Kudos Music transforms the Celtic Manor Resort especially for the Transport Broker Awards

09/01/2012 By Leave a Comment
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Kudos Music succeeded in transforming the 5-star Celtic Manor Resort this weekend especially for the annual Transport Broker Awards ceremony with their expert venue styling skills. The leading DJ entertainment and venue theming company dressed the venue for the glitzy awards ceremony and gala dinner and also provided the music entertainment for the after show party.

This is the third year in a row that the Kudos Music Roadshow had been invited to provide the DJ entertainment and style the venue for the annual Transport Broker Awards ceremony and they certainly didn’t disappoint.

The Caernarfon Suite at the Celtic Manor Resort, home to the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament 2010, was transformed into a dazzling party venue by Kudos Music with a white LED pea-light dance floor, red starlight backdrop and big screen illuminating the main stage with guest tables decorated with black table candelabras, rose petals and crushed velvet table cloths to create a phenomenal setting for the special event.

DJ H and Jas Johal kept the 250 guests dancing until the small hours with their pumping DJ sets incorporating a mix of current hit tunes along with some Indian and bhangra classics along with some R&B and hip hop numbers.

For the very first time, the Transport Broker Awards hosted the final for the Miss Limo beauty pageant. Miss Universe Great Britain, Chloe-Beth Morgan, crowned Gemma Roberts from the Vale of Glamorgan as Miss Limo 2012 which was one of the highlights of the glamorous evening. Kudos Music ensured the crowing of the new Miss Limo was a spectacular affair with confetti cannon explosions, winner’s music and dramatic lighting effects.

Exclusive images from Kudos Music at the Transport Broker Awards coming soon…

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Cast your vote now for the Asian Football Awards

12/12/2011 By Leave a Comment
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The inaugural Asian Football Awards will be held on January 24, 2012 at London’s Wembley Stadium with the support from The FA and Kick It Out. It is a partnership between Initiate Sports and Inventive Sports with the inaugural awards set to be hosted by Dharmesh Sheth from Sky Sports News.

The Asian Football Awards (AFA) have been launched to recognise the outstanding contribution to both the professional game and grassroots initiatives by individuals and groups across the UK with South Asian heritage. A number of exceptional UK Asians and those from the South Asian diaspora will be honoured at the first ever Asian Football Awards. This high profile event is expected to attract an exceptional list of guests to gather, support and celebrate Asians in football. The awards will ensure that those working or investing in the professional game or community sport have the opportunity to receive acclaim for their achievements in developing Asians in Football.

Initial nominations include Michael Chopra (Ipswich Town) Zesh Rehman (Muang Thong Utd) Anwar Uddin (Barnet FC) Dr Zaf Iqbal (Liverpool FC) Rimla Akhtar (MWSF) Permi Jhooti (FIFA Ambassador) Lakshmi Mittal Tony Fernandes (QPR FC). Imran Hassan, Co-Founder Asian Football Awards, said, “We have seen positive movement within the development of Asians in the game. We feel that recognition and acknowledgement of individuals and organisations is a fundamental part of developing more individuals in the professional game. I am delighted to be involved in the Asian Football Awards and look forward to celebrating all aspects of the game from investors, players, coaches and those involved behind the scenes.”

FA Equality Manager, Funke Awoderu, said, “The FA is delighted that the inaugural Asian Football Awards will be held at Wembley Stadium early next year. We are committed to football for all and look forward to welcoming the Asian football community to one of the world’s most iconic stadiums for an evening that will not only celebrate success and high achievement across all areas of the game but act as an inspiration to younger generations.”

Danny Lynch Head of Communications at Kick It Out, footballs equality and inclusion campaign, said “Initiatives like The Asian Football Awards encourage greater involvement from groups and individuals that have sometimes been marginalised from the game in the past. Kick It Out are proud supporters of the Asian Football Awards.”

Baljit Rihal, Co-Founder Asian Football Awards, added “The first Asian Football Awards promises to be a fantastic opportunity to network with influential personnel from the football industry. We are proud to be hosting this event and are sure that Asian participation in UK football will benefit its inception.”

The Asian Football Awards will recognise and honour outstanding achievements across 14 categories that include pro/semi pro players, coaches, managers investors, backroom staff and grassroots. The AFA are open to nominations for individuals with heritage from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and indeed those dedicated to increasing Asian Participation in UK football.

