09.07.2009

New York/London, Worldwide 08/07/09; The number one bottled water in the United States, Vitamin-water has been announced as one of official category sponsor of the prestigious Urban Music Awards USA taking place on the 17th of July 2009 at theHammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

“The music community has been a very important part of vitaminwater’s history. We have partnerships with musicians such as 50 cent, Alicia Keys and Carrie Underwood.” said RohanOza, Chief marketing officer, Glacéau (makers of vitaminwater, vitaminwater10 andsmartwater). “vitaminwater works to keep artists healthy and hydrated which is key to their careers. We are very proud to partner with the 7th annual Urban Music Awards.”

Music fans from around the world have been voting for several weeks. A record 1.350,000 members of the public have already voted via www.urbanmusicawards.net. “We are excited to produce what will be a very entertaining and humbling show as the UMA’s and guests will have the opportunity to pay our own homage to the Musical legend that will always be Michael Jackson ” said Jordan Kensington, C.E.O of The Urban Music Awards & IMG. “With such a high-profile awards show, it is integral that we are selective in the brands endorsed by the UMA’s. vitaminwater represents health and style and we are very delighted to announce their partnership”

To mark the UMA’s 7th anniversary as the only Hip Hop, R&B and soul music awards show to be held annually in six countries, we will have some very special surprise UMA Living Legend awards given to four legends who helped shape today’s Hip Hop & R&B music scene.

For UMA Media Accreditation

E-mail: Alyssa@urbanmusicawards.net 

For vitaminwater:

Jesse Parker Stowell

E: Jstowell@fullpic.com

About Glacéau

It all started when one thirsty man named Darius wanted better water but couldn’t find any worth drinking — so he decided to make his own.  Word got around, thus emerged glacéau, a fresh new approach to bottled water.  Today, glacéau is a leader in the bottled water industry and the pioneer of the enhanced water category — maker of vitaminwater®, #1 bottled water in the united states; smartwater®, #1 premium bottled water in the united states; andvitaminwater10™,the perfect low-calorie combination… only 10 calories per serving, naturally sweetened, great-tasting and packed with the vitamins and nutrients you need throughout the day.  Glacéau is all about helping thirsty people like you responsibly hydrate with something truly good for your body.  For more information visit www.glaceau.com.

About the UMA:
The NO. 1 premiere R&B, Hip Hop, Soul and Dance Music awards ceremony in the world. The Urban Music awards ceremony is held annually in the USA, UK, France, Caribbean, and Japan with plans to expand to Asia, Dubai and Africa. The Urban Music Awards was born out of the need to build a worldwide awards ceremony to recognise the achievement of urban based artists, producers, club nights, dj’s, radio stations, record labels. Past winners at the Urban Music Awards have included; Nas, Omarion, Danity Kane, Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, Adele, Vybez Cartel, Shakira, Papoose and many more. The Urban Music Awards has set it self as a credible awards ceremony by letting all nominations and voting left to the public to decide! In 7 years, the prestigious awards ceremony has been covered by: The BBC World Service, CNN, MTV, VH1, The Independent, The Guardian, Channel 4, CD: UK, London Tonight, and many more.
www.urbanmusicawards.net

About Invincible Group: 
Invincible Group is the international parent group of companies behind Invincible Magazine, Invincible newspaper, Invincible Radio, Invincible TV, and Invincible films, IAA, Invincible Events and Invincible Mobile. Invincible was launched by on the 1st July 1999 in London, as a style, ideas and impact conscious brand with the aim of serving our vibrant, multi-cultural society. Since its creation, with offices in the United Kingdom, USA, Germany, France and the Caribbean, Invincible has launched the careers of musicians, artists, photographers, designers, writers, models and actors around the world, while staking out an unchallenged position for itself at the cutting-edge of international urban cool and inspiration. Fuelled by a dedication to success, Invincible promotes a message of unity to empower ethnic diversity and creativity. Invincible events is also responsible for the Urban Music Awards (held annually both in the UK, France, Caribbean, & U.S.A), British Music Week and the National Entrepreneurs Conference (NYC).
Brand websites@ www.invinciblemag.com | www.invinciblemobile.com | www.urbanmusicawards.net | www.britishmusicweek.com | www.internationalfootballawards.com | www.invincibleradio.com | www.invinciblemediagroup.com (c) est. Since 1999

06.04.2009

PROXIMITY BLUE JOINS THE LIST OF SPONSORS FOR THE URBAN MUSIC AWARDS USA…….

New York/London, Worldwide 06/04/09; Forward thinking mobile marketing company,Proximity Blue has been anounced as one of official category sponsors of the UMA Living Legend award category at the the prestigous Urban Music Awards USA taking place on the 17th of July 2009 in New York City.

