Arrived this evening, around 8PM at the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm, London for the 15th Annual Digital Music Awards 2006. Seeing as Gaydar had been nominated in one of the categories, it was nice to go along and support the team.
Arrived and Gary H soon came up to say hello. All of the Presenters and Gaydar Radio staff were down on the lower level dinning while we had tickets to the Royal Circle.
One by one they all came up, Simon, Yannick, Jason, Robin, Sam. It was really sweet. As the awards started, apparently hosted by some girl from Radio One but I had never heard or seen of her before. It started with some music and then slowly the awards were begun.
When she announced the award up next is best digital music station in the UK we all tensed up with anticipation. All of the Gaydar Radio team work so hard and want nothing more than to make it even more of a success than it already is. The lady on stage continued… “And the nominee’s are…” At that moment the huge screen above her head flickered into light and we were able to view the nominees. We all waited with baited breath. The lady obligatory fumbled with the envelope as though you simply have to do that whenever you present an award.
“And the winner is”, she continued, pausing, momentarily, to appear with a look of shock, “Is Gaydar Radio”.
Council Chav, his Boyfriend Gaz and I erupted into cheering and supporting the gang as the whole table got up and made their way to the Stage. Jamie Crick gave a really sweet thank you speech and we watched both smiling and shaking with excitement at this fabulous news. Not only is it a great station but now has the award as Best UK digital music station.
Everyone’s face was such a picture. They all looked so amazing up there, on stage, with everyone watching, the television camera’s recording it and the boys and girls of Gaydar standing on stage.
We couldn’t stop smiling and grinning and post Jamie’s speech had to get in touch with everyone who would care via text message.
As the award was getting close to a finish we were joined by Robin and Jamie whom shared a bottle of verve with us (lucky bitches). They said “we could have never done it if it wasn’t for people like you”. One by one they came up to our level to share the good news. Boys & Sam, we are all so proud of you all. I even got to meet Gary, one of the founders of Gaydar. You all make a smile so much, give us the best music and what is undoubtedly now fact, you are the best Radio Station in the UK.
As soon as the awards ended we were allowed downstairs to go to the after party. Loads more music and drink. Got to say congrats again to all the gang and even some pictures of some of them holding it. Then after that I got a signed program from them all.
Amazingly I am still buzzing from the excitement. All this fun and on a school night too? Ces’t la Vie.
Just got into my hotel room in Windsor for the evening. It has sheets and blankets and not Duvets! I feel so 1970's.
Congratulations Gaydar Radio. We love you ! Big kiss VC X
Listen to Gaydar Radio at;
www.gaydarradio.com
Sky Channel 0158
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