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Wawela Awards still open for entries
The 2014 Wawela Music Awards is still open for entries to its members whose work made waves 2012. Music composers, authors, lyricists and publishers across South Arica are invited to participate.
“The Wawela Music Awards recognise SAMRO members who have lit up local and international stages, screens and airwaves with their incredible talent. It is their way of saying thank you to creative trailblazers who’ve gone beyond the norm to produce memorable work,” explained Sipho Dlamini, CEO of SAMRO.
Entries are open from until 20 April 2014. Works that were active between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2012 are eligible for entry.
Standard Awards
Open for submission by SAMRO members ONLY.
- Best Soundtrack in a Feature Film or Theatric Documentary
- Best Song or Composition in a Television Production
- Best Song or Composition in a Television Commercial
- Best Song or Composition in a Radio Commercial
- Best Creative Album of the Year
- Publisher of the Year
- Songwriter of the Year
- Best South African Duo/Group
- Best Female Artist & Composer/Co-composer
- Best Male Artist & Composer/Co-composer
Special Awards
Not open for entry, winners will be nominated and selected by a panel of judges.
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Breaking Through the Borders Award
- Prolific Catalogue of Works Award
- Prolific Publishers Achievement Award
Statistical Award (based on statistical information from SAMRO)
- SAMRO Award for Broadcast and Live Performances
Wawela Music Awards will only accept online entries, submissions can be made at www.wawelamusicawards.co.za. For more information, email info@wawela.co.za or call +27 (0)11 712 8505.
