This past Tuesday, the 10th Annual Antigua Barbuda Global Music & Media Awards (ABGMA) announced the top finalists for the Island Groove Awards, Media Awards, and Gospel Music Awards via their official Facebook and Instagram pages.

With over 60 categories and 245,143 votes cast across three segments, the finalists represent the pinnacle of creative and media excellence and showcase the diverse talent in music, media, and entertainment from Antigua, the Caribbean, and beyond.

The ABGMA will kick off on Thursday, November 28, 2024 with an Empowerment Summit preceding the Embark Gospel Voice-Caribbean Edition Artist Showcase. The Summit will feature inspiring talks from industry professionals, including Andrew “Smilus” Dorsett, Lady C, and Shoggy Shoggz. It will be hosted by Dr. Apostle Stanshaw Cornelius, founder and chairperson of ABGMA and president/CEO of So Arise Music International.

 Artists, musicians, and other industry professionals are invited to register to attend both the Empowerment Summit and the Embark Gospel Voice-Caribbean Edition Artist Showcase for free. Tickets are available for the general public. For additional information visit: soarisemusic.com/embarkgospelvoicecaribbean. This incredible event will celebrate the best in music, media, and gospel artistry.