“Proximity Blue, the Future of Mobile Marketing, is happy to announce their sponsorship of the Urban Music Awards. Serving the entertainment and retail industries, Proximity Blue provides mobile marketing solutions, while sending the consumers all types of incentives directly to their mobile phones. The Urban Music Awards is a perfect venue for Proximity Blue to showcase their creative and technology innovations.” - President of Proximity Blue, Alex Teplish

Music fans from around the world are to get their chance to nominate and vote for which artists they feel deserve recognition. A record 1.350,000 members of the public have already nominated via www.urbanmusicawards.net . These nominations will be whittled down to shortlists of 5 to 7 in each category and the Official UMA 2009 nominees will be announced in April. The public will then be able to vote, again free of charge, to choose the winner in each category.

“We’re committed to weaving our sponsor’s brands seamlessly into the Urban Music Awards 2009 and all of the great events we have planned in support of the big show,” said Jordan Kensington, C.E.O of The Urban Music Awards & Invincible Media Group. “With such a high-profile awards show and it is integral that we are selective in the brands endorsed by the UMA’s. Proximity Blue represents the best in the future of mobile marketing and are very delighted to announce their partnership”

To mark the UMA’s 7th anniversary and in light of the recent success which have seen collaborations between UMA nominees, Estelle (UK) featuring Kanye West (USA) , Taoi Cruz (UK) feat. Busta Rhymes (USA), M.I.A (UK) featuring Jay-Z, TI, Kanye West and more. The UMA is following up this success by celebrating the achievements of both scenes live in the heart of New York City giving millions of viewers worldwide an opportunity to see the best UK has to offer coupled with the biggest US acts live on one stage. The confidence in both scenes can be tracked back as far as Eminem’s collaboration with Dido several years ago which gave birth to ‘Stan’ one of his biggest worldwide hits to date. UMA’s very own Lilly Allen’s collaboration with Common on ‘Driving me wild’ saw the US hiphop maestro win over millions of new fans in the European and Asian territories. Most recently past UMA winners Akon and Sway have gone into the studio to come out with a sure fire hit ‘Silver & Gold’ and who can forget Mark Ronson’s collaboration with Ghostface, Trife & Nate Dogg with the single ‘Ooh Wee’ or Adam F feat Redman with the classic hit ‘Smash Sumthin’.

You have the power to decide who gets the seven UMA Living Legend awards and all the other 18 categories by registering and nominating at www.urbanmusicawards.net
To mark what is set to be a very historical 2009 for the UMA’s, the organisation will release the UMA 2009 ‘United we Stand’ Compilation which will be distributed throughout 13 countries featuring the crème de la crème of talent from UK, USA, France & the Caribbean!

To register & submit your nominees for the Urban Music Awards USA. Please, go to:
http://www.urbanmusicawards.net/us_add_nominies.php
To register & submit your nominees for the Urban Music Awards UK/France edition. Please go to:
http://www.urbanmusicawards.net/uk_add_nominies.php

For Proximity Blue :
Alex Teplish
E: alex@proximityblue.com
718.664.8901
888.855.BLUE (2583)

For all UMA Sponsorship/Partnership opps: 
Charlie Simpson
Marketing Manager
E-mail: Charlie@urbanmusicawards.net
Tel: 213. 291.8682
Alyssa Menard
Events Manager
E-mail: Alyssa@urbanmusicawards.net
To take part in America’s Next Urban Superstar:
E-mail: America@nexturbansuperstar.com

ABOUT PROXIMITY BLUE:
Proximity Blue serves the entertainment, retail, and other consumer industries with digital proximity and mobile interactive solutions. Utilizing the latest technologies, Proximity Blue provides content and interactivity to mobile phones, the most commonly carried item in today’s modern society. Use Proximity Blue to open the enormous potential of a targeted mobile marketing campaign using Bluetooth® technology. Proximity Blue provides solutions that target the audience in the area of the business’s choice and because the content is sent to mobile phones it typically has a higher retention rate by consumers. Our technology enables brands, retailers, and information providers with the ability to deliver content to mobile devices, PDA’s, and laptops. We provide solutions to all your mobile marketing needs.

