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Title: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Bert on December 04, 2010, 12:51:35 PM
Greetings

As a bit of fun last year, I instigated the inaugural "Prog Personality Of the Year" award, to recognise in a non-financial and indeed, non-ceremonial way, the person(ality) whom, above all, graced this thing we call "Prog" .

And I feel like doing it again !

Last year the imperious Twang, of this parish, won the popular vote, and well deserved it was too.

Vote for who you like, whether that be artist, promoter, label head, forum member, merchandise "technician" or pod-cast DJ. I'll gather the votes and announce the winner on 1st January 2011 (hangover notwithstanding)

You can use the voting form at the right hand side of my website //http://gable-end.blogspot.com/ , or PM me or just reply to this thread on the forum. All votes carry the same weight, so in the best British tradition, it's a first past the post system (none of that liberal dalliance with AV here  ;) )

Ithangu !
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Mouse on December 05, 2010, 09:43:30 PM
I've gone and done it.  :)
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Bert on December 05, 2010, 11:16:10 PM
Quote from: "Mouse"I've gone and done it.  :)

Good man Mouse.  :D
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: DwDunphy on December 06, 2010, 02:40:09 AM
The only name that jumps to mind for 2010 is Mike Portnoy and his shock departure from Dream Theater.
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Bert on December 20, 2010, 09:15:00 PM
Prog Personality Of The Year 2010 - Update 20/12/10

Good News Everyone,

I can exclusively reveal that, thanks to the incredible generosity of The Amazing Wilf, I will be taking over an episode of The European Perspective (http://www.theeuropeanperspective.com (http://www.theeuropeanperspective.com) broadcast on the Dividing Line Broadcast Network http://www.thedividingline.com (http://www.thedividingline.com)), to announce the winners of the Prog Personality of the Year 2010 poll, in a show scheduled for 15 Jan 2011

Remember, vote for who you think has contributed the most to this glorious prog world in 2010, whether that be artist, promoter, label head, forum member, merchandise "technician" or pod-cast DJ !

You can use the voting form at http://gable-end.blogspot.com/ (http://gable-end.blogspot.com/) or PM me !

I know there are a lot of polls bidding for your attention at this time year, so thanks for the response so far. The poll will remain open until 31 December 2010.

So vote away ! If nothing else it'll be a chance for me to "entertain" you with some choice Post-Xmas Prog Cheese a la Bert !!

I will endeavour to have an "official" web page up soon. In the meantime, a Happy Xmas and jolly New Year to you all.

Bert xx
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Tricky on December 20, 2010, 09:27:05 PM
Could this possibly be because the regular host of the show can't be also the winner?

 :o

(and if not, he certainly deserves to be)
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: MikeEvs on December 20, 2010, 10:25:56 PM
Just voted via the form on your blog :)
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: gr8gonzo on December 20, 2010, 11:18:59 PM
Cool, Bert!

My plot of Muppets taking control of an internet radio station is starting to look doable.  :D
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Bert on January 06, 2011, 02:35:08 PM
Greetings Frost*ies,

All is safely gathered in and I can report a largely trouble free and non-hijacked (with a couple of exceptions) poll.

Unfortunately, due to some technical issues, I will no longer be broadcasting the awards show on DLBN on 15 Jan, but am finalising arrangements for a re-scheduled show and host. More on this exciting development to follow.

The results are an excellent mix and should generate a good listen at least !

Thanks to everyone who voted.

Bert
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Hemispherical Walter on January 07, 2011, 10:16:56 PM
Quote from: "Bert"Prog Personality Of The Year 2010 - Update 20/12/10

Good News Everyone,

I can exclusively reveal that, thanks to the incredible generosity of The Amazing Wilf, I will be taking over an episode of The European Perspective (http://www.theeuropeanperspective.com (http://www.theeuropeanperspective.com) broadcast on the Dividing Line Broadcast Network http://www.thedividingline.com (http://www.thedividingline.com)), to announce the winners of the Prog Personality of the Year 2010 poll, in a show scheduled for 15 Jan 2011

Remember, vote for who you think has contributed the most to this glorious prog world in 2010, whether that be artist, promoter, label head, forum member, merchandise "technician" or pod-cast DJ !

You can use the voting form at http://gable-end.blogspot.com/ (http://gable-end.blogspot.com/) or PM me !

I know there are a lot of polls bidding for your attention at this time year, so thanks for the response so far. The poll will remain open until 31 December 2010.

So vote away ! If nothing else it'll be a chance for me to "entertain" you with some choice Post-Xmas Prog Cheese a la Bert !!

I will endeavour to have an "official" web page up soon. In the meantime, a Happy Xmas and jolly New Year to you all.

Bert xx

Well tha's a rum ol' do.  Looking forward to it!

OTBC
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: johninblack on January 08, 2011, 12:44:17 AM
Quote from: "Hemispherical Walter"OTBC
:D
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Bert on January 28, 2011, 10:27:04 AM
Oooo, it's got a website now...

