With nominations that started on May 1st, 2006 and ending August 15th, 2006 the Southern Entertainment Awards (SEA) are off to a great start.
The South’s industry elite will gather at the Grand Tunica Casino Resort Event Center for the 4th Annual Southern Entertainment Awards which is set to take place from January 25-28, 2007. While having over 4 days of festivities planned including the SEA Happy Hour and Artist Showcase, SEA Kick Off Party, S.E.A. Industy Insight Pt. 1 Conference, National DJ Alliance and the Southern Entertainment Awards ceremony set for Sunday, January 28, 2007 to celebrate and honor the 4th Southern Entertainment Awards, the outcome is expected to be a star-studded Awards presentation followed by a host of after-parties both in Tunica, MS and Memphis, TN.
The “Southern Entertainment Awards” salutes the outstanding artists, DJ’s, record stores, websites, street teams, models, promoters, night clubs and graphic designers involved in the music and entertainment industry. This year’s “SEA Awards” is said to present its most coveted awards, the “Justo Award”, “DJ Geedamme Award”, “DJ Screw Award”, “Jam Master Jay Award”, “Soulja Slim Award” and “Camoflage Award” which will be presented to show respect for the passing of some of the most influential people in Southern Entertainment.
Winners of the Southern Entertainment Awards are determined by fans nominating their favorite for each given category at the official SEA website located at http://www.southernentawards.com/vote.php. Nominations started on May 1, 2006 and will take place until August 15, 2006. After nominations end, all nominees will be calculated and then voting will begin September 2nd, 2006 with SEA award winner announcements to follow.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
Mix-Tape DJ of the Year (Justo Award)
Mix-Tape of the Year
Biggest Impact DJ of the Year
Slept On DJ of the Year (DJ Geedamme Award)
Best Mix-Tape Artwork
Mix-Tape “Rookie” of the Year
Best Mix-Tape Duo/Team
Best Screwed & Chopped Mix-Tape (DJ Screw Award)
Mix-Tape Artist of the Year (male)
Mix-Tape Artist of the Year (female)
Best Mix-Tape Freestyle
Best “Host” on a Mix-Tape
Best “Skills” Mix-Tape
Best Intro on a Mix-Tape
Best Mix Series/Vol./Chapter
Best Mix-Tape (rap)
Best Mix-Tape (reggaeton)
Best Mix-Tape (reggae)
Best Mix-Tape (rb)
Best Mix-Tape (slow jam)
Best Mix-Tape (house/techno/bass)
Best Exclusives on a Mix-Tape
Best Specialty (best of) Mix
Radio Station of the Year
Internet/Satellite Station Of The Year
#1 Male Radio Personality
#1 Female Radio Personality
Slept On Personality of the Year
Break-Thru Personality of the Year
Radio Show of the Year
Radio DJ (mixer) of the Year
Nightclub DJ of the Year (Jam Master Jay Award)
Nightclub/Venue of the Year
Adult Club of the Year
After Hours Club of the Year
Club Promoter of the Year
Record Pool of the Year
Record Promoter of the Year
Street Team of the Year
Old School DJ of the Year
Spoken Word/Poet of the Year
(Independent) Rap Album of the Year
(Independent) R&B Album of the Year
(Independent) Rap Artist of the Year (Soulja Slim Award)
(Independent) R&B Artist of the Year
(Independent) Producer of the Year
(Independent) Label of the Year
Slept On Artist of the Year (Camoflage Award)
Performance of the Year (ind. artist)
Song of the Year (Independent artist)
Graphic Design Company of the Year
(Independent) DVD/Film of the Year
Mix-DVD of the Year
Website of the Year
Mix-Tape Website of the Year
Model of the Year
Model Agency of the Year
Urban Magazine of the Year
(Online) Magazine of the Year
DVD Magazine of the Year
(Online) Record Store of the Year
Record Store of the Year
Clothing Line of the Year
Clothing Store of the Year
Female DJ of the Year
#1 DJ in the South
Dates and Times::
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Thursday, January 25, 2007
SEA Happy Hour & Artist Showcase
Location: Grand Casino Convention Center
Time: 6PM-10PM
SEA Kick Off Party
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Friday, January 26, 2007
S.E.A. Industry Insight Conference Pt. 1
Location: Grand Casino Convention Center
SEA Pre-Party
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Saturday, January 27, 2007
S.E.A. Industry Insight Conference Pt. 2
Location: Grand Casino Convention Center
National DJ Alliance
Location: Grand Casino Convention Center
Time: 6PM-9PM
SEA Pre-Party
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Sunday, January 28, 2007
Hang Em’ High Productions Presents
4th Annual Southern Entertainment Awards
Location: Grand Casino Resort Event center
Tunica, MS 38664
For additional info logon to www.SouthernEntAwards.com or call 615-397-7827 for information and sponsorship opportunities. Additional news and media coverage will also be available at MemphisRap.com, official media sponsor for 2007’s 4th Annual Southern Entertainment Awards.
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