2014/15 Nominations;- date 21/11/2014 A BEST COMEDY 1. Joe Wells: Joe too his first show to Edinburgh, Night of the Living Tories, where it was well received, and runs the Havant Comedy Club. 2. James Alderson: As well as compering clubs in Horndean and at the" Spinnaker Tower, James organised Mic, Bike and Hike for charity. 3. Mike Cox: The winner of the inaugural South Coast Comedian of the Year. 4. Max and Ivan: Nominated for the best Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2014 and will have their own Radio '4 show next year. 5. Mike Wozniak: The Portsmouth comic was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2013, and has continued to do well. 6. Suzi Ruffell: Appeared on BBC3's Ed Comedy Fest Live and is soon to be performing on Comedy Central's ‘Live From The Comedy Store’. 7. The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue: A duo who have taken inspiration from the world of pop for their double act. 8. Instant Soop: The Havant-based improv masters continue to dazzle audiences across the region. 9. Sean Collins: A well-established name who has them laughing all over the country. 10. Reader nomination: B BEST D.J 1. Dan Thompson: Tipped for big things as some of his tracks are being played by international DJs. 2. Reset Robot (Dave Robertson): A name that will be increasingly familiar to fans of dubbed-out, moody: tech house all over the world. 3. Peter Jacks (Chip Jacks): Electronic music that takes its influence from the sounds he finds in everyday life. 4.The Business Partners (Steve Probert & Lloyd Hoy): Two of the hottest names in house music, they hold a residency with Amplified. 5. Chris Vaux: Curator of Discreet which has built a name for putting on some of the best parties around. 6. Pete Scathe: Host of regular indie nights, including Connection at Scandals and Rock Lobster a The Atrium. 7. Kris Davis (Chris Davies): Purveying ambient techno and deep house, Chris was recently signed to Subject Recordings. 8. Matt-Berry: A popular figure on the Portsmouth scene with regular sets at The Astoria and Drift bar. 9. DJ Lemon (Carl Wood):The Ifs A Sin mastermind marked 15 years of The Hotbox and also played at Bestival. 10. Reader nomination: C BEST BAND 1. Popobawa: The Gosport trio only formed earlier this year, but have already been impressing music industry figures. 2. The Boy I Used To Be: Signed to Pie & Vinyl Records, their live sets have been winning new fans over. 3. Electric Arms: A four-piece indie-folk-soul combo who played at Victorious Festival and supported Stornoway recently. 4. Kassassin Street: Selling out every gig they play in Portsmouth, the psych-rock band have gained a reputation as a killer live act. 5. Rickyfitts: A noise-rock duo with a justifiably fearsome live reputation. 6, Battery Hens: This fuzz driven rock band put out their debut EP on Champagne Justice records. 7. Kodiak Jack: Hard rockers who released their second album, and gigged hard-headlining the Wedgewood Rooms twice. 8. The Good Time Charlies: The scene veterans threatened to Gall it a day recently, but decided to carry on after being overwhelmed by messages of support. 9. The Underground Pilots: When not putting on shows through Pilot Promotions, they've been busy laying g down their own grunge tracks. 10. Reader nomination: D BEST SOLO ARTISTE 1. Matt Jarvis: Last year’s winner has continued to grow as an artist with shows across the region. 2. Eloise Keating: Winner of the All About The Song competition, Eloise has proved to be one to watch. 3. Luke Ferro: The intense singer- songwriter released a new EP, marked with a gig at The Cellars. 4, Ismael Clark: Recently relocated to Portsmouth from Spain, and star released his debut al burn this year. 5. Laural: Has been making a lot of airplay and impressing with her live performances. 6. Jerry Williams: She's written with Newton Faulkner, released an EP and played at this year's Victorious Festival five times. 7. Remedysounds: The acoustic beatbox machine is aster of the unsigned scene who managed to sell out The Cellars on the same day as Southsea Fast. 8. Marley Blandford: Began the year by releasing his debut album and will finish it by supporting American star Christina Perri in London. 9. Rex Domino: The young hip-hop artist has been building a name for himself as part of Breakfast of Champions with DJ Yoda. 10. Reader nomination: E BEST EXHIBITON/EVENT 1. Victorious Festival: Moved to a now seafront home in its third year where it proved to be a great success. 