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AnugeraHitz.sg 2010
anugeraHitz.sg is a first collaborative effort between MediaCorp Suria, Warna and Ria, and Composers and Authors Society of Singapore (COMPASS) to honour the best in the local Malay music industry.
This inaugral awards show will be presenting a total of 10 award categories and a special "Lifetime Music Achievement" award. It aims to recognise recording artistes, composers, lyricists and album producers who have excelled in the music field. An interactive element will also be integrated where Suria viewers and Warna and Ria radio listeners will have the chance to decide and vote for their favourite songs and artistes through the "Most Popular Song" and "Most Popular Artiste" categories.
Nominations are open to singles, EPs or albums that were released in Singapore from 1Jan 09 – 31 Dec 09
Media Release
anugeraHitz.sg' Nominees Announced
Singapore, 24 February 2010 – MediaCorp Suria, MediaCorp radio stations Warna 94.2FM and Ria 89.7FM and Composers and Authors Society of Singapore (COMPASS) revealed the anugeraHitz.sg nominees this afternoon. anugeraHitz.sg is the first collaborative effort involving the three organisers to honour the best in the local Malay music industry. Hosted by Fauzie and Fiza O, anugeraHitz.sg will be telecast live from MediaCorp TV Theatre on Saturday, 3 April 2010 at 8.30pm on Suria. It will also be aired live on Ria.
This inaugural awards show will be presenting a total of 10 award categories and a special “Lifetime Music Achievement” award. It aims to recognise recording artistes, composers, lyricists and album producers who have excelled in the music field. Nominations are open to singles, EPs or albums that were released in Singapore from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009.
Suria viewers as well as Warna and Ria radio listeners will have the chance to decide and vote for their favourite songs and artistes through the "Most Popular Song" and "Most Popular Artiste" categories.
Nominees were selected by a list of credible judges which includes representatives from the three organizers, Mr Azmeer, an acclaimed Singapore-born singer and composer who made it big in Malaysia, Mr Indra Shahrir, a prolific Music Director and Ms Hartinah Ahmad a well-known writer and lyricist.
The following categories will be presented during anugeraHitz.sg:
Artis Baru Terbaik (Best New Artiste)
Duo/Kumpulan Baru Terbaik (Best New Duo/Group)
Artis Terbaik (Best Artiste)
Duo/Kumpulan Terbaik (Best Duo/Group)
Penulis Lirik Terbaik (Best Lyricist)
Komposer Terbaik (Best Composer)
Lagu Terbaik (Best Song)
Album Terbaik (Best Album)
3 Lagu Paling Popular (3 Most Popular Songs)
3 Artis Paling Popular (3 Most Popular Artistes)
(Please refer to Annex A for the list of nominees).
Didicazli, Fauzie Laily, Hady Mirza, Hyrul Anuar, Konspirazy, Kraton, Sarah Aqilah, Sleeq, Syed Azmir and Taufik Batisah make up the Most Popular Artistes nominees.
Music fans can vote to determine the 3 Most Popular Artistes via SMS to 73388. Alternatively, they can vote through mobile phone and/or landline telephone by Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS). Voting to determine the 3 Most Popular Artistes begins today and concludes during the anugeraHitz.sg awards show on 3 April 2010. Each vote costs $0.60.
(Please refer to Annex B for more information on the voting mechanics).
Senior Vice President of Suria Network Programming and Promotions and MediaCorp Eaglevision, Mr Suhaimi Jais says, “Since its launch in 2000, Suria has produced and discovered many local talents, including those in the music field. Suria has always been one of the main platforms for the artistes, composers and musicians to have the opportunity to showcase their talents. The strong support we received by the various partners has provided tremendous opportunities for these talents and the industry to grow. Today’s partnership with COMPASS is an extension of Suria’s commitment to further help nurture these talents to their fullest potential. We are confident anugeraHitz.sg will be a great success.”
Echoing the views, Dr Edmund Lam, Chief Executive Officer and Director of COMPASS adds, “COMPASS is pleased to work together with MediaCorp on anugeraHitz.sg. These awards aim to recognize music, recording artistes and album producers who have excelled. We have seen a revival of the local music industry in Singapore in recent years with the strong support given by the media, especially by Suria, Warna and Ria. They have been critical and indispensable vehicles to promote local music. This encouraging situation is also attributed to the nurturing and promotional efforts of PERKAMUS over the years.”
Vice President, Malay, Indian and Expatriate Programming, Ms Zakiah Halim says, “Radio is about music and our radio stations, Warna 94.2FM and Ria 89.7FM have always supported the local music scene whether it’s through airplay or organizing events to showcase these music talents. The Singapore segment has been an integral part of Anugerah Planet Muzik, the Malay music awards. We have seen the Malay music industry grow in the last nine years since APM was introduced and we are excited about anugeraHitz.sg. I am very happy that we are embarking on this very special awards show honouring and celebrating the best in the local Malay music industry.”
Leading up to anugeraHitz.sg, there is a 3-episode programme, Hitz.sg on the nominees. Hitz.sg will be aired on Saturdays, 13 March, 20 March and 27 March 2010 at 8.30pm on Suria.
Bagged a few awards in other events. Taufik has again been nominated in the following categories:
1) Best Artiste (Artis Terbaik) - Album Suria Hatiku
2) Best Lyricist (Penulis Lirik Terbaik) - Nafasku, Album Suria Hatiku
3) Best Composer (Komposer Terbaik) - Nafasku, Album Suria Hatiku
4) Best Song (Lagu Terbaik) - Nafasku, Album Suria Hatiku
5) Best Album (Album Terbaik) - Suria Hatiku
6) Most Popular Artiste (Artis Paling Popular) - code Hitz 10
It’s time to do it again and vote Taufik for Most Popular Artiste (Artis Paling Popular)
Here’s how:
SMS Format: HITZ< space >10
IVR Format: 1900-112-7710
(Each vote costs $0.60 excluding GST. Terms & conditions apply)
For more information, please visit http://anugerahitz.sg/index.htm
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