Marlin Awards Celebrate 10th Anniversary

Nassau, Bahamas - The Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards will celebrate its 10th Anniversary during the 2006 Marlin Weekend scheduled for July 20-23rd in Nassau, Bahamas. The Executive Board has announced that there are a number of special events and activities being planned to commemorate this entertainment milestone.

The weekend will kick off with the Marlin Global Gospel Music Summit on Thursday July 20th, and will end with the hosting of the Eight Marlin Awards on Sunday July 23rd. There are a number of events and activities that are planned in between. Caribbean gospel artists from around the world as well as industry professionals including radio announcers, promoters, retailers and media executives are all planning to attend this important networking and historic weekend.

The Marlin Global Gospel Music Summit, which replaces the Oasis Music Conference in name but not in vision or in format will jump start the weekend with a general session on Thursday evening July 20th and will continue the next morning Friday July 21st with informative music workshops and seminars and end with a special Industry Luncheon that will feature a guest speaker.

The second Caribbean Gospel Marlin Fest - the concert version of the Marlin Awards-takes place on Friday evening July 21st at the Diplomat Center. Many of the top names in Caribbean Gospel are once again expected to take center stage at this highly anticipated event. On Saturday evening July 22nd the Marlin Awards will celebrate its tenth anniversary along with Creative Soul Entertainment, one of the regions newest labels, in a special artist showcase concert and party that will feature many of the artists the label has successfully distributed albums for including Monty G, Sherwin Gardner, Mr.Lynx, Landlord, Talbert Williams, Lion of Judah and dancehall duo Avalanchee. The event will also feature special performances by some of the top names in dancehall, reggae and hip/hop gospel. The Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards-the music industry’s premier Caribbean Gospel music event-will take place on Sunday July 23rd at the world famous Diplomat Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Awards will be distributed in more fifty-two categories including the prestigious Song and Album of the Year awards.