Sarawak Music Awards


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 awards, Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai awards and the Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara 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 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 - 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.
The third music awards is the Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara 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

EventYearVenueCityHostCategory
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai2003Riverside Majestic HotelKuchingCats FM
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai2004Riverside Majestic HotelKuchingCats FM
2005
2006
2007
Anugerah Musik Dayak2008Riverside Majestic HotelKuchingDayak Artistes and Musicians Association
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai2009CATS FM’s Multipurpose HallKuchingCats FM
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai2010Stadium Perpaduan Negeri KuchingKuchingCats FM8
Anugerah Musik Dayak2010Borneo Convention Centre KuchingKuchingDayak Artistes and Musicians Association21
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai2011Sibu Civic CentreSibuCats FM8
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai2012Sibu Civic CentreSibuCats FM8
Anugerah Musik Dayak2012Borneo Convention Centre KuchingKuchingDayak Artistes and Musicians Association19
2013
Anugerah Musik Dayak2014Borneo Convention Centre KuchingKuchingDayak Artistes and Musicians Association19
Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara2014Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong NingkanBetongSarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia3
Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara2015Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong NingkanBetongSarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia5
Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara2016Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong NingkanBetongSarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia7
Anugerah Musik Dayak2016Borneo Convention Centre KuchingKuchingDayak Artistes and Musicians Association20
Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara2017Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong NingkanBetongSarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia7

Accolades received by artistes

ArtistSoloGroup / DuoSong languageCeremonies
Gabriel Fairuz Louis10Iban[|AJARR 2012], [|AMD 2012], [|AMD 2014]
Masterpiece14Iban[|AJARR 2010], [|AMD 2010], [|ACSJ 2014], AMD 2014, [|ACSJ 2016], [|AMD 2016], [|ACSJ 2017]
Melissa Francis8Iban[|AJARR 2011], AMD 2012, [|ACSJ 2015], AMD 2016
Eddie Kuwing4Orang Ulu, IbanAJARR 2010, AMD 2010
Clement Joys3IbanAMD 2010
Hevance3IbanAJARR 2011, AJARR 2012, AMD 2012
Lucy M.3IbanAJARR 2010, AJARR 2011, ACSJ 2014
Rickie Andrewson3IbanAJARR 2010, AJARR 2011, ACSJ 2015
Rosiana Urai3Orang Ulu, IbanAJARR 2010, AJARR 2012, AMD 2012
The Crew3IbanAMD 2014, ACSJ 2014
Ethnic Transmission2IbanAJARR 2011, AMD 2012
Hailey Robson2IbanAJARR 2010, AJARR 2012
Jerry Kamit2Iban[|AJARR 2003], AMD 2014
Ranee Pat2Iban, BidayuhAMD 2012, AMD 2014
Romina Grey Melvin2BidayuhAMD 2010, AMD 2012
Stevenson2IbanAJARR 2010, AMD 2012
Taju Remaong4IbanAJARR 2012, AMD 2012, ACSJ 2016
Winnie Albert2Iban[|AJARR 2009], AMD 2010
Alon Lupeng1IbanAJARR 2011
Belden Damu1BidayuhAMD 2010
Calhiem Sawin1BidayuhAMD 2014
Christopher Kelly1IbanAMD 2014
Claudia Geres1BidayuhAMD 2010
D’Sound-Tech Studio1Orang UluAMD 2012
Donny Lang2IbanAMD 2012, ACSJ 2016
Edward Sayu1BidayuhAMD 2012
Eisner Nala1IbanACSJ 2015
Embat Lala & Janang Ensiring1IbanAMD 2014
Embat Lala & Lerry Silas1IbanAMD 2010
Embat Lala, Monica Elen & Harry Usup Umbar1IbanAMD 2016
Florence Lo1IbanACSJ 2015
Harry Usup Umbar1IbanAMD 2012
Henry Anyi Ajang1Orang UluAMD 2014
Hypersonic1BidayuhAMD 2010
Jackson Dana1IbanAJARR 2011
Jenny Tan1IbanAJARR 2012
Johnny Tuk1BidayuhAMD 2010
Julia Empayer1BidayuhAMD 2012
Kelabu Papau1IbanACSJ 2015
Lydia Mike1BidayuhAMD 2010
Maxwell Franklin Saran1IbanAJARR 2004
Michael Jemat1IbanAMD 2012
Mike Rantai1BidayuhAMD 2014
Monica Elen1IbanAMD 2014
Nai Dinamik1IbanAJARR 2010
Norman Ading1IbanAMD 2014
Ronney Bukong1IbanAMD 2014
Rosiana Urai & Dom Romeo1IbanAMD 2010
Senah Ukong1Orang UluAMD 2010
Seventh Tribe GMP1IbanAMD 2014
Spitfire1BidayuhAMD 2010
Tuah Jili2N/AAJARR 2012, ACSJ 2016
Ukum Mering1Orang UluAMD 2012
Wilbert Kamit & Hasaliza1IbanAJARR 2004
Karen Libau5IbanACSJ 2016, AMD 2016
Philip Jabu1IbanACSJ 2016
Mezzavoce1IbanAMD 2016
Michael Gayut2IbanAMD 2016
Hairee Francis1IbanAMD 2016
Harrington Suring William1IbanAMD 2016
Masan Kaya1IbanAMD 2016
Ezra1IbanAMD 2016
Carrie Geres1IbanAMD 2016
Lake Himang Anyie1IbanAMD 2016
Antonio Jawi1IbanAMD 2016
Cindy Nifkiman Ahid1IbanAMD 2016
Zachery Francis Ubu1IbanAMD 2016
Watt Rock1IbanACSJ 2017
Eyqa Saiful2IbanACSJ 2017
Lyssa Jean1IbanACSJ 2017
Kunatak1IbanACSJ 2017

Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) - AJARR Awards

music awards organized by Cats FM since 2003. The following is a list of the winner by category.

AJARR 2003

Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai 2003 results --
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Best SongJerry KamitFlora

AJARR 2004

Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai 2004 results --
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Best SongWilbert Kamit & HasalizaSegulai Sejalai
Best PerformanceMaxwell Franklin SaranBaka Perahu Patah Kemudi

AJARR 2009

Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai 2009 results--
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Best SongWinnie AlbertBeperang Dalam Petang

AJARR 2010

Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai 2010 results--
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Best SongMasterpieceSinu
Most Popular SongLucy M.Dendam Enda Padam
Most Popular Song 'Hailey RobsonSemina Tinggal Janji
Most Popular Song 'StevensonTelih Diati Bedarah Dimata
Best VocalRickie AndrewsonLagu Lama Aku Suba
Best PerformanceRosiana UraiTerumpang Pelepa Pengerindu
Special awards 'Eddie KuwingN/A
Special awards 'Nai DinamikN/A

AJARR 2011

Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai 2011 results--
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Best SongHevanceAku Nemu
Most Popular SongMelissa FrancisMutus Ati
Most Popular Song 'Lucy M.Buya Bepangan
Most Popular Song 'Rickie AndrewsonEngkerecam Cuka
Best VocalMelissa FrancisMutus Ati
Best PerformanceEthnic TransmissionPulai Pengujung
Special awards 'Alon LupengN/A
Special awards 'Jackson DanaN/A

AJARR 2012

Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai 2012 results--
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Best SongGabriel Fairuz LouisGenggam Jariku
Most Popular SongHevanceBajik
Most Popular Song 'Hailey RobsonKumang
Most Popular Song 'Gabriel Fairuz LouisGenggam Jariku
Best VocalTaju RemaongEnda Sanggup
Best PerformanceRosiana UraiNgarapka Bisi Tedai Pengerindu
Special awards 'Tuah JiliN/A
Special 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 since 2008. The following is a list of the winner by category excluding the 2008 AMD results.

AMD 2010

Anugerah Musik Dayak 2010 results--
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Album of the YearMasterpieceMerindang Ke Bintang
Best New ArtisteMasterpieceMerindang Ke Bintang
Best Album CoverMasterpieceMerindang Ke Bintang
Best Music VideoMasterpieceBulat Ati Ku
Most Popular Duo/GroupMasterpieceMerindang Ke Bintang
Best Group/DuoRosiana Urai & Dom RomeoTerumpang Pelepa Pengerindu
Best Male VocalBelden DamuSpitfire
Bidayuh Album of the YearSpitfireJilap Apui
Bidayuh Best Album CoverHypersonicHypersonic
Best Female VocalClaudia GeresClaudia Geres
Best New Artiste Johnny Tuk Johnny Tuk
Song of the Year Clement JoysEntara Dua
Song of the Year Senah UkongMelu Habong Ika
Song of the Year Lydia MikeBujang Serian
Best Patriotic Song Embat Lala & Lerry SilasAram Semua
Best Patriotic Song Eddie KuwingSarawak Maju Dalem Malaysia
Most Popular Dayak singer Clement JoysN/A
Most Popular Dayak singer Winnie AlbertN/A
Most Popular Song Clement JoysEntara Dua
Most Popular Song Romina Grey MelvinBersendiri Lagi
Most Popular Song Eddie KuwingOba Ke Aya
The Best Dressing/Fashion Eddie KuwingN/A

AMD 2012

Anugerah Musik Dayak 2012 results--
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Album of the YearGabriel Fairuz LouisGabriel Fairuz Louis
Album of the Year Edward SayuEdward Sayu
Album of the Year D’Sound-Tech StudioD’Sound-Tech Studio
Best Album CoverDonny LangDonny Lang
Best New ArtisteGabriel Fairuz LouisGenggam Jariku
Best Male ArtisteGabriel Fairuz LouisGabriel Fairuz Louis
Best Female ArtisteMelissa FrancisMelissa Francis
Best Ballad ArtisteMelissa FrancisBerserara Enggau Ai Mata
Best Rock ArtisteStevensonStevenson
Best Pop ArtisteRannee PatRannee Pat
Best Group/DuoTaju RemaongTaju Remaong
Song of the Year HevanceAku Nemu
Song of the Year Rosiana UraiMapuh Tageng Taji
Song of the Year Romina Grey MelvinBintue Taap Bauh
Best LyricsHarry Usup UmbarBerserara Enggau Ai Mata
Best Music arrangementEthnic TransmissionPulai Pengujung
Lifetime Achievement Award Michael JematN/A
Lifetime Achievement Award Julia EmpayerN/A
Lifetime Achievement Award Ukum MeringN/A