The 14 different categories are as follows

- Footballer of the Year
- Up and Coming Player of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Asian Woman in Football Award
- Football Development Project of the year
- Foundation of the Year
- Behind the Scenes Award – Medical
- Behind the Scenes – Football Administration
- Investors in Football
- Grass Roots Heroes
- Football Media Award
- Asian League Team of the Year
- Inspiration Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award

An Asian Football Awards executive committee has been created which includes

- Brendon Batson MBE – Brendon Batson Consultancy
- Jonathon Mills – FA Equality Coordinator
- Kevin Coleman – Grassroots Development Officer, Kick It Out
- Zohaib Rashid – Sports Journalist & Web Editor Operation Black Vote
- Arunava Chaudhuri – Sport Journalist / TV Presenter
- Amar Singh – Deputy Editor – Goal.com
Nomination categories are open. To nominate a person, group or organisation for the Asian Football Awards or book your tickets simply visit the official website under: www.asianfootballawards.co.uk

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Asian Who’s Who Awards 2011 to acknowledge Community Achievers

21/11/2011 By 1 Comment
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Award Ceremony to coincide with annual Asian Who’s Who Directory

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The most exemplary members of the Asian community from around the world will be acknowledged once more at the Asian Who’s Who Awards 2011, taking place on Monday 21st November at Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London. Now in its 36th year and an institution in itself, the high profile event pays homage to the most influential Asians the world over, who have made a phenomenal contribution to their respective fields and continue to set a shining example to their peers among the global Asian fraternity and beyond.

Filmed by BBC News Television, the coveted Asian of the Year Award will also be presented among the attending host of MP’s, dignitaries, industry leaders, celebrities and VIP’s. The award winner is chosen by an independent panel of eminent advisors, including previous award winners such as Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer Lord Karan Bilimoria; Baroness Shreela Flather; and Rt Hon Keith Vaz MP. In addition, awards will be presented across the following categories: Asian Leadership in Young Entrepreneur; Asian Leadership in Diversity; Asian Leadership in Community Service; Asian Leadership in Harmony; Asian Leadership in International Business; and Asian Leadership in International Media.

The prestigious award ceremony will coincide with the launch of the annual publication of the Asian Who’s Who International which is regarded as the official UK index of the world’s most inspiring and respected Asian personalities across a host of fields and professions. With the first edition published in 1975, the now annual directory features the most prominent and brightest Asian talents and charts the ascent of the community as it continues to provide shining role models to new generations of Asians who are proving themselves to be assets to their country of residence. The first edition contained 200 entries with the 23rd edition containing over 3,000 entries indicating the significant achievement and progress made by Asians around the world over the years, as they continue to go from strength to strength. The 24th edition, due to be launched in November 2011, will feature more entries than ever before, signifying the level of progress and success being achieved by Asians in contemporary society.

The annual launch of the Asian Who’s Who International publication is an important event for Asian communities around the world. Not only does the weighty book reflect the growing number of achievements by Asians as they continue to contribute to the economic, political, cultural and social activities of their host country, but the event itself presents an opportunity to celebrate the community’s success and for global counterparts to share their stories and inspiration.

One of the most respected leaders of the UK’s ever flourishing Asian community and Founder of Asian Who’s Who International, Mr. Jasbir Singh Sachar says, “It is with great honour and pride that we are about to celebrate the unparalleled accomplishments of a community I am so proud to be a part of and to unveil the 24th edition of Asian Who’s Who International. It all started in 1975. During the 60s and 70s, an influx of Asians from South Asia and Africa arrived in the UK. They made the most of the opportunities they had in their new country. They worked hard in factories, sold newspapers in their corner shops and were not shy of doing any menial job for their survival and to make a decent living in the UK. In fact, these were entrepreneurs and honest people, who made a success in their chosen field of work and continued to break glass ceilings and overcome all challenges along the way.

They started contributing to the economic, political, religious and social activities of their host country, becoming a tangible and intrinsic part of the British economy and life. But there was very little done to recognize them or their achievements. The Asian communities must be identified and recognized for their success and achievements. I am very pleased that our work has continued ever since our launch year, going from strength to strength to reflect the continued celebration of achievements among our communities.”
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The Lebara Mobile UK Asian Music Awards to receive the red button treatment

09/03/2011 By Leave a Comment
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The BBC Asian Network has revealed plans to launch a red button facility especially for the forthcoming Lebara Mobile UK Asian Music Awards.

