{"id":263426,"date":"2026-01-06T15:14:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=263426"},"modified":"2026-01-06T15:14:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:14:51","slug":"nominations-open-january-6-for-the-2025-antigua-barbuda-national-music-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/nominations-open-january-6-for-the-2025-antigua-barbuda-national-music-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Nominations Open January 6 for the 2025 Antigua &#038; Barbuda National Music Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-2427971778\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3353314397\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Awards Ceremony &#8211; February 26, 2026<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-4086095679\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>St. John\u2019s, Antigua and Barbuda&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; The Ministry of Creative Industries, through the Department of Culture, is pleased to announce the official opening of nominations for the 2025 Antigua and Barbuda National Music Awards (ABNMA) on January 6, 2026. This marks the second edition of the nation\u2019s premier platform for celebrating excellence in music, creativity, and cultural expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Music Awards honours musicians, creators, educators, media professionals, producers, and cultural practitioners for their contributions to Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s musical heritage and entertainment industry. This platform serves as a national engine for cultural development raising artistic standards, inspiring innovation, and strengthening the identity of our twin-island state\u2019s diverse music culture.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3651510441\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-738268412\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EXPANDED CATEGORIES FOR 2025<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-1723260417\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:450\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:337\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:675\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:842\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 edition introduces a broadened awards framework designed to recognize a wider range of creative and industry contributions. The full list of categories includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR (MY AWARDS)<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-357385542\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"IMG_0783\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing contributions for the qualifying period December 2024 &#8211; November 2025 5063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instrumental<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-2875804130\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"1000436969\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instrumentalist of the Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steelpan<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-3337861418\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Panist of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arranger of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steelband of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School Steelband of the Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vocal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soca Artist of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calypsonian of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reggae\/Dancehall Artist of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gospel Artist of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choir of the Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Recording Artist (People\u2019s Choice)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recording Artist of the Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Producer \/ Songwriter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Producer of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Songwriter of the Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Band &amp; DJ (People\u2019s Choice)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Band of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jam Band of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disc Jockey of the Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Song &amp; Sound (People\u2019s Choice)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Song of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound of the Year (Sound Clash Group)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Events (People\u2019s Choice)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large-Scale Event of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Niche Event of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MC of the Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emerging &amp; Developing Artists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best New Artist of the Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ricardo Drue Foundation Award (Youth Emerging Artist, age 25 &amp; under)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chairman\u2019s Award (Young Innovative Music Creative)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special Recognition Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For musicians, organizations, and music support groups with 10+ years of contribution, including nationals who live outside Antigua &amp; Barbuda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lifetime Achievement Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honouring musicians or groups with 20+ years of significant national contribution to the development of music across any field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOMINATION PROCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominations open January 6, 2026, utilizing an accessible and transparent submission system designed to encourage broad participation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Online Submission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submissions of the nomination form and materials can be made to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:nma@ab.gov.ag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nma@ab.gov.ag<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>or by using the online platform<a href=\"https:\/\/abmusicawards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/abmusicawards.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. In-Person Submission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forms available at the Ministry of Creative Industries Headquarters, Old Parham Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who Can Nominate?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone may nominate a music creative with the nominee\u2019s permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures accuracy and affirms the nominee\u2019s willingness to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominees should prepare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A biography tailored to the award,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Images,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project summaries,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other relevant supporting materials to strengthen their application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear guidelines for each award category will be made available with the nomination forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second edition of the Antigua and Barbuda National Music Awards reflects a growing commitment to celebrating not just artistic excellence, but also innovation, education, cultural preservation, and industry development. 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