Q Magazine's Niall Doherty on why it's the most exciting music awards ceremony

You’ve got your chance to shape the shortlist for this years Q Awards.

And you can pick absolutely anyone you want in categories like Best Video, Best Live Act and the big one - Best Act in the World Today.

Last years winners included Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran – who then went on to take a home gongs at the BRITS.

And, if you nominate people you get the chance to win tickets to the ceremony, which is like no other – as Niall Doherty from Q Magazine told us..