Dubai, Sep 5: Maestro Events LLC, Dubai presented Gulf Voice of Mangalore Season 5 semi-final round – UAE Chapter, will be held on September 30 at 5.50 pm sharp at Emirates Theatre - Emirates International School Dubai, Jumeirah (Al Thanya). The venue will be open by 5.00 pm.

Preparations for the event are in full swing and the show will bring in a lot of creativity and entertainment to the fore. The contestants have all geared up with regular practice sessions to vie the attention of the judges as well as audience.

The following singers were selected during the closely contested prelims:

Category - Female

1. Carol Sequeira
2. Sarah Stephanie Mendonca
3. Jessica Fernandes
4. Sharon Rego
5. Sabita Maria Mathias
6. Reena Lorena

Category - Male

1. Robin Sequeira
2. Melrick D’Souza
3. Praveen D’Souza
4. Prathap Don Menezes
5. Avith Lobo
6. Wilson Pinto

A single winner from each category will have an opportunity to represent UAE in the finals that will be held in Bahrain on November 11.

The event will feature some of the top Konkani music talents such as judges Cajethan Dias, Shilpa Cutinha and Roshan D’Souza Angelore.

Brief profiles of the judges:

Cajethan Dias

Cajethan Dias is a multi-award winning artist from Honnavar. He is a qualified Indian classical dancer, instrumentalist, singer, music trainer, music arranger and much more.

Awards won by Cajethan Dias:

• Winner of the Second Global Konkani Awards for Best Konkani Music Arranger2009 at the first Konkani Cultural Convention Kalaangann-Mangalore-December.12,2010
album "Kristh Amcho Ray".
• Winner of the fourth global Konkani music award for Best Konkani Music Arranger 2011. Album "Vozram Motiam".
• Felicitated by ‘Mandd Sobhann’ on December 31 2011 for the music arrangement of “Vozram Motiam” - for the creativity and excellence in Music.
• Karnataka Yuva Catholic Ratn award presented by KRYC at Belthangady on 30 sep 2012
• Winner of the 6th global Konkani music award for Best Konkani Music Arranger for Album "Hello Deva".
• Nominated as the best music composer 2014 - 6th global Konkani music awards.
• Felicitated by Maa creations on 1Januray in 2014 at Bendur Mangaluru.

Shilpa Cutinha

Born in Mangaluru, Shilpa is trained in Carnatic music (vocals) for 2 years and is currently trained in Hindustani music (vocals).

Awards won by Shilpa Cutinha:

*Best Singer Award at “Kala Sangam” 1998.
*Best Female Singer (Solo) 2003-2004, Konkani Association, St Aloysius College.
*Secured first place in Solo singing competition organized by Konkani Natak Sabha (Inter Parish) for the years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000,2001.
*First place in Solo singing competition in the open to all category at Konkani Yuva Mahotsava 2006 and 2008 organized by Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy in association with Konkani Yuva Awaz and Mandd Sobhann.
*Rendered voice for various Kannada documentary films (Music by Mr Alwyn Fernandes).
*Play back singing for Kannada Movie Praana (Music by Mr Alwyn Fernandes).
*Sung for more than 125 Konkani and Kannada Musical and Devotional Albums.
*Performed at various Musical Nites like Melwyn Peris, Claud D’Souza, Henry D’Souza, Rony D’Cunha, Chilipili (YCS/YSM).
*Awarded – Best Global Konkani singer , Female 2013 at 6th Global Konkani Music Awards organized by Mandd Sobhann held on December 21, 2014.
*Nominated as – Best Global Konkani singer, Female at 7th Global Konkani Music Awards organized by Mandd Sobhann held on December 13, 2015.

Roshan D’Souza Angelore

Roshan is a qualified automobile engineer. He is well versed with several musical instruments such as the violin, guitar, keyboard, mandolin, harmonica and melodica.

He has helped with music arrangement for more than 100 CDs and has performed in more than 100 shows with famous Konkani Artists such as Melwyn Peris, Eric Ozario, Wilson Olivera, Norbert Pereira. He considers Joel Pereira as his music teacher and idol, along with legendary guitarist Alwyn Fernandes. Awards won includes - five global music awards to date, 2010 best music composer, 2011 best music composer, 2012 Best music arranger, 2013best music arranger, 2014 best music composer and in the year 2014 Recipient of 10th Kalakar Puraskar.

Added Attractions:

Melodia the professional vocal studio shall perform their special and enthralling songs. Feat beat Dance Group will perform some of their best dances on this day.

Another added attraction is a performance by Patrick Pereira, who will enthuse the crowd with his voice and mimicry.

Floyd Kiran and Vamanjoor Halwa fame Roshan D’Silva will compere the show. Music for the event will be provided by Thushara Kuruvitage along with the Srilankan Band Accoustica. Sound and lighting will be provided by Broadway events Abu Dhabi.

All in all, the GVOM 5 Semi-final in Dubai will be a total entertainment package.

The seating arrangement in Emirates Theatre is limited and as we expect active response to this event, those keen to attend this exciting event are requested to buy entry tickets well in advance which are priced at AED.30, AED.50 and & AED.100. Your presence will be a great motivation and encouragement for the young participants and remember show will starts at sharp 5. 50 pm.

Daijiworld is the media partner of the event.

For bookings contact: Floyd - 0528537989, Lilly- 0504553321, and Stephen - 0526675475.