2008 Boston Music Awards

The awards took place at Roxy, Pearl, and Underbar on Dec. 7
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Globe writers take a look at music, performing and visual arts, pop recordings, and movies coming up this fall.
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Past BMA Coverage

2007
ExtremeBack in business
The Orpheum stage was alight with comeback acts in 2007.
2006
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The 2006 show was about rock 'n schmooze.
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2008 Boston Music Award winners

And the award goes to...

The Boston Music Awards turned 21 this weekend. Check out the winners in major categories this year.
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Nominees for National Act of the Year

Look back at the nominees

Check out the eight artists who were nominated for a Boston Music Award in the category Act of the Year - National.
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Album of the year

Pop, rap, folk, and indie acts all make the grade for Album of the Year nominees. See which artists are on this year's list.

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