2. Southsea Fest: Now established as supporting local talent. 3. Mutiny in the Park: Dance music got its first major outdoor event in the city, attracting some of the biggest names around. 4. Together in Solitude by My Dog Sighs and Midge: A street art collaboration that proved to be thought-provoking and endearing. 5. Greg Gilbert at The Spring, Havant: Using biro pencil and paint, Greg created a woprlod of fantasy and melancholy. 6. Jonny Hannah's All That Other Mother Jazz at Portsmouth Guildhall: Portrayed a continuing journey into the belly of obscure pop culture. 7. Joella Wheatley Forgotten Lines at the Aspex Gallery: A solo exhibition on intricate, intense, mysterious, tension filled creations. 8. Tricorn exhibition at the City Museum: proved that absence really does make the heart grow fonder. 9 FACES Historic Dockyard: An outdoor video installation that drew on 100-year-old archives material. 10. Reader nomination: F BEST RESTAURANT/PUB/WINE BAR 1. Artisan Cafe Chichester: A well designed cafe that aims to charm with its food and drink. 2. Northney Farm Tearooms: Haylinq Island: Renowned for friendly service and locally produced food. 3. Marmion Pub, Southsea: An upmarket pub that delivers on a promise of better grub. 4. Southsea Coffee Co, Southsea: A welcome independent addition to the coffee shop scene. 5. The Sussex Brewery, Emsworth: taken over by chef Simon Haynes. the food has come on in leap sand bounds. 6. Montagues Bar and Bistro, Whitetey: A centrepiece of the revitalised Whiteleys’ with a menu offering local and seasonal cuisine. 7. Truffles, Southsea: Recently refurbished, its menu offers classics with a nod to trench cuisine. 8. Jamocha, Southsea: Homemade soups and cakes hit the spot in this funky little cafe. 9. Piccolo Roma Bishop's Waltham: With an owner and a head chef both from Italy, this restaurant should know how to deliver. And it certainly does. 10. Reader nomination: G BEST FILM 1. Karen's Room: Karen Wakes up one morning to find a handsome stranger at the foot of herbed. But what does he want? By Geoff Harmer and Neil Thomas. 2. Red Curve: A young mother attempts to deal with a grave loss. By Riyadh Haque, John McGinty and Daniel Hawkins. 3. Justice: A condemned man reflects on his crimes. By Mark Oakley and Gavin Damerall. 4. Neglect: Alex is thrown out of his house by his drunk and abusive father. He spends the night looking for shelter. By Sam Payne. 5. Rien: A young immigrant tries to reconcile the loss of her mother. By Riyadh Haque. 6. Abduction: A writer experiences something unexpected, By Harry Bartholomew. 7. A Good Night's Sleep: Being forced into a double dinner' date doesn't help Anna's problems. By Sam Knight. 8. Purgatory: A girl wakes up on the plains of Purgatory. In a desperate attempt to survive, she ventures into the unknown. By Zach Richardson. 9. The Missing Reel: Two people come to the end of a long journey. By John McGinty and Riyadh Haque. 10. Reader nomination: H BEST PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION 1 Gypsy, Chichester Festival Theatre: Imelda Staunton as showbiz mother from hell in the Sondheim classic. 2. The Lion King, Mayflower Theatre: Director Julie Taymor created an epic spectacle of the African savannah. 3. Avenue Q, Kings Theatre: Blend of childlike puppetry and adult humour brought to life by tl performers. 4. Taken At Midnight, The Minerva, Chichester: Penelope Wilton as mother of Jewish lawyer who put Hitler in the witness box. 5 Wicked, Mayflower Theatre: Touring production told the back story of the witches from Wizard of Oz. 6. Stevie, The Minerva, Chichester: Zoe Wanamaker brought Stevie Smith’s poety to life. 7. Singin' in The Rain, Mayflower Theatre: The tale of the first Hollywood musical. 8. King Lear The Globe, Portsmouth City Museum: Small-scale touring production starred Joseph Marcell in the title role. 9. Amadeus, Chichester Festival Theatre: Rupert Everett as Salieri raged at God for producing Mozart. 10. Reader nomination: I BEST AMATEUR DRAMA PRODUCTION 1. Dealers Choice, Bench Theatre: A comic and savage play about gambling. 2. George's Marvellous Medicine, HumDrum: Captured the anarchy, the dark humour and the warmth at the Gore of Dahl's work. 3. Birdsong, CCADS: An impressive ensemble piece, with several standout performances. 4. Macbeth, Southsea Shakespeare Actors: A stripped-back production marked by some powerful acting. 5. Pride and Prejudice, One Off Productions: Sheila Brit was an outstanding Mrs Bennet, while Nick Rickard delivered as Mr Darcy. 