Post by richnorri on Apr 18, 2007 13:44:22 GMT
Hello everybody! 
Here is a report from the Strathspey & Badenoch Herald, which mentions all Angels.
Richard
Here is a report from the Strathspey & Badenoch Herald, which mentions all Angels.
Music stars come out for North awards
By Gavin Musgrove
Published: 18 April, 2007
A HOST of stars from the music world – including X-Factor stars The MacDonald Brothers and Sophie Ellis Bextor – were performing in Aviemore as the "Strathy" went to press yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.
They were joined by a host of Highland heroes at the second annual MFR Awards taking place at The Osprey Arena at the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort.
The awards, organised by MFR (Moray Firth Radio), and sponsored by George Wimpey, honour people, community groups, child bravery and many more from across the Highlands.
The radio station pushed out the boat this year to mark their 25th year and the Year of Highland Culture with Right Said Fred, all-girl group All Angels and new Scots singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald also performing.
Finding time to break-off from his busy election campaign to attend the bash was First Minister Jack McConnell who was on hand to present the award for the best Highland Council school in the region.
Sophie Ellis Bextor, probably best known for her number one hit with DJ Spiller's Groovejet's "If this ain't love", flew into the Highlands to hand over the child bravery award.
Commenting at the glitzy proceedings, Craig MacDonald, one half of The MacDonald Brothers with younger sibling Brian, said: "The MFR Awards are great. We are having a brilliant day. We always love playing in Scotland and it's great to see people from communities across the Highlands being recognised for their achievements. Congratulations to all the nominees.
"We're really busy at the moment out on tour with Westlife, but we're both really enjoying it and making the most of it. After the tour, we're performing club dates up and down the country."
The MacDonald Brothers have enjoyed a meteroic rise to fame and their first album is currently No. 25 in the charts – confounding X-Factor judge and music producer Simon Cowell who was not their biggest fan on the hit ITV show.
Brian said: "We just want to say a big thank-you to Glasgow and the rest of Scotland for their support.
"Strathy" owners Scottish Provincial Press Ltd were sponsors of the emergency service awards, recognising the vital contribution made by the likes of nurses, ambulance drivers, GPs and mountain rescue teams in everday life in the region.
In all, there were 12 categories up for grabs, including biggest contribution to the community; student of the year, team of the year, best workplace, and best local club.
The winners were due to be announced around 3pm after an auction by MFR presenter Tich McCooey.
All Angels had earlier given an accapella performance of classics to the 400 or so gathered guests and nominees at the black tie event.
By Gavin Musgrove
Published: 18 April, 2007
A HOST of stars from the music world – including X-Factor stars The MacDonald Brothers and Sophie Ellis Bextor – were performing in Aviemore as the "Strathy" went to press yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.
They were joined by a host of Highland heroes at the second annual MFR Awards taking place at The Osprey Arena at the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort.
The awards, organised by MFR (Moray Firth Radio), and sponsored by George Wimpey, honour people, community groups, child bravery and many more from across the Highlands.
The radio station pushed out the boat this year to mark their 25th year and the Year of Highland Culture with Right Said Fred, all-girl group All Angels and new Scots singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald also performing.
Finding time to break-off from his busy election campaign to attend the bash was First Minister Jack McConnell who was on hand to present the award for the best Highland Council school in the region.
Sophie Ellis Bextor, probably best known for her number one hit with DJ Spiller's Groovejet's "If this ain't love", flew into the Highlands to hand over the child bravery award.
Commenting at the glitzy proceedings, Craig MacDonald, one half of The MacDonald Brothers with younger sibling Brian, said: "The MFR Awards are great. We are having a brilliant day. We always love playing in Scotland and it's great to see people from communities across the Highlands being recognised for their achievements. Congratulations to all the nominees.
"We're really busy at the moment out on tour with Westlife, but we're both really enjoying it and making the most of it. After the tour, we're performing club dates up and down the country."
The MacDonald Brothers have enjoyed a meteroic rise to fame and their first album is currently No. 25 in the charts – confounding X-Factor judge and music producer Simon Cowell who was not their biggest fan on the hit ITV show.
Brian said: "We just want to say a big thank-you to Glasgow and the rest of Scotland for their support.
"Strathy" owners Scottish Provincial Press Ltd were sponsors of the emergency service awards, recognising the vital contribution made by the likes of nurses, ambulance drivers, GPs and mountain rescue teams in everday life in the region.
In all, there were 12 categories up for grabs, including biggest contribution to the community; student of the year, team of the year, best workplace, and best local club.
The winners were due to be announced around 3pm after an auction by MFR presenter Tich McCooey.
All Angels had earlier given an accapella performance of classics to the 400 or so gathered guests and nominees at the black tie event.
Richard
