SOLOMON Islands renowned cultural music artist, Charles Maimarosia, will be releasing his new album this year. Maimarosia is in Australia working on his new album, which is anticipated to be released any time this year. Maimarosia, who picked up the multicultural arts Victoria sponsored Diasporas Award last year, is into contemporary cultural music using guitar…
BMOBILE is now taking over the livestreaming music app, known as mJams, after Our Telekom Company stopped working with mJams recently. A statement from mJams said, ‘’the mJams Movement is making a triumphant return to the Solomon Islands following recent developments in which Our Telekom decided to cease supporting the local music streaming app mJams…
SOLOMON Islands renowned music artist, song writer, music producer, Richard Saeni, who is better known by his stage name, Sean Rii, has been accorded a YouTube silver award for reaching 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. Sean Rii, the lead singer for the Dezine Brothers’ band, expressed appreciation to his fans and followers for their continued support…
MJAMS, an online music application service launched in the country in 2018 is proposing to host a music awards event this year, it was revealed. According to mJams, they are planning to host the first ever mJams music awards in Honiara in December. This will be the first ever such musical award event in Honiara and Solomon Islands and it is expected to bring together local artists from across the country. mJams said the music awards will cover a wide range of categories and will be based on your (Artists) within the mJams App. Below are the categories in which artists and producers can win awards:mJams of the yearmJams Best Female Artist of the yearmJams Best Male Artist of the yearmJams Best HipHop artist of the yearmJams Best Gospel of the yearmJams Best R&B of the yearmJams Best Island Reggae Artist of the yearmjams Best Producer of the yearmjams Best Rookie of the yearmJams Best song of the yearmJams Best Music Video of the yearmJams Best People’s Choice of the year “This is the first time that mJams will hold such an event, recognising the accomplishments of local artists. “mJams is dedicated to supporting and promoting the Solomon Islands music scene by providing a platform for artists to earn income, while entrusting them with their music,” mJams said in a recent statement. mJams is a fresh new mobile online music application service featuring the hottest artists, albums and tracks by Solomon Islands musicians. The online platform was launched back in 2018. It is one of a kind in the Pacific as only Solomon Islands and Tonga offer such music online application through which over 400 Pacific Island artists promote their music and earn royalties. Some Solomon Islands artists on mJams are Young Davie, Jnr Elexter, Bibao, Jarol Lokol Arau Lingus, Onetox, B Try, Ismuki, Young Soulja, Lanna and Sharzy. By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star,…
LOCAL musicians who stream their music with mJams are now receiving royalties. The music streaming platform since its establishment in 2018 has already made payments to musicians totalling to SBD$450,000. mJams said this made it the sole local music streaming platform that pays royalties to local artists. It said over 700 Solomon Islands artists and…
SOLOMON Islands’ very own DMP and Onetox are now in Papua New Guinea (PNG) ahead of the Solwara Papua New Guinea Reggae Tour. The musicians landed in PNG’s capital Port Moresby on Sunday and their first gig will be on Friday this week at the Cosmopolitan. In a recent statement, the boys said they are…
THE Solomon Islands Port Authority (SIPA) has successfully staged the “Safe and Green Games” concert last Friday night at the landmark Unity Square at Point Cruz in Honiara. The concert was staged as part of the “Safe and Green Games” initiative launched by the National Government last Friday as the country prepares to host the…
The American Samoan renowned international female music artist, Tenelle Christine Laufalemana, has made a special visit to King George Sixth School yesterday before her show at the Coral Sea Resort and Casino. Tenelle made the special visit to the state-owned secondary school and engaged with students as part of her Love and Reggae Tour in…
THE American Samoan singer, Tenelle Christine Luafalemana, is here in the Hapi Isles. She arrived yesterday with local singers welcoming her at the Honiara International Airport around 3 pm. DMP said it was just real that Tenelle has arrived. She is the first international US female reggae artist to tour Solomon Islands. “Welcome to the…
Tenelle Christine Luafalemana who has been describe by many as “a breath fresh air” will arrive today for a Love & Reggae concert tour in the country. The tour is proudly sponsored by Our Telekom, Paoa FM & SolBrew. DJ Manager and Executive Producer Victor Lopez told Solomon Star, that Tenelle (USA) will be in…