The 15th Annual MTN South African Music Awards are officially open until the 28th November 2008 which means that South African record companies only have a 15 days left within which to enter the most prestigious music awards event on the industry calendar.

With the exception of a handful of categories, product released between 1 December 2007 and 28 November 2008 will be eligible for entry into 2009’s edition of the awards. The proprietary online entry system for record companies will once again be used for the submission of entries. Entry system forms must be completed and submitted online at www.samusicawards.co.za. Access to the entry system is only possible once entrants have acquired a password from the offices of RiSA.

Alternatively, RiSA staff have set up a helpdesk at their premises to assist anyone who cannot make use of the online entry system. RiSA's offices are located at Unit 4, 150 Bram Fischer Drive, Randburg.

All material being submitted for consideration must reach RiSA by no later than 28th November 2008 for entries to be eligible for the 15th Annual MTN SA Music Awards.

Rules guiding entry submissions are also available for downloading from the MTN SA Music Awards website – www.samusicawards.co.za - a reference tool that serves as a guideline for the entire process of the awards.

Following on the ever-increasing successes of previous years’ awards, an unprecedented number of entries are anticipated. To avoid the disappointment of missing the deadline, early entry is recommended. The organizers and sponsors wish to extend their very best wishes to all entrants and their earnest gratitude to the judges in anticipation of their commitment.

So if you are a recording artist, a producer or an engineer with an album that fits the criteria for entry, then log on to www.samusicawards.co.za until the 28th November 2008 and make sure you enter the 15th Annual MTN South African Music Awards, the country’s most prestigious awards ceremony! You only have 15 days left!