The MBAS Blues Performer of the Year Contest 2012 Presented by PBS 106.7 FM, will see the winner represent the MBAS and Australia in Memphis USA at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) 29th January – 2nd February 2013.
Andrea Marr Band was selected from 6 participants in the Grand Final, held on Sunday 28th October at the GH Hotel, St Kilda after 17 entrants competed in 3 heats on 22nd - 24th of October . A judging panel of 4 well known Blues Music radio presenters/media people selected the winner.
2011 winner was "Dreamboogie", and 2010 winner "Sweet Felicia and the Honeytones" , reached the semi-finals in Memphis USA. Previous winners in Memphis include Jimi Hocking, Fiona Boyes and Geoff Achison.
To assist with travel expenses to USA, a special Fundraiser event will be held Sunday 20th January at the GH Hotel St Kilda.
MBAS acknowledges support from its many sponsors including The Blues Train and especially PBS 106.7 FM.
For more details on all MBAS events and activities - www.mbas.org.au - "Keeping Blues Music Alive"