AMD 2014

Anugerah Musik Dayak 2014 results--
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Album of the YearGabriel Fairuz LouisGabriel Fairuz Louis
Best Pop ArtisteGabriel Fairuz LouisGabriel Fairuz Louis
Best Ballad ArtisteGabriel Fairuz LouisGabriel Fairuz Louis
Song of the Year Gabriel Fairuz LouisGenggam Jariku
Song of the Year Ranee PatAmbujanji Tarigas
Best Male ArtisteGabriel Fairuz LouisGabriel Fairuz Louis
Best Female ArtisteMonica ElenMonica Elen
Best New ArtisteThe CrewThe Crew
Best Rock ArtisteMasterpieceRock & Roll
Best Group/DuoThe CrewThe Crew
Best Album CoverRonney BukongRonney Bukong
Best Music VideoCalhiem SawinCalhiem Sawin
Best LyricsJanang Ensiring & Embat LalaPelandai Ujan Nerusan
Best Music arrangementNorman AdingAgi Sayau
Best Dayak Single AwardSeventh Tribe GMPNuan Di Atiku
Lifetime Achievement Award Christopher KellyN/A
Lifetime Achievement Award Mike RantaiN/A
Lifetime Achievement Award Henry Anyi AjangN/A
AMD Special AwardJerry KamitN/A

AMD 2016

Anugerah Musik Dayak 2016 results--
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Best Album MasterpieceNgarapka Nuan Nikal Pulai
Best Vocals Duo/GroupMasterpieceNgap Sayot
Best PerformanceMasterpieceNgap Sayot
Most Popular SongMelissa FrancisSepenuh Nyawaku
Best Ballad SongMelissa FrancisSepenuh Nyawaku
Best Song Melissa FrancisAndau Pengerindu
Best Pop SongKaren LibauKaram Ba Ati
Best New ArtisteKaren LibauKaram Ba Ati
Best Female VocalsKaren LibauKaram Ba Ati
Best Rock SongMezzavocePaded
Best SingleMichael GayutKubur Cinta
Best Male VocalsMichael GayutKubur Cinta
Best LyricsEmbat Lala, Monica Elen & Harry Usup UmbarBenang Emas
Best Music arrangementHairee FrancisSepenuh Nyawaku
Best Music VideoHarrington Suring WilliamSullivan
Best Album CoverMasan KayaSullivan
Best Album EzraEzra
Best Song Carrie GeresTenggie Ku
Lifetime Achievement AwardsLake Himang Anyie, Antonio Jawi & Cindy Nifkiman AhidN/A
AMD Special AwardZachery Francis UbuN/A

Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) - ACSJ Awards

Music awards for Dayak musicians and entertainer in Sarawak organized by Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia since 2014. The following is a list of the winner by category.

ACSJ 2014

Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara 2014 results--
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Best Song AwardThe CrewNadai Agi
Best Vocal AwardLucy M.Kelalu Laun
Best Performance AwardMasterpieceKumang Seari

ACSJ 2015

Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara 2015 results--
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Best Song AwardMelissa FrancisPengerindu Tua
Best Vocal AwardFlorence LoAi Mata Lelengau
Best Performance AwardEisner NalaPenyayau Tebeleka Ketegal Pemula
Most Favorite Artist AwardRickie AndrewsonRickie Andrewson
Most Sporting Artist AwardKelabu PapauKelabu Papau

ACSJ 2016

Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara 2016 results--
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Best Song AwardMasterpieceNgarapka Nuan Nikal Pulai
Second placeTaju RemaongSepuluh Jari
Third placeKaren LibauKaram Ba Ati
Best Vocal AwardKaren LibauKaram Ba Ati
Best Performance AwardTuah JiliEnda Tan Agi
Most Favourite Artist AwardDonny LangDonny Lang
Most Sporting Artist AwardPhilip JabuSetengah Mati Sayau Ka Nuan

ACSJ 2017

Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara 2017 results--
CategoryWinnerNominated work
Best Song AwardTaju RemaongPengerindu Aku Enda Bebagi
Second placeMasterpiece & Lyssa JeanSiku Dalam Seribu
Third placeEyqa SaifulPadamka Nama Aku
Best Vocal AwardWatt RockNujah Duri Menasan Puntan
Best Performance AwardMasterpiece & Lyssa JeanSiku Dalam Seribu
Most Favourite Artist AwardEyqa SaifulEyqa Saiful
Most Sporting Artist AwardKunatakKunatak

Other award ceremonies

Bidayuh Music Festival

Music Festival presented by the Bidayuh Artistes and Musicians Association. The event had considered for a music award that would have similar categories to the Anugerah Musik Dayak and the first ceremony was held on 2015 in Serian with the support of Serian District Council.