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On 17 November, The Geraas Music Awards (GMT) will once again shine the spotlight on the very best in Afrikaans music.
After the huge success of the first GMT in 2001, entries are being invited across 25 categories that make up the body of this celebration of Afrikaans music. SABC2 and Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoer Onderwys (PUKKE), have stepped in as proud sponsors of the event.
Five new categories have been added this year:
Five new categories have been added this year:
- Best Solo Artist
- Best Hip Hop/R&B Album
- Best Electronic/Dance Album
- Most Stylish Artist and
- Best Cover Design for an Afrikaans album or single.
These additions are aimed at not only recognising the variety of talent in the Afrikaans music scene, but also allowing the GMT to evolve alongside the dynamic Afrikaans music industry.
"Afrikaans music is thriving but not everyone is aware of it, which is why we created the awards" says Erik De Jager, Executive Producer of Threshold Collective – the producers of Geraas (broadcast every Wednesday night at 6pm on SABC2). "There are young contemporary artists who are proud of their culture doing exciting new things and taking it forward. There are artists consistently selling thousands of CDs and packing out concert venues. Where there was a void was in the lack of recognition of this talent. GMT not only rewards Afrikaans musical achievements, but also make sure that people know what is going on."
In contrast with the trend in both national and international music award ceremonies, the GMT has decided to reduce the entry fee per category to R200 in the interest of giving independent artists a fair chance at competing with the bigger, more established artists.
The categories judged this year include Best Adult Contemporary Album, Best Album of the Year (both previously won by Amanda Strydom for her album Op 'n Klein Blou Ghoen), Best Jazz Album (previously won by Paul Hamner), Best Rock Album and Best Newcomer (both previously won by Karen Zoid). Other categories include Best Compilation, Choral, Classical, Gospel, Boeremusiek, Country and Pop Albums with the Best Pop Album previously won by Johannes Kerkorrel.
Five of the awards for 2003 are not open to entries – the Lifetime Achievement Award (previously won by Anton Goosen), Most Stylish SA Artist (a new category), Best Selling Afrikaans Album (won by Juanita Du Plessis), Best SA Music Event (won by the KKNK), and Best Live Performer (previously won by Theuns Jordaan). There are also two categories decided by public vote, namely: 'Song of the Year' and 'Best Live Performance'. In these categories five finalists will be appointed, with the public deciding who walks away as the winner. The public will also have the option of nominating an artist of their choice for an award in these categories. To nominate an artist, members of the public can fax their nomination (and the category for which they are nominating the relevant artist) to (011) 880-5504, or email their choice to christelle@thresholdcollective.com.
The Geraas Music Awards will take place 17th November at a glittering ceremony at The Globe Theatre, Gold Reef City. Belboks – the interactive Afrikaans music show on SABC2 - will broadcast live from the event. The GMT will be broadcast on SABC2 on 19th and 26th November in the regular Geraas time-slot, with a GMT special on 18th December on SABC2.
"SABC2 is extremely proud to be involved in the Geraas Music Awards. The GMT's have created a platform for hundreds of new and more established artists to showcase their talents and it is wonderful to see how the Afrikaans music industry has grown since the inception of Geraas," says Aletta Alberts, Acting General Manager of SABC2. "The channel has been, and will remain committed to the promotion of the Afrikaans music industry and we look forward to seeing standards continuing to improve and even more talented artists emerging."
FULL LIST OF PREVIOUS GMT WINNERS:
1. Beste Afrikaanse Album: Op 'n Klein Blou Ghoen - Amanda Strydom
2. Beste Kontemporêre Album: Op 'n Klein Blou Ghoen - Amanda Strydom
3. Beste Jazz Album: Playola- Paul Hamner
4. Beste Rock Album: Poles Apart - Karen Zoid
5. Beste Esoteriese Album: Mondmusiek - Breyten Breytenbach & Ander
6. Beste Humoristiese Album: Snykant / Cutts - Cutt Glas
7. Beste Duo of Groep: Huistoe - Beeskraal
8. Beste Pop Album: Die Ander Kant - Johannes Kerkorrel
9. Beste Boeremusiek Album: Hier't Jou Lekker Ding - Brian Nieuwoudt
10. Beste Afrikana Album: Liedjies van Lief en Leed Deel 2 - Verskeie Kunstenaars
11. Beste Gospel Album: Reana - Reana
12. Beste Crossover Album: Beste van Bos - Stef Bos
13. Beste Liedjieskrywer: Mel Botes
14. Beste Nuweling: Poles Apart - Karen Zoid; Reana - Reana
15. Beste Verwerker: Johannes Kerkorrel - Die Ander Kant
16. Beste Klankingenieur: Didi Kriel & Derrick Louw - Slegs Glas / Glass Only - Cutt Glas
17. Beste Vervaardiger van 'n Afrikaanse Album: Anton Goosen & Albert du Plessis - Om Te Breyten
18. Vuurdoop Toekenning: Mel Botes
19. Lewenslange Bydrae tot Afrikaanse Musiek: Anton Goosen
20. Beste Suid Afrikaanse Musiekgebeurtenis: Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees
21. Liedjie van die Jaar: Skarumba - Juanita du Plessis
22. Beste Live Optrede: Theuns Jordaan
23. Beste Afrikaanse Verkoper: Ek en Jy - Juanita du Plessis
24. Beste Koor Album: Kyrie - Die Potchefstroomse Universiteitskoor
25. Beste Klassieke Album: Air - Melane Hofmeyr-Burger
26. Beste Alternatiewe Album: 'n Pleister vir my Nerwe - Riku Latti
A Ghoema is a barrel-shaped drum, originally played by the Cape Malay People and commonly associated with the Cape Minstrels. It produces rhythmic sounds and beats that are uplifting and described by the Minstrels as colourful. It is this correlation with the Ghoema that the descission was made to set up the Ghoema Music Trust.
