The Annual McGinn Awards will celebrate
the life and works of one of Glasgow's favourite sons., the legendary Matt
McGinn. In recognising the talents of this world renowned writer/folk artist,
awards will be given in six categories. The winners of these awards will
have the oppertunity to record their work under the banner of "Roots
2 The Future" Along with the City Wide Awards there will be an international
flavour to the event to mirror Glasgow's unique multicultural make-up leading
up to the awards ceremony itself. There will be four nominees in each of
the six catagories, as follows;-
1)
Best Newcomer
2)
Bard Of The Year
3)
Community Commendation
4)
Lifetime Achievement Award.
A panel of judges will be formed from the world of the popular arts, t.v.
media, literature along with politicians and representatives from community
groups. |
The Mc Ginn Awards Ceremony