//http://www.ppoty.net/PPOTY2010/Welcome.html
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Pedro on January 28, 2011, 12:39:34 PM
:shock:

:oops:

:D :D :D  

...in that order!
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: L33VEY on January 28, 2011, 01:10:57 PM
I thought that they'd covered everyone, then noticed that Oliver Wakeman is there, but not his dad!   :lol:
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: D S on January 28, 2011, 01:47:00 PM
"simon and jem's dad"  :lol:

Presumably for his narration on the Big Red Spark, not just creating them?!

Congrats to the various Frost*ies in the list!  8-)
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: gr8gonzo on January 28, 2011, 02:09:21 PM
Quote from: "Pedro":shock:

:oops:

:D :D :D  

...in that order!

Ditto for me, more or less. I can't open my eyes that wide first thing in the morning, but was properly surprised to see my moniker among that lot. It's an honor. Thank you.
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Tricky on January 28, 2011, 05:26:45 PM
Oooh my eyes  :roll:
There's a strange mix of bold and normal font that make the list very difficult to read.  Mind you it does make you read the whole list. :)
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Bert on January 28, 2011, 08:22:57 PM
Quote from: "Tricky"Oooh my eyes  :roll:
There's a strange mix of bold and normal font that make the list very difficult to read.  Mind you it does make you read the whole list. :)

Don't you just hate it when someone makes you do that  ;)

PS- It was deliberate on my part
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Mikey on January 29, 2011, 08:25:26 AM
Quote from: "Pedro":shock:

:oops:

:D :D :D  

...in that order!

Well deserved Pedders
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: rogerg on January 29, 2011, 03:46:03 PM
that's my picture!!  8-)
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: ich_bin_besser on January 29, 2011, 07:17:49 PM
Hmm, where can I see the results? That link is dead.
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Mikey on January 29, 2011, 08:09:05 PM
Quote from: "ich_bin_besser"Hmm, where can I see the results? That link is dead.

Unfortunately, due to some technical issues, I will no longer be broadcasting the awards show on DLBN on 15 Jan, but am finalising arrangements for a re-scheduled show and host. More on this exciting development to follow.

The results are an excellent mix and should generate a good listen at least !
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Nellie on February 15, 2011, 10:15:31 PM
Not sure why he hasn't posted it here.
Here it is
//http://www.ppoty.net/PPOTY2010/Welcome.html
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: ich_bin_besser on February 16, 2011, 12:59:41 PM
Nellie, that's the link that doesn't work for me...

QuoteError 404 - Document Not Found
The requested document does not exist on this server.

Please check that you have spelt the URL correctly, or contact the webmaster of the previous site to correct their link.

If you wish to change this page please go to http://www.yourdomainname.co.uk/stats/ (http://www.yourdomainname.co.uk/stats/) and use this control page for changing the error document. (your will need your username and password to do this)
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: gr8gonzo on February 16, 2011, 01:23:49 PM
You can get the show here:

//http://www.progzilla.com
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Pedro on February 16, 2011, 01:45:42 PM
I think we are trying to keep it so that people find out the top 10 by listening to the podcast - as a thank you to Bert for putting the effort in.
I think he will post the names and rankings when he is ready.  :)
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Bert on February 16, 2011, 06:59:12 PM
Hello everybody peeps  :D

Sorry for my lack of posting the good news that the podcast is alive and kicking over at Progzilla or via iTunes (search for Progzilla Podcast) of via the links on the PPOTY website.

I think the Frost*ies will find plenty in it of interest  ;)

I don't have a clue why some people are having having issues accessing the website as it's most definitely up and running. Clear down your cache perhaps ? Dunno  :D

Anyway, thanks to Nellie, Pedders and the GR8Gonzo, I see that the Frost*ies have been kept fully in the picture. I will update the website soon with the top 10 and the playlist, as I didn't want to release that info before people who wanted to listen had a chance to download. I'll also place longer interviews up at some point, as I know that people would like to listen to the other stuff me and the winners talked about.

Thanks for your patience everyone. Sorry it took so long. Next year - dancing girls !! On Ice !! :D  :D
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Neilgwhite on February 17, 2011, 07:35:24 AM
Just finished listening, what a marvellous show, brilliant. A great 2010 round up of all things prog too. Loads to sink your teeth into as well, enough to keep a few band forums going for a while me thinks, but no spoilers here, move along, nothing to see here, move along.
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Brom on February 17, 2011, 08:12:01 AM
I'm off on my travels soon, so I'll be loading up the old Walkman, and laptop with this and Gr8Gonzo goodies to help me on my way. Looking forward to it, so yes, the no spoilers culture suits me nicely!  :D
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Bert on February 18, 2011, 02:02:15 PM
I've just updated the webiste with the playlist

//http://www.ppoty.net/PPOTY2010/Playlist.html
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Bert on February 24, 2011, 07:24:42 PM
Last bump up I promise.

