{"id":269496,"date":"2026-03-11T15:07:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=269496"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:07:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:07:47","slug":"ministry-of-creative-industries-congratulates-winners-and-nominees-of-national-music-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/ministry-of-creative-industries-congratulates-winners-and-nominees-of-national-music-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry of Creative Industries Congratulates Winners and Nominees of National Music Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-4147942826\" 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-207757760\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"mbs ad\"><img 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class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 2160w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:512\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:384\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:768\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>St. John\u2019s, Antigua and Barbuda \u2014The Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries, and the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>organizers of the Antigua and Barbuda National Music Awards 2025 proudly extend heartfelt congratulations<\/p><div id=\"antig-3067989612\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a 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width=\"2160\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>to the winners, special awardees, and nominees who were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the<\/p><div id=\"antig-4076364965\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>nation\u2019s vibrant music industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last evening awards event served as a powerful celebration of the immense talent, creativity, and dedication<\/p><div id=\"antig-1563938229\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>that continue to shape the soundscape of Antigua and Barbuda. From seasoned musicians and arrangers to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>emerging artist, cultural ambassadors and contributors to the development of the industry, the 2025<\/p><div id=\"antig-438797250\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"CM key_WEB 1300x300_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1301w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:69\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:237\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:178\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1301\" height=\"301\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>honourees represent the very best of the island\u2019s musical excellence, we are proud of your contributions.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1072128389\" 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<p>We salute the award winners whose artistry and commitment to their craft have set new standards within the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>industry. As most of our awardees share, their achievements is a reflection countless hour of dedication and a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>passion for music that inspires both locally and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special Congratulations to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gospel Artiste of the Y ear- Rashid Walker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dancehall\/Reggae Artiste of the Y ear- Niqko Wyld West<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calypsonian of the Y ear- Ge\u2019Eve Philip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Producer of the Y ear- Andrew Smilius Dorsette<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soca Artiste of the Y ear presented by Caribbean Union Bank- Tian Winter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panist of the Y ear- Maurisha Potter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arranger of the Y ear- Dr. Zahra Lake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steelband of the Y ear presented by State Insurance Company Ltd. &#8211; Hellsgate Steel Orchestra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>School Steelband of the Y ear presented by ECAB- PMS Serenaders (Princess Margaret School)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instrumentalist of the Y ear- Dwight Laviscount<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Band of the Y ear presented by Rovier Surgical Suites\u2013 Kutting Eddge Band<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jam Band of the Y ear presented by KFC \u2013 Kaution Band<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recording Artiste of the Y ear presented by ACB Caribbean- Tian Winter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Song Writer of the Y ear presented by KOSCAB &#8211; Art Drastic Philip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MC of the Y ear presented by KOSCAB- Steve \u201cIbis the Livest\u201d Freeland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disc Jockey of the Y ear presented by Cool &amp; Smooth- DJ Quest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sound of the Y ear- King Warrior Sound<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niche Event of the Y ear- Heaven \u2013 RnB Experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Large Scale Event of the Y ear presented by Autocraze- Rise \u2013 DJ Jime Events<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Song of the Y ear Presented by Ship to Shore \u2013 BB Service, Soca Villian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>268-562-9606 | Ministry of Creative Industries,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Old Parham Road, St. John&#8217;s<\/strong>Ministry of Education, Sports and the Creative Industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antigua and Barbuda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special Recognition Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patrick Johnny Gomes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just Soul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veron Henry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dalma Boogie George<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Renee Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ogliver \u201cDestroyer Snr\u201d Jacobs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vince McCoy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patrick Edwards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>James \u201cSly J\u201d Simon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2025 Ricardo Drue Foundation Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ge\u2019Eve Philip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chairman\u2019s Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enoch Thomas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifetime Achievement Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Presented by Community First Coorperative Credit Union) Mr. Roland Prince<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rupert \u201cKing Swallow\u201d Philo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Junior Jagger Martin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are equally congratulating all the nominees, whose remarkable talent and hard work earned them a place<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>among the nation\u2019s finest. Being nominated is itself a testament to the excellence and influence everyone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>brings to the musical community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Antigua and Barbuda National Music Awards remain an important platform for recognizing artistic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>achievement while promoting the continued growth and sustainability of the country\u2019s music industry. The<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>event also highlights the critical role music plays in preserving culture, telling our stories, and uniting our<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>people with vibes and rhythms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To our sponsors, ACB Caribbean, Community First Cooperative Credit Union(CFCCU), KOSCAB, KFC,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rovier Surgical Suites, ECAB, State Insurance Company Ltd., Caribbean Union Bank (CUB), Ship to Shore,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>we say a hearty thank you and looking forward to continued partnership for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To everyone who continues to support the musical artform, we look forward to your continued involvement in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the 2026 nomination process, and witnessing the ever changing, ever continuous evolution of Antigua and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbuda\u2019s music scene and the incredible impact our artists will undoubtedly continue to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, congratulations to all winners, awardees, nominees and sponsors for contributing to a 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