About the UMA:
The NO. 1 premiere R&B, HipHop, Soul and Dance Music awards ceremony in the world. The Urban Music awards ceremony is held annually in the USA, UK, France, Caribbean, and Japan with plans to expand to Asia, Dubai and Africa. The Urban Music Awards was born out of the need to build a worldwide and independent awards ceremony to recognise the achievement of urban based artists, producers, club nights, dj’s , radio stations, record labels and artist that are or were previously unrecognised within their country of origin and are a product of the current Dance/R&B, HipHop, Neo Soul, Jazz, Grime, Garage and D&B music scene. Past winners at the Urban Music Awards in the UK have included; Grandmasterflash, Nas, Omarion, Danity Kane, Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, Adele, Vybez Cartel, Goldie, Dizzee Rascal, Terri Walker, Sean Paul, Beverley Knight , Raghav, Erup, Lemar, Sway, Boyz2Men, Beenie Man, T.O.K, Craig David, Lethal Bizzle, Shakira, Papoose and many more . The Urban Music Awards has set it self as a credible awards ceremony. From its inception all nominations and voting have been left for YOU, the public to decide! In 7 years, the prestigious awards ceremony has been covered by : The BBC World Service, CNN, MTV, BET, VH1, BBC Radio 1, BBC Entertainment Online, Invincible TV, Evening Standard, The Metro Newspaper , The Independent, The Guardian , Channel 4, CD:UK , London Tonight , Choice fm , New Nation, The Voice, and many more.

About Invincible Group: 
Invincible Group is the international parent group of companies behind Invincible Magazine, Invincible newspaper, Invincible Radio, Invincible TV, and Invincible films, Invincible Jeans, Invincible Events and Invincible Mobile. Invincible was launched by on the 1st July 1999 in London, as a style, ideas and impact conscious brand with the aim of serving our vibrant, multi-cultural society. Since its creation, with offices in the United Kingdom, USA, Germany, France and the Caribbean, Invincible has launched the careers of musicians, artists, photographers, designers, writers, models and actors around the world, while staking out an unchallenged position for itself at the cutting-edge of international urban cool and inspiration. Fuelled by a dedication to success, Invincible promotes a message of unity to empower ethnic diversity and creativity. Invincible events is also responsible for the Urban Music Awards (held annually both in the UK, France, Caribbean, & U.S.A), British Music Week and the National Entrepreneurs Conference (NYC).
Check our brand websites @ www.invinciblemag.com | www.invinciblemobile.com | www.urbanmusicawards.net | www.britishmusicweek.com | www.internationalfootballawards.com | www.invincibleradio.com | www.invinciblemediagroup.com (c) est. Since 1999

23.03.2009

Sonicbids, joins the line up as sponsors for the forthcoming 2nd annual Urban Music Awards USA taking place on the 18th of July 2009 in New York City.

More information will be released shortly.

Want to find out more on Sonicbids? Go to: www.sonicbids.com

25.06.2007

SplashTone.com is proud to join the list of sponsors for the Urban Music Awards ceremony in New York on July 7th, 2007. As a company that prides itself on enabling artists to expand their performance opportunities, SplashTone.com is very excited to help recognize achievements in the urban music industry by supporting this prestigious awards ceremony.

SplashTone.com is a website that was built for booking performing artists online.

The site targets anyone planning events of any kind: bars, clubs, festivals, concerts, house parties, coffee shops, and book stores. Bands, DJs, and other performing artists can create profiles for their group and request to perform at any of the listed events. SplashTone.com allows venues and event planners to request more information on an artist, manage time slots for events, embed online maps and driving directions, and even pay booking fees online.

SplashTone.com is operated by a startup software company in Indianapolis, IN.

Owners Colin Mathews and Bob Cowherd, both 26, launched the site only three months ago with ambitions of creating a fair and just online marketplace for gigs across America. SplashTone.com was designed to allow anyone to plan events online and to support artists of all levels of experience.

For more information, visit: www.SplashTone.com

30.05.2007

Imperial DAX, the multi-cultural Hair Care company has signed on with Invincible Media Group to sponsor the 2007 Urban Music Awards. The ceremony will debut in the US on July 7^th 2007 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. Here, musical achievements and urban heritage will merge into a unique international celebration. As an official sponsor, Imperial DAX will join the festivities to honor the achievements that have inspired creative artists and empowered diverse cultures.

Founded more than a half a century ago, in a garage in Brooklyn, New York, Imperial DAX has maintained its household name, while spreading across five continents. DAX manufactures all of its products from its 45,000 square-foot headquarters in Fairfield, New Jersey. Now preferred in more than 50 countries, DAX multi-cultural Hair Care manufactures, markets, and distributes a variety of products including waxes, crèmes, shampoos, conditioners, gels, oils, and pomades.

“Wherever you travel, you can always count on DAX to be there. We are a household name in almost every part of the world. Our consumers are loyal, and we are very protective of our name. After fifty-three years our values have remained the same: to provide the best and most affordable products,” said President David Joy, of Imperial DAX Hair Care Products.

As a global leader, Imperial DAX continues to prosper in every neighborhood of the world. Through continual research and product development, DAX is committed to product excellence: a way of honoring and celebrating its diverse hair-itage!

For more information on Imperial DAX Products: www.imperialdax.com