89.7 Bay presents the 9th edition of the Bay Music Awards, set to take place at the Bay Arena on Wednesday, 12 December.

The tagline – ‘Party Like it’s the End’ – highlights not only the fact that the event will be taking place on the eve of a public holiday, but also the extreme energy anticipated at this year’s event, which for the very first time, will feature live performances including seven bands and live vocals for the solo artists.   

With this year’s event promising to be the most memorable yet, 89.7 Bay guarantees an array of surprises on the night, as the brunch to lunch host Ben Glover, Bay Breakfast host Dorian Cassar and the entertaining & funny drive time host, Nathan D take to the stage as your hosts.

Each category has a unique SMS number. To vote, listeners are required to send the artist/band name to the specified number via SMS. Voting commenced on Friday, 26 October, and will close on Wednesday, 5 December.

There is a strict limit of three votes per category from each mobile number.

Those voting will stand a chance of winning a weekend break for two at the five-star InterContinental Malta, along with a meal for two at the spectacularly elegant, Asian fusion restaurant - Eastern Breeze.

The Bay Music Awards will be aired on ONE TV for the first time on Monday, 19 December at 8.30pm, with a repeat show taking place on Christmas day at 3pm. Voting for the Viewer’s Choice Award will also open during the first screening of the BMA’s, and will officially close at midnight on 26 December.

Regular event tickets will be sold for €10; premium, front section ‘screamer’ tickets at €15; and a limited number of VIP tickets are available at €30 each – including an open bar and canapés. Until 4 November, an early bird offer will apply where you will receive one free ticket with every one you buy. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.bay.com.mt/bmas.html.

The 2012 Bay Music Awards are sponsored by Coca Cola, and supported by InterContinental Malta.

Viewer’s Choice SMS Number to vote: 5061 5300 Best Newcomer   1.        Planet Seed 2.        Lost Emotion 3.        Cryptic Street 4.        Dimal     SMS Number to vote: 5061 5301 Best Dance Tune or Remix   1.        JJoy ft. Kel Stelfox – ‘Destination Nowhere’ 2.        Ruby ft. Laura Jae – ‘Defenceless’ 3.        Carlo Gerada ft. Jan Cortez – ‘My World’ 4.        Stevy Vee & Ross Paterson ft. Glen – ‘Louder’ 5.        Corinna – ‘Battle of Wills’   SMS Number to vote: 5061 5302 Best Band   1.        Red Electrick 2.        Scar 3.        Saving Alexis 4.        Three Stops to China 5.        Dolls for Idols   SMS Number to vote: 5061 5303 Best Solo Artist   1.        Ira Losco 2.        Brooke 3.        Christabelle 4.        Muxu 5.        Kurt Calleja                     SMS Number to vote: 5061 5304 Best Song   1.        Ira Losco – ‘What I’d Give’ 2.        Red Electrick – ‘Paul’ 3.        Carlo Gerada ft. Jan Cortez– ‘My World’ 4.        Scar – ‘White Lie’ SMS Number to vote: 5061 5305