Unsigned Music Awards
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The Unsigned Music Awards (often referred to as "UMA" or "The UMAs") is an international televised awards ceremony held annually to recognise the achievements of artists that are not signed to a record label. The awards are part of UMA Music Group and were established in 2016 by Simon O'Kelly, Georgina Thomas and Ben Connor.
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Unsigned Music Awards | |
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Sponsored by | Liquiproof |
Date | 16 May 2018 |
Location | The Brighton Centre |
Country | UK |
Presented by | UMA Music Group |
Hosted by | Laura Whitmore & Chris Stark |
First awarded | 2016 |
Highlights | |
Icons Award | Boyce Avenue |
Best Album | Rothwell |
Best Female | Elle Exxe |
Best Male | Mullally |
Website | umamusic.com |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | Sky, Freeview, Freesat, UNILAD |
Runtime | 120 Minutes (Live) 90 Minutes (TV) |
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The first ceremony was held at the Troxy Theatre[1] in London on Thursday 27 October 2016 and will be held annually each year to recognise and champion the continued growth and successes of the emerging music sector.
Since 2016, the awards have been co-hosted by Laura Whitmore of MTV and Chris Stark.[citation needed]