The Ghoema Music Awards (Ghoema's) is the official independent awards ceremony where artists, bands, musicians and songwriters of the Afrikaans music industry will be honoured for certain achievements over a specific period.
The Ghoema's functions without any exclusive naming rights and/or decision by the national press and media, or any record company. Record Companies and the press and media are in partnership to promote the Ghoema Music Awards, ensure that the awards are executed and to ensure that the awards get the necessary exposure as agreed upon by all parties involved.
The Ghoema Music Awards accolades are made after a free and fair consistent enrolment process, nominations, followed by a voting process which includes public voting and a judging panel consisting of industry experts.
An accredited auditing firm is responsible for all ballot papers, from both the elected judges and public votes, to ensure the voting process is transparent.
The Ghoema Music Awards is the initiative of Barry Pretorius, but is owned by the Ghoema Music Trust consisting of certain trustee's with the awards ceremony and winners thereof as beneficiaries of the trust. The Ghoema's is not owned by a business entity and/or individuals.
Ghoema Music Awards Categories
- NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
- MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- GROUP OF THE YEAR
- RECORD OF THE YEAR
- SONG OF THE YEAR
- CONTEMPORARY RECORD OF THE YEAR
- GOSPEL RECORD OF THE YEAR
- HUMOUR RECORD OF THE YEAR
- CHILDREN'S RECORD OF THE YEAR
- ALTERNATIVE RECORD OF THE YEAR
- ROCK RECORD OF THE YEAR
- TRADISIONAL RECORD OF THE YEAR
- INSTRUMENTAL RECORD OF THE YEAR
- COUNTRY-RECORD OF THE YEAR
- 'LIVE' DVD OF THE YEAR
- 'LIVE' ENSEMBLE DVD OF THE YEAR
- MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
- POP-RECORD OF THE YEAR
- HONORARY AWARD: GROUNDBREAKING DELIVERANCE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
- HONORARY AWARD LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Ghoema Music Awards Winners
The Ghoema Awards made the following awards during the 2012 Ghoema Afrikaanse Musiek Toekenings awards ceremony:
- NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR – ADAM (Liefdesoldaat)
- MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Steve Hofmeyr
- FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Karlien van Jaarsveld
- GROUP OF THE YEAR – Die Heuwels Fantasties
- RECORD OF THE YEAR – Wilder as die Wildtuin : Die Heuwels Fantasties
- SONG OF THE YEAR – Bobby van Jaarsveld (Kan ek met jou praat)
- CONTEMPORARY RECORD OF THE YEAR – Steve Hofmeyr (Haloda)
- GOSPEL RECORD OF THE YEAR – Juanita du Plessis (Wees Lig)
- HUMOUR RECORD OF THE YEAR – Sorina Erasmus (Ek watch jou)
- CHILDREN'S RECORD OF THE YEAR – Helena Smith (Luidkids 2)
- ALTERNATIVE RECORD OF THE YEAR – Die Heuwels Fantasties (Wilder as die Wildtuin)
- ROCK RECORD OF THE YEAR – One Crown (Verander Vir Ander)
- TRADISIONAL RECORD OF THE YEAR – Die Penkoppe (Kan nie kla nie)
- INSTRUMENTAL RECORD OF THE YEAR – Charl du Plessis (Shangai Brunch)
- COUNTRY-RECORD OF THE YEAR – Sarah Theron (Storm in 'n D-cup)
- 'LIVE' DVD OF THE YEAR – Romanz (Ek sal getuig)
- 'LIVE' ENSEMBLE DVD OF THE YEAR – Verskeie Huisgenoot Skouspel
- MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR – Karlien van Jaarsveld (Jakkals trou met Wolf)
- SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR – Johan Vorster
- POP-RECORD OF THE YEAR – Karlien van Jaarsveld (Jakkals trou met Wolf)
- HONORARY AWARD: GROUNDBREAKING DELIVERANCE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY- Boet Pretorius
- HONORARY AWARD LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY – Lance James
- HONORARY AWARD GHOEMA DIAMOND AWARD – Juanita du Plessis & Steve Hofmeyr
Entries open for 2017 South African Music Awards
Preparations for the 2017 The South African Music Awards kick into gear today with entries open until 31 January.
Produced and hosted by The Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA), the awards are known to showcase the country's finest musical talent.
And to mark the 23rd edition of the event, RISA has introduced three new categories extending beyond South African borders.
These are Best African Indigenous Gospel album, Best Africa Artist album and Best Afro-Pop album.
Entries are open to all recording artists who have released an album between 1 December 2015 and 31 January 2017.
The album must be commercially available in order to qualify for entry.
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