First of all thank you to Mediacorp Suria for the media invitation to this inaugural awards show ‘AnugeraHitz.sg’ media conference. It’s a collaborative effort by Mediacorp Suria, Mediacorp radio stations Warna 94.2FM and Ria 89.7FM and Composers and Authors Society of Singapore (COMPASS).

I’m totally glad that we’re having our own award show and honoring the increasingly high quality work of our Malay local musicians. It’s been a buzz of among our local acts and finally this award show is going to happen at Mediacorp TV Theatre on Saturday, 3rd April 2010 at 8.30pm. It will be shown live on Suria as well as air live on Ria 89.7FM.

This show will be hosted by Fauzie Laily and Fiza O. This award show will honor 10 categories:
+ 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)
For the list of finalists/nominees: AnugeraHitz.sg

All finalists were chosen by credible panel of judges from the three organizers, they are Mr Azmeer, an acclaimed Singapore-born singer and composer who made it big in Malaysia, Mr Indra Shahrir, a prolific Music Director and Mrs Hartinah Ahmad a well-known writer and lyricist.

As for the ‘3 Most Popular Artistes’ categories, you may vote for your favourites thru SMS or Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS), each votes cost $0.60cents excluding GST.

The 10 popular artistes that you can vote for and they are Didi Cazli, Fauzie Laily, Hady Mirza, Hyrul Anuar, Konspirazy, Kraton, Sarah Aqilah, Sleeq, Syed Azmir and Taufik Batisah.
Instructions on how to vote, please visit: AnugeraHitz.sg

Leading up to anugeraHitz.sg, there will be a 3-parter programme, Hitz.sg on the nominees. Hitz.sg will debut on Saturday, 13th March 2010, 8.30pm on Suria hosted by Fauzie Laily and Fiza O. Details of this programme are as follow:

Hitz.sg: Episode 1
Recording date: Sunday, 28 Feb 2010
Time: 8.30pm (To be seated by 8pm)
Venue: Studio 1
Artistes involved: Maiya Rahman, Sharil Bahri, The Sallys, Hyrul Anuar, Verbalize Flo, Zaibaktian, Sarah Aqilah
Tramission: Saturday, 13 March 2010, 8.30pm on Suria

Hitz.sg: Episode 2
Recording date: Monday, 1 March 2010
Time: 8pm (To be seated by 7.30)
Venue: Studio 1
Artistes involved: Sleeq, Rancour, Diorama, Sound Salvation, Revalina
Transmission: Saturday, 20 March 2010, 8.30pm on Suria

Hitz.sg: Episode 3
Recording date: Monday, 1 March 2010
Time: 9.30pm (To be seated by 9pm)
Venue: Studio 1
Artistes involved: Syed Azmir, Aqmal N, Didi Cazli, Hady Mirza, Imran Ajmain, Taufik Batisah
Transmission: Saturday, 27 March 2010, 8.30pm on Suria

For more details and other coverage of this inaugural awards show please visit the link(s) below:
+ AnugeraHitz.sg (Official Site)
+ [izk]-ed™ (Entertainment Blogger)
+ PujanggaMalam (Entertainment Blogger)

Firstly, I’m sorry for this really short review on this week Anugerah. I was in JB when it was shown live on TV therefor I had to depend on my friend Illa, to let me know what’s going on.

The information that was provided were, the four Anugerettes that managed to go thru the semi-finals directly were Chirul, Wawan, Catty and Kunjung. Personally I don’t really fancy the result but as any reality show goes, the more votes you have it’s very likey you’ll win and move on in the competition so, congratulations to the four of them and all the best for the semi-finals and I’m pretty sure the semi-finals will be a different ball game altogether.
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The much anticipated prestigious music awards is back for the 9th year running!

Anugerah Planet Muzik, the annual regional music awards honoring the best in the region, is back for the 9th year running with ground-breaking performances by the best from Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore!

Don’t forget to vote for your favourite artistes in the popular catergories. More info on how to vote please go to APM 2009 @ Mediacorp or APM 2009 @ Global TV*

Tune into Warna 94.2FM or RIA 89.7FM to win tickets to catch APM 2009 live in Jakarta!

Or, contact Chan Brothers Travel at 6212 9688 now on how you can catch this Music Awards Event of the Year!

Organised by MediaCorp stations; Warna 94.2FM and RIA 89.7FM!

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Facebook Event Page : APM 2009

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Firstly I would like to address this irritating problem that’s happening in Anugerah 2009 and please be reminded that I’m a TV viewer. A message to rude and inconsiderate fans who likes to shout when its time to listen. Yes I know you’re excited for your “idol” but please be quiet and listen when the judges are commenting because what they say could be an important advise for the Anugerettes. Please DO shout during your “idol” performance all you want to cover their off key singing and 50-50 performances but during the judges comment, do try to listen. Thank you.

Tonight are the female Anugerettes turn to perform and this week it’s the same theme as the last, Singapore Icons in the Malay music industry, they are Anita Sarawak and Rahimah Rahim.
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Previous week the female Anugerettes had performed so well that I had mentioned the male contestants need to step up their performance tonight but sadly it didn’t. As more and more neutrals choosing their favourites I’m sure the atmosphere in the theater is deafening with vociferous support from different camps and the best way to listen to them sing is at home on TV.

Starting the event with the announcement of the results for the female Anugerettes. As expected Nora, Kunjung and Sarah had to be continuing their journey in Anugerah 2009 and gladly they did. Two contestants had to leave and they were, Yanie and Asilah. All the best to both of them in the future. Hopefully they will get better out of this show and be prepared to be called up for wildcard round.
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