Busulis, “Citi Zēni” and “Dagamba” perform at GAMMA music awards

At the GAMMA ceremony, for the first time, the “Solo Artist of the Year” or “Solo Artist of the Year”, “Group of the Year” and “Young Artist or Group of the Year”. We will also find out who is the biggest hit of the year. Only data will be included in this category: radio play, listening streaming and social media usage.

The ceremony will present awards in over 20 categories in a wide range of genres, covering both stage and behind-the-scenes professionals.

“I am very happy that we have such a celebration, which appreciates the work of musicians and people involved in the industry. I think it is also interesting for the audience to watch the performances of many musicians in one place. We will have prepared surprise music for the audience for the first GAMMA concert. says Intars Busulis.

Valters Púce, the cellist of the band “Dagamba”, says: “This is an extremely necessary and important award, because it covers the music industry in more detail and detail. Finally, we will have the opportunity to thank the very important people behind the scenes, without them we – musicians – could not work fully to do our work We are honored to play at the the first GAMMA awards ceremony with an unforgettable powerful performance!”

“We, Latvian musicians, live each in our own bubble – that’s why it’s great to hear that we’ll all be meeting in Arēna Riga in March and celebrating the last year in music together. none of us know what the adventure of the assignment will be. That’s why I’m glad that GAMMA will reward not only the songs or the albums, but also the artists themselves and the “invisible” helpers involved in making making a hit that there can never be too many holidays. I’m looking forward to GAMMA,” says Jānis Pētersons from the group “Citi Zēni”.

GAMMA will evaluate the works made in music in the period from December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024.

The creators of GAMMA will soon introduce the jury and evaluation criteria for the first year. The ceremonial event is open to anyone interested.

For a reward

GAMMA is a new concept in the Latvian music awards environment, it highlights not only famous faces and artists who are usually in the focus and focus of cameras, but also professionals behind the scenes, from without that there is success in music. unbelievable.

Data plays an important role in creating GAMMA categories and evaluating nominees – the number of jobs registered in general management bodies in all genres during the evaluation period, played on radio stations and listening on digital streaming platforms, and in some regions also for artist concerts. and public functions. Some departments are made up of only pragmatism – data, in some departments the data has only consultative value, but the decision on the names and the speaker will be made by the jury.

GAMMA is created after the initiative of the Association of Producers and Producers of Latvia (LaIPA), the task of creating a new business award at the national level was given to the council of LaIPA by a general meeting of members in May this year.

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