{"id":8598,"date":"2008-03-10T17:48:03","date_gmt":"2008-03-10T17:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tat.reddaisytrading.co.uk\/index.php\/2008\/03\/10\/ukama-joy-for-music-stars\/"},"modified":"2008-03-10T17:48:03","modified_gmt":"2008-03-10T17:48:03","slug":"ukama-joy-for-music-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2008\/03\/10\/ukama-joy-for-music-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"UKAMA joy for music stars"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Asian music awards honour stars of past year<\/h3>\n
\"\"GLITZ, Glamour and plenty of Gyrating was the recipe for this years UK Asian Music Awards which took place at Southbank Centre\u2019s Royal Festival Hall and it went down a treat as the venue played host to the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of names in the Asian music scene.<\/strong><\/div>\n

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West End Star Preeya Kalidas and B4U Music VJ Salil presented the ceremony and a whole host of celebrity guest presenters such as Grammy nominated Daniel Bedingfield, Juggy D, director Gurinder Chadha and UK RnB group Fundamental 03 set the stage alight.<\/div>\n

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To add to the fire audiences were treated to performances by North American hip hop artist Blitzkrieg, Roachkilla with Surinder Rattan, D Boy featuring Swiss and V Dubl E, Dutch singer Imran Khan, RnB sensation Jay Sean, Singer \u2013 songwriter Karen David, Punjabi singer Lehmber Hussainpuri, Punjabi Hit Squad featuring Alyssia, the Shaanti Collective with The Kalyan and Sona Family. <\/div>\n

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To close the show a spectacular exclusive performance by Tickbaby and Rishi Rich with Veronica, Mumzy and H Dhami took place which was the icing on the cake to the magnificent ceremony.<\/div>\n

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The whole event was a real star studded event which the audience members dually noted and have already cleared their diaries for next years Awards night.<\/div>\n

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Jon Hale, of Nashi Media Group who were the figures who breathed new life into the Awards ceremony to help reflect the growing importance of the Asian Music scene <\/div>\n

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Said: \u201cTonight does make a major watershed in the development of Asian Music. UK musicians are now seen as amongst the most creative and influential \u2013 and we will give them all the support in the World to help make it happen for them.\u201d<\/div>\n

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If you were not able to catch the event live, B4U the official presenting partner for the UK Asian Music Awards will be screening the event on the 23rd<\/sup> March. This will give you a chance to fill up on a huge dose of music, exclusive celebrity interviews, and behind the scene action, so keep your eyes peeled. Bala Iyer, head of Business B4U Network Europe said: \u201cWe believe that B4U Music plays a pivotal role in the Asian Music Industry worldwide, therefore we were pleased to be involved with this event that promotes and celebrates the talent in the UK and abroad.\u201d<\/div>\n

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Amid the winners was Shin lead vocalist from DCS arguably one of the biggest Bhangra Bands worldwide who picked up the Outstanding Achievement to a standing ovation that was truly deserved. \u00a0<\/div>\n

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All the winners of the night were:<\/strong> <\/div>\n

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Best Act:<\/strong> Sukshinder Shinda<\/div>\n

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Best Album:<\/strong> Sukshinder Shinda \u2013 Living the Dream<\/div>\n

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Best Club DJ:<\/strong> Jags Climax<\/div>\n

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Best Female Act:<\/strong> Hardkaur<\/div>\n

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Best Newcomer:<\/strong> H Dhami<\/div>\n

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Best Producer:<\/strong> Swami\u00a0<\/div>\n

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Best Radio Show:<\/strong> Adil Ray \u2013 BBC Asian Network<\/div>\n

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Best Urban Act:<\/strong> Jay Sean<\/div>\n

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Best International Act:<\/strong> Adnan Sami<\/div>\n

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Best Video:<\/strong> Jay Sean – Ride It<\/div>\n

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Best Website:<\/strong> Desi Hits<\/div>\n

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Commitment to the Scene:<\/strong> Nitin Sawhney<\/div>\n

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Outstanding Achievement:<\/strong> Shin from DCS<\/div>\n

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Lifetime Achievement:<\/strong> Heera<\/div>\n

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By Sunny Sahota<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Related Links<\/strong><\/div>\n

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The UK Asian Music Awards – Picture Gallery<\/a><\/div>\n

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