Pelangi Recognises Local Artistes
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Local artistes were awarded in recognition of their hard work and effort for the local music industry in RTB's Pelangi network music award show 2004-2005 at the kTB building on Saturday.

The guest of honour during the special evening for the local artistes was Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hamdilah Bin Haji Abd Wahab, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary Resources.

Also present were Awang Haji Mohd Yusof Bin HajiAbd Rahman, RTB director, and other senior government officials.

Four categories of musical awards were up for grabs during the Pelangi Music award show.

Hans Anwar topped local artists Faiz, Milin, Faisal and Ak Amilin to grab the chosen male vocal award. Putri Norizah, pitted against Diana, Fairuzneezan, Maria and Nana, took home the chosen ladies vocal award up.

In the chosen duo category, Sengjakala proved it is one of the best groups in the country by snatching the award against nominees MNC, Kyodai, Sova X and Sneaque.

The song entitled "Kuimpikan," sung by Milin and composed by JoeM was picked for the chosen song award.

A special award was presented by the guest of honour to Phuturephase Production for its effort in evolving the local music scene. The founder of the company, Hans Anwar, received the award.

The highlights of the evening included performances from the nominated chosen songs artistes.

Other artistes included Juju, Zul F, Hikary 8 and Posessif 79 and AJ dancers. The show was broadcast live on Pelangi Network 19.4 &91.0 FM and had a delayed telecast on RTB at 10.30pm.

The organising committee of the Pelangi music award show conveyed its appreciation to Brunei Press Sdn Bhd, the official media partner of the project. Other supporting agencies included Regalblue production, Greeneity, Onaz Musical and Production Studio, Hair Rock, Taka Jewellery, Nouri Jewels, Woodstock Co and the listeners.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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