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An exciting show awaits viewers and music fans with the announcement of the presenters and performers line-up at the inaugural AIM Malaysian-Indian 2013 Music Awards, an exclusive event catered for the Indian-language music industry, emulating the format of the country’s premier music awards show, ‘Anugerah Industri Muzik’ (AIM) as announced by Recording Industry Association of Malaysia (RIM) today.
Being the first ever show of its kind in the local Indian community, AIM Malaysian-Indian is set to entertain with a glamorous line-up of new, developing and established artistes including Ashtaka, Dr Burn, Goldkartz, Thila Laxshman, Sharmila Sivaguru, Shruthi Jayashankar and many more. The power-packed performances which will run the gamut of music genres including pop, rock, hip hop, ballads, classics and dance/rave will keep attendees thoroughly entertained throughout the anticipated 3 hour show.
As a touch of glamour to the show, a list of celebrities in the Malaysian-Indian community will grace the stage to present the awards to the winners. Heading this list is the popular Chennai- based singer, Mr. P. Unnikrishnan. Also appearing as presenters are singing celebrities, Dato’ David Arumugam, Dato’ DJ Dave, Jaclyn Victor and Datin Seri Manimala. The presenters are not limited to just well-known names from the music industry. Achievers and contributors to society will also present awards…Tan Sri A. K. Nathan, DCP Datuk A. Paramasivam, famous comedian duo Indi Nadarajah and Alan Perera, Geethanjali G, Mydin Sultan and Asangani and more. Prior to the awards presentation, there will be glamorous grand entrances by various VIPs and artistes gracing the event at the red carpet area leading into the ballroom venue.
“AIM has always been the music awards show to look out for every year for the Malay music industry for the past 19 years. With AIM Malaysian-Indian, we strive to continue that reputation AIM has of being a much-awaited music event of the year by bringing the best music acts and live performances to Malaysian-Indian music fans,” said Ms Suseela Menon, AIM Malaysian- Indian 2013 Organising Committee Joint Chairman. “The line-up of performers and presenters has been carefully evaluated and selected by the AIM Organising Committee to ensure that viewers will be truly entertained”, she added.
Popular THR Raaga radio announcer, Anand Rajaram or Aanantha as he is popularly-known, and Ms Sangeeta Krishnasamy, a well-spoken, charming actress has been chosen to co-host the main event, whilst S. Muthu Kumaran will be hosting the Red Carpet.
The AIM Malaysian-Indian awards show will be held on Saturday, 12 October 2013 at Setia City Convention Centre, Shah Alam. The night will commence with a ‘Red Carpet’ event for artistes and celebrity attendees appearances from 7.00 pm in the lead up to the awards show at 8.00 pm. The music awards, which will be on delayed telecast on a date to be later confirmed, is supported by Astro Vaanavil and THR Raaga as the Official TV Broadcaster and Official Radio, respectively.
AWARD HOSTS
Aanantha (THR Raaga Radio Announcer) Sangeeta Krishnasamy
RED CARPET
S. Muthu Kumaran (MK)
PRESENTERS
1. P. Unnikrishnan
2. Tan Sri A K Nathan
3. Alan Perera
4. Asangani
5. Datin Seri Manimala N. T. Rajah
6. Dato’ David Arumugam
7. Dato’ DJ Dave
8. DCP Datuk A. Paramasivam
9. Geethanjali G
10. Indi Nadarajah
11. Jaclyn Victor
12. Mydin Sultan
13. Tamil Selvee
PERFORMERS
1. Ashtaka
2. Dr. Burn
3. Goldkartz
4. Hashmitha Selvam
5. Mani The Robot
6. OG Dass
7. Sharmila Sivaguru
8. Shruthi J.
9. Suresh Rogen
10. Thila Laxshman & Siddarthan
Admittance is By Invitation only. Tickets can also be obtained by participating in currently- ongoing contests on THR Raaga and through the Tamil media. Interested persons can write in to [email protected] for tickets.
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