Open MIC Show In Dubai A Gateway For New Local Talent

UnidUS Western Solutions a leading Dubai based promotional marketing company is set to find Dubai’s next big star. America’s found its Idol; we know Britain’s got talent, now its Dubai’s turn through Open Mic Dubai starting every Saturday from 8:30pm -10:30pm in Malecon located at Dubai Marine Resort and Spa. The concept is to take advantage of Dubai’s multicultural population to develop, nurture and expose talent to the UAE and GCC surrounding countries.Mr. Anthony Davani, General Manager of UNIDUS Western Solutions said: "This new concept gives a chance for talented individuals to showcase talents and get exposure through talent management companies, as well as the media who will all be present at the launch. This is a true platform for aspiring individuals to showcase their talents on a well established platform."

The event is sponsored by Puma and supported by MTV Arabia Channel 4 Radio Network. UnidUS Western Solutions developed this new and exciting event to aspire and create an environment that facilitates and inspires the creativity of artists in the UAE and GCC region.

Every Saturday will cater to a different element of music. The first week will hold a competitive Battle of the Bands where the bands get to showcase their hard hitting original rock hits. The winner is determined based on the roar and applause of the crowd.

"This weekly event is for the music enthusiast who is tired of the commercial hits played over a DJ set, but is hungry for live original music created right here in Dubai. This concept goes in line with Dubai’s quest to become a vibrant, Arabian global city that shapes culture and arts in the region and the world." Mr. Davani added.Open Mic Saturdays at Malecon allows talented individuals a place where they can share their talents whether it be singing, playing instruments, dancing, comedy, etc…The launch of Open Mic Dubai will start this Saturday June 13th from 830-1030 and will follow every Saturday to come. Ladies are free; Men pay 50dhs at the door.

UAE’s Biggest Singing Talent Hunt Contest Gets Underway at The Arabian Center

Arabian Center, the latest hot spot for shopping, leisure and entertainment in Dubai, in association with the Channel Radio 4 Network, is hosting Arabian Center Radio Star 2009, a talent hunt for new and undiscovered singers from the UAE.Arabian Center Radio Star 2009 is being held in three languages – Arabic, English and Hindi, across the three Channel 4 Stations – 107.8 Radio Rabia (Arabic), 104.8 Channel 4 FM (English) and 89.1 Radio 4 FM (Hindi) respectively. The entries for each of the three channels will be short-listed and divided into two sub categories – below 14 and above 14. The Grand Finale will choose 18 winners- 3 in each category, in three languages, making the Arabian Center Radio Star the largest talent search contest for singers in the UAE.The contest is open for registration until June 12, 2009. Eager applicants can register and audition for the Arabian Center Radio Star at a special studio set up at the Arabian Center mall.During the five-week long period of the contest, Channel 4 Radio Network will broadcast live from the mall where the presenters will bring live auditions and updates to the radio listeners. The broadcast of the contest will be aired live on Channel 4 every evening from Arabian Center.The selected singers will compete in the semi finals and the Grand Finale, to be held on June 25, 26 and 27, 2009 on each of the three radio stations, will be held at Arabian Center and broadcasted live.Winners of the contest will walk away with prizes worth AED 150,000/-. The above 14 category winner from each station will get a chance to record a hit single which will be aired on each station, respectively, for a week.Apart from the opportunity to be recognized for their talent for singing, the contest also offers the opportunity for radio listeners to meet with their favourite Radio Hosts at Arabian Center.Speaking on the event, Mr. Tim Jones, COO, Arabian Center said, “Radio Star 2009 is a wonderful platform for new and undiscovered talent to be recognized. We have already witnessed some really good talent and voices that deserve to be heard. We invite all those who have the passion and dream to be a singer to come and take advantage of this amazing opportunity. One of the most exciting parts of this contest is the chance for the winner in the adult category to record a hit single which will be aired on each station throughout the week.”“We are excited to be a part of this contest to hunt for the best singing talent in the UAE along with Channel Radio 4 Network. We have already received an overwhelming response from those who are coming in for the auditions and are positive that the contest will be a huge success,” he further added.

