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Drum 'n' Bass nights throughout the South West always draw the crowds, but it's only the second time the region will host its own awards ceremony for the music.

The event will take place on Saturday 26 January, but the voting has opened now.

Drum 'n' Bass has its roots in the UK rave scene of the early '90s. Its focus is on fast breakbeats and deep basslines, which form the main musical elements of the tracks.

South West DnB Awards 2007

Any accompanying samples, sounds or instruments are often provided as a background to the beats and bass.

It may have been going for more than 16 years, but this is just the second time DnB clubbers have had the chance to 'big up' their favourite DJs and clubs in Cornwall and Devon.

The categories include:

Best National DJ, Best Local DJ, Best National MC, Best Local MC, Best Regular DnB Night, Best one-off DnB event, and Best South West DnB Shop.

Voting has officially started. You can have your say by voting online at the awards' own website. Click on the link below to visit it:

Acts confirmed for the glitzy night include:

Hazard, Clipz, TC will be performing while MC Skibadee is the award's host for the night.