The live music biz amassed on London last weekend for the International Live Music Conference, and in amongst all the proceedings the Arthur Awards for live music types were presented. And the winners were...
The Venue Award - first venue to come into your head: The 02, London
The Promoter Award - the promoters' promoter: Andre Bechir, Good News Productions, Switzerland
The Festival Award - liggers' favourite festival: Rock Werchter, Belgium
The Booking Agent Award - second least offensive agent: Emma Banks, Creative Artist Agency, London
The Service Sector Award - services above and beyond: Rock-It Cargo
The Best Tour Award - least painful tour: The Police
The Production Award - plumber of the year: Andy Franks
The Young Professional Award - tomorrow's new Boss: Lucy Dickins, International Talent Booking, London
The ILMC Bottle Award for outstanding contribution to live music: Michael Chugg, Chugg Entertainment, Australia