On March 31 the top finalists for 2019 MAMA Awards will be revealed. Be the first to know at the Announcement Party at the Brink Lounge, 701 E. Washington Ave from 5-9 pm. General admission and VIP tickets are available online and at the door. You’ll get to hear live performances by Katie Scullin, Angela Puerta, The North Code and Reconsiderate.

The Madison Area Music Association, also known as MAMA, is a local nonprofit whose mission is supporting the Madison area music scene. Every year they give thousands of dollars to youth programs that put musical instruments in kids’ hands, as well as hosting an annual awards gala for musicians in all genres and other music industry professionals. Final round voting occurs throughout the month of April. To participate, just go here to register with a minimum $5 donation. Several of the categories include WORT music hosts; here are the nominees for some of those. Thank you for your support and best of luck to everyone!!

RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
WORT 89.9 FM Community Radio

RADIO PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Jane Reynolds – “Strictly Jazz Sounds”
DJ FRP – “Tropical Riddims”
Rob Roberts – “Promos” voiceovers, Sub host
Pachyderm Parade – Various hosts, Kids’s show
Sal Serpentino – “Rattlesnake Shake”
Dave Watts – “Blues Cruise”
Kayla Kush – “2 Dub”
Cooper Talbot – “Her Infinite Variety”
Rockin’ John – “I Like It Like That”
Rebecca “BossLady”- “Universal Soul Explosion”

DJ OF THE YEAR
Cooper Talbot – “Her Infinite Variety”
DJ Kayla Kush – “2 Dub”
The Real Jaguar – “Who Cooks For You?”