Festivals & Events

The Canadian Folk Music Awards (17th) will be held in Charlottetown, PEI, from April 1 to 3, 2022. We are pleased to announce the nominations for the 2022 Canadian Folk Music Awards from different parts of the world.
The nominees are to honor Canada’s robust, diversified, and internationally known folk music industry. The selection process, which includes a two-stage jury process, is done by more than 100 jurors from throughout the country.
The CFMAs revealed that song entries were now available to be presented in more than one songwriting segment, given they met the classification demands. ‘Global …

M for Montreal has proven its tenacity by revealing the entirety of the music program for the professional portion of its 16th event. This event will take place in two ways: on online platforms from November 15 – 26 and in-person from November 17 – 19 in Montreal.
This fall, over 20 artists are expected to perform in Montreal. The previously announced artists include Gus Englehorn, Ghost Woman (AB), Julien Sagot, Nate Husser. There was also Laurence-Anne, Hologramme, Hippie Hourrah, Jaywood (MB), P’tit Belliveau (NS), Robert Robert, Pure Carriere, Skiifall, Sophia Bel.
Artists expected to join the team include …

The Slaight Family, Polaris Heritage Prize, announced the 2021 candidates. Cadence Weapon was awarded the Polaris Music Prize for 2021 because of his outstanding album called “Parallel Worlds”. The voting for the candidates of the Slaight Family Polaris heritage for 2021 has started.
Since 2006, artists with outstanding Canadian albums have been awarded this prize. The prize is given to artists with artistic distinction regardless of genre, sales, or affiliation.
Besides, commendable Canadian albums, which had pre-date the prize have been added to their “hall of fame” since 2015. The nominees are usually …