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Nominations for Wawela special awards open
Nominations, including self-nominations, are invited for the Wawela Music Awards special award categories - nominees must be SAMRO members.
Categories and criteria
Breaking through the Borders Award
The recipient of this award must be a composer who has carried the country's musical flag, breaking down the borders and promoting SA's rich and diverse music genres in territories outside SA. The recipient will also have needed to reach other territorial achievements, such as chart positions, major touring activity and/or sales of particular stature, music recognition awards or other attributed accolades.
Prolific Catalogue of Works Award
The recipient of this award must be a composer or author, whose catalogue of works has not only consistently grown, but has also been active and an inspiration to the industry over a considerable period of years. His or her works must be regarded as a significant body of great compositions and whose catalogue not only delivers consistent returns but whose works are highly respected and revered.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The recipient of this award needs to have been a creative driving force within the music industry for more than 20 years, be a fundamental musical and cultural influence within the development and success of the South African music industry and be a leading figure in the promotion of South African music on the world stage. The recipient may also be a pioneer of giving 'back to the community', demonstrating mentorship initiatives that they drive by serving the music community or being involved in youth development of music in the country. The recipient will also have shown a consistent delivery of great music within the country, a broad presence in South Africa and have a significant catalogue of excellent works.
Please submit your name or the name of the person you wish to nominate in each of the above stipulated categories, as well as a brief profile, 3 pictures and motivation letter, detailing why your nomination is deserving of this prestigious award.
Nominations must be submitted to info@wawela.co.za before 24 October 2014. For more information, contact Refilwe Moloisane on 0117128505 or email info@wawela.co.za.
