Debut performance for Duffy who leads with four nominations at Europe's most prestigious live music event.

GRAND Designs presenter Kevin McCloud will run the rule over one of the grandest designs in the conference industry when he presents this year's Stirling Prize from the Arena and Convention Centre, Liverpool.

Best Act Ever reveals surprise nomination as fans take Rick Astley's hit single - "Never Gonna Give You Up" - to heart. Madonna receives only nomination in Video Star Category.

Beyonce returns to perform at the most prestigious live music event in Europe as finalist nominations reveal that Britney Spears, Coldplay and newcomer Welsh soul-singer Duffy lead nominations across categories

Music fans in North West England to have greatest opportunity to buy tickets for Europe's most prestigious live music event.