EEMAX GLOBAL AWARDS 2015 UNVEILS A STAR STUDDED LIST OF PERFORMANCES

Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shaan, Lauren Gottlieb, Shillong Chamber Choir among the spectacular performers

Mumbai, 12^th September, 2015: The industry’s premiere award ceremony to recognize excellence in the events and experiential marketing space in India and globally, EEMAX GLOBAL Awards 2015 has announced an impressive list of performers for its upcoming ceremony. Music maestro Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will be performing in Mumbai after 4 years, singing superstarShaan, and the dancing sensation Lauren Gottlieb along with the super talented Shillong Chamber Choir are among the list of performances all set to enthrall the audiences. The prestigious conclave and awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on the 19th and 20th September, 2015 at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai.

Speaking about the performances lined-up for the global event, Sabbas Joseph, President, EEMA said, “We have selected some of the finest talent from the entertainment industry to take the stage at EEMAX this year. We are truly delighted to announce the line-up and are sure the EEMAX GLOBAL experience will be one to remember”

Right from classic hits to a string of latest releases from popular films like Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Hero, Hammari Adhuri Kahanni to his credit, the Ustad of Sufi, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will put the audience in a trance with his soulful Sufi rendition staying true to his style while adding a new twist. Another music star, famous playback singer Shaan is slated to croon signature Bollywood chartbusters and leave audiences wanting more.

Commenting on his performance for the awards, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan said “My performance at EEMAX GLOBAL Awards will be my very first live act in India after many years.  I will be performing in an absolutely new style and am eagerly looking forward to the audiences’ reaction on the awards night”

Speaking about his performance for EEMAX GLOBAL Conclave, Shaan said “The events industry does some really great and commendable work and I am truly honored on getting a chance to perform for all my friends from the events fraternity at the conclave. It will be a fantastic evening and everyone is sure to have a great time”

Famed for their eclectic performances and beautiful melodies, Shillong Chamber Choir has a magical musical act in store for all those present at the prestigious event. Rising singing star and livewire performer Sandeep Batra will add to the thrill at the post-Awards party.

Not stopping at music, the evening will see a stellar performance by the dancing diva Lauren Gotlieb, a sure-fire crowd-pleaser with her mesmerizing dance moves. India's edgiest comedy collective- AIB who are slated to be honored at the event, will also tickle guests with their tongue-in-cheek sense of humor.

The Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) has instituted EEMAX GLOBAL, the industry’s premiere Award Ceremony to recognize excellence in the event and experiential marketing space. EEMAX Global through the awards ceremony will showcase the best of the globe across entertainment, sports, experiential marketing, social events, weddings, education and CSR. EEMAX GLOBAL Awards would be preceded by the EEMAX Global Conclave on September 19 & 20 at the same venue.

The Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) is an autonomous and non-profit registered body of companies, institutions and professionals operating within the Events and Experiential Marketing industry of India. The Industry has grown exponentially over the last two decades with over 1000 entities operating in this space, in various segments and levels across 100+ cities in India. EEMA is the first and only body of its kind, which seeks to bring together the country’s leading Event Management, Sports Management and Brand Activation companies, MICE and Wedding Planners, Experiential Marketers, Entertainment Professionals, Technicians and Technical rental companies, Artist Management Companies and International counterparts on the same platform. EEMA today is the only national association with a unified voice that leads dialogue within its members and with government, Statutory Bodies, Taxation Authorities, Private and Municipal Licensing Bodies, Corporate Industry, Vendors and Artists. EEMA is setting Industry Standards that guide its members and has prescribed a Code of Conduct for its members and their employees. Over the years, EEMA has also been instrumental in organizing the coming together of industry stakeholders at its annual convention EEMAGINE and has instituted EEMAX Global, the industry’s premier Award Ceremony to recognize excellence in the event and experiential marketing space. Since its incorporation in 2008, EEMA has rapidly grown in membership to include all significant organized players across the length and breadth of the country, and it is estimated that close to 80% of the organized revenue in this space, is represented through EEMA members.