Stone Jets named ‘Ones To Watch’ at Boisdale Music Awards

Last night at Boisdale of Canary Wharf in London, Boisdale’s Patron of Music, Jools Holland and the legendary YolanDa Brown hosted the 12th annual Boisdale Xerjoff Music Awards – a celebration of some of the greatest entertainers in the world of jazz, blues, soul, reggae, country, and pop.

Each Boisdale Music Award winner performed after receiving their accolade including Roachford, Tony Christie, Roland Gift of the Fine Young Cannibals, Sonique, Kathy Sledge, General Levy, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Connor Selby, Aswad, Tom Seals, Stone Jets, Emma Smith along with a few more surprises on the night.

Winners of the One To Watch Award was Stone Jets, who Headliner readers will remember being selected as Yamaha Music London’s 2024 ambassadors, after three winning acts were selected at a compelling talent showcase at the company’s flagship UK store last December. Just as they did that evening, the duo delivered a show-stopping performance at the Boisdale Music Awards, with a deft blend of truly distinct vocal stylings and instant melodies captivating everyone in the room.

Other guests included Omar, Simon Bartholomew of The Brand New Heavies, Jaki Graham, Viveen, Pauline Henry of The Chimes, Nick Reynolds of Alabama 3, Lisa Mafia, Gordon Mac, Ronnie Herel, Mica Millar, Damage, Daniel John-Jules.

There was a silent auction which raised £9000 in aid of The Sovereign Art Foundation in which guests were able to bid for lots including signed music paraphernalia and money can’t buy experiences.

NOMINATIONS AND WINNERS 2024

Jazz Artist of the Year: Courtney Pine, Emma Smith, Ezra Collective, Marvin Muoneke, Nubya Garcia

Winner - Emma Smith

One to Watch: Analiza Ching, Asya Satti, Damian Lewis, Stone Jets, Sydnie Christmas, Zoe Kypri

Winner – Stone Jets; Presented by Yamaha Music London

Boogie Woogie Artist of the Year: Ladyva, Theophilus Martins, Tom Seals

Winner -Tom Seals

Blues Artist of The Year: Conor Selby, Kyla Brox, Elles Bailey, Errol Lynton, Toby Lee

Winner - Connor Selby

DJ of the Year: Artful Dodger, Emily Rawson, Fat Tony, Musclehead of Saxon Sound Systems, Norman Jay, Spoony, Trevor Nelson

Winner – Fat Tony; Presented by The Artisan Drinks Company

DJ Lifetime Achievement Award: Winner - Trevor Nelson; Presented by Mi Soul Radio

Reggae Artist of The Year: Aswad, Bitty McLean, Brinsley Forde, Etana, General Levy, Luciano, Maxi Priest

Winner – General Levy; Presented by Yamaha Music London

Reggae Legend of The Year Winner – Aswad; Presented by JTI

Soul Artist of The Year: Beverley Knight, Kenny Thomas, Omar, Mica Millar, Roachford, Shola Ama, The Real Thing

Winner – Roachford; Presented by Mi-Soul Radio

Female Artist of The Year: Alexandra Burke, Jaki Graham, Natasha Hamilton, Pauline Black, Rebecca Ferguson, Sonique

Winner – Sonique; Presented by Howard’s Folly

Male Artist of The Year: Alex Charles, Fil Straughan, Martin Fry, Omar, Roland Gift, Tunde Baiyewu, Wayne Hernandez

Winner – Roland Gift; Presented by Veuve Clicquot

Band of The Year: Cutting Crew, Damage, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Johnny Hates Jazz, Ocean Colour Scene, The Stranglers

Winner – Fun Lovin' Criminals; Presented by Rock Angel

Outstanding Contribution to British Music Winner – Tony Christie

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner - Jazzie B

Music Icon of The Century Winner - Kathy Sledge

After the show guests moved to the Hine Bar for an after party and surprise performance from DJ Ronnie Herel. Next year’s Boisdale Music Awards will take place on Wednesday 24th September 2025.