# Sarawak Music Awards

Sarawak Music Awards is a music award held in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is divided into three major events that are given the most attention by the fans, media, and record companies in Sarawak. Shortlisted as the Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) awards, Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) awards and the Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) awards. Presented by different organization dedicated to promoting the diversity of music in Sarawak and to acknowledging the talents and contributions of the local entertainer.
The first music award is the Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) presented annually by Cats FM radio station, a subsidiary of Kristal Harta Sdn Bhd since 2003 until 2012, with the support of the Ministry of Tourism Sarawak . The nominations were based on the first 12 songs which have been ranked at No 1 with the longest durations accumulated in twelve months and the winner will be judged by a group of professional jury. The second music awards, Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) - Dayak Music Awards ceremony was held in 2008 in Kuching, Sarawak and continuously presented on every two consecutive years. The awards program was founded by Snowdan Lawan and managed by a nonprofit organization, Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association (DAMA). The third music awards is the Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) awards which is wholly owned and staged by the Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia. From its inception in 2014 until 2017, the ACSJ awards ceremonies have been held in Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan Betong, Sarawak on 21 June 2014, 19 September 2015, 2 September 2016 and 23 September 2017.

## List of ceremonies by year

| Event | Year | Venue | City | Host | Category |
| Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai | 2003 | Riverside Majestic Hotel | Kuching | Cats FM | TBA |
| Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai | 2004 | Riverside Majestic Hotel | Kuching | Cats FM | TBA |
| No ceremony held | 2005 | | | | |
| No ceremony held | 2006 | | | | |
| No ceremony held | 2007 | | | | |
| Anugerah Musik Dayak | 2008 | Riverside Majestic Hotel | Kuching | Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association | TBA |
| Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai | 2009 | CATS FM's Multipurpose Hall | Kuching | Cats FM | TBA |
| Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai | 2010 | Stadium Perpaduan Negeri Kuching | Kuching | Cats FM | 8 |
| Anugerah Musik Dayak | 2010 | Borneo Convention Centre Kuching | Kuching | Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association | 21 |
| Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai | 2011 | Sibu Civic Centre | Sibu | Cats FM | 8 |
| Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai | 2012 | Sibu Civic Centre | Sibu | Cats FM | 8 |
| Anugerah Musik Dayak | 2012 | Borneo Convention Centre Kuching | Kuching | Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association | 19 |
| No ceremony held | 2013 | | | | |
| Anugerah Musik Dayak | 2014 | Borneo Convention Centre Kuching | Kuching | Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association | 19 |
| Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara | 2014 | Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan | Betong | Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia | 3 |
| Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara | 2015 | Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan | Betong | Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia | 5 |
| Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara | 2016 | Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan | Betong | Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia | 7 |
| Anugerah Musik Dayak | 2016 | Borneo Convention Centre Kuching | Kuching | Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association | 20 |
| Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara | 2017 | Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan | Betong | Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia | 7 |

