Frequently Asked Questions
A.B.G.M.A F.A.Qs
Q: Who can submit their music?
A : Gospel Psalmists, Producers, Record Labels...etc in Antigua/Barbuda and Gospel Psalmists, Producers, Record Labels...etc who reside outside of Antigua/Barbuda in the respective categories.
Q. What is the Submission Period?
A. The Submission period usually occurs between August - to January of the following year. However, it is subject to change.
Q. Is there a fee for Submission?
A. Yes, we do require a Submission fee [non-feundable] for all persons who are desirous in participating in the awards.
Q. Who chooses the Nominees (Finalists]?
A. The Top Three (3) to Four (4) nominees are selected by a Judges Committee by Voting. Following that, the Finalists are then announced publicly and the general public is able to Vote via this website during the specified voting period.
Q: How do I vote?
A: Place your vote for your favourite Gospel Psalmist/Song/Video/Album...etc in the various categories by clicking on the banner of each respective category. You will then be directed to the respective category page. Select one option.
Q: Are multiple votes allowed?
A: Yes
Q: When is the deadline to vote?
A: The Voting Deadline usually occurs the last day in February of each year at 11:30pm AST. However, the deadline is subject to change so do keep updated by visiting this website and also via our Facebook and Twitter Pages.
Q: How is the winner decided?
A: Voting Averages of both the Committee and Public Votes. The Award will go to the person with the highest voting average.
Q: What do you get if you are a Finalist and Nominated?
A: From 2018 the ABGMA will be issuing Certificates of Nomination to all Finalists. Certificates will be mailed to those who are located outside of Antigua/Barbuda. A mailing address must be provided when Nomination is certified. So do make sure to include all the proper contact details when making your Song Submissions.
Q: What do you get if you win?
A: All Award Winners in the various categories will be given an Award. Collaborators/Producers of Winning Songs will receive an ABGMA Honourary Certificate including the Award Winner. Certificates will be mailed to all respective persons...after the Award Ceremony if the Artist or Representative is not able to be there in person.
Q: Will the ABGMA cover the travel expenses and accommodation for Nominees outside of Antigua/Barbuda who would like to attend the Award Ceremony?
A: No. The Artist/Artists Management is responsible for Airfare/Accommodation of Artist/s and/or Representative/s desirous of attending the ABGMAs. Recommendations can be made however, in regards to finding a place to stay. Feel free to contact us for any more information.
Q: Who can submit their music?
A : Gospel Psalmists, Producers, Record Labels...etc in Antigua/Barbuda and Gospel Psalmists, Producers, Record Labels...etc who reside outside of Antigua/Barbuda in the respective categories.
Q. What is the Submission Period?
A. The Submission period usually occurs between August - to January of the following year. However, it is subject to change.
Q. Is there a fee for Submission?
A. Yes, we do require a Submission fee [non-feundable] for all persons who are desirous in participating in the awards.
Q. Who chooses the Nominees (Finalists]?
A. The Top Three (3) to Four (4) nominees are selected by a Judges Committee by Voting. Following that, the Finalists are then announced publicly and the general public is able to Vote via this website during the specified voting period.
Q: How do I vote?
A: Place your vote for your favourite Gospel Psalmist/Song/Video/Album...etc in the various categories by clicking on the banner of each respective category. You will then be directed to the respective category page. Select one option.
Q: Are multiple votes allowed?
A: Yes
Q: When is the deadline to vote?
A: The Voting Deadline usually occurs the last day in February of each year at 11:30pm AST. However, the deadline is subject to change so do keep updated by visiting this website and also via our Facebook and Twitter Pages.
Q: How is the winner decided?
A: Voting Averages of both the Committee and Public Votes. The Award will go to the person with the highest voting average.
Q: What do you get if you are a Finalist and Nominated?
A: From 2018 the ABGMA will be issuing Certificates of Nomination to all Finalists. Certificates will be mailed to those who are located outside of Antigua/Barbuda. A mailing address must be provided when Nomination is certified. So do make sure to include all the proper contact details when making your Song Submissions.
Q: What do you get if you win?
A: All Award Winners in the various categories will be given an Award. Collaborators/Producers of Winning Songs will receive an ABGMA Honourary Certificate including the Award Winner. Certificates will be mailed to all respective persons...after the Award Ceremony if the Artist or Representative is not able to be there in person.
Q: Will the ABGMA cover the travel expenses and accommodation for Nominees outside of Antigua/Barbuda who would like to attend the Award Ceremony?
A: No. The Artist/Artists Management is responsible for Airfare/Accommodation of Artist/s and/or Representative/s desirous of attending the ABGMAs. Recommendations can be made however, in regards to finding a place to stay. Feel free to contact us for any more information.
A.B.G.M.A 2018 Submissions Now closed
2018 Categories
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Categories 1-13, 16-17 : Artists in Antigua/Barbuda, Caribbean Region, U.S.A, U.K are eligible to submit in these categories only.
Cat. 1 : Best Soca Cat. 2 : Best Reggae Cat. 3 : Best Dancehall Cat. 4 : Best Traditional Cat. 5 : Best Urban/R&B Cat. 6 : Best Group/Duo Cat. 7 : Best Contemporary Cat. 8 : Best Praise/Worship Cat. 9 : Best Gospelypso [Gospel Calypso] Cat. 10 : Best Hip-Hop Cat. 11 : Best Collaboration Category 12 : Winner will be determined by Airplay Data submitted by all participating Media. Cat. 12 : Song of the Year Cat. 13 : Album of the Year Categories 14-17 : Judges Only Categories where the Panel will Select those persons and vote on the Final Nominees and Winner. Cat. 14 : Songwriter of the Year Male Cat. 15 : Songwriter of the Year Female Cat. 16 : Best Music Video Cat. 17 : Best Video Director Categories 18-19 : Judges Only Categories where the Panel will Select those persons and vote on the Final Nominees and Winner. Not open for Public Vote. Cat. 18 : International Psalmist of the Year Male Cat. 19 : International Psalmist of the Year Female 
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Categories 20-22, 24-31 : Artists in ANTIGUA/BARBUDA ONLY are eligible to submit in these categories only.