Dubai Votes Dubai 92 Best Radio Station

Arabian Radio Network (ARN), one of the largest radio networks in the GCC and a member of Arab Media Group (AMG), today announced Dubai 92 has earned the coveted distinction of the Dubai’s ’Best Radio Station’ following a month of public online voting for the Best in Dubai Awards 2009.The oldest English FM frequency in the GCC, Dubai 92 received the emphatic public endorsement from 30,000 voters. Mahmoud Al Rasheed, General Manager of ARN, said: "A huge thank-you and congratulations to the entire team at Dubai 92 for coming out with top honors at the Best in Dubai 2009 Awards. It is great to see this team’s passion, dedication and commitment rewarded in such a way.""Dubai is a very competitive market," commented Steve Smith, Chief Operating Officer of ARN. "To have had so many nominations (City 1016, Dubai Eye 103.8, Virgin Radio Dubai 104.4 and Dubai 92) is not only a singular achievement but also bears testament to the round-the-clock hard work that is put in by our specialized teams at ARN" he added.Brought under the ARN umbrella in 2004, Dubai 92 features world class programming and presenters such as Catboy and Geordiebird in the Breakfast Show and Sarah Kilalea on Dubai Drive.Steve Pulley, Head of ARN English Programming, stressed that "The success of our programming is due to the fact that we cater to a diverse audience and that we are constantly asking our listeners what they want to hear, what they are interested in and what we can do to make this radio station Dubai’s number one station across the board."The region’s fastest growing radio network and communications service, the ARN group comprises Arabic stations Al Arabiya, Al Khaleejiya, and Noor Dubai; English frequencies Virgin Radio, Dubai Eye, and Dubai 92; and City 101.6 and HIT 96.7, broadcasting in the Hindi and Malayalam languages, respectively.

Arabian Radio Network To Host ’ARN Business Club’

Arabian Radio Network (ARN), the largest radio broadcasting group in the UAE and part of the Arab Media Group, today kicked off a series of innovative educational seminars to help businesses harness the power of radio and incorporate the platform into their daily marketing mix.

Titled ‘ARN Business Club’, the initiative commenced today at the Westin Mina Seyahi. Business participants can enrol for any one of the seven identical daily sessions during the five-day period that will also offer customized packages including creative services representing huge value across 12 month commitments.

Apart from the special offers introduced, the ARN Business Club will also see each participating business entered into a draw to win a luxury sport boat worth AED430,000.

Mahmoud Al Rasheed, General Manager of ARN, said: “During an economic downturn, radio can offer extensive reach without the high advertising spend normally associated with visual broadcast media. Since its inception, ARN has focused on adding value to the community, not only as a source of news or entertainment, but as an integral part of the community with its undiluted focus on relevant issues.”

“One of the reasons the ARN Business Club is hosting seven identical sessions a day (35 in all over a five-day period) is to reach out to a wider entrepreneurial community. Our ultimate objective is to continue encouraging economic activity to help businesses sustain their operations during these tough economic times.”

Steve Smith, COO of ARN, said: “This is not only a one-time incentive, it is a relationship that we hope to maintain in the coming years. Radio is very much a part of people’s lives in the UAE, and ARN has the most diverse stable of brands. We are particularly proud of our strong multi-lingual programming that caters to any age demographic across the English, Arabic and Asian language platforms. More importantly, our representatives are trained to recognize the time slots, languages and creative approaches that will appeal to specific target audiences.”

The region’s fastest growing radio network and communications service, the ARN portfolio comprises Al Arabiya, Al Khaleejiya, and Noor Dubai in Arabic, Virgin Radio, Dubai Eye, and Dubai 92 in English and City 101.6 and HIT in the South Asian languages of Hindi and Malayalam respectively.