Chuck Jackson Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal

In early March 2025, Brantford Bluesman Chuck Jackson was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his support of Canadian Arts.  The former Downchild singer and Southside Shuffle founder has worked tirelessly to support music and arts throughout this country.

According to the Canadian government website, It's for those who have have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community of Canada, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.

CONGRATS! 

Links: Chuck Jackson, More Chuck Jackson Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers, More King Charles III Coronation Medal Stories

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Local Musicians Earn King Charles III Coronation Medal

Throughout Canada, a number of individuals have received a King Charles III Coronation Medal. According to the Canadian government website, It's for those who have have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community of Canada, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.

Three talented local musicians have earned this distinctive honour:

Mark McNeil

A singer/songwriter who has promoted Steeltown history through music, stage, television and journalism.

Links: Mark McNeil, More Mark McNeil stories, Video above courtesy of Mark McNeil

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James Sommerville

A hornist, conductor & former Hamilton Philharmonic director.

Links: James Sommerville, Kati Agócs, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, Video above courtesy of Kati Agócs

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Glenn Marais

Newmarket Bluesman who recently represented the Grand River Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.

Links: Glenn Marais More Glenn Marais Stories, Video above courtesy of Glenn Marais

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We could not find a complete listing of medal recipients so if anyone knows any other local music-related award winners, please email us blueshamilton@gmail.com and tell us about it. We may add them to this post. Thanks.

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