Cat. 20 : Best New Psalmist Cat. 21 : Psalmist of the Year Male Cat. 22 : Psalmist of the Year Female Cat. 24 : National Song of the Year Cat. 25 : National Album of the Year Cat. 26 : Top Chart Single of the Year Cat. 27 : Vocalist of the Year Male Cat. 28 : Vocalist of the Year Female Cat. 29 : Breakthrough Psalmist of the Year Male Cat. 30 : Breakthrough Psalmist of the Year Female Category 23 : Most Airplay Judges Only Category : Panel will determine the winner by the Total Sum of Collected Airplay Data from selected Radio Stations/DeeJays throughout the Submission Period. Categories 31- 40 : Media Awards : Social/Educational, Entertainment, Inspirational, Documentary, Talk. Media Houses in Antigua/Barbuda and Caribbean Region are eligible for this Category. Shows must not conflict with Christian values. Cat. 31 : Best Radio Show- Entertainment Cat. 32 : Best Radio Show - Inspirational Cat. 33 : Best Radio Show -Social/Educational/Documentary Cat. 34 : Best Radio Show - Talk Cat. 35 : Best Radio Station Cat. 36 : Radio Host of the Year Cat 37 : Best Tv Show - Entertainment Cat 38 : Best Tv Show - Social/Educational Cat 39 : Best Tv Show - Talk Cat. 40 : Best Tv Station Honourary Awards : Judges Only Categories where the Panel will Select those for the various Awards. Antiguans/Barbudans ONLY are eligible for these Categories with the exception of the Legend Award.
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how to submit your music [single, video, album]
1. Below the page are two (2) options.
Option 1: Submission of one (1) Single or Video [Submission Fee $20 USD]
Option 2: Submission of three (3) or more Singles and/or Videos and Album [Submission fee $80 USD]
2. Select Option one (1) if you are submitting one (1) single or (1) video for nomination.
3. Select Option two (2) if you are submitting 3 singles minimum (3) or (5) maximum, and/or Music Videos for an Album/Video nomination.
4. After selecting Option one (1) or two (2) you will be directed to a Paypal Page to make your payment.
5. Next you will be directed to a Submissions Page to enter all the necessary information in regards to your Single, Video, Album..etc.
If you have any issues when making your submission..or you are not directed to the appropriate Submission page after payment Do contact us here >>> CONTACT US detailing your situation and we wil be happy to assist.
Option 1: Submission of one (1) Single or Video [Submission Fee $20 USD]
Option 2: Submission of three (3) or more Singles and/or Videos and Album [Submission fee $80 USD]
2. Select Option one (1) if you are submitting one (1) single or (1) video for nomination.
3. Select Option two (2) if you are submitting 3 singles minimum (3) or (5) maximum, and/or Music Videos for an Album/Video nomination.
4. After selecting Option one (1) or two (2) you will be directed to a Paypal Page to make your payment.
5. Next you will be directed to a Submissions Page to enter all the necessary information in regards to your Single, Video, Album..etc.
If you have any issues when making your submission..or you are not directed to the appropriate Submission page after payment Do contact us here >>> CONTACT US detailing your situation and we wil be happy to assist.
bulk submission guidelines
Record Labels/Artists/Producers/Ministries/Media Houses and the like are able to make "Bulk Submissions" however there are specific guidelines to consider.
- There is a 3 Song Minimum per Artist, which means that the $80 USD applies to a Minimum of 3 Singles or Combination of Song/Video per Artist and a Maximum of 5 Singles or Combination of Song/Video.
- A Record Label that has three (3) or more Artists Submitting Singles from the same Album each Artist must have 3 - 5 Singles or Song/Video Combination to use the "Bulk Submission". The $80 USD fee applies per Artist with 3 - 5 Submissions each.
- If a Record Label/Artist/Producer/Ministry/Media House has three (3) to five (5) maximum individual Submissions that are not necessarily from the same Album then the "Bulk Submission" can be used. However if it is less than three (3) the Single Submission must be used for each Single from the Artists. For any further clarifications holla at us : soarisemusicinternational@gmail.com
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International Artist single/video and media Submission onlyYou are permitted to submit your Single(s) if you are a Gospel Psalmist residing outside of the island of Antigua/Barbuda and you are of Antiguan/Barbudan Heritage, Caribbean National or Heritage. Also Gospel Artists residing in the U.S.A or U.K are also eligible to submit your music in selected categories in the A.B.G.M.As
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International Artist
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Additional Info:
- If you are submitting an Album, Submit no more than five (5) songs from the album and choose the 5 [Max] Single/ Video Submission Option.
- No Submissions will be accepted after February 10th 2018 at 11:30 pm Atlantic Standard Time.
- Your Single, Album, Music Video, must be released and published by January 31st 2018 to be considered in the 2018 ABGMA.
- For all Music Submissions in the various categories submit a 90 second clip of each single only (excluding music videos).
- Would like to pay by Check, Western Union or MoneyGram? Then click on the "Contact Us" tab for more details. We will be happy to assist.