I thought that I'd just post the winners listing, as the podcast has been available for a little while now (and is of course, still available) ;D ;D

Please follow the links available at this website //http://www.ppoty.net/PPOTY2010/Welcome_Winners.html

Winners List

1). Tomasz Dziubi?ski
2). Twang
3). Jem Godfrey
4). Neille
5). The Amazing Wilf
6). John Mitchell
7). Simon Godfrey
8). Steven Wilson
9). Leon Camfield
10). Neil Palfreyman

My thanks to all the winners and those who voted.

Cheers

Bert
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Pedro on February 24, 2011, 07:53:30 PM
Well played, Bert. Super podcast with great and worthy winners. :)
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: rogerg on February 25, 2011, 02:23:07 AM
fabulous, Bert!!  and grats to all!!
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Mouse on February 25, 2011, 12:51:01 PM
It was a very well put together show, Bert. Very interesting interviews. If you decide to continue the podcasting game with your own show, I'll definitely listen in.  :)
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: ich_bin_besser on February 25, 2011, 02:32:07 PM
Thanks for the list! I had to google the first name...
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: otnemeM on February 25, 2011, 04:22:53 PM
Quote from: "ich_bin_besser"Thanks for the list! I had to google the first name...
Me too. And in the process I learned about Deep Purple's current label. Had no idea.
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Mouse on February 25, 2011, 06:49:42 PM
Welcome to the forum, otnemeM!  :)
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: otnemeM on February 25, 2011, 07:17:45 PM
Thanks Mouse :)
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: rogerg on February 25, 2011, 10:33:52 PM
indeed, welcome!! oh reverse momento!   8-)
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Pedro on February 25, 2011, 11:43:18 PM
Ah, split welcomes! I just did the same in the "So..." thread. ;)

@Roger: "Momento"? Actually I must watch that film again sometime...I keep forgetting...
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: rogerg on February 26, 2011, 12:40:48 AM
Quote from: "Pedro"Ah, split welcomes! I just did the same in the "So..." thread. ;)

@Roger: "Momento"? Actually I must watch that film again sometime...I keep forgetting...


oops!!  :oops:   at least I didn't say pimento!
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Mikey on February 26, 2011, 11:35:17 AM
Quote from: "Bert"4). Neille

Just to show I'm paying attention at the back of the class and haven't nodded off

Nellie
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Mikey on February 26, 2011, 11:39:50 AM
Internet Explorer has closed this webpage to help protect your computer
 
   A malfunctioning or malicious add-on has caused Internet Explorer to close this webpage.
   What you can do:
     Go to your home page
 
     Try to return to frostmusic.net
 
     
 
Have we just been penetrated?  :shock:


Sorry didn't mean to double post there
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Phrog on February 26, 2011, 12:20:24 PM
Quote from: "Mikey"Internet Explorer has closed this webpage to help protect your computer
 
   A malfunctioning or malicious add-on has caused Internet Explorer to close this webpage.
   What you can do:
     Go to your home page
 
     Try to return to frostmusic.net
 
     
 
Have we just been penetrated?  :shock:


Sorry didn't mean to double post there

I'm not quite sure what you mean, but I once mistyped the web address and saw something which... let's say I would rather not have. I forget what the exact website was, but after that it's not us I'm worried about being penetrated..  :shock:
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Pedro on February 26, 2011, 12:58:50 PM
There was or still is a version of the address which is dodgy and, judging by the fact there's a link at the bottom to enquire about buying the URL, I think it is just some idiot trying to make some money.
I guess if the victim doesn't "bite" when it's just offensive they might add something to get more people to complain? Maybe I'm making this all up?
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: otnemeM on February 26, 2011, 03:20:55 PM
Quote from: "Pedro"Actually I must watch that film again sometime...I keep forgetting...
Hah  :P
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Nellie on February 27, 2011, 04:37:31 PM
Quote from: "Mikey"Internet Explorer has closed this webpage to help protect your computer
 
   A malfunctioning or malicious add-on has caused Internet Explorer to close this webpage.
   What you can do:
     Go to your home page
 
     Try to return to frostmusic.net
 
     
 
Have we just been penetrated?  :shock:


Sorry didn't mean to double post there
You need to go to //http://www.frost-music.co.uk

Neille
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Mikey on February 28, 2011, 07:11:20 PM
Quote from: "Nellie"
Quote from: "Mikey"Internet Explorer has closed this webpage to help protect your computer
 
   A malfunctioning or malicious add-on has caused Internet Explorer to close this webpage.
   What you can do:
     Go to your home page
 
     Try to return to frostmusic.net
 
     
 
Have we just been penetrated?  :shock:


Sorry didn't mean to double post there
You need to go to //http://www.frost-music.co.uk

Is that why it doesn't log me on automatically?

Neille
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: Mikey on March 01, 2011, 12:59:18 PM
Mr Incompetent managed to get his question into the quote

"Is that why it doesn't log me on automatically?"
Title: Re: Prog Personality Of The Year 2010
Post by: RacingHippo on March 01, 2011, 01:29:13 PM
Quote from: "Mikey""Is that why it doesn't log me on automatically?"
It very probababably is, yes.