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0 Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announces 2019 Nominees
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NEWS RELEASE
Calgary, AB – July 26, 2019
Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announces 2019 Nominees
Showcasing and honouring the incredible musical talent produced in the Calgary area for the last three years, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS is proud to announce this year’s 2019 nominees in 21 categories for their 4th annual gala being hosted on September 22, 2019, at The Palace Theatre. Last year’s event toasted 20 award categories and witnessed highlights such as power trio The Static Shift winning three awards for Group of The Year, Rock Recording of The Year and Single of The Year along with songstress Kate Stevens winning two awards for Female Artist of The Year and the Zackariah & The Prophets Memorial Award (full list of 2018 YYCMA winners here).
Tickets for this year’s 2019 YYCMA gala will be available as of 10:00 AM on July 26th, 2019 via www.YYCMusicAwards.com.
“The YYC Music Awards is thrilled to see so many Calgary and area artists submitting again this year. As with every year, our Adjudication Committee had their work cut out for them choosing nominees. This year’s list represents some of the amazing and eclectic talents in our city.” comments YYCMA Media Director Shannon Ambrose.
2019 YYCMA Nominees:Spotify Playlist of Nominees here.
ALTERNATIVE RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Marcus Trummer Band – “Good Times”
Matt Blais – “Fool’s Gold”
Poke the Bear – “Along The Way”
Shuffalo – “Heart Attack”
Sin & Sonic – “Blood, Sex and Wine”
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Jason Hofer – “SCARS”
JOELLE – “Merry Christmas Night”
Northern Quarter – “Cold Dark Night”
Tammy Dixon – “Tammy Dixon”
Zaire Ink and Afuhmbom – “Manhood”
COUNTRY RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Ben Chase – “All Over It”
Brad Saunders – “Play It by Beer”
David Bradford – “It’s Okay”
Drew Gregory – “Good Place to Start”
Nice Horse – “Six String Outlaw – The Sundown Remix”
EDM RECORDING OF THE YEAR
BUK – “B Nasty Beats”
Kloves – “Parabel EP”
Titus1 – “Only Love”
Titus1 & Boostha – “KULT019”
Troo Knot – “Novalia”
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Deanne Matley
Jennie Harluk
Kate Stevens
Lisette Xavier
Miesha & The Spanks
FOLK RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Benjamin Longman – “The Garden of Song”
Darren Crone – “Somewhere Down the Road”
Grant Kennedy – “Amsterdam”
S.K. Wellington – “Where the Earth Meets the Sea”
T. Buckley – “Miles We Put Behind”
GROUP OF THE YEAR
GhostBoy
In/Vertigo
Miesha & The Spanks
Nice Horse
The Path Less Traveled
INDUSTRY PERSON OF THE YEAR
Cindy McLeod
Grant Howarth
Mike Little
Patrick McGannon
Sarah Scott
JAZZ RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Sheldon Zandboer – “Tipping Velvet”
Al Muirhead’s Canadian Quintet – “Undertones”
Lorna MacLachlan – “Bicycle Riding in the Dark”
Jim Brenan 11 – “50/50”
Music with Mandy – “On the Sunny Side of the Street”
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Al Muirhead’s Canadian Quintet
Brad Saunders
Drew Gregory
Matt Blais
T. Buckley
METAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Every Hour Kills – “Fragile Machine”
Hammerdrone – “An Ever Increasing Wave”
Hyperia – “Fish Creek Frenzy”
Red Cain – “Wing of the Crow (feat. Kobra Paige)”
SYRYN – “Paradise For Demise”
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Grant Kennedy – “Amsterdam “, Directors – Natali Voorthuis and Niels Dekker
MINDSEED – “Reflections”, Director – Alex Labbe
Nice Horse – “Jim, Jack, Johnnie, and Jose”, Director – Barrett Klesko
Punch Drunk Cabaret – “Don’t Die Until You’re Dead”, Director – Ewen Clark, Ring Tail Films
Jake Vance – “White Lights”, Director – Jake Vance
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Brendan Rothwell – “Keep on Keepin’ On”
Craig Carswell – “Run”
Drew Gregory – “Know Good”
Kelsey Raine – “Hold On”
Taken by Sanity – “Sleepwalker”
POP RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Amy Hef – “Somehow Someway”
Jake Vance – “White Lights”
Jess Knights – “No Jazz”
Kate Stevens – “Right Choice”
Lisette Xavier – “Hot Mess”
R&B SOUL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Afuhmbom – “Jake’s Story”
Kate Stevens – “It’s Real”
Miss Benzo – “Revenge”
New Saint – “Rly Ain’t”
Pat Clifton – “Buried Alive”
RAP RECORDING OF THE YEAR
A.Y.E. – “Don’t Blow My High”
Aypayne – “Fuego”
