Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Award Nominees 2010 Announced!
For Immediate Release
Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Award Nominees Announced
September 7, 2010 Halifax, Nova Scotia – Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week is a showcase of Nova Scotian music and celebrates the achievements of our artists and industry professionals. Each year in November, music fans, musicians, and industry professionals gather during music week for four jam packed days of performances, educational programming, and award ceremonies. Music Nova Scotia is pleased to announce our Music and Industry Award nominees for 2010.
At the front of the pack, The Stanfields hold six nominations for their recent release, Vanguard Of The Young And Reckless, including Album of the Year, Alternative Artist/Group Recording of the Year, Group Recording of the Year, Digital Artist of the Year, Music Video/DVD of the Year, and Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year.
Following with four nominations each are Dave Gunning, David Myles, Ghettosocks, Amelia Curran, and Rose Cousins. Gunning and Myles are both nominated for Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year, Folk Artist/Group Recording of the Year, Male Artist Recording of the Year, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year. Ghettosocks is also nominated for Male Artist Recording of the Year, as well as Music Video/DVD of the Year, Digital Artist of the Year, and Hip-Hop Recording of the Year. Curran and Cousins have landed nominations for Female Artist Recording of the Year, Folk Artist/Group Recording of the Year, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year. Curran is also nominated for Album of the year for Hunter, Hunter, and Cousins is nominated for Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year.
Award nominees are selected by juries of industry professionals from the Music Nova Scotia membership. Voting will begin on Monday, September 13 and electronic notices will be sent to all eligible members of Music Nova Scotia, who will vote on the award winners.
The Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year Award is decided by music fans. Public voting will open on Thursday, September 9 and will close on Thursday, October 7. Music fans can vote for their favorite Nova Scotian entertainer by visiting www.bellaliant.net.
The awards will be handed out during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week at the Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards Brunch, which will be held on Sunday, November 7 at the Rodd Grand Yarmouth beginning at 11:30am. Awards will also be handed out at the Music Nova Scotia Gala Awards Show, which will take place at the Yarmouth Mariners Centre on Sunday, November 7 beginning at 8:00pm.
Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Award nominees 2010:
Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year – Public Vote
Presented by Bell Aliant
Rose Cousins
David Myles
Dave Gunning
John Campbelljohn
The Stanfields
The Trews
Album of the Year
Presented by MacDonald Chisholm Trask Insurance
Amelia Curran – Hunter, Hunter
Wintersleep – New Inheritors
The Stanfields – Vanguard Of The Young And Reckless
The Trews Acoustic – Friends &Total Strangers
Radio Radio - Belmundo Regal
Alternative Artist/Group Recording of the Year
Presented by Aberdeen Paving
The Town Heroes – Birds And Fear
The Sorrys – Neanderthal Cell Phone
The Stanfields – Vanguard Of The Young And Reckless
Ruth Minnikin and Her Bandwagon – Depend On This
Glory Glory Man United – Zombies!!!
Blues Artist/Group Recording of the Year
The Hupman Bothers – The South Mountain Swamp Rock Opera
John Campbelljohn – Good To Go
Kim Dunn – Take This Hammer
Ken Ward – Living With A Saint
Thom Swift – Blue Sky Day
Country/Bluegrass Artist/Group Recording of the Year
Ashley Condon – Come In From The Cold
The Keats – Good To Be Home
Grassmarket – Port City
Moonshine Ramblers – Moonshine Ramblers
Laura Merrimen – Love Letters For Lonely Hunters
Digital Artist of the Year
Ghettosocks
Jon Bryant
Dave Carroll
The Stanfields
Tanya Davis
DJ of the Year
DJ IV
R$ $mooth
DJ T-Woo
Skratch Bastid
DJ Y-Rush
Female Artist Recording of the Year
Presented by Delta Hotels
Chelsea Nisbett – Anchored Roots
Rose Cousins – The Send Off
Amelia Curran – Hunter, Hunter
Ruth Minnikin and Her Bandwagon – Depend On This
Laura Merrimen – Love Letters For Lonely Hunters
Folk Artist/Group Recording of the Year
Rose Cousins – The Send Off
Amelia Curran – Hunter, Hunter
David Myles – Turn Time Off
Dave Gunning – We’re All Leaving
Kev Corbett – Son Of A Rudderless Boat
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Francophone Artist/Group Recording of the Year
Radio Radio – Belmundo Regal
Joseph Edgar - Y'a un train qui s'en vient...
Simon et Andre – J’l’Essayreng
Group Recording of the Year
Presented by Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub
Black Moor – The Conquering
Alert The Medic – We, The Weapon
Wintersleep – New Inheritors
The Stanfields – Vanguard Of The Young And Restless
Glory Glory Man United – Zombies!!!
