An Isle of Wight music venue has been shortlisted for a national industry award.
Strings Bar and Venue is in the running for the Grassroots Venue: Spirit of The Scene Award at the Music Week Awards, set to take place on May 7 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London.
The Music Week Awards celebrate excellence across the UK music industry.
Andy Booth, co-owner of Strings Bar and Venue, said: "We are so honoured to be mentioned among some of the big players in the UK’s music industry.
"The Music Week Awards is one of the long running industry events that comes with a with a lot of prestige and respect, so it is exciting that we’re going to be part of it."
Earlier this year, Strings hosted legendary radio presenter Steve Lamacq and his team for a live broadcast during Independent Venue Week.
Mr Booth said: "It has been an incredible start to 2026. The BBC Music feature was so great for the Island and allowed us to show everyone that there is a huge passion for live music down here."
The Grassroots Venue: Spirit of The Scene Award is decided by public vote.
Supporters can vote at the Music Week Awards until 5pm on March 10.
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