6. A comedy of errors, Southsea Shakespeare Actors: Our critic called it the best SSA offering for some time - great fun. 7. Enchanted April. HumDrum: Gently evoked the themes of love and loss without tipping into schmaltz. 8. The-Three Musketeers, Interalia Theatre: Extraordinary sword skills in a neat modern take on the Dumas classic. 9.The Talking Cure, CCADS: Sally Goddard convinced as Sabina, evolving from a hysterical teenager into a bewitching lover for Jung. 10. Reader nomination: J BEST AMATEUR MUSICAL PRODUCTION 1. Grease, The Portsmouth Players: Feelgood boy-meets-girl musical jam packed with hit songs. 2. The Sound of Music, Fareham Musical Society: Nun Maria becomes governess to the Von Trapp family. 3. The Mikado-HumDrum: Nanki Poo is promised to Katisha but disguises himself as a trombone player. 4.South Pacific-South Downe Musical Society: Ferneham Hall production of post-Pearl Harbour musical. 5. White Christmas, South Downe Musical Society: Kings Theatre, Southsea, hosted this production of Irving Berlin's classic. 6. Sister Act-Portsmouth Players: Players' version of 1992 hit film that starred Whoopi Goldberg. 7 A Little Night Music, Portsmouth Players: The Barn, Milton Park, was the setting for this Sondheim work featuring Send In The Clowns. 8. Avenue Q-South Downe Musical Society: Crude songs, naughty jokes that only puppets could getaway with. 9. Tommy- CCADS: Story of the deaf, dumb and blind kid. 10. Reader nomination: K BEST AMATEURU ACTOR 1. David Penrose in Dealer's Choice, Bench Theatre: The Bench stalwart gave a strong performance as Stephen. 2. Ben Counter in Anorak of Fire, HumDrum: Took control of the stage with the play's monologue as Gus Gascoigne. 3.Paul Denney in Blackadder Rides Again, Interalia Theatre: Stole the show as Lord Flashheart. 4. Sean Ridley in A Midsummer Night's Dream, CCADS: A particularly elfin Puck in a production that made good use of its venue. 5. Aaron Holdaway in The Comedy of Errors, Southsea Shakespeare Actors: 'Blazed the trail in the comedy stakes, said our critic. 6. George Summers in George’s Marvellous Medicine, HumDrum: Great fun playing namesake in this Roald Dahl adaptation. 7 Jonathan Redwood in The Sound of Music, Fareham Musical Society: Made a fine captain and had great romantic tension with his Maria. 8. Stuart Frank in The Three Musketeers, Interalia Theatre: Excelled as the dashing lead DArtagnan. 9. John-Paul McCrohon in Birdsong, CCADS: Gave Jack a softness that belies his harsh surroundings. 10. Reader nomination: L BEST AMATEUR ACTRESS 1 Sue Rourke in Tommy, CCADS: Gave an impassioned performance as the pinball wizard's mother. 2. Alexandra Maclean in The Sound of Music, Fareham Musical Society: Alexandra Maclean stepped neatly out of Julie Andrews' shadow. 3. Caz Gilmore in Enchanted April, HumDrum: Delivered wide-eyed wonder as Lotty. 4. Lauren Kempton in South Pacific, South Downe Musical Society: Played Nellie Forbush with sassy conviction. 5. Gemma Valler in Enchanted April, HumDrum: Her Lady Caroline had a subtle sorrow that grounded the play. 6. Sheila Elsdon in Sister Act, Portsmouth Players: An uptight delight as the long-suffering mother superior. 7 .Georgie Gulliford in The Trojan Women, Titchfield Festival Theatre: Proved to be no push over as Hecuba, the queen of Troy. 8. Kim Seagrove in Sister Act, Portmouth Players: Stood out as the ebullient Sister Mary Patrick. 9. Kirsty Terry in Little Women, Bench Theatre: The Bench new comer made her mark as Beth. 10 -Reader nomination: M BEST CLASICAL MUSIC ACT 1. Renaissance Choir: Showed enterprise in programming and quality in performance. 2. Karen Kingsley: Pianist Karen deputised for a full orchestra in the Renaissance Choir's performance of Beethoven's Mass in C. 3. Robert Blanken: Rob surpassed even his own usual high standards as soloist with the Havant Symphony Orchestra. 4. Portsmouth Choral Union: PCU promoted potent performances of two 20th century English masterpieces. 5. George Burrows: Conducted the University of Portsmouth Choir in a unique survey of music by Cecilia McDowall. 6. Colin Jagger: Created a unique concert performance with the Havant Symphony Orchestra and Portsmouth Chorus. 7. David Price: Lured James Bowman and Catherine Bott to Portsmouth for their final Messiah. 8. Portsmouth Baroque Choir: Combined ingenuity and drama in a performance of Messiah with Chichester's Consort of Twelve. 9. Havant Chamber Orchestra: Excelled itself with an accomplished performance of Mendelssohn's Scottish Symphony. 10. Reader nomination: