Snowdan (centre) with Fabian (third right), Staven (third left) and others in a photocall.
MIRI: The inaugural Sarawak Music Awards (AMS) is timely in addressing the need to raise the level of music in Sarawak and to propel Sarawak into the national arts scene, said Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Snowdan Lawan.
Organised by JCI Sibu Jaya, the award presentation will be held at Penview Convention Center in Kuching on Dec 2.
AMS is made possible with the co-operation of Sarawak Dayak Recording Industry Association (Perisai), Bidayuh Artistes and Musicians Association (Bama) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK).
“Awards are given across all ethnic groups and this should be lauded,” Snowdan, who is also the Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association (DAMA) president, told The Borneo Post recently.
JCI Sibu Jaya charter president Fabian Gan, who is also the founder of AMS hopes that the event will flourish.
“This award is recognition of Sarawakian musicians from various ethnicities and genres,” said Fabian.
Awards will be given to a total of 18 categories including Most Popular Iban Song, Most Popular Chinese Song, Most Popular Malay Song, Most Popular Melanau Song, Most Popular Bidayuh Song, Most Popular Orang Ulu Song, Most Popular Other Ethnic Song, Most Popular YouTube Singer and Most Popular Music Video.
In each category winners will be selected through polls via Facebook and receive cash, a trophy and certificate.
All Timer Sarawakian Award will also be presented to one of the Sarawak’s senior artiste. The award night promises to be entertaining with exciting performances.
“For those following the development of Sarawak’s music industry, join us to enliven this award night,” he added.
For tickets and more information, contact AMS organising chairman Staven at 011-11104022 or Bennet at 013-8110686.