To me, after a lifetime circling the amps, cameras, stages, and media trenches, I’ve learned a few truths carved in stone.
One: if you’re in the arts — musician, photographer, writer, whatever your weapon — you’re blessed beyond measure.
Two: every shot, riff, lyric, and frame is just your soul kicking the door open.
And three: no matter how tough you talk, you judge yourself by the echoes — the fans, the crowd, the noise — because their reaction becomes the mirror you can’t escape.
This brings me to today’s blog — the neon‑lit pinnacle of Vegas glory. The ultimate reward for excellence in this wild desert circus. Think the Oscars, the Grammys, the Golden Globes, the Billboard Awards — all smashed together, shaken hard, and poured into one legendary trophy.
That’s the Best of Las Vegas awards, the annual crown jewel where the city decides who truly owns the spotlight!
So, if you’re fresh to Sin City, or tuning into my blog from some far‑off corner of the planet, you’re probably wondering: what’s the deal with these Best of Las Vegas awards? What’s everyone buzzing about? What makes this thing such a big, neon‑soaked badge of honor in the desert?
It’s the question every newcomer eventually asks — and the answer hits like a spotlight blast!
What are the "Best of Las Vegas Awards"
The Best of Las Vegas is the city’s annual neon‑crowned roll call of greatness — a fan‑driven spotlight blast where YOU get to decide who really keeps this town alive. It’s the moment when locals, diehards, and desert dreamers point straight at the businesses, pros, and personalities who make Las Vegas tick, grind, shine, and deliver day after day.
And here’s where the Best of Las Vegas Awards really kick the doors open and start to rock’ n’ roll —
It’s also where our local music scene gets its praise, its honor, and its hard‑earned kudos for a job done right.
This is the arena where the bands who sweat under the lights, the singers who shred the mic, the guitar slingers who melt faces, the killer venues that hand their stages over to the fans, the shows, the tribute acts, and the behind‑the‑scenes crews who keep the whole beast roaring finally get their moment in the neon sun.
It’s Vegas stepping forward, tipping its hat, and saying:
We see you. We hear you. And WOW — you’re tearing this town up in all the right ways!
Here’s where YOU — the heartbeat of our Las Vegas music scene — jump into the spotlight. Slide over to www.votebolv.com, smash that Entertainment tab, and dive into the categories where our scene is stacked, loaded, and ready to dominate.
Lounge Acts, Tribute Shows, Concert Venues — the whole neon buffet is there for you. Thirty‑five sub‑categories, each one a stage waiting for your vote, your voice, your fire.
This is where the city hears you. This is where the music community shows up. This is where Vegas gets loud!
Cast your daily vote (yep, you can vote each day) before the September 10th midnight deadline, then keep your eyes locked on December 6th when the winners drop on the Best of Las Vegas website and inside the Las Vegas Review‑Journal’s Winners Magazine. This is the moment the city lights up, the spotlights swing wide, and the champions of our scene get their victory roar.
Gary England
