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www.colaco.net http://www.live365.com/index.live Country Kidz rule ‘Battle of the Bands’ 2012 Kuwait: The Don Bosco Past Pupils Association organized the ‘Battle of the Bands - Simply Unplugged 2012’ with Dawliah as its main sponsor. Audience members watched several bands put on their best set in their rivalry for the prize and recognition. Country Kidz - Winners of Battle of the Bands 2012 - Junior Section Winners of Battle of the Bands 2012 - Senior Section The list of bands that performed included The Raptors, Scorpions JR, Music Makers, Explosive, Pretty Pink, Freak M Out, Frequenzy, Cooljulia, Beauty n the Boyz, Dark Angels, 4 Ways Only, Styx Divas, 4 Dimension, Styx, Country Kidz, Stripes and Twisted Fate. The lively dynamic of these music bands displayed the great potential in the young and their enthusiasm to display their skills and talents. The competition was divided into two categories, Juniors and Seniors. Juniors included those below 16 years of age and Seniors was made up of those above 16. In the Juniors section, Country Kidz finished first to win their third Gold in a row and retain their title as champions. One of the judges even mentioned that Country Kidz were complete performers and no other band had come close to their performance. Styx Divas made quite an impression on the judges to bag the second place.In the Seniors Section, Stripes came first with Twisted Fate winning second place. The competition was judged by Caesar Fernandes, Founder of Kuwait-Music.com, Hashim Al Nasser, Lead guitarist of the band Jelly Shot and Rico, a Guitar & Keyboard performer. ABOUT THE COUNTRY KIDZ BAND FROM OUR OBSERVATIONS: These kidz have passion in what they do...music..., having started very young and had commitment from parents...all are below 15 years. They have good knowledge on new music and able to perform at ease, use thier own imagination and variations in playing the instruments. All kidz play more than one instrument. Their coach and music instructor were the real mentors who allowed the kidz to bring out the talent. One of the judges commented that "these kidz already possess stardom and have all what professionals bands represent". Many among the audience, including parents met with the band after the event and asked them what is the secret of winning for three (3) consecutive years in a row! With a flash of beaming smiles, "they all said in unison...hard work, practice, discipline and a williness to perform in style"! Goa-World.com Team join all music lovers to congratulate the winners, the runners-up and all the participating band groups (in both the junior and senior categories). In a special way, the organizers have to be saluted for their efforts to encourage such a competition annually. [ The above report was first published by Arab Times http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/182610/reftab/73/Default.aspx ] www.arabtimesonline.com ______________________________________________________________ PAST EVENT ORGANIZED BY DBPPA - KUWAIT TITLED BATTLE OF THE BANDS Additional links from the archives: Country Kids ( For Video Click Here ) Studio 4 Exodus Flash Bax Individual category winners Ms Ninion Lobo for Drums Johenson Fernandes for Showmanship Frederico for Keyboards http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/152742/reftab/96/Default.aspx ______________________________________________________________ Additional Photos and input by: Ramos Fernandes, courtesy: Lino B. Dourado, www.goa-world.com http://goablog100.blogspot.com/ *Bombay Intercessory Network (BIN)* http://www.bomccr.org/BIN.php WATCH THE LATEST ON GOA'S POLITICAL SCENARIO http://www.livestream.com/goabuzzchannel?utm_source=lsplayer&utm_medium=embed&utm_campaign=footerlinks IT'S TOMORROW IN QATAR May Queen Ball on May 3 The Goan Welfare Association’s (GWA) 12th annual May Queen Ball, a dine-and-dance event, will be held at Ramada Plaza Hotel on May 3. The highlight of the event, as in the previous years, is the crowning of the May Queen by a Bollywood star, whose name has not been announced. GWA president Simon D’Silva said Forefront, a prominent music band from Goa, featuring some of the key vocalists in the Indian rock band industry is being flown in for this year’s function. Updesh Swar, a popular anchor from Goa, will compere the function. Qatar Airways is the official airline and Gulf Times is the media sponsor. For details: http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=134265 http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=309637 VERSE OF THE DAY John 16:22 - So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. Much awaited event in Goa Botanical Society of Goa and Corporation of the City of Panaji [CCP], Panaji-Goa, together have facilitated the organization of the KONKAN FRUIT FEST on the Promenade off D.B. Bandodkar Marg, between Kala Academy and Children’s Park at Campal, Panaji-Goa from 11 to 13 May, 2012. www.konkanfruitfest.com Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter presented by goa-world.com team “From what we get we make a living – from what we give, we make a life.” http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans
