It’s been quite the year, it’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2022? Over the next month we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 16 categories for our 8th annual Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2022.

• Read on for the nominees for the monsta for Best Song of 2022 2021 winner Here Comes The Night by Agnes; 2020: Redemption by Hurts, 2019: C U Next Tuesday by Shakespears Sister, 2018: Make Me Feel by Janelle Monae , 2017: New Rules by Dua Lipa, 2016: Can’t Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake, 2015: Goodbye To Yesterday by Elina Born and Stig Rästa

1. All For You by Cian Ducrot and Ella Henderson Review Tickets

2. Ciao Ciao by La Rappresentante di Lista Review Tickets

3. Crying On The Inside by Little Boots Review Tickets

4. Hold Me Closer by Cornelia Jakobs Review Tickets

5. She Still Leads Me On by Suede 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 on this site on 30/12/22
• Vote for Best Podcast of 2022; Best Venue; Best Performance Of A Song; Best New Musical; Best Gig; Best New Play; Best Album; Best Supporting Actor; Best TV/Film Actress; Best TV/Film Actor; Best TV; Best Film; Best Theatre Actress; Best Theatre Actor; and Best Revival
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