The nominees for the 13 competitive categories of the Coca-Cola Malta Music Awards have been announced.

Local music artists were invited to submit their nominations for the category they qualified for. To be considered for an award, artists must have issued a single, album or a video between 1 October 2007 and 30 September 2008.

A panel of judges with experience in the music industry sifted through all the nominations received and came up with a final list of the most deserving nominees per category, the winner of which will be announced at the awards.

Best Dance Production	Living in the dark – DJ Ruby Love is no possession – J. Joy Burning from the inside – Tenishia Traces – Toby and Kristina Casolani
Best Video	Not in a million lovers – Beangrowers A selfish cry – Bitterside Headset – No Snow No Alps Vodka – Morena
Best New Artist	Airport Impressions Cable 35 Christabelle No Snow No Alps
Best Male Artist	Aaron Benjamin Jay Omaro Niki Gravino Thomas Hedley
Best Image	Chasing Pandora Ira Losco Chris and Moira Niki Gravino
Best Female Artist	La Barokka Kristina Casolani Claudia Faniello Ira Losco Morena
Best Hip Hop / R&B Artist	Christabelle Kristina Casolani Jay Omaro Thea
Best CD Cover	Not in a million lovers – Beangrowers Scream Daisy – Scream Daisy Fortune Teller – Ira Losco The Politics of double beds – Niki Gravino
Best Album	Not in a million lovers – Beangrowers Scream Daisy – Scream Daisy Fortune Teller – Ira Losco The Politics of double beds – Niki Gravino
Best Songwriter	Alison Galea, Mark Sansone and Ian Schranz (Beangrowers) Daniel Genuis (Bitterside) Keith Anthony and Melissa Portelli (Chasing Pandora) Ira Losco Niki Gravino
Best Website	www.chasingpandora.com www.nosnownoalps.com www.pureruby.com www.tenishia.com
Best Band	Airport Impressions Beangrowers Chasing Pandora Winter Moods
Best Song	Catwalk baby – Niki Gravino Hang on to your smile – Winter Moods Idle motion – Ira Losco Wake up – Airport Impressions

The Coca-Cola Malta Music Awards 2008 will be held at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali on Saturday 29 November, where the best of Malta’s musical talent and special guests from the UK Deepest Blue will perform.

Tickets for the Awards night can be obtained for €12 from Vodafone outlets and Springfield, South Street, Valletta. There is a special offer for Vodafone customers – buy one ticket and get one free. VIP tickets cost €35 and are available from Springfield, Valletta only.