Media Release
Doha, Apr 3: 'Archies' India’s most celebrated and Goa’s top live band along with versatile female singer Alacoque Morenas will have the crowds swinging during the 14th Annual May Queen Ball (a dinner dance) to be held on May 8 at 8 pm onwards at the Radisson Blu Doha Hotel organized by Goan Welfare Association (GWA), Qatar.
The highlight of the event will be crowning of the 14th May Queen by the most popular Bollywood celebrities.
'Archies', after performing four consecutive years of GWA’s May Queen Ball in the past, are flying back to Qatar. They have an outstanding ability to set floor on fire with their exhilarating and spectacular performances. 'Archies' has blazed the music world with their sensational blend of vocals, instruments, rhythm, visual technique in trend and showmanship. The musical history of Archies reveals amazing performances in India and abroad with several award winning live concerts. The band consists of Savio Albuquerque (drums & vocals), Minguel Lourenco (keyboards & vocals), Victor Da Costa (violin, keyboards & vocals), Armando D’Cruz (bass & vocals), Aloysius Rodrigues (lead & vocals), Antonio Nunes (rhythm & vocals) & Alacoque Morenas (female vocalist).
Renowned DJ Glorio with his exquisite choice of music ensures that everybody will have a great time. DJ Glorio will cater exclusively to the taste and choice of all.
GOA’s irreplaceable top legend of hosts and Doha’s favourite Updesh Swar will compere the event. Updesh has a unique hold over the audience, his eloquent, witty compering is second to none.
After 13 successive years, the Goan Welfare Association, once again set to organize their traditional and most colourful social annual gathering promises to be fun filled event. GWA presents a superb and flawless show for the 14th consecutive time. May Queen Ball is one of the eagerly-awaited annual events in Doha and every year it attracts full-house audience who make it a memorable event.
The Goan Welfare Association endeavours to be on the forefront to organize major events keeping in mind the traditional hospitality, cultural heritage and music for the last 13 years without any doubts. Superbly led by affectionate Simon D’Silva, president of Goan Welfare Association and well assisted by his dynamic managing committee members, the association has rendered yeoman’s service in nurturing Goan culture and spirit among the large number of Goan expatriates. On a larger note the association has always been in the forefront of reaching out to various causes back home, thus setting a shining example to all. It is therefore not astonishing to see them host events with great aplomb and success over the last decade. The association is known not only for meticulous planning but also perfect execution and the annual May Queen Ball has been the true example of this.
The glamorous May Queen contest will be conducted in great style and fanfare. Participants to the contest should contact the organisers as soon as possible. For more details please contact: 974-55550491 or 974-55804898.