“Would you please pass on my thanks to all concerned for a very memorable occasion on Wednesday. It was a terrific launch for the Awards and a first class event.”

“Congratulations on yesterday. What a jolly time we all had. Nothing but compliments all round from those I spoke to. It was welcoming, classy, informal, buzzy – and a superb first.”

“Many congratulations and thank you - a wonderful day, a good set of awards, a useful opportunity to see so many people in one hit, a great opportunity to keep away from the telephone for a few hours, a focus on awards that were 'straight', real and interesting, a well run event in a wonderful environment with good food, and what's more, it's selling records! Well done to you all.”

“I thought yesterday's event was a great success and will have generated a great deal of goodwill in the industry - well done all!”

“Just a note to thank you for my invitation to the awards ceremony, and say how much I enjoyed it. It was a very pleasant occasion, with good company, and a really excellent meal. Just one problem - how on earth are you going to top this next year?”

“I just wanted to thank you for yesterday's revelries and congratulate you on your success. I had a fantastic time and thought the whole event was superbly organised and emulated a very positive atmosphere.”

“For a lovely inaugural BBC Music Magazine Awards launch - a great success and a great day out.”

“I just wanted to thank you for yesterday's revelries and congratulate you on your success. I had a fantastic time and thought the whole event was superbly organised and emulated a very positive atmosphere.”

“Just a quick email to say very well done for Wednesday's bash - exactly what was needed. I appreciate that it can't have been cheap, so thanks very much for treating us. May the awards go from strength to strength!”