Today (November 29, 2024), the Hamilton Blues Lovers turns sweet 16!
Links: Chuck Berry, More Chuck Berry Stories, Video above courtesy of Chuck Berry
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Today (November 29, 2024), the Hamilton Blues Lovers turns sweet 16!
Links: Chuck Berry, More Chuck Berry Stories, Video above courtesy of Chuck Berry
The 2024 St. Catharines Arts Awards were handed out on Nov. 3, 2024, at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre,
Below is a complete list of winners
In 2025, the CFMA will return to Ottawa/Gatineau, the birthplace of the Canadian Folk Music Awards. The 20th Anniversary of the CFMA will take place from April 3–6, 2025, with a grand gala and a series of bilingual concerts that highlight the diversity, creativity, and cultural significance of the Canadian folk music scene today. Each concert will also include several awards presentations.
VIP Wristbands are now on sale via folkawards.ca at the early bird price of $125 (tax inclusive). The wristbands grant access to all four concerts as well as afterparty networking events, offering significant savings (Tickets to all four shows are valued at $148 + tax and ticket fees if purchased separately).
Single tickets for each concert will be available for purchase in February 2025.
Here is the announcement video:
Links: CFMA, More CFMA Stories, Video above courtesy of prixfolkawards
Below is a complete list of nominees. Local nominees are bolded.
Contemporary Singer of the Year
Ensemble of the Year
Producer(s) of the Year
Traditional Album of the Year
Traditional Singer of the Year
Children’s Album of the Year
Contemporary Album of the Year
English Songwriter(s) of the Year
French Songwriter(s) of the Year
Global Roots Album of the Year
Indigenous Songwriter(s) of the Year
Instrumental Composer(s) of the Year
Instrumental Group of the Year
Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year
New/Emerging Artist(s) of the Year
Single of the Year
Vocal Group of the Year
Young Performer(s) of the Year