Originally written by Mike Diver · 6 December 2005
Saturday night saw Wales honour its finest musical talents at the annual Pop Factory Awards. The event recognises the key players in the Welsh music industry, and the results read like this.
Best Live Act: Stereophonics Best Live Event: Wakestock Best Pop Act: Liberty X Best Welsh Language Act: The Poppies Best Music Export: Jem Best New Act: The Automatic Community Music Award: Sonig Contribution To Music Industry: Dai Davies Best Performer On The Guest List: Bullet For My Valentine Rock 'n' Roll Excess: Goldie Lookin' Chain Best Welsh Band: Lostprophets Best Album: Feeder Outstanding Contribution To Music: Tom Jones
Raz, pictured with one of the winning Bullet For My Valentine boys, was unavailable for comment at the time of me writing this. Which was 12.54, since you asked, six minutes before I step out to lunch. But what to have? Y'see, I fancy something hot, but can't really afford pub grub. Decisions, decisions...
The event will be screened on ITV on December 7th.