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Procera Music, is the largest Record label in Fiji, headquartered in Suva, it is one of the biggest[1] recording and music distribution companies in the South Pacific region. Procera Music was established in 1972 by Pravin Procera Mohanlal and Ashok Narsey. Today it is now owned and run by Mohammed Akif [2][3][4] and it is well known for releasing Kirtan, Bhajan, Qawwali, Fijian, English[5] and Gospel music.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

Procera Music Awards[edit]

Every year Procera Music hosts its own music festival[13][14][15] and music awards[16][17][18][19] to honour achievements by fiji's music artists.[20][21]

2012 Procera Music Awards[edit]

2014 Procera Music Awards[edit]

2015 Procera Music Awards[edit]

  • Special Recognition Award iTaukei: Simione Cabelevu (Domoni Savu), Inoke Kalounisiga & Uate Tui Ravai[26]
  • Special Recognition Award Hindi: Salen Prasad Pinky & Umeh Chand
  • Life Time Award Achievement Award: Bill Beddoes
  • Best Composer: Marika Vaniqi (Sea Domoni)
  • Best Music Programmer: Adriu Saranuku
  • Best stage entertainer: Jiosefa Veitakula of Malumu ni Tobu kei Naivaukura
  • Top Choir Song: Ovea Church Choir
  • Top Gospel Group: Theophilus
  • Top Filmy Artist: DJ Pranil
  • Top Lokgeet Artist: Mrs Madhu Lata
  • Top Tamil Kirtan Artist: Mr Kaushal Mani
  • Legend Award: Ashok Kumar
  • Top Sigidrigi Artist: Waikoula kei Tavua
  • Top Kirtan Artist Award: Avinesh Chand
  • Top Bhajan Artist: Ahmol Chand, Shui Dayal
  • Top Vude Artist: Jale Mareau

2016 Procera Music Awards[edit]

  • Special recognition awards iTaukei: Iliesa Baravilala and Vili Tuiaucala[27]
  • Special recognition award Hindi: Shiu Dayal
  • Best recording engineer: Waisea Rogoyawal
  • Best iTaukei composer: Apolosi Baravi - For Nasi Dredre
  • Best stage entertainer award: Malumu ni Tobu kei Naivaukura
  • Young talent awards: Kartik Pillay, Monish Kumar and Shanaal Nand
  • Top artist qawali: Khalid Hussein
  • Top Artist Filmy - Sunny Boy
  • Top artist Pachara - Salend Prasad (Pinky)
  • Bula Fm Award For Best Group - Malumu ni Tobu kei Naivaukura
  • Radio Fiji Two Young Lokgeet Artist - Shelin Kumar (Nadro Princess)
  • Top Tamil Kirtan Artist - Mr. Shivneel Raj (Shiv Shekar)
  • Top Artist Lokgeet - Mrs Madhu Lata Pratap
  • Top Artist Gospel - 3rd Covenant
  • Legend Award - Mr Shiu Balak
  • Top Artist Kirtan - Nitin Nilesh Prakash & Avinesh Chand
  • Top Artist Sigidrigi - Drodrolagi Kei Nautosolo
  • Top artist Vude - Voqa Kei Valenisau
  • Top Artist Bhajan - Mr Ashok Kumar

2017 Procera Music Awards[edit]

  • Special Recognition Award (Hindi) - Umesh Sharma (Bhajan Artist from Sigatoka)[28]
  • Special Recognition Award (i-Taukei) - Dr Jone Senibici (Gospel Artist based in Canada)
  • New Talent (Hindi) - Shamal Divnesh (Kirtan Artist from Labasa)
  • New Talent (i-Taukei) - Mosese Baledrokadroka (Child artist from Lautoka)
  • Best Composer - Josefa Levu
  • Best Gospel Artist/Group - Third Covenant
  • Best Recording Engineer - Adriu Saranuku
  • Best Tamil Kirtan Artist - Shiv Shekar
  • Best Pachra Artist - Shalen Prasad Pinky (Tavua)
  • Best Stage Entertainer (i-Taukei) - Suliasi Uluilakeba
  • Best Stage Entertainer (Hindi/Bhajan) - Anmol Chand (Nadi)
  • Best Critic Award Vude (i-Taukei) - Kerry Damudamu
  • Best Lokgeet Award - Madhu Lata (Labasa) and Sheleen Chand (Nadroga)
  • Best Kirtan Artist - Nitin Nilesh Prakash (Labasa)
  • Best Sigidrigi Award - Drodrolagi Kei Na Utosolo
  • Best Bhajan Artist - Ajesh Ramjesh (Navua)
  • Best Vude Artist - Savu Ni Delai Lomai

