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Media Release
Bahrain, Jun 9: The much anticipated preliminary round of Gulf Voice of Mangalore (GVOM) season 4 for Bahrain contestants was held at Papillon Auditorium here on Friday June 6.
Aspiring and talented singers from Bahrain lightened up the evening with some scintillating performances.
Six singers each from male and female categories were selected by the panel of judges.
Singers who qualified for semi-finals in female category in order of points scored are:
Teena Roshan D'Souza
Larisa Janice Miranda
Lynet Vas
Evita Fiona Sequeira
Melba Martis
Susan Monica Miranda
Semi-finalists in male category:
Winston Preetham Aranha
Christopher Lobo
Ronald Fernandes
Vijeth Cliston D'Silva
Francis Lobo
Ivan Sequeira
The contest started at 6 pm by selecting the singing sequence through lots.
Jovita D'Silva and Ashlyn Castelino performed welcome dance.
Henry D Almeida, convenerof Konkni Kutam welcomed the gathering. In his address, Almeida said, "It is indeed a great opportunity for aspiring and budding singers to be able to showcase their talents on such a huge platform.
The contest was judged by a panel of well-known and celebrated judges from Bahrain.
The jury comprised Swebert Mascharenhas, a well-known musician from the popular 'Aryan Fame' band and who has played for the top Goan band 'Renegade'; Sonia Prabhu, a popular singer and guitarist who runs her own ‘Harmony School of Music’; and Minino Fernandes, a well-known musician, singer, and community leader of Bahrain Konkani Church group.
The semi-finals will be held at Ban Saeng Thai hall on September 26 from 5:30 pm onwards.
The programme was compered by noted emcee Walter Dantis.
Steven D'Souza proposed the vote of thanks.