lvma17_logoEvent, presented by Tri Outdoor, set for March 6 at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks

LVMA 17Nominations for the 17th Lehigh Valley Music Awards presented by Tri Outdoor kick off today at www.lehighvalleymusicawards.org. Nominations will be accepted through Nov. 16, with voting scheduled to begin Dec. 7.

A partnership between the nonprofit Greater Lehigh Valley Music Association (GLVMA) and ArtsQuest, the Lehigh Valley Music Awards are designed to celebrate the region’s vibrant music industry. During the awards ceremony March 6, the GLVMA will present awards honoring the region’s best performers in a variety of genres including blues, rock, folk, gospel, hip-hop, jazz and more. The awards also recognize local music schools, recording studios, music stores and other local music organizations. With so much great music flowing through the Lehigh Valley, the competition this year is sure to be fierce.

The Lehigh Valley Music Awards presented by Tri Outdoor will take place March 6, 4 p.m., at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks’ Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. Tickets for the event are $20 and will be available starting Dec. 7, 10 a.m., at www.steelstacks.org and 610-332-3378.

For more information, or to nominate an artist or group, visit www.lehighvalleymusicawards.org.