## Accolades received by artistes

| Artist(s) | Solo | Group / Duo | Song language | Ceremonies |
| Gabriel Fairuz Louis | 10 | | Iban | AJARR 2012, AMD 2012, AMD 2014 |
| Masterpiece | | 14 | Iban | AJARR 2010, AMD 2010, ACSJ 2014, AMD 2014, ACSJ 2016, AMD 2016, ACSJ 2017 |
| Melissa Francis | 8 | | Iban | AJARR 2011, AMD 2012, ACSJ 2015, AMD 2016 |
| Eddie Kuwing | 4 | | Orang Ulu, Iban | AJARR 2010, AMD 2010 |
| Clement Joys | 3 | | Iban | AMD 2010 |
| Hevance | | 3 | Iban | AJARR 2011, AJARR 2012, AMD 2012 |
| Lucy M. | 3 | | Iban | AJARR 2010, AJARR 2011, ACSJ 2014 |
| Rickie Andrewson | 3 | | Iban | AJARR 2010, AJARR 2011, ACSJ 2015 |
| Rosiana Urai | 3 | | Orang Ulu, Iban | AJARR 2010, AJARR 2012, AMD 2012 |
| The Crew | | 3 | Iban | AMD 2014, ACSJ 2014 |
| Ethnic Transmission | | 2 | Iban | AJARR 2011, AMD 2012 |
| Hailey Robson | 2 | | Iban | AJARR 2010, AJARR 2012 |
| Jerry Kamit | 2 | | Iban | AJARR 2003, AMD 2014 |
| Ranee Pat | 2 | | Iban, Bidayuh | AMD 2012, AMD 2014 |
| Romina Grey Melvin | 2 | | Bidayuh | AMD 2010, AMD 2012 |
| Stevenson | 2 | | Iban | AJARR 2010, AMD 2012 |
| Taju Remaong | | 4 | Iban | AJARR 2012, AMD 2012, ACSJ 2016 |
| Winnie Albert | 2 | | Iban | AJARR 2009, AMD 2010 |
| Alon Lupeng | 1 | | Iban | AJARR 2011 |
| Belden Damu | 1 | | Bidayuh | AMD 2010 |
| Calhiem Sawin | 1 | | Bidayuh | AMD 2014 |
| Christopher Kelly | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2014 |
| Claudia Geres | 1 | | Bidayuh | AMD 2010 |
| D’Sound-Tech Studio | | 1 | Orang Ulu | AMD 2012 |
| Donny Lang | 2 | | Iban | AMD 2012, ACSJ 2016 |
| Edward Sayu | 1 | | Bidayuh | AMD 2012 |
| Eisner Nala | 1 | | Iban | ACSJ 2015 |
| Embat Lala & Janang Ensiring | | 1 | Iban | AMD 2014 |
| Embat Lala & Lerry Silas | | 1 | Iban | AMD 2010 |
| Embat Lala, Monica Elen & Harry Usup Umbar | | 1 | Iban | AMD 2016 |
| Florence Lo | 1 | | Iban | ACSJ 2015 |
| Harry Usup Umbar | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2012 |
| Henry Anyi Ajang | 1 | | Orang Ulu | AMD 2014 |
| Hypersonic | | 1 | Bidayuh | AMD 2010 |
| Jackson Dana | 1 | | Iban | AJARR 2011 |
| Jenny Tan | 1 | | Iban | AJARR 2012 |
| Johnny Tuk | 1 | | Bidayuh | AMD 2010 |
| Julia Empayer | 1 | | Bidayuh | AMD 2012 |
| Kelabu Papau | 1 | | Iban | ACSJ 2015 |
| Lydia Mike | 1 | | Bidayuh | AMD 2010 |
| Maxwell Franklin Saran | 1 | | Iban | AJARR 2004 |
| Michael Jemat | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2012 |
| Mike Rantai | 1 | | Bidayuh | AMD 2014 |
| Monica Elen | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2014 |
| Nai Dinamik | 1 | | Iban | AJARR 2010 |
| Norman Ading | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2014 |
| Ronney Bukong | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2014 |
| Rosiana Urai & Dom Romeo | | 1 | Iban | AMD 2010 |
| Senah Ukong | 1 | | Orang Ulu | AMD 2010 |
| Seventh Tribe GMP | | 1 | Iban | AMD 2014 |
| Spitfire | | 1 | Bidayuh | AMD 2010 |
| Tuah Jili | 2 | | N/A | AJARR 2012, ACSJ 2016 |
| Ukum Mering | 1 | | Orang Ulu | AMD 2012 |
| Wilbert Kamit & Hasaliza | | 1 | Iban | AJARR 2004 |
| Karen Libau | 5 | | Iban | ACSJ 2016, AMD 2016 |
| Philip Jabu | 1 | | Iban | ACSJ 2016 |
| Mezzavoce | | 1 | Iban | AMD 2016 |
| Michael Gayut | 2 | | Iban | AMD 2016 |
| Hairee Francis | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2016 |
| Harrington Suring William | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2016 |
| Masan Kaya | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2016 |
| Ezra | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2016 |
| Carrie Geres | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2016 |
| Lake Himang Anyie | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2016 |
| Antonio Jawi | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2016 |
| Cindy Nifkiman Ahid | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2016 |
| Zachery Francis Ubu | 1 | | Iban | AMD 2016 |
| Watt Rock | 1 | | Iban | ACSJ 2017 |
| Eyqa Saiful | 2 | | Iban | ACSJ 2017 |
| Lyssa Jean | | 1 | Iban | ACSJ 2017 |
| Kunatak | | 1 | Iban | ACSJ 2017 |

## Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) - AJARR Awards

Sarawak music awards organized by Cats FM since 2003. The following is a list of the winner by category.

### AJARR 2003

Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2003 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Best Song | Jerry Kamit | Flora |

### AJARR 2004

Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2004 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Best Song | Wilbert Kamit & Hasaliza | Segulai Sejalai |
| Best Performance | Maxwell Franklin Saran | Baka Perahu Patah Kemudi |

### AJARR 2009

Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2009 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Best Song | Winnie Albert | Beperang Dalam Petang |

### AJARR 2010

Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2010 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Best Song | Masterpiece | Sinu |
| Most Popular Song | Lucy M. | Dendam Enda Padam |
| Most Popular Song (Runner-up) | Hailey Robson | Semina Tinggal Janji |
| Most Popular Song (Third) | Stevenson | Telih Diati Bedarah Dimata |
| Best Vocal | Rickie Andrewson | Lagu Lama Aku Suba |
| Best Performance | Rosiana Urai | Terumpang Pelepa Pengerindu |
| Special awards (Non-Iban Artistes Award) | Eddie Kuwing | N/A |
| Special awards (Jury awards) | Nai Dinamik | N/A |

### AJARR 2011

Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2011 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Best Song | Hevance | Aku Nemu |
| Most Popular Song | Melissa Francis | Mutus Ati |
| Most Popular Song (Runner-up) | Lucy M. | Buya Bepangan |
| Most Popular Song (Third) | Rickie Andrewson | Engkerecam Cuka |
| Best Vocal | Melissa Francis | Mutus Ati |
| Best Performance | Ethnic Transmission | Pulai Pengujung |
| Special awards (Non-Iban Artistes Award) | Alon Lupeng | N/A |
| Special awards (Jury awards) | Jackson Dana | N/A |

### AJARR 2012

Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2012 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Best Song | Gabriel Fairuz Louis | Genggam Jariku |
| Most Popular Song | Hevance | Bajik |
| Most Popular Song (Runner-up) | Hailey Robson | Kumang |
| Most Popular Song (Third) | Gabriel Fairuz Louis | Genggam Jariku |
| Best Vocal | Taju Remaong | Enda Sanggup |
| Best Performance | Rosiana Urai | Ngarapka Bisi Tedai Pengerindu |
| Special awards (Non-Iban Artistes Award) | Tuah Jili | N/A |
| Special awards (Jury awards) | Jenny Tan | N/A |

## Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) - Dayak Music Awards

Music awards for Dayak musicians and entertainer in Sarawak organized by Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association (DAMA) since 2008. The following is a list of the winner by category excluding the 2008 AMD results.

