Bama denies involvement with Sarawak Music Awards

KUCHING: Bidayuh Artistes and Musicians Association ( Bama) chairman Dr Alim Impira has claimed the association has no knowledge of its involvement in the inaugural Sarawak Music Awards (AMS).

He said he was very surprised by a recent news report naming Bama as one of the collaborators for this event which will be held on Dec 2 in Kuching.

“We were not consulted by the organisers,” he said yesterday to deny Bama’s participation in the event.

He was also puzzled as to whom the organisers contacted to get consent for Bama’s involvement in the event.

Based on the news report, AMS was said to be made possible with the co-operation of Sarawak Dayak Recording Industry Association ( Perisai), Bama and the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism ( KPDNKK).

Organised by JCI Sibu Jaya, the award presentation will be held at Penview Convention Centre in Kuching on Dec 2.

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 will each receive cash,a trophy and certificate.

All Timer Sarawakian Award will also be presented to one of Sarawak’s senior artiste.

The award night promises to be entertaining with exciting performances.