1956

Held on January 29th at the Royal Albert Hall, it included a personal message from Frank Sinatra, who won two awards that year.

Coverage in the following week's paper was cut down due to a printing dispute (the issue was 8 pages long), still there was a lovely picture of actor Fernando Lamas presenting Dickie Valentine with his award.

Large Band: Ted Heath

Small Band: Kirchins

Musician Of The Year: Eddie Calvert

Favourite American Singer- Female: Doris Day

Favourite American Singer- Male : Frank Sinatra

Female Dance Band Vocalist: Rose Brennan

Male Solo Singing Star: Dickie Valentine

Female Solo Singing Star: Ruby Murray

Favourite Musical Personality: Dickie Valentine

Most Promising New Band: Ronnie Scott

Vocal Group: Stargazers

Male Dance Band Vocalist: Robbie Britton

Outstanding Popular Singer In The World: Frank Sinatra