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ ILIESA TORA (November 19, 2011). "Procera Eyes Studio Upgrade In 2012". Fiji Sun.
  2. ^ JESSICA SAVIKE (September 3, 2017). "10th Procera Music Festival Weeklong Fete To Feature Local Stars". Fiji Sun.
  3. ^ Kelly Vacala (February 17, 2017). "Music awards night to recognise local talents". FBC TV.
  4. ^ IVAMERE NATARO (December 11, 2016). "Need To Stop Piracy: Procera Music". Fiji Sun.
  5. ^ Naveel Krishant (March 10, 2010). "Need to revive original English music". Fiji Village.
  6. ^ MERE SATAKALA (May 28, 2017). "Batimala's Switch To Spiritual Music". Fiji Sun.
  7. ^ Naveel Krishant (May 26, 2018). "Ronald Jai launches new album named Romantic Rewind". Fiji Village.
  8. ^ Paradise Tabucala (June 4, 2011). "Procera Music Shop keeps a lookout for pirated CD". Fiji Village.
  9. ^ MERE SATAKALA (May 21, 2017). "Ashal New Name In Local Music Scene". Fiji Sun.
  10. ^ Siliva Cawaru (December 13, 2014). "Mudaliar Sings For FijiFirst". Fiji Sun.
  11. ^ Leone Cabenatabua (November 10, 2014). "Kerry Lights Up Vatukoula". Fiji Sun.
  12. ^ Taraivini Seru (November 16, 2014). "Miramira Kei Naocobele Leader Talks Of Daily Challenges". Fiji Sun.
  13. ^ Praneeta Prakash (September 22, 2012). "Procera Music festival starts today". Fiji Village.
  14. ^ Sneh Chaudhry (May 19, 2011). "Procera to organize music festival". Fiji Village.
  15. ^ Naveel Krishant (June 2, 2008). "Music Festival Organised". Fiji Village.
  16. ^ Sheetal Kumar (September 27, 2013). "Opportunity to show talent at Procera Music Festival". Fiji Village.
  17. ^ Naveel Krishant (March 11, 2010). "Excitement builds as Music Awards nears". Fiji Village.
  18. ^ Stella Moresio (July 8, 2010). "Procera Music Festival To Assist Local Artists". Fiji Sun.
  19. ^ Paradise Tabucala (February 25, 2011). "Procera Music Awards to be held next month". Fiji Village.
  20. ^ Paradise Tabucala (March 9, 2011). "Procera Music Awards to feature 30 artists". Fiji Village.
  21. ^ Stella Moresio (June 13, 2015). "Big Music Night At Holiday Inn". Fiji Sun.
  22. ^ Praneeta Prakash (June 27, 2011). "Local music artists to be recognized". Fiji Village.
  23. ^ LUSIANA TUIMAISALA (November 26, 2016). "Procera Music Fiji Awards Tomorrow". Fiji Sun.
  24. ^ Solomoni Biumaiono (March 30, 2014). "Vetaukula scoops Best artist, Entertainer". Fiji Times. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  25. ^ Solomoni Biumaiono (February 23, 2014). "Artists vie for awards". Fiji Times.
  26. ^ Stella Moresio (June 14, 2015). "FBC Procera Music Awards Winners". Fiji Sun.
  27. ^ Selita Bolanavanua (November 28, 2016). "Nand Tops Procera's Young Artists". Fiji Sun.
  28. ^ VISHAAL KUMAR (November 16, 2017). "18 Procera Music Awards up for grabs". Fiji Times.

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