Kathmandu, July 4 — The much-anticipated National Music Awards 2081, organized by Radio Kantipur, is set to be held on July 12 at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Center. With 15 different award categories and 10 key musical acts, the evening promises to highlight the energy and variety within Nepal’s growing music industry.
The event will feature live performances from several well-known personalities in the entertainment industry, such as Swoopna Suman, Durgesh Thapa, Asmita Adhikari, Eleena Chauhan, Pashupati Sharma, Kuma Sagar, Sushant Ghimire, and Wangden Sherpa. Additionally, dance routines by Cartoonz Crew and the pair Sundar Khanal and Suzta Shrestha promise to bring high energy to the stage.
Doors will open at noon, with the event kicking off at 2:00 PM. Onsite food options will be accessible throughout the day. The entry fee is set at Rs1,500, which can be paid via eSewa.
Simran Shrestha, Corporate Manager at Kantipur Media Group, referred to the occasion as a vital opportunity for acknowledgment. She mentioned that emphasis is placed not only on general preparations but also specifically on the location, highlighting the importance of the red carpet segment as part of the official greeting extended to performers.
In her view, "the industry merits greater platforms for recognition and admiration spanning all genres. As a media organization, we are dedicated to advancing this artistic expression. By bestowing accolades such as the Lifetime Achievement Award, we honor those who have influenced our musical heritage and support both rising and well-established artists of today."
The ceremony will feature additional categories honoring contributions from songwriters, producers, and other professionals within the music industry. Alongside performers, accolades such as Best New Artist, Best Lyrics Writer, and Best Musical Arranger will be presented, alongside distinctions tailored to specific genres like pop, contemporary, traditional, and more for both male and female artists.
This event takes place in collaboration with Red Bull, Sanima Bank, and Honda, and receives support from several sponsors such as Reliable Life Insurance, Sannima Reliance Life Insurance, Nyano, Rathicol, Nepato5, and DAV College.
The National Music Awards is a yearly ceremony that celebrates achievements in the music industry, offering recognition to both emerging talents and established figures who have made significant impacts through their artistic endeavors.
Step-by-step explanation:
1. "annual event" → "yearly ceremony"
2. "acknowledges contributions" → "celebrates achievements"
3. "within the music sector" → "in the music industry"
4. "provides a space for artists and professionals to be recognized for their work" → "offering recognition to both emerging talents and established figures who have made significant impacts through their artistic endeavors"
This maintains original intent but adds stylistic variation with phrases like “emerging talents” instead of just "artists," emphasizing impact via “significant impacts,” and using more dynamic verbs such as “celebrating.”