An Award For The Long Suffering British

Artrockers,

Back in 1942 King George VI awarded the George Cross to the Maltese people: 'To bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history'. The Maltese people are proud of their medal, and with good reason. Now I know we aren't being bombed by Nazis, but I do believe that the people of this little island also deserve recognition for everything we've had to endure over the last few years. Wether it's the politicians, police, press or bankers fucking up we all know that the shit that slides down the slope will all end up in our kitchen, and we'll have to clear it up before the next shit-slide starts. And as Europe tears itself apart we all know who'll be paying the surgeon to stitch it back together - yep, muggins.
But we just get on with it, we have no choice, while others play russian roulette with our collective destiny we get up every day, have a cuppa and try not to notice the unravelling rug of our society, or those deliberately unravelling it.
We deserve a medal, or an award at the very least; 'To bear witness to a willingness to take endless amounts of shit from idiots' (of course there are those that might say that it is we, the people who are the idiots for taking it - I am not of that number).
If I had my way I'd invite the entire population to XOYO and give them all a medal.

But XOYO, roomy as it is, hasn't got the space for every man, woman and child, so we can't do that. And the population of this country hasn't released an album this year so it's going to be hard to shoehorn them into The Artrocker Awards shortlist, or the award ceremony itself.

But what we can do is invite the entire population of the UK to the Live show we're putting on in the evening. We're inviting you all to celebrate with us at a special ARTROCKER AWARDS LIVE SHOW on December 2nd at XOYO, showcasing our nominees this year and starring … Gruff Rhys (LIVE) Jim Jones Revue (Live) and DJ SETS from Gary Numan, Ade Fenton, Tim Burgess, Is Tropical, Tribes, Heavenly Jukebox DJs and more!

It's the least we can do.

Tom Artrocker


Tickets for this ARTROCKER AWARDS LIVE! SHOW are available from £15 and can be bought from http://www.xoyo.co.uk/event/artrocker-awards

ARTROCKER AWARDS LIVE! SHOW

2 DECEMBER 2011 @ XOYO, LONDON

8PM – 3AM

£15 ADVANCE TICKETS