Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, More Chuck Berry Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
Links: Ian Thomas, More Ian Thomas Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
Links: Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman Stories, More Freddie King Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
Links: Suzie Vinnick, More Suzie Vinnick Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
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
The Music Cities Awards is a global competition designed to acknowledge and reward the most outstanding applications of music for economic, social, environmental, and cultural development in cities and places all around the world.
Since its launch in 2020, the MCA’s have become a global showcase of the state of the art of projects using music to make cities better and a source of inspiration for those music advocates looking to create a positive impact in their communities.
The Award Ceremony for the 2024 edition will take place on December 7th, on the opening day of the Riyadh Music Cities Convention, to be held in Saudi Arabia.
Here is the announcement video
Links: Music Cities Events, Video above courtesy of Music Cities Events
Below is a complete list of nominees. Canadians are bolded.
Best Use of Music in Real Estate or City Planning
Best Global Music City
Best Organisation or Individual Supporting Music in their City
Best Initiative to Support Diversity & Inclusion in Music
Best Initiative to Support Music Education & Career Development
Best Music Tourism Initiative
Best Initiative Using Music to Improve Health & Wellbeing
Best Initiative Using Music to Support Environmental Sustainability
Best Initiative Using Music for Economic, Social or Community Development
Best Night-Time Economy Initiative
Best Digital Innovation to Support Musicians or Music in Cities
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