Hard Dance Awards 2009

On Friday 27th February Leed's O2 Academy is set to host the Hard Dance Awards 2009 which is the UK's most powerful event in hard dance music.

Pioneers and innovators of the scene will be awarded for their contributions and the event will be bigger than ever before with 2,200 fanatical clubbers heading for the newly opened Academy. BBC radio will be covering the event on Kutski's Friday night show plus two hard dance Essential Mixes will also be aired.

Voting is now open and "who wins" is up to you! Check the official website www.harddanceawards.com where you can cast your vote in categories including Best DJ, Best Producer, and Best Label, and also in three brand new categories.

The awards ceremony, presented by Trackitdown's Ed Real is set to take place from 10pm. Ed Real will be joined by a number of guest presenters, including legend Howard Marks who'll present 'Biggest Party Animal'.

Voting closes 14th February 09:
www.harddanceawards.com

Event info:
O2 Academy Leeds, 55 Cookridge Street, LS2 3AW
9pm - 5am / £18 (Standard) | £23 (VIP)
Tickets outlets: www.ticketweb.co.uk | 08444 771 000
www.theticketsellers.co.uk | 0844 870 0000
www.dontstayin.com

Main room
Showtek
Kutski
Andy Whitby
BK
Rob Tissera
Mark EG
Ed Real

The Underground
Paul Glazby
Organ Donors
Tidy DJs
Ben Stevens
Rodi Style
Phil York
Pickup and Rise

Room 3: Regional Heroes & Residents
Strange Dave
Livewire
Nathalie
Caz Wood
Scott Foshaw
Morgan
Adam M
JoJo
Cat
Leigh Green
Jimmy Dean
Matt Handy
Nick The Kid

Categories
Best DJ
Best Producer
Best Track
Best Label
Best Remixer
Best Resident
Best Newcomer
Best Small Club Night
Best Large Club Night
Best One-Off Event
Biggest Party Animal
Best Website
NEW Best Artist Album
NEW Best Regional Hero
NEW Outstanding contribution to Hard Dance