Jay Ross VS Teekay – “Str8 6 Shoota”
Jazzlib – “Behind Bars Too”
Kay L – “Before the Money”
ROCK RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Crack the Lens – “The Armoury”
Erwin Vesper – “Number One”
Miesha & The Spanks – “Girls Girls Girls”
Saints & Sinners – “Tailgate”
The Moröns – “We Throw You Under The Bus”
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Ben Chase – “All Over It”
Drew Gregory – “Know Good”
Hayden McHugh – “Take You ”
Miesha & The Spanks – “Summer Love”
T. Buckley – “Song Unbroken”
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Ben Chase – “All Over It”
Drew Gregory – “Know Good”
GhostBoy – “Star”
Kate Stevens – “It’s Real”
T. Buckley – “Song Unbroken”
WORLD RECORDING OF THE YEAR
MD Lyonga – “Love & Music”
Montuno West – “Tocar Tambor”
Penny Sanborn Trio – “Mirror Suite”
Scruffyfish – “Off the Hook”
Virender & Manjit – “Lori Suna Phir Se”
ZACKARIAH AND THE PROPHETS MEMORIAL AWARD
Aimee-Jo Benoit
Gratuitous Platypus
Marcus Trummer
Sandra Sutter
Taken By Sanity
2019 Award Performers:
Nice Horse
Sheldon Zandboer
Punch Drunk Cabaret
ZaireInk and Afuhmbom Music
School of Rock Calgary South House Band
For more info:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YYCMusicAwards
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/YYCMusicAwards
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS is also accepting volunteer applications leading up to, and for the Gala.
Sponsorship Inquiries:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com/sponsorship
About:
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.
DIRECTORS | ORGANIZERS
Leanne Harrison | Program Director
Shannon Ambrose | Public Relations & Media Director
Sarah Fiedler | Artist Liaison
Erin Hall | Sponsorships & Fundraising
Stephanie Hutchinson | Adjudication (CMSC) Director
Leanne Harrison | Program Director
Shannon Ambrose | Public Relations & Media Director
Sarah Fiedler | Artist Liaison
Erin Hall | Sponsorships & Fundraising
Stephanie Hutchinson | Adjudication (CMSC) Director
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0 Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Open 2019 Submissions
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Calgary, AB – March 5, 2019
Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Open 2019 Submissions
Showcasing and honouring the incredible musical talent produced in the Calgary area for the last three years, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS is proud to announce artist submissions for its 4th annual gala being hosted on September 22, 2019, at The Palace Theatre. Submissions are now open as of March 1st and will end May 31st. Last year’s event toasted 20 award categories and witnessed highlights such as power trio The Static Shift winning three awards for Group of The Year, Rock Recording of The Year and Single of The Year along with songstress Kate Stevens winning two awards for Female Artist of The Year and the Zackariah & The Prophets Memorial Award (full list of 2018 YYCMA winners here). This year’s 2019 YYCMA’s will celebrate artists in 23 categories with nominations and tickets for the gala being announced on July 26th, 2019.
“The YYC Music Awards Board of Directors is happy to open submissions for the 2019 YYCMA’s. This event was born from our love and pride of this city’s talented music scene, and it’s always an exciting time to see Calgary artists submit their work. We look forward to celebrating Calgary’s talented artists, and those that support them, this September at the 4th Annual YYC Music Awards Gala.” comments Shannon Ambrose – Public Relations & Media Director.
Artists interested in submitting their works for the 2019 YYC Music Awards can apply at the following link: https://yycmusicawards.com/submit/ (Submissions deadline May 31st)
Please note submission requirements:
Recording Submission:
The album or single must have been commercially released between March 1st, 2018 and February 28th, 2019 to be eligible. This time frame will be strictly enforced, and the YYCMA will not accept submissions for materials released outside this time frame. Singles may not be part of a collection previously nominated.
Who can apply?
Artists from the Calgary area, including Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Strathmore, and areas up to a maximum 125 km radius of the City of Calgary.
Deadline:
To be considered for a 2019 YYC Music Award, submissions must be received by midnight Mountain Time on May 31, 2018. No extensions will be granted.
Category Description & Eligibility:
Full Details can be read here.
