The prestigious National Music Awards has crowned ‘Rise by Jime Events’ as the Large-Scale Event of the Year, marking a significant achievement in Antigua and Barbuda’s entertainment sector. The event triumphed over competitor ‘Sunny Side Up’ to claim the honor, which celebrates productions that have profoundly shaped the nation’s cultural landscape through substantial audience engagement and enriched carnival experiences.
During the acceptance ceremony, promoter Jime Hunte represented the organizing collective by emphasizing the collaborative nature of their success. ‘This recognition isn’t about me—it’s about teamwork,’ Hunte stated. ‘Everybody knows there’s no ‘I’ in team. Executing an event of this magnitude represents a massive undertaking, and we’re genuinely grateful for every form of support we received.’
Hunte specifically praised the dedicated organizers and partners instrumental in the event’s evolution, noting: ‘Major credit goes to my team… because this achievement isn’t mine alone.’ He stressed that Rise’s accomplishments reflect the combined efforts of numerous individuals committed to producing exceptional entertainment.
Having grown into one of the nation’s most prominent carnival attractions, Rise now draws patrons not only from across Antigua and Barbuda but also from throughout the Caribbean region. The Large-Scale Event award constituted a key segment of the National Music Awards, which annually honors performers, promoters, and entertainment stakeholders driving the advancement of Antigua and Barbuda’s music and cultural industries.