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Guinness Ghana DJ Awards PUB FEST Kicks off in Sunyani on September 1st

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August 31, 2023

The 11th annual Guinness Ghana DJ Awards festival is gearing up to kick off its much-anticipated Pub-Fest on September 1 2023, at the vibrant Cabin Lounge in Sunyani.

Organized by the esteemed Merqury Republic Africa, the Pub-Fest promises to peak the interest of music lovers with a lineup of top-notch DJs, including the Female DJ of the Year and crowd-favorite Gyal Dem DJ, DJ Khalifa, DJ Floppy, DJ Quest, Emcee Nice and DJ Weezy.

Powered by Smirnoff, this exhilarating regional event is the first of a nationwide tour with a remit to throw the spotlight on DJs dotted across the country ahead of the main ceremony scheduled for November.

As the sun sets over Sunyani, music enthusiasts and partygoers alike will gather at the Cabin Lounge for a night of pulsating beats, infectious rhythms, and unmatched musical prowess. The Pub-Fest serves as a prelude to the main Ghana DJ Awards ceremony, building anticipation and generating buzz among fans and industry insiders alike.

The chosen venue, Cabin Lounge, located at the heart of Sunyani, the capital city of the Bono region and renowned for its electric ambiance, is the perfect setting to host the selected DJs, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all attendees. DJ Quest, known for blending various music genres seamlessly, is expected to mesmerize the audience with an eclectic mix of tunes, while Gyal Dem DJ, celebrated for her dynamic performances, will undoubtedly have the crowd dancing the night away and Ferty Felix with buzzing social media updates.

In a statement, the organizers, Merqury Republic Africa, expressed their delight in bringing the Pub-Fest to Sunyani, acknowledging the region’s vibrant music culture and passionate DJ fanbase. The event aims to celebrate the skill, dedication, and artistry of DJs, who play an integral role in the country’s music scene, elevating it to greater heights on the international stage.

“We are thrilled to kickstart the Ghana DJ Awards celebrations with the Pub-Fest in Sunyani,” said Merqury Quaye, CEO of Merqury Republic Africa.

“Our goal is to showcase the immense talent of Ghanaian DJs and their ability to move the masses through their craft. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Guinness Ghana, the nation’s leading total beverage business, with Smirnoff as the lead brand, for their unwavering support in making this event possible.”

Smirnoff, a brand synonymous with fun and vibrancy, is eager to power the event and create unforgettable moments for attendees. As a brand that celebrates inclusivity and diversity, Smirnoff aligns perfectly with the spirit of the Ghana DJ Awards and its goal of unifying music lovers from all walks of life.

With the stage set, the countdown begins to the 11th Ghana DJ Awards Pub-Fest at the Cabin Lounge in Sunyani.

The Guinness Ghana DJ awards is powered by Smirnoff. Also sponsored by Game Park Games, Virtual Sound Lab, DSTV Akwaaba Magic, PC entertainment and Hooked On Entertainment

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September 25, 2023

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Official Launch & Nominees Unveiling For Central Music Awards 2023 Slated For Saturday, September 30 at Fays Lounge, Cape Coast.

Central Music Awards 2023 – Play The Music

Heritage Event Promotions, the organizers of the annual Central Music Awards have announced the official launch and nominees unveiling for the 12th edition of the Central Music Awards. This year’s launch and official unveiling of nominees is scheduled for Saturday, 30th September, 2023 at Fays Lounge located at Kotokuraba in Cape Coast.

The Central Music Awards, globally known as the first, biggest and best regional awards scheme in Ghana has contributed immensely towards the growth and development of musicians from the central region. The scheme has for the past eleven years, honoured, celebrated and awarded deserving and hardworking musicians whose works have contributed to the progress of the music industry in the central region.

Aside from the awards and honours, Heritage Promotions has since 2018 held successful music seminars and workshops geared towards providing an avenue for musicians across the 22 districts of the central region to meet, connect, network and learn new ideas, strategies to excel in the mainstream music industry ahead of the official launch.

In line with the activities for the 12th Central Music Awards, the organisers on Saturday, 16th September, 2023 held an educative music seminar for musicians and industry players which had amazing speakers like Barrister Daniels, Kobby Kyei, Nana Gee and the MUSIGA Chairperson for Central Region, Nana Ekua Apetsewah II.

The award scheme, as established by Candymania Entertainment in 2012 has grown from 10 to 38 categories since Heritage Promotions took over in 2018. The organisers in 2022 introduced five new categories to the scheme which include; the Brass Band of the year, Masquerade Group of the year, Live Band of the year, Afropop Song of the year and Songwriter of the year.

Ahead of the big night, nomination entries for the 12th Central Music Awards were opened for two weeks, from Monday, 28th August to Saturday September 16, 2023 which gave musicians and industry players in good standing and have released works from August 2022 to August 2023 the privilege to file.

The launching is held together with the nominees unveiling to officially announce to the general public, the successful shortlisted nominees by the Board & Academy in respective award categories from the nominations filed by eligible musicians and industry players within the year under review.

Unlike the previous years where nominees were unveiled online, the organisers in 2022 partnered with Toppiard Event Centre for its official launch and nominees unveiling. In adding more glitz and glam to the Central Music Awards 2023, Heritage Promotions has inked a sponsorship deal with Fays Lounge as the venue for the official launch and nominees unveiling.

Similar to the music seminar, the official launch and nominees unveiling also create an avenue for musicians, artiste managers, media personalities, bloggers, promoters and social media influencers to meet, connect, socialise, network in building their personal and business brands.

The launch comes with thrilling and electrifying performances from Koby Symple, Goddy Wan, Kwesi Taadi, Is Hommie, EK Nacosty, Kofi Fava, Myskal, Tiw Tes, Funky Kulture and many surprise performances from nominees.

Heritage Promotions calls on all Musicians and Industry players to turnout at 7:00 PM come Saturday, 30th September, 2023 at Fays Lounge for the official launch and nominees unveiling of Central Music Awards 2023.

The Central Music Awards 2023 is proudly sponsored by Club 161, EN.AR Limited, nJet, BB Winery & Li-Quora and Fays Lounge.