Here is a quick guide to the categories for this years event, and how an act or artist qualifies to be in that category!

1. BEST MALE SINGER

Classification: male solo singer, can be resident in a venue. Billed as themselves. Last years winner: Alexnader McRae

2. BEST FEMALE SINGER

Classification: female solo singer, can be resident in a venue. Billed as themselves. Last years winner: Elaine Alexander

3. BEST TRIBUTE ACT

Classification: act of one or more members, billed as the tribute or them as the tribute. Last years winner: Paul Lee as Meatloaf

4. BEST BAND

Classification: two members or more with instruments. Can be resident in a venue. Last years winner: Dubliner Band

5. BEST GROUP

Classification: two members or more without instruments can be resident in a venue. Last years winner: The Wild Boyz.

6. BEST COMPERE

Classification: one person who is resident in a bar, karaoke bar, cabaret bar or hotel, that hosts the evening with or without instruments. Last years winner: Mike Carlton from St Eugenes.

7. BEST VARIETY ACT

Classification: a variety show act such as dancers, drag artists, mime artists, hypnotist, magic show, comedian, etc. Last years winner: Johnny Circus

8. BEST CLUB DJ

Classification: any Tenerife based DJ in a club or fun pub. Last years winner: Paula (Linekers)

9. BEST NEWCOMER

Classification: any new act for any category within the last 12 months. Last years winner: Billy Porter

10. OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

Classification: Award presented to an artist or individual who has made a difference to the entertainment scene over and above their job or show. Last years winner: Cy Benson.