

28 January | New Vic Theatre
The Music Awards of Staffordshire & Cheshire Awards Ceremony takes place on 28 January at the New Vic Theatre, bringing together artists, bands, industry professionals and partners to recognise achievement across the region’s music scene.
Winners across all categories will be revealed live on the night, with awards presented on stage throughout the evening.
A range of free talks and panels exploring how the local music industry operates behind the scenes.
6:30pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
8:15pm
8:45pm
8:50pm
9:30pm
10:30pm
Guests arrive for pre-show entertainment
Take seats for Awards Ceremony
Awards Ceremony Begins
Interval
Welcome Back
Live performance from Beans on Toast
Ceremony ends
Bar Closes
Essex-born folk troubadour Beans on Toast has been charming audiences with his candid songwriting and engaging live performances for nearly two decades. His unique blend of humour, politics, and storytelling has made him a beloved figure in the folk scene. Never one to stay still, he spends most of his life on the road, playing festivals across the globe and packing out venues big and small, building a dedicated fanbase along the way.
Known for his prolific output, he has released a new album every year on his birthday, December 1st, amassing a vast and varied discography that reflects his evolving perspectives and experiences. His songs are a celebration of life and the human spirit—raw, honest, and packed with warmth, wit, and an unshakable sense of hope. His live shows are legendary—an unpredictable mix of storytelling, singalongs, and sincerity, where the line between artist and audience disappears. Whether it’s a heaving festival crowd or an intimate backroom gig, Beans on Toast delivers a show that feels like a wild night with an old friend, keeping his music as relevant and vital as ever.

Image by Elliot Hingtson
Presentations
A specially commissioned set of awards, designed and produced by a local artist, will be presented to winners on the night.
Awards will be presented in the following order:
Guests will be welcomed into the theatre with a distinctive opening to the evening, setting the tone for what follows. A specially commissioned set of awards, designed and made by a local artist, will be presented throughout the ceremony, marking this year’s winners with something genuinely distinctive.