Music On The Hill Awards (MOTHAs)
The Music On The Hill Awards (MOTHAs) were conceptualised by Music Promoter Innocent Shezi to recognise, celebrate and honour outstanding achievements in the music and entertainment industry. The MOTHAs were launched in December 2022 with the intent of being one of the credible awarding bodies that motivate, encourage and provide artists tools to not only succeed but to sustain themselves in the profession.
The Awards are unique in that they will celebrate excellence of not only performers but also technical assist professionals such as producers, teachers, record labels, event organizers.
Artists and Creatives are invited to submit entries ahead of the nominations ceremony to be held on October, 27 and the main gala ceremony is set for December 2, 2023.
DOWNLOAD the Application form and the Rules and Regulations.
Closing Date for Entries is 09 October 2023.
FULL LIST OF CATEGORIES
GENERAL TOP 7 CATEGORY
1. ARTIST OF THE YEAR
2. ALBUM OF THE YEAR
3. SONG OF THE YEAR
4. BEST MALE ARTIST
5. BEST FEMALE ARTIST
6. BEST FEMALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE
7. BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE
AFRO-POP
1. BEST AFRO POP ARTIST
2. BEST AFRO POP ALBUM
3. BEST AFRO POP SINGLE
DANCE (AMAPIANO/HOUSE)
1. BEST DANCE ALBUM
2. BEST DANCE ARTIST
3. BEST DANCE SINGLE
4. BEST DANCE COLLABORATION
GOSPEL
1. BEST GOSPEL ALBUM
2. BEST GOSPEL ARTIST
3. BEST GOSPEL SINGLE
4. BEST GOSPEL COLLABORATION
5. BEST TRADITIONAL GOSPEL SINGLE
HIP HOP
1. BEST HIP HOP ARTIST
2. BEST HIP HOP ALBUM
3. BEST HIP HOP SINGLE
4. BEST HIP HOP COLLABORATION
JAZZ
1. BEST JAZZ ARTIST
2. BEST JAZZ ALBUM
3. BEST JAZZ SINGLE
POP
1. BEST POP ARTIST
2. BEST POP ALBUM
3. BEST SINGLE
ROCK
1. BEST ROCK ARTIST
2. BEST ROCK ALBUM
3. BEST ROCK SINGE
R&B
1. BEST R&B ARTIST
2. BEST R&B ALBUM
3. BEST R&B SINGLE
TRADITIONAL
1. BEST TRADITIONAL ALBUM
2. BEST TRADITIONAL ARTIST
3. BEST TRADITIONAL SINGLE
4. BEST TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCE
EXTENDED OPEN FIELD
1. BEST DUO/GROUP
2. BEST PRODUCED ALBUM
3. BEST LIVE ALBUM
4. BEST MUSIC EVENT
5. BEST ARTIST MANAGER
6. BEST MUSIC PROMOTER/PUBLICIST
7. BEST SONGWRITER
8. BEST RECORDING STUDIO
9. BEST RECORDING LABEL
10. BEST MUSIC EDUCATOR
11. BEST REGGAE DANCEHALL SINGLE
12. BEST MUSIC VIDEO
13. BEST CLASSICAL SINGLE
14. BEST SCORING IN A FILM/SERIES OR TELEVISION SPECIAL
15. BEST MUSIC RADIO STATION
16. BEST MUSIC BROADCASTER
SPECIAL AWARDS *Not submitted for*
1. LEGEND AWARD
2. SHINE BRIGHT AWARD
The presentation of these categories will also encourage the creativity and production of works that can qualify in these fields ensuring to strengthen the South African music industry and providing a platform for those in the business to be seen and acknowledged.
AWARDS, CERTIFICATES AND MEDALS
Each nominee will receive a medal of Nomination, certificate and will be regarded for their entire career as MOTHA Nominated. Contributing individuals on more than forty-percent (40%) of a nominated project may also apply for a certificate after the main award ceremony has been held.
The winners of each category will receive a trophy, certificate of winning and various prizes from relevant sponsors and partners of the Music On The Hill Awards which will be announced closer to the event. Contributing individuals on a winning project may apply for a certificate of ‘Contributing on a winning Project’
Certificates and medals will be issued one month after the main awards and will be mailed to all who applied.