The famous glamorous awards ceremony will take place on May 06, 2023, and will be hosted by the city of Mbombela in Mpumalanga. The ceremony will be broadcast live on SABC1 and supported by various SABC radio stations. The awards ceremony will also be broadcast live on SABC Plus and the YouTube channel of METRO FM.
The MMAs called for submissions in various categories, which closed on February 28.
After a brief hiatus, the MMAs provide a platform for interaction with music, business, public officials, communities, and the media, intending to recognize and honour luminaries and excellence in the music industry. In addition, this year's awards are designed to spark interest by identifying talent and encouraging development.
The 2023 METRO FM Music Awards include 20 categories and strict requirements for albums, singles, and recordings released between February 28, 2022, and February 28, 2023.
Nada Wotshela, Group Executive of SABC Radio, said,
We are excited to bring back one of SABC's biggest events, loved by millions of listeners. This event is very popular in the industry and certainly left an indelible impression, so demand remained high even during the short hiatus. This property provides a great opportunity to enhance SABC's brand equity and strengthen our efforts to bring SABC's brands to the people.
In conclusion, Wotshela stated:
The METRO FM Music Awards have been successful because of the important strategic partnerships with various stakeholders, and we do not take that for granted. We have held this event in various provinces and we are delighted that it has returned to Mpumalanga and we look forward to an exciting event.
The Head of the Department of Culture, Sports, and Recreation, Godfrey Ntombela, said,
We are delighted to welcome the METRO FM Music Awards back to Mpumalanga Province. We strongly believe that this event will boost tourism again and the fact that we are once again the host province shows that our province is a perfect destination for tourism and cultural activities. The opportunity to host this major event comes at the right time, and we hope it will benefit the creative industry, which is still suffering from the bad effects of COVID-19.
The ceremony will be broadcast live on SABC1 and supported by various SABC radio stations. It will also be broadcast live on SABC Plus and Metro's YouTube channel FM.
SOURCE: METROFM
