Doha: 13th Annual May Queen Ball to be held on May 9

Media Release

Doha, Apr 10: After twelve successive years, the Goan Welfare Association (GWA), Qatar is once again set to organize its traditional 13th Annual May Queen Ball (a dinner dance), the most successful and colourful social annual gathering that promises to be fun-filled event on May 9 at the Radisson Blue Doha Hotel from 8.30 pm onwards.

The May Ball event has been growing in stature with every passing year and the quality of the event has been rated high and improved tremendously with the support of sponsors and well-wishers.

Forefront band: (L to R, standing): Band leader Seby Pinto, Agnelo Mascarenhas, Melvin Rosario (L to R, sitting) female vocalist Agatha Jilugu and Savio Fernandes

Updesh Swar

Due to the overwhelming public response, India’s most celebrated and Goa’s number one band “Forefront” will be flown in once again to render the exhilarating performances. DJ Glorio will keep the young and old folks tuned on the floor and Goa’s top legend of hosts and Doha’s favourite Updesh Swar will compere the event. The highlight of the event will be Crowning of 13th May Queen by the most popular bollywood celebrities with valuable gold, pearl necklaces, electronic prizes and many more, said president of the Goan Welfare Association Simon D’Silva.
 
In the past, this mega event May Queen has been graced by the bollywood stars like Aftab Shivdasani, Preethi Jhangiani, Asrani, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Indian pop/rock star Remo Fernandes, Manish Goel, Poonam Goel, Rajeev Khandelwal, Chunky Pandey, Nausheen Ali Sardar, Jay Bhanushali, Mahhi Vij, Shreyas Talpade, Samir Soni, Neelam Kothari, Indian Ministers, Indian Ambassadors to Qatar, Diplomats and VVIPs.
 
Forefront made their debut in the music world in the year 1991 and from then on there was no looking back. The band took off right from the start by performing for all the top shows in Goa, across India and abroad. The success story of Forefront lies in their music they play, with strong stage presence and a distinctive ability in sensing the pulse of their audiences. Their extensive repertoire of English retro, latest billboard charts, bollywood and rock music is what makes every party a big success. The band is powered by 5 top musicians, namely Agatha Jilugu, Melvin Rosario, Agnelo Mascarenhas, Savio Fernandes and Band leader Seby Pinto who are known for their tight combination musically. Their performances draw attention of everyone at a party, ballroom dance or at a concert. The crowd shouting out for more and not wanting to leave the floor is a regular feature for every show.

Their recent performance in Macau China was a feather in their cap. They represented Goa for the "15th Lusofonia  Festival” which was held in Macau on October 16 and 21, 2012. They performed along with nine countries including Brazil and Portugal and their performance earned them 2nd place. Teaming up with Forefront, Goa’s ace compere Updesh Swar, both are a lethal combination and will set the dance floor on fire.
 
GWA a premium Goan organization which take up a lot of welfare projects for people who help ventures like CRY, CARITAS, Prime Minister’s Relief Fund and  endeavours to be on the forefront to organize major events keeping in mind the traditional hospitality, cultural heritage and music.
 
The May Ball has been successful in getting worldwide coverage for the event and is one of the eagerly awaited events among the Indian community in the State of Qatar. Like past years, this year too the event will cater all the nationalities and specially Indians in general. Tickets are priced at Qrs 150 single and Qrs 100 per child. Last year more than two hundred guests were turned down at the last minute due to the non-availability of entry tickets. Participants to the contest should contact the organizers as early as possible. More details can be had by phoning on 55550491, 66828980, 55529397, 55218480, 66529367 and 55605755.
 
The official airline is Qatar Airways, official Bank - Doha Bank, official hotel - Radisson Blue Doha, official video/photography – Gulf Colours, official media partner - Gulf Times and official web partner is daijiworld.com. More details will be announced shortly.