IRON MAIDEN Asking Fans To Vote For 2009 Brit Awards
February 3, 2009, 15 years ago
As previously reported, IRON MAIDEN have been nominated for Best Live Act at the 2009 Brit awards. The awards, which are typically a strictly pop music affair has also nominated AC/DC in two awards following the release of their latest album, Black Ice.
Maiden comment on the nomination: "This is a great opportunity for us to show the power and popularity of metal by voting for Maiden. Over the years the Brits have rarely included anyone from the metal fraternity so this is a chance to make our voices heard. Voting closes this Saturday, February 7th at 5pm GMT, so go cast your vote now here.
The awards ceremony will take place on February 18 at Earls Court Arena, in West London, and will be televised live on ITV1. The show will be hosted by Kylie Minogue and James Corden and Mathew Horne, the stars of the BBC comedy Gavin & Stacey. Performers announced so far are PET SHOP BOYS, U2, KINGS OF LEON, DUFFY and GIRLS ALOUD.
