Accolade : The Music Awards Of Guyana

Guyana will once again be making its mark in the international arena when Arrowhead Promotions stages its Music Awards on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at the National Cultural Centre. The Awards promise to be a premier event comparable to international Awards such as the Grammys and BET .This prestigious Awards Ceremony seeks to reward artistic excellence in the music industry that has definitely shown signs of growth and development over the years. These awards coincide with strategic efforts to ''promote Guyana'', through its rich and diverse arts and cultures. Exhibiting our local talent at another level is the continuation of the unleashing of vast potentials.
Executive Director of Arrowhead Promotions, Kwame Mc Coy said, ''A group of Guyanese and Caribbean personalities in the creative arts are teaming up with major sponsors to bring audience and industry representatives- from veterans to the latest surge in fresh new unsigned talent a memorable event. The line up of fantastic performances will represent the climax in the local entertainment sphere, promote and represent the hype in the music industry.''
''Arrowhead'' our promotional group is advancing strategic partnership for high-level sponsorship with major commercial brands and public sector organizations as part of our inclusive- approach to maximize the potential of the music industry.
Guyanese are asked to prepare themselves for an event which can only be billed as an excellent experience from red carpet entrances to local and regional performances to a mind blowing Awards Ceremony and Celebrity Treatment.
This celebration of the music industry will be Guyana's most prestigious gala event of the music industry.

Accolade coincides with the strategic efforts to ‘’promote Guyana’’, by showcasing its rich and diverse arts and cultures. The unique exhibition of our local talent (at another level) is the continuation of the unleashing of our vast potentials in the music industry.
Once again Guyana will be making its mark in the international arena by rewarding artistic excellence in the music industry through a premier event comparable to international Award shows such as the Grammy’s and the one produced by BET.
Indeed, the line up of fantastic performances will represent a climax for the local entertainment diehards and at the same time promote and represent a hype for the local music industry. Guyanese are asked to prepare themselves for an event which can only be billed as an excellent experience - from red carpet entrances to outstanding local and regional performances from a mind blowing awards ceremony to international celebrity endorsements.
The music industry is at a critical crossroad and deserves every effort to highlight its achievements, motivate its artistes, elevate standards, encourage artistic excellence and utilize talents that may be inclined to engage in negative endeavours.
It is both opportune and ideal that this venture, capitalizing on the positive experiences coming out of Guyana’s successful hosting of Cricket World Cup, (CWC), Rio Summit, Guyana Fashion Weekend and Commonwealth Finance Minister’s Meeting, (CFMM) all held in 2007 and CARIFESTA 2008, be staged at this time.
This celebration of achievements in the music industry will be Guyana’s most prestigious gala event.

Here is the complete list of categories for Accolade Awards 2008.Online voting is available for each nomination category at the following website. http://themusicawardsofguyana.com/nominees.html

Chutney artiste of the year (Male)
Chutney artiste of the year (Female)
Chutney Album of the year
Best groovy soca single (Male)
Best groovy soca single (Female)
Soca single of the year
Best soca album solo duo or group
Best reggae single
Best soca compilation
Artiste of the Year
Reggae artiste of the year solo, duo,group
Best jazz album
Gospel artiste of the year (Male)
Gospel artiste of the year (Female)
Gospel single of the year
RnB artiste of the year
Best calypso artiste of the year (Male)
Best Calypso Artiste of the year (Female)
Best hip hop/rap artiste of the year
Band of the year
Producer of the year
Media Personality Print
Media Personality Electronic
Media Personality Radio
Media Personality TV
Best New Artist
Best Music Video (Producer)
Song of the Year
Studio of the Year
Album of the Year
Entertainer of the year
Best Reggae Album of the Year
Songwriter of the Year
Best Collaboration
DJ Recognition Award