The Maldives Film Awards 2011 was held on the 4th of July 2011, and was attended by H. E. President Nasheed as the chief guest, accompanied by Madam Laila. It is the premier awards event for the small but vibrant local film industry, held by the Maldives Film Association. The event was sponsored by Enchanteur […]
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Fête de la Musique 2011 (Maldives) :: Sound Reinforcement
Fête de la Musique (World Music Day) 2011 was held on the 30th of June, 2011, in Muniufaa premises. This is the third such event, held annually, by Alliance français, in Malé, Maldives. The core-values of Fête de la Musique is said to be, to cerebrate music on the streets by both amateur and professionals […]
Mind Mapping: Projected
When you have a group of people in a meeting to brainstorm or resolve a contested issue, only talk could really heat things up, resulting in even further disagreements. Instead, try this!
Dynamics Explained: in a Sound Context
Dynamics in the context of your instrument and in the context of your band, has quite a direct relationship to the sound of the band. This is where it all comes together in a chain of events: Good individual dynamics lead to good band dynamics; and good band dynamics lead to a good sound – […]
Wataniya Anniversary Dinner 2011 :: Sound Reinforcement
The Wataniya (Maldives) Anniversary Dinner was held on 6th March 2011. The dinner was in an “ice” themed hall, that featured an awards ceremony, debut of Rhythm In Peace (RIP) – a vocal duo, a DJ, Haisham’s trio, video messages and presentations. I should note here that RIP was unheard of, prior to this event. […]
Maldives Beach Games – Logo Launching Ceremony :: Sound Reinforcement
Maldives Beach Games – Logo Launching Ceremony, was held on 10th February 2011 in Kulhivaru Ekuveni at 2100. The Chief Guest of the ceremony was Hon. Sanath Jayasuriya who was accompanied by the Vice President of Maldives H. E. Dr. Mohammed Waheed Hassan and Human Resources, Youth & Sports Minister Hon. Hassan Latheef. The Chief […]
Maldives Calendar (2011 update): Holidays, Academic, Awareness Days & Special Days
Here is the Maldives Holidays Calendar updated for 2011. I am also introducing a new calendar for Awareness & Special Days. As for the Academic Calendar, I will update and post it here once I have some reliable information. Academic Calendar has also been updated for 2011. Use at own risk. Please read Known Issues […]
Android Phones: Caller IDs, Contacts & Country Code Prefixes
Is your Android phone not associating Caller Idenfication (CID) with your contacts, due to country code prefixes? Then this article is for you.
Marcia Barrett of Boney M :: Sound Reinforcement
Marcia Barrett (of Boney M) performed in Male’, Maldives on the 26th of April 2010, accompanied by two back-up vocalists, dancers and a percussionist. The performance was held at Dharubaaruge. An enthusiastic and lively audience of about 700 pax sang along and cheered for Boney M classics. The event was hosted by the Government of […]
Dynamics (music) Explained: Band Context
Continuing from my previous tutorial on dynamics, in the context of your instrument, this my attempt at explaining dynamics in a band’s context. This will help you sound good in a band setting as, you will not only understand where to fit in (and where not to), but also by how much.