Awards

B.C.-based Barney Bentall, nominated for both Contemporary Singer of the Year and Solo Artist of the Year at this year's CFMA, will perform at the Awards Concert Night 1. (Mark Maryanovich)

Victoria producer, musicians up for awards at Canadian Folk Music Awards

B.C. had the third highest number of nominees by province this year, trailing Quebec and Ontario

 

Victoria duo Jon Middleton and Sierra Lundy of Ocie Elliott are nominated for the Juno Awards’ breakthrough group of the year. (Photo by Sara Laking)

Juno Awards nominees have strong connections to Greater Victoria

Ocie Elliott, Spiritbox nominated for breakthrough group; Spiritbox up for metal/hard music album

 

Comox Valley singer-songwriter Helen Austin, and Cincinnati’s Paul Otten are Big Little Lions. Photo via biglittlelions.com

Big Little Lions earn Canadian Folk Music Award nomination

Duo featuring Comox Valley singer-songwriter Helen Austin keeping busy during pandemic

 

Liam Docherty, left, and Gerry Barnum, right, at the 2019 Texada Blues and Roots Festival on Texada Island. (Submitted photo)

13-year-old Qualicum Beach musician nominated for prestigious 2020 Maple Blues Award

Docherty hopes for support from local voters to help bring award to Vancouver Island

Liam Docherty, left, and Gerry Barnum, right, at the 2019 Texada Blues and Roots Festival on Texada Island. (Submitted photo)
Juno Awards in Saskatoon cancelled at the last minute over COVID-19 concerns

Juno Awards in Saskatoon cancelled at the last minute over COVID-19 concerns

Annual Canadian music awards gala was scheduled to happen this Sunday

Juno Awards in Saskatoon cancelled at the last minute over COVID-19 concerns
2020 Juno Awards nominees were announced on Jan. 28, 2020. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Pop singer Lights, Ewan Currie of Sheepdogs among 2020 Juno Awards presenters

Dallas Smith, Felix Cartal and Nuela Charles nominated for big awards at March 15 gala

2020 Juno Awards nominees were announced on Jan. 28, 2020. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Aldergrove Star editor Sarah Grochowski has been nominated for a New York Emmy Award. (Ryan Uytdewilligen/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Black Press Media editor co-nominated for New York Emmy

It’s the latest honour for Sarah Grochowski and team’s documentary segment, Highway Mike

Aldergrove Star editor Sarah Grochowski has been nominated for a New York Emmy Award. (Ryan Uytdewilligen/Langley Advance Times)
Get ready to hear a Mighty roar at the Capital Ballroom

Get ready to hear a Mighty roar at the Capital Ballroom

Polaris Prize-winning rapper and hip hop artist Haviah Mighty plays Victoria on March 1

Get ready to hear a Mighty roar at the Capital Ballroom
Alessia Cara is on a roll, being nominated for six 2020 Juno Awards. She was named Tuesday as host of the awards ceremony, on March 15 at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon. Photo by Olivia Alta

Alessia Cara to host and perform at 2020 Juno Awards

Multi-platinum Canadian singer-songwriter also up for six awards, including Artist of the Year

  • Jan 28, 2020
Alessia Cara is on a roll, being nominated for six 2020 Juno Awards. She was named Tuesday as host of the awards ceremony, on March 15 at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon. Photo by Olivia Alta