The Mag (Music Magazine)
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The Mag is an independent and alternative music magazine in the United Kingdom
which has been published online since 2003. Contributions in the form of reviews and music articles were made by aspiring music-journalists, photographers and enthusiasts such as Pete Habert, Stuart Smith and Mark Holloway.
The Mag gained exposure in 2006 when the magazine's website became the largest of its kind (source Alexa Internet
- Independent and Alternative Music) and it reached its peak in 2007, hosting an awards show that gained recognition from the BBC
, as well as radio stations Original 106 (Solent) and Southern Counties Radio.
In December 2006, The Mag were the first to report on the Delays
new record deal with Fiction Records
as they were present backstage at Southampton Guildhall to interview lead singer Greg Gilbert when the deal was signed.
In 2007, www.the-mag.me.uk were awarded the runners-up prize in the category 'Best Interactive Website' at the HantsWeb awards run by Hampshire County Council
.
The Mag Awards 2008 winners were announced on Saturday 19 July at a live show in Southampton, presented by radio station, Original 106 (Solent).
2007:
United Kingdom
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which has been published online since 2003. Contributions in the form of reviews and music articles were made by aspiring music-journalists, photographers and enthusiasts such as Pete Habert, Stuart Smith and Mark Holloway.
The Mag gained exposure in 2006 when the magazine's website became the largest of its kind (source Alexa Internet
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- Independent and Alternative Music) and it reached its peak in 2007, hosting an awards show that gained recognition from the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
, as well as radio stations Original 106 (Solent) and Southern Counties Radio.
History
The magazine's first edition was published as an 8 page local music guide in Salisbury, Wiltshire. However, due to distributions issues the physical edition was replaced with a website on 9 July 2003.In December 2006, The Mag were the first to report on the Delays
Delays
Delays are an English indie band formed in Southampton, consisting of brothers Greg and Aaron Gilbert, Colin Fox and Rowly. The band's sound combines guitar and synths and features Greg Gilbert's distinctive falsetto lead vocals...
new record deal with Fiction Records
Fiction Records
Fiction Records is a UK label founded by Chris Parry in 1978 that is best known for being the home of The Cure for over 20 years. Formerly independent, the label is now owned by Polydor, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group.-History:...
as they were present backstage at Southampton Guildhall to interview lead singer Greg Gilbert when the deal was signed.
In 2007, www.the-mag.me.uk were awarded the runners-up prize in the category 'Best Interactive Website' at the HantsWeb awards run by Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council is the county council that governs the majority of the county of Hampshire in England. It provides the upper tier of local government, below which are district councils, and town and parish councils...
.
The Mag Awards
The Mag Awards is an annual award show voted for by readers of the magazine, from a list of all bands featured in the preceding year.The Mag Awards 2008 winners were announced on Saturday 19 July at a live show in Southampton, presented by radio station, Original 106 (Solent).
The Mag Awards Winners
2008:| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Record | The Dawn Chorus - Town / City EP |
| Best Website | Plastic Toys Plastic Toys Plastic Toys are an English electro-rock band, formed in late 2003 based in Southampton, UK. The four piece group are made up of Jon Plastic , Alex Howe , Si Jackson and Ben Coley . The band's debut single, "Let Me Feel The Love", was released in July 2007 by Pinnacle Distribution, and went... |
| Best Solo-Artist | Richie Madisun |
| Best Live Act | Dlugokecki |
| Best Band | Idiot3 |
| Writers' Choice Award | Delays Delays Delays are an English indie band formed in Southampton, consisting of brothers Greg and Aaron Gilbert, Colin Fox and Rowly. The band's sound combines guitar and synths and features Greg Gilbert's distinctive falsetto lead vocals... |
2007:
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Demo / EP | Lo*Chine - Smile for the Ladies |
| Best Album | Mary - In The Head of a Dreamer |
| Best Single | Dead!Dead!Dead! - George Lassoes the Moon |
| Best Live Act | Dlugokecki |
| Best Solo Female | Kat Vipers |
| Best Solo Male | Ben Dlugokecki |
| Best Website | Kat Vipers |
| Best Band | Mary |