### AMD 2010

Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) 2010 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Album of the Year | Masterpiece | Merindang Ke Bintang |
| Best New Artiste | Masterpiece | Merindang Ke Bintang |
| Best Album Cover | Masterpiece | Merindang Ke Bintang |
| Best Music Video | Masterpiece | Bulat Ati Ku |
| Most Popular Duo/Group | Masterpiece | Merindang Ke Bintang |
| Best Group/Duo | Rosiana Urai & Dom Romeo | Terumpang Pelepa Pengerindu |
| Best Male Vocal | Belden Damu | Spitfire |
| Bidayuh Album of the Year | Spitfire | Jilap Apui |
| Bidayuh Best Album Cover | Hypersonic | Hypersonic |
| Best Female Vocal | Claudia Geres | Claudia Geres |
| Best New Artiste (Bidayuh) | Johnny Tuk | Johnny Tuk |
| Song of the Year (Iban) | Clement Joys | Entara Dua |
| Song of the Year (Orang Ulu) | Senah Ukong | Melu Habong Ika |
| Song of the Year (Bidayuh) | Lydia Mike | Bujang Serian |
| Best Patriotic Song (Iban) | Embat Lala & Lerry Silas | Aram Semua |
| Best Patriotic Song (Orang Ulu) | Eddie Kuwing | Sarawak Maju Dalem Malaysia |
| Most Popular Dayak singer (male) | Clement Joys | N/A |
| Most Popular Dayak singer (female) | Winnie Albert | N/A |
| Most Popular Song (Iban) | Clement Joys | Entara Dua |
| Most Popular Song (Bidayuh) | Romina Grey Melvin | Bersendiri Lagi |
| Most Popular Song (Orang Ulu) | Eddie Kuwing | Oba Ke Aya |
| The Best Dressing/Fashion (male) | Eddie Kuwing | N/A |

### AMD 2012

Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) 2012 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Album of the Year | Gabriel Fairuz Louis | Gabriel Fairuz Louis |
| Album of the Year (Bidayuh) | Edward Sayu | Edward Sayu |
| Album of the Year (Orang Ulu) | D’Sound-Tech Studio | D’Sound-Tech Studio |
| Best Album Cover | Donny Lang | Donny Lang |
| Best New Artiste | Gabriel Fairuz Louis | Genggam Jariku |
| Best Male Artiste | Gabriel Fairuz Louis | Gabriel Fairuz Louis |
| Best Female Artiste | Melissa Francis | Melissa Francis |
| Best Ballad Artiste | Melissa Francis | Berserara Enggau Ai Mata |
| Best Rock Artiste | Stevenson | Stevenson |
| Best Pop Artiste | Rannee Pat | Rannee Pat |
| Best Group/Duo | Taju Remaong | Taju Remaong |
| Song of the Year (Iban) | Hevance | Aku Nemu |
| Song of the Year (Orang Ulu) | Rosiana Urai | Mapuh Tageng Taji |
| Song of the Year (Bidayuh) | Romina Grey Melvin | Bintue Taap Bauh |
| Best Lyrics | Harry Usup Umbar | Berserara Enggau Ai Mata |
| Best Music arrangement | Ethnic Transmission | Pulai Pengujung |
| Lifetime Achievement Award (Iban) | Michael Jemat | N/A |
| Lifetime Achievement Award (Bidayuh) | Julia Empayer | N/A |
| Lifetime Achievement Award (Orang Ulu) | Ukum Mering | N/A |

### AMD 2014

Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) 2014 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Album of the Year | Gabriel Fairuz Louis | Gabriel Fairuz Louis |
| Best Pop Artiste | Gabriel Fairuz Louis | Gabriel Fairuz Louis |
| Best Ballad Artiste | Gabriel Fairuz Louis | Gabriel Fairuz Louis |
| Song of the Year (Iban) | Gabriel Fairuz Louis | Genggam Jariku |
| Song of the Year (Bidayuh) | Ranee Pat | Ambujanji Tarigas |
| Best Male Artiste | Gabriel Fairuz Louis | Gabriel Fairuz Louis |
| Best Female Artiste | Monica Elen | Monica Elen |
| Best New Artiste | The Crew | The Crew |
| Best Rock Artiste | Masterpiece | Rock & Roll |
| Best Group/Duo | The Crew | The Crew |
| Best Album Cover | Ronney Bukong | Ronney Bukong |
| Best Music Video | Calhiem Sawin | Calhiem Sawin |
| Best Lyrics | Janang Ensiring & Embat Lala | Pelandai Ujan Nerusan |
| Best Music arrangement | Norman Ading | Agi Sayau |
| Best Dayak Single Award | Seventh Tribe GMP | Nuan Di Atiku |
| Lifetime Achievement Award (Iban) | Christopher Kelly | N/A |
| Lifetime Achievement Award (Bidayuh) | Mike Rantai | N/A |
| Lifetime Achievement Award (Orang Ulu) | Henry Anyi Ajang | N/A |
| AMD Special Award | Jerry Kamit | N/A |

