Comments on: Dutchin walks away with six Accolades

By: Charriot

Charriot — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:29:26 +0000

Point well taken, Natral Black should have been acknowledged. Also, Eddie Grant should have received an award for life time acheivement in the industry.

As time goes they will get better.

By: amen-ra

amen-ra — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:13:10 +0000

i agree with you, natural black should have been honored, although he was nominated and didn’t win any award, he should have been acknowledged.

By: Daffodil30

Daffodil30 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:56:10 +0000

I was wondering the same thing. Natural Black is a very good artiste. He sang some really good songs.

By: Guyana Lime

Guyana Lime — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:25:37 +0000

ACCOLADE WAS A FLOP
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By: SandHurst First

SandHurst First — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:56:49 +0000

same dam thing i been saying when GDF had me suffering in LONDON….that’s why i refused to be another illegal immigrant and came home……….and i love it here bro.seriously Guyana is NICE…….

By: SOESDYKE

SOESDYKE — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:31:49 +0000

SandHurst, you are right about the price, being too high. But those ladies sure LOOK BEAUTIFUL, man do I miss my country.

By: dove

dove — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:04:41 +0000

i love it – the stage was well put together and looked great.

By: quibian

quibian — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:45:43 +0000

who seh we ent got talent? nice stage. congratulations.

By: Charriot

Charriot — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:14:30 +0000

Well it was a first, and a very good start. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL INVOLVED!!! Acolades are well deserving to the Guyanese artist. I will not critisize, you did your best with what you have. Now I wish the Gov. will step in and legislate laws to protect the Guyanese music, and that Guyanese music and artist gets promoted in New York on a larger scale. Linkup with party promoters in the New York area to bring the performers here and talk to VP Records about distribution.

Talk to Irie Jam Radio for air time in playing the music so it reaches a wider audience. If help is needed, let me know.

ONCE AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

By: Monique Springer

Monique Springer — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:33:21 +0000

TO THE ACCOLADE COMMITTEE

How can you have a Guyanese award to honour outstanding Guyanese artistes and not honour Natural Black, who has done extremey well both locally and internationally. I have alot of respect for First Born, however, Natural has done more for Guyana in terms of placing her on the map. I knew that with the voting system, awards would have not be fairly distributed. I think that accolade committee needed to present the award to those most deserving and not based on a voting system which favored those with Digicel SIMs and internet access.

The Music Awards of Guyana was a tremedous effort by the Arrowhead committee to recognise local talent, however to the majority of the Guyanese public felt that their aim fell short.

First, ticket prices were ridiculous since the majority of Guyanese live below the poverty line. Next, you should have invited some international acts (not necessarily Jamaicans) which would have encouraged more Guyanese to come out. I’m aware that aim of the awards was to honour Guyanese artistes, however the average person would not pay $6000, $8000 or $10000, to see entertainers that they can see walking about the street commonly. Those prices were not realistic. The time of year should have be taken into account as well, it’s almost christmas and price for eggs has already risen to above $1000 per crate at some markets.

Also, at the pre- award show they were a few awards that should have bestowed on the night of the main award for instance; Entertainer of the Year, and DJ of the year.

I wish for you not to be deterred from keeping future awards, however you must ensure that you paid more attention to detail, for example, Guyana’s economy.

Yours Sincerely
Monique Springer

By: Paul Rodman

Paul Rodman — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:12:01 +0000

I am wondering whats the criteria for nominating best new songs etc. Popularity or sales.

By: SandHurst First

SandHurst First — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:02:33 +0000

yep it has AC….

By: berry

berry — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:45:25 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS TO ADRIAN DUTCHIN ON HIS ACHIEVEMENTS. KEEP DOING YOUR THING

By: berry

berry — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:41:16 +0000

This takes Guyana a step higher. Look at the background it is spectacular. Look at the ladies, how they look great. CONGRATULATIONS PEOPLE OF GUYANA.

By: tiger

tiger — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:12:45 +0000

thanks for the note which i missed, moderator.

By: tiger

tiger — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:23:39 +0000

the event appeared to be well coordinated, and the lighting effects in the pics looked good too, and i like the dress ms.defreitas has on, is this an annual event?? would someone elaborate.

Moderator’s Note: That was the inaugural event.

By: STONEBLISS

STONEBLISS — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:08:54 +0000

Though I support the idea of the awards I do not support the lack of copyright laws around which the whole thing should have hinged.How did they choose? In other countries it is based on record sales, something totally non-existent in Guyana. At the end of the day all or most of those awarded might have left without going into their personal vehicles or to their personal homes which they should have earned as a result of their so called professional musical endeavours. Albeit there is not a single musician in Guyana who earn their living from music.The government is shameless in this scenario , having failed explicitly in not providing the necessary laws and enabling environment for their survival. Kudos to them though and I do congratulate them for pulling this off and would like to wish them greater success in the future, even though the cart seems to be before the horse.

By: Arnold

Arnold — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:20:56 +0000

For music lovers, that love it live, the cost was justified. Looking at those beautiful scenes was astonishing. Go G.M.A Go.

By: John Smith

John Smith — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:38:09 +0000

The prices were too high, even when they came to their senses and realised that tickets were not being sold and they were giving 2 for the price of one, people had already made alternative arrangements.

It was a great idea but better marketing strategy and thought should have been put into it. I wish them the best for next year.

By: tiger

tiger — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:32:22 +0000

dammnn, thats a little high for entrance fee, a lot of guyanese cannot afford that amount, reduced the amount by half and you problely would have a full house with profits.

By: Charliebrown

Charliebrown — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:07:25 +0000

this is a very good start, CONGRATULATIONS are in order to the promoters ,organisers,producers, and all who made this possible.This is an event that all Guyanese should look forward to and be encourage to support.I am looking foward to attending the next staging of the GMA(the Guyana Music Awards) Definately i’ll fly home for the event, and i encourage all overseas guyanese to do the same. Once again ,CONGRATULATIONS.

By: allison

allison — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:31:55 +0000

dont know about the cost sandhurst, BUT the background and the ppl look gr8.
ooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh, i miss home BBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDDD

By: blahblah

blahblah — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:19:30 +0000

Too much politics was involve in this one. No wonder it flopped. And yes,it did flopped,the place was not even half way full.

BTW,aren’t they hot in all these suites and overcoats?Is the Culture Center AC?

By: SandHurst First

SandHurst First — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:59:05 +0000

$10,000 guyana dollars was the price for a ticket so thats why the crowd was minimal. I like how the stage looked though…..a few more years and a bigger theatre and they will look real GOOD!!