because of the size of that list, i was able to check out bands that i would not have heard of otherwise if the list had been shorter, so it was useful to me, i did not make my judgements on the bands because of the nature of the list, it is more of a directory of some of the best. also it does not make the list "less prestigious," as being recognised by Vic Galloway in itself admirable, if the list had been 100 bands to watch in 2010 it would not have made a difference in anybody's books. the main thing is congrats to all the local bands that made it onto the list, especially Cast of the Capital, as they are an extremely hardworking bunch of lads and deserve a great year.