by HRoss
Peter Maffay at the LEA Award 2007 in the fleigenden Buildings Hamburg. . The LIVE prize,reserved for the active makers behind the scenes. The LEA Live Entertainment Award works differently from ECHO,Grammy or MTV Award. He makes it clear: Behind every acclaimed performer,every great concert experience,there are always energetic,passionate makers and managers - moonlights that reflect the warming sun rays of the artists,as LEA e.V. President Fritz Rau once called them. At the LEA,therefore,the "strippers from the backdrop"" are in the spotlight: organizers,agents and managers. The LEA 2007 applies to these industry players: In 14 categories,special achievements in live entertainment will be awarded on February 15,2007. All nominees can be found here. With the awards,a jury composed of renowned music journalists honours successful tours,festivals,individual and en-suite events of 2006 that have been successfully conducted and celebrated by the general public. In addition,LEA trophies are awarded for exemplary commitment to the promotion of young arts,outstanding organizer,agency and management work,an exceptional location and a lifetime achievement in live entertainment."