Sarawak Music Awards is a music award held in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is divided into three major events that are given the most attention by the fans, media, and record companies in Sarawak. Shortlisted as the Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) awards, Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) awards and the Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) awards. Presented by different organization dedicated to promoting the diversity of music in Sarawak and to acknowledging the talents and contributions of the local entertainer.
The first music award is the Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) presented annually by Cats FM radio station, a subsidiary of Kristal Harta Sdn Bhd since 2003 until 2012, with the support of the Ministry of Tourism Sarawak . The nominations were based on the first 12 songs which have been ranked at No 1 with the longest durations accumulated in twelve months and the winner will be judged by a group of professional jury. The second music awards, Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) - Dayak Music Awards ceremony was held in 2008 in Kuching, Sarawak and continuously presented on every two consecutive years. The awards program was founded by Snowdan Lawan and managed by a nonprofit organization, Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association (DAMA). The third music awards is the Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) awards which is wholly owned and staged by the Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia. From its inception in 2014 until 2017, the ACSJ awards ceremonies have been held in Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan Betong, Sarawak on 21 June 2014, 19 September 2015, 2 September 2016 and 23 September 2017.
List of ceremonies by year
Event Year Venue City Host Category Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai 2003 Riverside Majestic Hotel Kuching Cats FM Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai 2004 Riverside Majestic Hotel Kuching Cats FM 2005 2006 2007 Anugerah Musik Dayak 2008 Riverside Majestic Hotel Kuching Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai 2009 CATS FM's Multipurpose Hall Kuching Cats FM Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai 2010 Stadium Perpaduan Negeri Kuching Kuching Cats FM8 Anugerah Musik Dayak 2010 Borneo Convention Centre Kuching Kuching Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association21 Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai 2011 Sibu Civic Centre Sibu Cats FM8 Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai 2012 Sibu Civic Centre Sibu Cats FM8 Anugerah Musik Dayak 2012 Borneo Convention Centre Kuching Kuching Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association19 2013 Anugerah Musik Dayak 2014 Borneo Convention Centre Kuching Kuching Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association19 Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara 2014 Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan Betong Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia3 Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara 2015 Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan Betong Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia5 Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara 2016 Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan Betong Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia7 Anugerah Musik Dayak 2016 Borneo Convention Centre Kuching Kuching Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association20 Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara 2017 Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan Betong Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia7
Accolades received by artistes