The red button will allow Asian music fans the chance to follow all of the action from the Asian Music Awards through their digital TV channel. The coverage from the event will be available to view via the red button between 14th March – March 21st and will feature red carpet interviews, live performances from the awards show, and reactions from the winners and losers on the night which will be presented by Asian Network DJ Tommy Sandhu.

The news of the introduction of the BBC’s red button to broadcast part of the UK Asian Music Awards comes hot off the heels of the announcement that Jaguar has agreed to officially sponsor this year’s event. As the official provider of transportation for the awards ceremony, all of the biggest names will be chauffeured to the red carpet in a brand new Jaguar XJ.

As well as providing luxury transportation to the AMAs, Jaguar has also agreed to sponsor and present the award for Best Urban Act. The nominees for the coveted award include a number of top names such as Jay Sean, Raghav, Mumzy Stranger, Menis and MIA.

Radio 1 presenter Nihal will front this year’s Asian Music Awards which will take place on March 10th at the Roundhouse in London. In addition to the awards announcement the show will also feature exclusive performances from Outlandish, Sukhsinder Shinda, Preeya Kalidas and Jernade Miah.

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Garry Sandhu reveals promo video for new single Shan to Pyariya

14/02/2011 By 2 Comments
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Up and coming bhangra singer Garry Sandhu has just revealed a teaser video for his forthcoming single Shan to Pyariya which also features top name music maker DJ H of Kudos Roadshow.

The new teaser video succeeds in drawing the viewer in with what promises to be a compelling narrative. Music fans are excited about the release of the new single as many are eager to hear the result of Garry’s collaboration with DJ H who is one of the most sought after DJs working on the club circuit today.

Garry Sandhu’s last track release, Dil De De saw him team up with two big names to create the single, namely Surinder Rattan and Roach Killa. The song had a definite urban vibe, and proved to be a hit for the aspiring singer as the single reached number 7 in the UK iTunes chart just before Christmas.

2011 has got off to a great start for the singer as he received a nomination for the Best Newcomer Award at the upcoming UK Asian Music Awards earlier this month. The awards ceremony is due to be held at the end of March, and voting lines are open now, so if you think Garry Sandu is the best Newcomer, get online and vote now.

Do you think the new single featuring DJ H will top Garry’s last single Dil De De? Take a look at the video teaser for Shan to Pyariya now and let us know what you think.

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UK Asian Music Awards: nominations announced

03/02/2011 By Leave a Comment
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The nominees for this year’s UK Asian Music Awards were been announced in a grand ceremony in Birmingham this week.

Riding high with four nominations each are Mumzy Stranger and Sukshinder Shinda who’ve scooped nods for some of the biggest awards including Best Male Act, Best Video and Best Producer.

Other acts who’ve fared well in this year’s nominations list include R&B star Jay Sean who is in line for three gongs, plus Juggy D and Panjabi By Nature who have also scored three nominations each.

The nominations short list was announced at a grand ceremony at Birmingham’s Gatecrasher super club. Several of the nominees and up and coming Asian acts turned up to perform at the glitzy event including Foji, Gary Sandhu, Roach Killa, h-dhami/”title=”" >H Dhami and Mumzy Stranger. Highlights from the nominations party, including clips from the exclusive performances, will be broadcast on the BBC Asian Network and also B4U.

The voting lines have opened for music fans to vote for their favourite acts across a range of different categories. To cast your vote, log onto the official website before February 25th when voting will close ahead of the official awards bash on March 10th.

Visit the official Lebara Mobile Asian Music Awards website now for a full rundown of this year’s nominees, and also the chance to cast your vote.

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Jay Sean speaks out in wake of Brits Award snub

18/01/2011 By Leave a Comment
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R&B star Jay Sean has spoken out in the wake of his Brits Award snub after the best selling artist failed to receive a single nomination for the awards show which is regarded as the Oscars of the UK music scene.

Despite Jay’s runaway success in the US, and a string of hits and a bestselling album, the Hounslow born singer didn’t receive a single Brit nomination when the shortlist was announced in London last week.

