Norfolk singer up for MTV award

Norfolk singer-songwriter Nina Baker Credit: Nina Baker Music

A singer-songwriter from Norwich has been shortlisted for MTV's 'Brand New Unsigned' music awards.

Nina Baker grew up in Wymondham, and plays with a Norfolk-based band. Previous artists who have been nominated for the awards include Adele, Emily Sande and Justin Bieber. The winning act will perform live for MTV in London next year.

Nina is currently working on her debut album, which is due for release early next year. She has been working as a solo artist since 2010, and mixes numerous genres including pop, rock, folk and blues.

At the end of this month Nina will perform a mini tour, playing in Birmingham, Oxford, Coventy and London. She has a gig at the UEA in Norwich booked for early next year.