D ‘n’ B session drums up fans

Monday 2nd March 2009, 1:15PM GMT.

The National Drum & Bass Awards 2009
Custard Factory, Birmingham
By Rita Maman

Birmingham’s huge Custard Factory complex played host to the annual Drum and Bass Awards, broadcast live on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra.

It attracted thousands of fans who danced the night away until well into Sunday morning.

The awards, as voted for by fans, were announced in the Space 2 warehouse at midnight and were presented by Radio 1 DJ Grooverider and d ‘n’ b pioneer Nicky Blackmarket.

Winners included Annie Mac and duo Chase & Status.



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