by HRoss
Fritz and Friederike Rau,at the LEA Award 2007. The LIVE prize,reserved for the active creators behind the scenes. The LEA Live Entertainment Award works differently than 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: On February 15,2007,special achievements in live entertainment will be awarded in 14 categories. All nominees can be found here. With the awards,a jury composed of renowned music journalists honors successful tours,festivals,individual and en-suite events of the year 2006 and celebrated by the general public. In addition,LEA trophies are awarded for exemplary commitment to the promotion of young artists,for outstanding organizer,agency and management work,an extraordinary location and a lifetime achievement in live entertainment."