Since their inception in 2002, the Awards have attracted the involvement of such celebrities as Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, U2, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, Damon Albarn, TV and radio personality Mike Read, Lemmy of Motorhead, promoter Harvey Goldsmith, soul pioneer Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave fame), Michael Eavis, jazz legend Chris Barber, blues singer/radio presenter Paul Jones, and last year's host, Spandau Ballet bassist-turned-actor Martin Kemp.
Next January's event is set to feature appearances from even more top names, and will expand on the successful formula enjoyed by last year's audience - many of whom commented that it was the best event of its kind they had ever experienced. Voting for all but three of the 25 award categories is now underway. A voting form is included with this issue, which should be completed and either faxed or posted to our headquarters at Mondiale Publishing in Stockport. Alternatively, readers may register their votes online at the web address below.
The event recognizes the leading designers, engineers, suppliers and service providers in the live production industry. The online voting form also includes details of how to book your place at the TPi Awards 05. Tables of 10 are priced at £950, while individual places are £95 each. Tickets include a welcome drink, full four-course dinner and wine.
Earlier in the day, the DaytimeTP programme will take place at the Novotel London West - a mini-exhibition of new technologies and services for the live event production industry, as presented by some of the leading manufacturers and service companies. Furthermore, the venue will be hosting the Annual General Meeting of the Production Services Association (PSA), followed by the PSA Conference.
Further details on the TPi Awards 05 will appear in forthcoming issues of TPi. Meanwhile, enquiries can be directed to Sally Clark at the e-mail address below.
(Lee Baldock)
