Clarendon  Music  Awards  will  take  place  on Sat 12 feb 2011 at the Quarry, in Clarendon, Jamaica.

The first Annual Clarendon Music Awards is the brainchild of David Anderson of Temperature’s Entertainment Limited. This  organization  is known  for the ultra  successful  show,  “The High School Link-Up Showcase” that  links  past students from all high schools in Jamaica.

“This event will feature the biggest names in the entertainment industry as well   as emerging local talent from in and around Clarendon.” Mr. Anderson,  who is also the chairman of the event, said.

Anderson contends that Clarendon has produced several musical talents such as the world famous Clarendonions, Millie Small, Barrington Levy,  Toots Hibbert, Freddie McGregor, Coco Tea, Liz Mitchell, Denroy Morgan and I-Octane to name a few.

Along with  Mr. Morgan, some of  these  individuals  will be presented this year with special awards for their outstanding career achievements and for their cultural and social contribution to the parish of Clarendon.

I-Octane has scored nine nominations in this year’s inaugural Clarendon Music Awards.

Other major artists such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado and Tarrus Riley have also earned multiple nominations.

This event is also expected to be an economic boom to the economy of Clarendon, as  i t is  expected  to create short and long  term employment for community members and create new revenue for small businesses in Clarendon. 

Part  of the  proceeds from the event will be donated to the Clarendon Street People Association – CLASP and the Pediatric Ward at the May Pen Hospital, in Clarendon.

The event will be hosted by radio and TV personalities Lady D and Sasha Bling, and  there will be performances from Professor Nuts,Merciless,Anthony Cruz,Assailant,Silver Kat,Kashu-Man,Singer Jah and many other local artists.