It's time once again for the New England Music Awards. The awards, according to the NEMA website, "are presented every year to the musicians who call New England their home and whose dedication, spirit, and achievements over the last year have without a doubt established them as a contributing force to the most robust and diverse music scene in the country."

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And the best part? Well, unlike the Grammys, with the New England Music Awards, YOU have a say. There are lots of artists from Maine nominated, so let's pull for our hometown bands and artists! The award ceremony will be at Patriot Place at Gillette on April 29th, with an all-ages event. Here's the list of winners from last year and a look at last year's award show and an awesome Bowie tribute:

 

 

 

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