Artist(s)SoloGroup / DuoSong languageCeremonies Gabriel Fairuz Louis 10 Iban AJARR 2012, AMD 2012, AMD 2014 Masterpiece 14 Iban AJARR 2010, AMD 2010, ACSJ 2014, AMD 2014, ACSJ 2016, AMD 2016, ACSJ 2017 Melissa Francis 8 Iban AJARR 2011, AMD 2012, ACSJ 2015, AMD 2016 Eddie Kuwing 4 Orang Ulu, Iban AJARR 2010, AMD 2010 Clement Joys 3 Iban AMD 2010 Hevance 3 Iban AJARR 2011, AJARR 2012, AMD 2012 Lucy M. 3 Iban AJARR 2010, AJARR 2011, ACSJ 2014 Rickie Andrewson 3 Iban AJARR 2010, AJARR 2011, ACSJ 2015 Rosiana Urai 3 Orang Ulu, Iban AJARR 2010, AJARR 2012, AMD 2012 The Crew 3 Iban AMD 2014, ACSJ 2014 Ethnic Transmission 2 Iban AJARR 2011, AMD 2012 Hailey Robson 2 Iban AJARR 2010, AJARR 2012 Jerry Kamit 2 Iban AJARR 2003, AMD 2014 Ranee Pat 2 Iban, Bidayuh AMD 2012, AMD 2014 Romina Grey Melvin 2 Bidayuh AMD 2010, AMD 2012 Stevenson 2 Iban AJARR 2010, AMD 2012 Taju Remaong 4 Iban AJARR 2012, AMD 2012, ACSJ 2016 Winnie Albert 2 Iban AJARR 2009, AMD 2010 Alon Lupeng 1 Iban AJARR 2011 Belden Damu 1 Bidayuh AMD 2010 Calhiem Sawin 1 Bidayuh AMD 2014 Christopher Kelly 1 Iban AMD 2014 Claudia Geres 1 Bidayuh AMD 2010 D’Sound-Tech Studio 1 Orang Ulu AMD 2012 Donny Lang 2 Iban AMD 2012, ACSJ 2016 Edward Sayu 1 Bidayuh AMD 2012 Eisner Nala 1 Iban ACSJ 2015 Embat Lala & Janang Ensiring 1 Iban AMD 2014 Embat Lala & Lerry Silas 1 Iban AMD 2010 Embat Lala, Monica Elen & Harry Usup Umbar 1 Iban AMD 2016 Florence Lo 1 Iban ACSJ 2015 Harry Usup Umbar 1 Iban AMD 2012 Henry Anyi Ajang 1 Orang Ulu AMD 2014 Hypersonic 1 Bidayuh AMD 2010 Jackson Dana 1 Iban AJARR 2011 Jenny Tan 1 Iban AJARR 2012 Johnny Tuk 1 Bidayuh AMD 2010 Julia Empayer 1 Bidayuh AMD 2012 Kelabu Papau 1 Iban ACSJ 2015 Lydia Mike 1 Bidayuh AMD 2010 Maxwell Franklin Saran 1 Iban AJARR 2004 Michael Jemat 1 Iban AMD 2012 Mike Rantai 1 Bidayuh AMD 2014 Monica Elen 1 Iban AMD 2014 Nai Dinamik 1 Iban AJARR 2010 Norman Ading 1 Iban AMD 2014 Ronney Bukong 1 Iban AMD 2014 Rosiana Urai & Dom Romeo 1 Iban AMD 2010 Senah Ukong 1 Orang Ulu AMD 2010 Seventh Tribe GMP 1 Iban AMD 2014 Spitfire 1 Bidayuh AMD 2010 Tuah Jili 2 N/A AJARR 2012, ACSJ 2016 Ukum Mering 1 Orang Ulu AMD 2012 Wilbert Kamit & Hasaliza 1 Iban AJARR 2004 Karen Libau 5 Iban ACSJ 2016, AMD 2016 Philip Jabu 1 Iban ACSJ 2016 Mezzavoce 1 Iban AMD 2016 Michael Gayut 2 Iban AMD 2016 Hairee Francis 1 Iban AMD 2016 Harrington Suring William 1 Iban AMD 2016 Masan Kaya 1 Iban AMD 2016 Ezra 1 Iban AMD 2016 Carrie Geres 1 Iban AMD 2016 Lake Himang Anyie 1 Iban AMD 2016 Antonio Jawi 1 Iban AMD 2016 Cindy Nifkiman Ahid 1 Iban AMD 2016 Zachery Francis Ubu 1 Iban AMD 2016 Watt Rock 1 Iban ACSJ 2017 Eyqa Saiful 2 Iban ACSJ 2017 Lyssa Jean 1 Iban ACSJ 2017 Kunatak 1 Iban ACSJ 2017
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) - AJARR Awards
Sarawak music awards organized by Cats FM since 2003. The following is a list of the winner by category.
AJARR 2003
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2003 results CategoryWinnerNominated workBest SongJerry KamitFlora
AJARR 2004
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2004 results CategoryWinnerNominated workBest SongWilbert Kamit & HasalizaSegulai Sejalai Best PerformanceMaxwell Franklin SaranBaka Perahu Patah Kemudi
AJARR 2009
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2009 resultsCategoryWinnerNominated workBest SongWinnie AlbertBeperang Dalam Petang
AJARR 2010
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2010 resultsCategoryWinnerNominated workBest SongMasterpieceSinuMost Popular SongLucy M.Dendam Enda PadamMost Popular Song (Runner-up)Hailey RobsonSemina Tinggal JanjiMost Popular Song (Third)StevensonTelih Diati Bedarah DimataBest VocalRickie AndrewsonLagu Lama Aku SubaBest PerformanceRosiana UraiTerumpang Pelepa PengerinduSpecial awards (Non-Iban Artistes Award)Eddie KuwingN/ASpecial awards (Jury awards)Nai DinamikN/A
AJARR 2011
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2011 resultsCategoryWinnerNominated workBest SongHevanceAku NemuMost Popular SongMelissa FrancisMutus AtiMost Popular Song (Runner-up)Lucy M.Buya BepanganMost Popular Song (Third)Rickie AndrewsonEngkerecam CukaBest VocalMelissa FrancisMutus AtiBest PerformanceEthnic TransmissionPulai PengujungSpecial awards (Non-Iban Artistes Award)Alon LupengN/ASpecial awards (Jury awards)Jackson DanaN/A
AJARR 2012
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2012 resultsCategoryWinnerNominated workBest SongGabriel Fairuz LouisGenggam JarikuMost Popular SongHevanceBajikMost Popular Song (Runner-up)Hailey RobsonKumangMost Popular Song (Third)Gabriel Fairuz LouisGenggam JarikuBest VocalTaju RemaongEnda SanggupBest PerformanceRosiana UraiNgarapka Bisi Tedai PengerinduSpecial awards (Non-Iban Artistes Award)Tuah JiliN/ASpecial awards (Jury awards)Jenny TanN/A
Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) - Dayak Music Awards
Music awards for Dayak musicians and entertainer in Sarawak organized by Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association (DAMA) since 2008. The following is a list of the winner by category excluding the 2008 AMD results.
