Industry Support for BCMHoF Ltd and the
British Country Music Awards
Firstly, all the directors would like to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year and lets make 2010 the beginning of a new era for
Country Music in the UK.
In our last press release we announced the directors and officers that had been elected at the inaugural meeting. Our mission statement
is to improve relations between the national media, country music industry, and to promote Country Music in the UK bringing it to a wider
audience. Lee Williams (President and PR), Malc Allan (Chairman) and Jim Duncan (Event Organiser)
The first step was to find a venue that would accommodate over a 1000 people for a major Awards ceremony. The British Country Music
Awards will be held at The Lakeside Club in Surrey on Sunday 10 October. Further details to follow
The second step was to encourage further industry professionals to come on board and support our activities. The more people already
involved in Country Music in the UK, the more chance we can succeed.
The following people have agreed to come on board and a few have agreed their support, but would prefer to remain unnamed at this point.
So, in no particular order we welcome Stuart Cameron (Hotdisc), Betty Drummond (Linedancer Magazine), Brigitte Strachan (CMDS), Rob
Davis (Cross Country), Marilyn Davis ( UC), Alan Appleton (Southern Country), Roger Wild (Copper Kettle), Jackie Storrar (CMR Nashville &
Artist), Allan Watkiss (UK Country Radio, Alan Cackett (Maverick), Duncan Warwick (CMP), Les Evans (NAM), Sylvia McMasters (Sylvan
Ents), Chris Jackson (Americana). This list is continually being updated.
It is anticipated that there will be a membership of the BCMHoF Ltd. So, that everyone who is a fan, whether a club promoter, agent,
musician, or just a supporter can be part of putting British Country music on the national media map. What is particularly encouraging is
that for the first time, the whole of the Country scene has come together to support one joint organisation. More information can be obtained
from Lee Williams lee@cmrnashville.net or tel 01252 514549 or 07956 888
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Officers Elected for the new BCMHoF Ltd Company
Lee Williams has been appointed President of the British Country Music Hall
of Fame company, BCMHoF Ltd. (a non-profit organisation). The company
has been put together to improve relations between the national media and to
promote Country Music in the UK bringing it to a wider audience.
At a meeting held on 25th November Lee accepted his nomination for President
after it was thought that he could bring a wealth of experience and
knowledge to the company. Lee is the owner of CMRNashville, Europe 's leading
Country Music service and radio station along with Django Promotions. He is
a well respected broadcaster and entrepreneur who is based near London .
Prior to his appointment, Malc Allan had been voted in as the inaugural
chairman. Mal has been on the scene for many years and his strive for
perfection in everything he does and his knowledge of the scene was already
showing through. Malc is well known as an entertainer being part of Outlaw,
then MT Allan Duo and also MTAllan Audio.
Jim Duncan was voted in as Event Organiser which entails a lot of hard word.
Again his knowledge of artists and his consistent skills of presenting a show were
noted. Jim is the organiser of Wolvestock and current editor of Cross
Country magazine.
BCMHoF Ltd has invited further industry figures to be on the board of
directors. Further announcements will be made regarding the plans of the
company, and additional directors and affiliates.
Lee Williams will also be in charge of the publicity of the company, any
requests for interviews, or further information to contact him at….
Tel: 07956 888587 or email lee@cmrnashville.net
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