### AMD 2016

Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) 2016 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Best Album (Iban) | Masterpiece | Ngarapka Nuan Nikal Pulai |
| Best Vocals Duo/Group | Masterpiece | Ngap Sayot |
| Best Performance | Masterpiece | Ngap Sayot |
| Most Popular Song | Melissa Francis | Sepenuh Nyawaku |
| Best Ballad Song | Melissa Francis | Sepenuh Nyawaku |
| Best Song (Iban) | Melissa Francis | Andau Pengerindu |
| Best Pop Song | Karen Libau | Karam Ba Ati |
| Best New Artiste | Karen Libau | Karam Ba Ati |
| Best Female Vocals | Karen Libau | Karam Ba Ati |
| Best Rock Song | Mezzavoce | Paded |
| Best Single | Michael Gayut | Kubur Cinta |
| Best Male Vocals | Michael Gayut | Kubur Cinta |
| Best Lyrics | Embat Lala, Monica Elen & Harry Usup Umbar | Benang Emas |
| Best Music arrangement | Hairee Francis | Sepenuh Nyawaku |
| Best Music Video | Harrington Suring William | Sullivan |
| Best Album Cover | Masan Kaya | Sullivan |
| Best Album (Bidayuh) | Ezra | Ezra |
| Best Song (Bidayuh) | Carrie Geres | Tenggie Ku |
| Lifetime Achievement Awards | Lake Himang Anyie, Antonio Jawi & Cindy Nifkiman Ahid | N/A |
| AMD Special Award | Zachery Francis Ubu | N/A |

## Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) - ACSJ Awards

Music awards for Dayak musicians and entertainer in Sarawak organized by Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia since 2014. The following is a list of the winner by category.

### ACSJ 2014

Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) 2014 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Best Song Award | The Crew | Nadai Agi |
| Best Vocal Award | Lucy M. | Kelalu Laun |
| Best Performance Award | Masterpiece | Kumang Seari |

### ACSJ 2015

Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) 2015 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Best Song Award | Melissa Francis | Pengerindu Tua |
| Best Vocal Award | Florence Lo | Ai Mata Lelengau |
| Best Performance Award | Eisner Nala | Penyayau Tebeleka Ketegal Pemula |
| Most Favorite Artist Award | Rickie Andrewson | Rickie Andrewson |
| Most Sporting Artist Award | Kelabu Papau | Kelabu Papau |

### ACSJ 2016

Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) 2016 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Best Song Award | Masterpiece | Ngarapka Nuan Nikal Pulai |
| Second place | Taju Remaong | Sepuluh Jari |
| Third place | Karen Libau | Karam Ba Ati |
| Best Vocal Award | Karen Libau | Karam Ba Ati |
| Best Performance Award | Tuah Jili | Enda Tan Agi |
| Most Favourite Artist Award | Donny Lang | Donny Lang |
| Most Sporting Artist Award | Philip Jabu | Setengah Mati Sayau Ka Nuan |

### ACSJ 2017

Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) 2017 results :
| Category | Winner | Nominated work |
| Best Song Award | Taju Remaong | Pengerindu Aku Enda Bebagi |
| Second place | Masterpiece & Lyssa Jean | Siku Dalam Seribu |
| Third place | Eyqa Saiful | Padamka Nama Aku |
| Best Vocal Award | Watt Rock | Nujah Duri Menasan Puntan |
| Best Performance Award | Masterpiece & Lyssa Jean | Siku Dalam Seribu |
| Most Favourite Artist Award | Eyqa Saiful | Eyqa Saiful |
| Most Sporting Artist Award | Kunatak | Kunatak |

## Other award ceremonies
### Bidayuh Music Festival

Bidayuh Music Festival presented by the Bidayuh Artistes and Musicians Association (Bama). The event had considered for a music award that would have similar categories to the Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) and the first ceremony was held in 2015 in Serian with the support of Serian District Council (SDC).