logo_lvma_largePublic Invited to Vote for Lehigh Valley Music Awards

The Greater Lehigh Valley Music Association (GLVMA) and ArtsQuest invite the public to show their support for their favorite Lehigh Valley musicians and performers by voting to determine the winners of the Lehigh Valley Music Awards 16 (LVMA16) in 2015. Voting will take place through Dec. 14 at lehighvalleymusicawards.org. Winners will be announced at the LVMA16 show March 8, 4 p.m., at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks’ Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem.

The two nonprofits have also announced that tickets for the LVMA16 are now on sale.; cost is $20 and tickets will be available at www.steelstacks.org and 610-332-3378.

Presented by the nonprofit Greater Lehigh Valley Music Association and ArtsQuest, the Lehigh Valley Music Awards are designed to celebrate the music industry in the Greater Lehigh Valley. During the awards ceremony, the organizations present a variety of awards honoring the region’s best performers in a variety of genres including blues, rock, folk, gospel, hip-hop, jazz and more, as well as awards honoring local music schools, recording studios, music stores and other local music organizations.

From Oct. 30-Nov. 17, the region’s music fans and industry professionals participated in nominating artists for the LVMA16. New categories in this year’s LVMA16 voting include “Bluegrass Fusion/Progressive Bluegrass” and “Spiritual or Spirit-filled Hip Hop.”

For more information or to cast your vote for the LVMA16 visit lehighvalleymusicawards.org.