It’s been quite the year, it’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2020? Over the last month we have shortlisted at least five nominees in each of 14 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2020.

• Read on for the nominees for the monsta for Best Gig of 2020. 2019 winner: Divine Comedy, 2018: Suede, 2017: Bananarama, 2016: Shura, 2015: Suede

1. Culture Club Rainbow In The Dark at the SSE Arena Review Tickets

2. Divine Comedy at the Barbican Review Tickets

3. Dua Lipa in Studio 2054 Review Tickets

4. Madonna at the Palladium Review Tickets

5. Melanie C Colour and Light live Review Tickets

6. Lucy Spraggan at The Mill, Digbeth Review Tickets

7. Marisha Wallace via Leave A Light On Review Tickets

• Who should win? Tell us in the comments below or email us at neildurham3@gmail.com. Want to know why we like this shortlist? Click on the tags to read our reviews. Winner revealed 30/12/20.
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