Hip-Hop Recording of the Year
Presented by Coastal Financial
Ghettosocks – Treat Of The Day
The Caravan – Emerald City
Three Sheet – In Circulation
Radio Radio – Belmundo Regal
Inspirational Artist/Group Recording of the Year
Through His Grace – His Story
Chelsea Nisbett – Anchored Roots
Elizabeth Deveau – The True Vine
Jon Bryant – Two Coasts For Comfort
Marko Simmonds – Marko Presents
Jazz/Electro/Acoustic Artist/Group Recording of the Year
Presented by Stayner’s Wharf Pub & Grill
Daniel Matto – I’m Old Fashioned
Jeff Torbert – This Weather Honest
Swingology – Under Paris Skies
Emmy Alcorn – Unveil
Dwayne Côté and Duane Andrews – Dwayne Côté and Duane Andrews
Loud Artist/Group Recording of the Year
Presented by Symphony Nova Scotia
Black Moor – The Conquering
Obsydian – The Grotesque Presage
Last Call Chernobyl – Drowning Beneath The Sound Of Change
Big Game Hunt – Goliath
Male Artist Recording of the Year
Presented by Delta Hotels
Ghettosocks – Treat Of The Day
Colin Grant Band – Fun For The Whole Family
David Myles – Turn Time Off
Dave Gunning – We’re All Leaving
Thom Swift – Blue Sky Day
Musician of the Year
Presented by Ticketpro
Jordi Comstock
John Campbelljohn
Keith Mullins
Kim Dunn
Ian Sherwood
Music Video/DVD of the Year
Presented by Atlantic Film Festival
Ghettosocks – Out For Treats
Caledonia – We Are America
The Stanfields – The Dirtiest Drunk
Gypsophilia – Hietzing/Battery Life
The Trews – Highway Of Heroes
Tanya Davis – How To Be Alone
New Artist/Group Recording of the Year
Presented by Grant Thorton
Black Moor – The Conquering
Ria Mae – Between The Bad
The Town Heroes – Birds And Fear
Last Call Chernobyl – Drowning Beneath The Sound Of Change
Jon Bryant – Two Coasts For Comfort
Three Sheet – In Circulation
Pop/Rock Artist/Group Recording of the Year
Presented by Coastal Financial
Alert The Medic – We, The Weapon
Molly Thomason – Through The Static
Dwight Deon – Anthems For The Restless
Wintersleep – New Inheritors
Gloryhound – Leave It Alone
SOCAN Songwriter of the Year
Presented by SOCAN
Rose Cousins
Amelia Curran
David Myles
Dave Gunning
Steve Poltz
Traditional/Roots Artist/Group Recording of the Year
Presented by The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
Colin Grant Band – Fun For The Whole Family
HAWP – Storm And Calm
Fleur Mainville – My Rare One
Dwayne Côté and Duane Andrews – Dwayne Côté and Duane Andrews
Chrissy Crowley - The Departure
Urban Artist/Group Recording of the Year
Chelsea Nisbett – Anchored Roots
Marko Simmonds – Marko Presents
Gary Beals – The Rebirth Of
Electric City Underground - All Means Necessary
Booking Agent of the Year
Talent Source
Eastern Entertainment
Stephanie Purcell (Limelight Communications Group)
Craig Mercer (The Paragon Theatre)
Troy Arseneault (The Seahorse Tavern)
Community Presenter of the Year
Town of Port Hawkesbury
Little River Folk Society
Cobequid Arts Council
Tunes at Noon
Company of the Year
Presented by East Coast Music Association
Diminished Fifth Records
Marcato Digital Solutions
Sonic Entertainment Group
Jones & Co.
GroundSwell Music
Corporate Sponsor of the Year
Denmark Productions
Molson Canadian
Nu Star Energy
Bell Aliant
Delta Hotels
Educator of the Year
Waye Mason
Bruce Aitken
Jonny Stevens
Keith Mullins
Jim Stewart
Event of the Year
Presented by The Seahorse Tavern
Halifax Pop Explosion
Cape Breton International Drum Fest
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
In The Dead Of Winter
Riverfest
Industry Professional of the Year
Jonny Stevens
Stephanie Purcell
Kimberly Sinclair
Darren Gallop
Craig Mercer
Manager of the Year
Jason Burns
Adam Lomas
Ian McKinnon
Sheri Jones
Eirinn Fraser
Janesta Boudreau
Media Professional of the Year
Tom Bedell (Q104)
Stephen Cooke (The Chronicle Herald)
Phlis McGregor (CBC Radio)
Sue Carter Flinn (The Coast)
BJ Burke (Q104)
Promoter of the Year
Bruce Aitken
Jeremy McNeil
Sonic Concerts
Craig Mercer
Troy Arseneault
Producer of the Year
Daniel Ledwell
Fred Lavery
Jamie Sparks
Joel Plaskett
Charles Austin
Production Company of the Year
Groundsound
Sound Systems Plus
Christie Lites
Tour Tech East
Advanced Systems
Publicist of the Year
Josh Hogan (Hogan Media Relations)
Wendy Phillips (Phillips Public Relations Ltd.)
