall Amplification has a vibrant and dynamic history within the music industry and is celebrated by some of the greatest artists in the world. Catapulted from humble beginnings in Hanwell, London, Marshall is now a global brand achieving manufacturing excellence. Creativity and innovation are at the heart of the business and every product they create. With over 55 years of amplification experience, Marshall continue to push the boundaries of possibility for the musicians of the future.
