The Victoria Gospel Academy (VIGA) in partnership with the Federation of Gospel Artists of Uganda has released the nomination procedure and schedule of the VIGA 2016 Music Awards.
The awards are held annually, recognizing and rewarding Christian/gospel music figures for their outstanding accomplishments.
Whereas last year’s theme was ‘Linking Generations, Transforming Lives,’ this year, the awards will run under the theme ‘United in ministry for social Transformation’
In a statement released, the two parties, Victoria Gospel Academy (VIGA) and the Federation of Gospel Artists of Uganda have signed a special memorandum of understanding that makes the VIGA Music Awards an official activity of the gospel artist’s federation beginning this year.
Furthermore, this season of the VIGA Awards will go towards supporting the Deaf Bible project of Bible Society of Uganda.
“Artists are also advised to seek God’s leading about composing songs that speak about all issues pertaining to humanity i.e. relationships, environment protection, entrepreneurship, business, HIV, poverty, wars, politics, corruption, etc. The VIGA Awards have created a special category for such music,” the statement reads.
It adds; “Beginning this year, respective VIGA awards winners, nominees and members of the federation will offer a free weekly inspiration concert at New Obligato every Thursday starting 29th September, 2016. This will spread across the country where the federation has membership,”
From the Management: Nomination procedure
VIGA has special constituted panelists that propose and forward the entries for nomination, basing majorly on what transpired in the media. The panelists fill a nomination form suggesting three names per category to be considered. The technical committee tallies these proposals to come out with the final nominees list.
But VIGA is aware that there is so much good music produced in the year that may not grace the media waves and pages.
For that reason, we have provided an opportunity for such music to be considered through a public nomination window and artists’ registration.
Public Nomination Window
The Public Nomination window is an opportunity for everyone to propose their favorite artist(s) and/or song(s) for nomination. Type Nomin, name of artist and their song and send to 8888.
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