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Old 10-10-2003, 12:53
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I've puzzled about what they're going to do with the Brit awards this year. What exactly is the 'catchment' are for eligible albums and artists?

As far as albums go, I think for the 2004 awards it's a Aug 02-Nov 03 zone for albums, which means that, say, 'Escapology' by Robbie, which came out in Nov 2002 is eligible for Best Album THIS year as opposed to LAST year, when he won Best Male on the strength of it. Does this mean that he can win Best Male again THIS time with a year-old album that he's already been technically judged on? Is it really true that his EMI deal guarantees a certain amount of Brits?

Who's your tips for Best Band this time? I'm saying........
The Coral (token NME band, no chance of winning)
The Darkness (mega-popular, complete shoo-in)
Busted (token pop to keep 'the kids' tuned in, like Blue and Sugababes last year)
Big Brovaz (token urban act)
Radiohead (token arty/serious band thrown in as a bluff)

Muse? Blur? Maybe a bit 2 leftfield for ITV.......
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Old 10-10-2003, 13:02
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Can't The Darkness qualify for Best Newcomer band or something??

IMHO, i think they'd stand more of a chance in that catergory.
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Old 10-10-2003, 13:14
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Here's a stream of consciousness, in no particular order, for the likely eligible shortlist for best band nominations:

The Darkness
The Coral
The Thrills
Coldplay
Radiohead
Blur
Travis (new album coming out)
Athlete
Feeder
Busted
Liberty X
Girls Aloud
Big Brovaz
Blazin' Squad (awful i know, but still)
S Club 8 (i expect them to be pretty huge by early next year)

And for solo artists:

Dizzee Rascal
Jamelia
Will Young
Daniel Bedingfield
Rachel Stevens
Robbie Williams
Whoever wins Pop Idol
Whoever else hits the gravy train post-Pop Idol
Alex Fame Academy
Dido
Beth Orton
Amy Studt

As for the overseas artists, it's pretty much a straight fight

Males: Justin vs Sean Paul
Females: Britney vs Madonna vs Christina vs Avril (vs Kelly Clarkson?)
Band: Good Charlotte vs Linkin Park vs B2K vs Black Eyed Peas
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Old 10-10-2003, 13:27
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I hear you on a few of these, but....

Coldplay won last year, haven't had any new material out since. Same goes for Feeder-no new songs. The Thrills are Irish, and therefore illegible I think.

Avril? Again, what would you judge her on?
Kelly Clarkson-now theres one I'd overlooked-19 Management, Fuller, wouldn't argue with them. In the same way, Annie Lennox should get a Best Female nod.

What about Strokes, Evanescence, Whire Stripes, Kings Of Leon for Int Band? 50 Cent?
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Old 10-10-2003, 13:35
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Busted
Liberty X
Girls Aloud
Big Brovaz
Blazin' Squad (awful i know, but still)
S Club 8 (i expect them to be pretty huge by early next year)
They have a Best Pop section though don't they??
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Old 10-10-2003, 14:11
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Originally posted by Carene
They have a Best Pop section though don't they??
Of course they do, but some pop bands always get nominated for the big one - this ain't the Mercurys remember
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Old 10-10-2003, 16:36
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I hope they give Big Brovaz a lifetime achievement award

Bacause we all know what happens after you get one of those...
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Old 10-10-2003, 17:35
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They usually have at least one old artist in the running just to even it out. Last year it was Alison Moyet.

This year my guess is Annie Lennox.
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Old 14-10-2003, 13:16
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As a huge dance fan, I was outraged last year that the SUGABABES of all people won best dance act. How in anyway, shape or form can they be considred dance? To me (and to millions of clubbers) dance acts are the likes of Paul van Dyke, DJ Testio, and Chichane.
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Old 14-10-2003, 13:23
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Originally posted by Woody_streatham
As a huge dance fan, I was outraged last year that the SUGABABES of all people won best dance act. How in anyway, shape or form can they be considred dance? To me (and to millions of clubbers) dance acts are the likes of Paul van Dyke, DJ Testio, and Chichane.
Well, in that case, millions of clubbers are total f**king morons.

Paul van DYK
DJ TIESTO
CHICANE

But thanks for making me squirt milk out my nose
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Old 14-10-2003, 13:33
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I prefered Testio
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Old 14-10-2003, 13:47
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Originally posted by FastEddie
Well, in that case, millions of clubbers are total f**king morons.

Paul van DYK
DJ TIESTO
CHICANE

But thanks for making me squirt milk out my nose
My spelling is shocking I know (Dyke/Dyk near enough)

But I still maintain that Sugababes are not dance. And I quoted the above three as an example.

Just cos you don't like dance doesn't mean other people don't either. So ner to you! Although, millions may have been a slight exaggeration.
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Old 14-10-2003, 14:40
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But thanks for making me squirt milk out my nose
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Old 14-10-2003, 15:55
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Originally posted by Woody_streatham
Just cos you don't like dance doesn't mean other people don't either. So ner to you! Although, millions may have been a slight exaggeration.
Bitch please! I was at PVD's first five-hour set at Crasher back in the autumn of '97, and I only missed five nights between August '97 and August '99. So if you want me, i'll be in the back room at Republic kicking back with the Luvdup twins, Scott Bond and Matt Hardwick

And millions ain't even close to the true figure. Reach for the lasers!
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Old 14-10-2003, 16:01
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Originally posted by FastEddie
Bitch please! I was at PVD's first five-hour set at Crasher back in the autumn of '97, and I only missed five nights between August '97 and August '99. So if you want me, i'll be in the back room at Republic kicking back with the Luvdup twins, Scott Bond and Matt Hardwick

And millions ain't even close to the true figure. Reach for the lasers!
Sorry mate, misunderstood your post. Thought you where taking the piss out of me for liking dance music. Gatecrasher rules! Only been once cause I live in London. But I was flying all night, and still remember it vividly. (I never remember nights out very well for, erm, chemical reasons )
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Old 14-10-2003, 16:15
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It sucked balls post 9pm Till I Come. Suddenly it was full of dumbass Crasher kids with their copies of Now That's What I Call Superclubbing Vol 4 and their shitty hard house rubbish. A sad end to a great club night.
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Old 14-10-2003, 16:36
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I must admit, i was a regular there too. It's just recently reopened and its only a monthly thing now. Its been going downhill for a few years now like.
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Old 14-10-2003, 18:28
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It looks as though Gareth Gates will be nominated for the Best Single (most sales?) as Spirit in the Sky has still sold the most.
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Old 14-10-2003, 19:58
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Old 14-10-2003, 23:20
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i heard a rumour robbie williams will be pesenting the show. does anyone know if this is whats happening? Should be good i remeber robbie presenting the emas ihe was really good!!
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