Magz Hall and Vivienne Griffin win top Oram Awards prizes
The winners of this year’s Oram Awards have been announced, with Magz Hall and Vivienne Griffin taking the top two prizes, while Lia Mice, Lou Barnell, Maria Sappho and Venus Ex Machina are also recognised.Now in its fifth year, and named after legendary producer Daphne Oram, the awards celebrate innovation in music, sound and related technologies by women, girls and gender minorities. Six winners receive talent development bursaries from the PRS Foundation – four receiving £500 each, while two receive special commendations and £1500 each.“This is fantastic recognition for the radio art and sound art I have been making since 2000”, says Magz Hall, a Dr of Radio Art and Senior Radio Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University.