Speaking in a newspaper interview the Down singer admitted he isn’t a fan of the Brit Awards as he doesn’t believe the event accurately represents the UK music scene calling it “false” and dictated by “politics.”

To back up his opinion, Jay Sean pointed to how the Brit Awards had treated singer Craig David in the past. Despite massive chart success, Craig David was given the cold shoulder by the Brits and never received an award.

The 29-year-old he was a bit put out at not receiving a nomination, but added that he doesn’t need a trophy to prove to himself or anyone else that he’s a success.

Jay made chart history when his single Down made it to number one of the US Billboard chart back in 2009 making him the first UK Urban artist to achieve a number one on the chart.

The singer has gone on to become one of the biggest up and coming artists both in the UK and in the States, working with artists such as Mary J Blige and Lil’ Wayne, but despite all of this success, the singer is yet to achieve a Brit Award Nomination.

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Jaz Dhami reveals his new single Putt Jatt Da

22/12/2010 By Leave a Comment
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Up and coming bhangra star Jaz Dhami has revealed his brand new single just in time for Christmas.

The singer is hoping to end the 2010 on a high with the release of his new single, Putt Jatt Da, produced by GV. Jaz has achieved a string of hits throughout the last 12 months, and also beat off tough competition from the likes of Jay Sean and Imran Khan to be named Best Male at this year’s Brit Asia Music Awards.

Music producer GV has collaborated with the vocalist on the new single Putt Jatt Da. The duo decided to work together again after successfully collaborating on an earlier track, Gabroo, which featured on Jaz’s debut self titled album JD.

The new single also provides an excellent showcase for the music producer to show off his skills ahead of the release of his first ever album, From the Group Up, which is scheduled for release in the New Year.

The track Putt Jatt Da has an authentic bhangra vibe to it, but with a modern twist supplied by Jaz’s superb vocals which sound great on the brand new single. The video to accompany the track has also been revealed and features a number of close-ups of both Jaz and GV with the singer wearing a bulletproof vest; no, we’re not sure why either!

Check out Jaz Dhami’s new single and let us know what you think.

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A. R Rahman invited to perform at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert

13/12/2010 By Leave a Comment
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A. R Rahman took to the stage at one of the world’s most prestigious events last week when he performed at the Nobel Peace Prize concert held in Norway.

The singer and composer has become one of the most successful Indian musicians of all time and is now a recognisable face across the world. The Golden Globe and Academy Award winner took time out of his mammoth world tour to perform at the concert last week.

The Nobel Peace Prize 2010 was awarded to Liu Xiaobo, a Chinese human rights activist and writer. However the ceremony was overshadowed by the absence of the winner who was unable to collect his prize as he is currently serving a prison sentence for “inciting subversion of state power.” The political prisoner’s Nobel Peace Prize was symbolically placed on an empty chair during the ceremony in Norway.

A. R Rahman performed two hits songs from the Oscar winning movie Slumdog Millionaire at the concert, accompanying himself on the piano. The Indian singer songwriter was introduced onto the stage by the Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway.

Other high profile artists who were invited to perform at the Nobel peace Prize Concert included Barry Manilow, Elvis Costello, and Florence and the Machine and also a children’s choir at the request of this year’s winner, Liu Xiaobo.

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Jay Sean pushes back the release date for new album Freeze Time

16/11/2010 By Leave a Comment
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R&B singer Jay Sean has decided to push back the release of his new album, Freeze Time, until February 2011.

The singer had planned to release the new album by the end of this year, but now fans won’t be able to get their hands on the new record until early 2011.

Two singles from the new forthcoming album have already been released, namely 2012 (It Ain’t the End) and Like This Like That featuring Birdman. The third single release from the new album is already available to hear online, the eagerly anticipated Break Ya Back.

In a recent interview Jay picked out Break Ya Back as one of the tracks on Freeze Time he was most proud of, saying the song features a different kind of sound, one the US fans are yet to hear from him.

Jay performed Break Ya Back at the recent MOBO awards held in Liverpool. The track, which has been produced by renowned music producer Timbaland, is an up tempo number which has been tipped to become a dance floor filler.

No reason has been given for the change to the release date of Jay’s forthcoming album Freeze Time, although it’s been suggested the release date may have been pushed back to avoid the record being overshadowed by other big releases in the run up to Christmas.

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