Eirinn Fraser (Trisagon Productions)
Matt Charlton (Pigeon Row)
Radio Program of the Year
Halifax is Burning (CKDU)
Route 104 (Q104)
Atlantic Airwaves (CBC)
East Coast Countdown
That East Coast Show (CKBW)
Radio Station of the Year
Presented by Theriault Financial
CKOA-FM The Coast
101.5 The Hawk (CGIO FM)
Q104
Z103.5 The Beat
CKDU
98.9 XFM Antigonish
Recording Studio of the Year
Soundmarket Studios
Lake Wind Sound Studio
Echo Chamber
The Sonic Temple
Codapop
Studio Engineer of the Year
Tim Feswick
Rob Corrigan
Michael Shepherd
Charles Austin
Darren Van Niekerk
Technician of the Year
Dennis Field
Daniel Ledwell
Steve “Snickers” Smith
Ron Anonsen
Carl Gosine
Venue of the Year
Presented by Broken Chord Promotions
The Seahorse Tavern
The Paragon Theatre
Marigold Cultural Centre
The Carleton Music Bar & Grill
The Company House
Visual Artist of the Year
Presented by Argyle Fine Art
Janette Rawding
Daniel Ledwell
Chr!s Sm!th
Nick Brunt
Peter Farmer
Mat Dunlap
Volunteer of the Year
Presented by Sonic Entertainment Group
Josh White
Eirinn Fraser
Emma Lee Stewart
Adriana Afford
Pam Samson
Delegate passes and tickets to the Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards Brunch are now on sale!
Delegate passes are available for $75.00 + convenience fee through www.ticketpro.ca.
*Artists who submitted but were not selected to showcase are entitled to a delegate pass for a special rate of $54. Discounted passes can only be purchased through the Finance Administrator, Lisa Stitt, by calling 902-423-6271 ext 7.
Brunch tickets can be purchased for $19.99 + convenience fee through www.ticketpro.ca.
*Those individuals nominated for an award being given out at the Music and Industry Awards Brunch are entitled to a discounted brunch ticket ($9.99 + convenience fee), which can only be purchased through our Finance Administrator, Lisa Stitt, by calling 902-423-6271 ext 7.
Please note Wintersleep is a separately ticketed event and is not included in the delegate pass. Tickets can be purchased for just $19.99 + convenience fee through www.ticketpro.ca.
For more information on ticketing, please visit click here.
Tickets to the Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards Brunch and delegate passes are on sale online at www.ticketpro.ca, via phone 1-888-311-9090 or in person at any Ticketpro outlet including:
Yarmouth Mariners Centre Box Office – 31 Cottage St., Yarmouth, NS (902) 742-2155
City Drug Store – 369 Main St., Yarmouth, NS (902) 742-3579
Saulnierville Pharmacy – 9999 Highway #1, Saulnierville, NS (902) 769-0893
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For more information, please contact:
Lindsay-Bea Davis
Communications and Membership Coordinator
Music Nova Scotia
(902) 423-6271 ext. x 2
302-5516 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G6
lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca
www.musicnovascotia.ca
About Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week (NSMW)
Now in its 14th year, Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week brings together the music industry and the public for four jam-packed days of performances, music industry conference, international and domestic buyers programs, and the gala awards show. Music Nova Scotia is proud to present Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010. The event will be held in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia from November 4-7, 2010. For more information, go to www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw
Funding Partners
Nova Scotia Department of Tourism Culture and Heritage | FACTOR | SOCAN Foundation | Town of Yarmouth | Nova Scotia Come to Life
Corporate Partners
Molson Canadian | MBS Radio | Z103.5 FM Radio | The Yarmouth Vanguard | The Rodd Grand Yarmouth and Rodd Colony Hotels | Bell Aliant | CJLS Radio | Sound Systems Plus | Christie Lites | St. Cecilia Studios | Thistle Hyundai
Accommodation
Delegates are encouraged to book their accommodations early! The Rodd Grand and Rodd Colony, our host hotels, are offering discounted rates when a delegate pass is shown at checkout. While there are more accommodations in Yarmouth County, these locations will be filled with delegates and will be on our weekend-long free shuttle route. For more information about accommodation, see http://www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw-accommodations
How to Purchase Tickets
All tickets and delegate passes will be sold through:
www.ticketpro.ca
1-888-311-9090
In person at any Ticketpro outlet - http://ww3.ticketpro.ca/pos.php
Delegate passes and tickets will be also be available for purchase during the conference at the Nova Scotia Music Week registration desk located at the Rodd Grand Hotel
Conference Delegate Pass - Price $75.00 (HST included, Ticketpro service charges not included)
Benefits - Access to all showcasing venues subject to capacity. This does not include access to Songs and Stories, Music and Industry Awards Brunch, Gala Awards Show and Music Nova Scotia presents Wintersleep.
For further information, please contact:
Lindsay-Bea Davis
Communications and Membership Coordinator
Music Nova Scotia
(902) 423-6271 ext #2
(902) 423-8841 Fax
1-888-343-6426 Toll Free
GMT -4
302-5516 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G6
lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca
www.musicnovascotia.ca
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