AMD 2010
Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) 2010 resultsCategoryWinnerNominated workAlbum of the YearMasterpieceMerindang Ke BintangBest New ArtisteMasterpieceMerindang Ke BintangBest Album CoverMasterpieceMerindang Ke BintangBest Music VideoMasterpieceBulat Ati KuMost Popular Duo/GroupMasterpieceMerindang Ke BintangBest Group/DuoRosiana Urai & Dom RomeoTerumpang Pelepa PengerinduBest Male VocalBelden DamuSpitfireBidayuh Album of the YearSpitfireJilap ApuiBidayuh Best Album CoverHypersonicHypersonic Best Female VocalClaudia GeresClaudia GeresBest New Artiste (Bidayuh) Johnny Tuk Johnny Tuk Song of the Year (Iban)Clement JoysEntara DuaSong of the Year (Orang Ulu)Senah UkongMelu Habong IkaSong of the Year (Bidayuh)Lydia MikeBujang SerianBest Patriotic Song (Iban)Embat Lala & Lerry SilasAram SemuaBest Patriotic Song (Orang Ulu)Eddie KuwingSarawak Maju Dalem MalaysiaMost Popular Dayak singer (male)Clement JoysN/AMost Popular Dayak singer (female)Winnie AlbertN/AMost Popular Song (Iban)Clement JoysEntara DuaMost Popular Song (Bidayuh)Romina Grey MelvinBersendiri LagiMost Popular Song (Orang Ulu)Eddie KuwingOba Ke AyaThe Best Dressing/Fashion (male)Eddie KuwingN/A
AMD 2012
Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) 2012 resultsCategoryWinnerNominated workAlbum of the YearGabriel Fairuz LouisGabriel Fairuz LouisAlbum of the Year (Bidayuh)Edward SayuEdward SayuAlbum of the Year (Orang Ulu)D’Sound-Tech StudioD’Sound-Tech StudioBest Album CoverDonny LangDonny LangBest New ArtisteGabriel Fairuz LouisGenggam JarikuBest Male ArtisteGabriel Fairuz LouisGabriel Fairuz LouisBest Female ArtisteMelissa FrancisMelissa FrancisBest Ballad ArtisteMelissa FrancisBerserara Enggau Ai MataBest Rock ArtisteStevensonStevensonBest Pop ArtisteRannee PatRannee PatBest Group/DuoTaju RemaongTaju RemaongSong of the Year (Iban)HevanceAku NemuSong of the Year (Orang Ulu)Rosiana UraiMapuh Tageng TajiSong of the Year (Bidayuh)Romina Grey MelvinBintue Taap BauhBest LyricsHarry Usup UmbarBerserara Enggau Ai MataBest Music arrangementEthnic TransmissionPulai PengujungLifetime Achievement Award (Iban)Michael JematN/ALifetime Achievement Award (Bidayuh)Julia EmpayerN/ALifetime Achievement Award (Orang Ulu) Ukum MeringN/A
AMD 2014
Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) 2014 resultsCategoryWinnerNominated workAlbum of the YearGabriel Fairuz LouisGabriel Fairuz LouisBest Pop ArtisteGabriel Fairuz LouisGabriel Fairuz LouisBest Ballad ArtisteGabriel Fairuz LouisGabriel Fairuz LouisSong of the Year (Iban)Gabriel Fairuz LouisGenggam JarikuSong of the Year (Bidayuh)Ranee PatAmbujanji TarigasBest Male ArtisteGabriel Fairuz LouisGabriel Fairuz LouisBest Female ArtisteMonica ElenMonica Elen Best New ArtisteThe CrewThe CrewBest Rock ArtisteMasterpieceRock & RollBest Group/DuoThe CrewThe CrewBest Album CoverRonney BukongRonney BukongBest Music VideoCalhiem SawinCalhiem Sawin Best LyricsJanang Ensiring & Embat LalaPelandai Ujan NerusanBest Music arrangementNorman AdingAgi SayauBest Dayak Single AwardSeventh Tribe GMPNuan Di AtikuLifetime Achievement Award (Iban)Christopher KellyN/ALifetime Achievement Award (Bidayuh)Mike RantaiN/ALifetime Achievement Award (Orang Ulu) Henry Anyi AjangN/AAMD Special Award Jerry KamitN/A
AMD 2016