2019 YYC Music Awards Categories:
Recording Awards:
Artists may only submit to one of the following categories:
– Alternative Recording of the Year
– Blues/Jazz Recording of the Year
– Classical Recording of the Year
– Country Recording of the Year
– Contemporary Inspirational Recording of The Year
– EDM Recording of The Year
– Folk Recording of the Year
– Jazz Recording of The Year
– Metal Recording of the Year
– Pop Recording of the Year
– R & B / Soul Recording of The Year
– Rap / Hip-Hop Recording of The Year
– Rock Recording of the Year
– World Music Recording of the Year
Artistic/Industry Awards:
Artists may submit to more than one of these categories:
– Female Artist of the Year
– Group of the Year
– Industry Person of the Year
– Male Artist of the Year
– Music Video of the Year
– People’s Choice Award
– Single of the Year
– Songwriter of the Year
– Zackariah and The Prophets Memorial Award
2018 Nominees Spotify Playlist here.
For more info:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YYCMusicAwards
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/YYCMusicAwards
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS is also accepting volunteer applications leading up to, and for the gala, along with membership for the Calgary Music Selection Committee (CMSC), who are voting members.
Sponsorship Inquiries:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com/sponsorship
About:
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.
DIRECTORS | ORGANIZERS
Leanne Harrison | Program Director
Shannon Ambrose | Public Relations & Media Director
Sarah Fiedler | Artist Relations Director
Erin Hall | Sponsorships & Funding Director
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0 YYC Music Awards 2018 Winners Are…
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NEWS RELEASE
Calgary, AB – September 24, 2018
YYC Music Awards 2018 Winners Are…
Honouring members of the Calgary music community, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS is proud to announce the 2018 winners from their 3rd annual gala hosted this past Sunday, September 23rd at The Palace Theatre (219 8 Ave SW). The event was witness to a collective of artists and industry coming together to celebrate Calgary’s energetic and active music scene in 20 award categories along with performances by some of the city’s up and coming artists Kobra and The Lotus, MD Lyonga, Michelle Minke, School of Rock Calgary South House Band, The Bluesland Horn Band, The Wardens, and Kirby Sewell & The Blues Serenade. The highlights of the night go to power trio The Static Shift winning three awards for Group of The Year, Rock Recording of The Year and Single of The Year along with songstress Kate Stevens winning two awards for Female Artist of The Year and the Zackariah & The Prophets Memorial Award. All artists nominated were from Calgary along with its surrounding cities of Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Strathmore plus other areas that are up to a maximum of 125 km radius from the City of Calgary. All nominations were for commercially released material between March 1st, 2017 and February 28th, 2018.
YYCMA organizers comment:
“The YYC Music Awards Board of Directors would like to thank all those that support our initiative in working to bring our local music community together.
Congratulations to all the 2018 YYC Music Awards winners and nominees!
To the volunteers, the musicians and artists that submit their talents, our sponsors, the fans that come to support their favorite artists, the voting committee that takes precious time to be a part of the process, our production manager, Darryl Bowers, The Palace Theatre staff and management, presenters and guests and all those that have given us their stamp of approval for what we do – you all make the YYC Music Awards the event that it is. And to the managers, promoters, media, live music venues and representatives that keep the music in our city playing – Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts.”
2018 YYCMA Winners:
Alternative Recording of the Year
• I Am The Mountain – ‘Motorcycles’
• NewLaw – ‘Bring on the Rain’
• Poke the Bear – ‘That Was Real’
• RALEIGH – ‘Dead in Tracks’ – WINNER
• Thomas Thomas – ‘Gracious Host’
Blues Recording of the Year
• Black Cherry Perry’s Mississippi Medicine Show – ‘Big Mamma’s Kitchen’
• Carly Reirson – ‘Crooner Sing To Me’ – WINNER
• Dave Spivak Project – ‘Ran Outta Money’
• Jason Cote and Rolling Thunder – ‘Take It All’
• The Bluesland Horn Band – ‘Midnight Shopping’
Country Recording of the Year
• Backroad Traveler Band – ‘Burn it Down’
• Ginelle James – ‘It Don’t Have to Hurt’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin’ – WINNER
• Shane Harluk – ‘Old Man River’
• Tanya Ryan – ‘In Another Life’
EDM Recording of the Year
• DeadDeer – ‘Snowglobe’
• Ginsong & Titus1 – ‘Deeper’ – WINNER
• Titus1 – ‘Sky is Falling’
• Troo Knot – ‘Pescado Mago’
• Velour Fog & Angie C – ‘Givin’ It Up (Ft. Lambert McGaughy)’
Female Artist of the Year
• Kate Stevens – WINNER
• Lisa Anderson
• Michelle Minke
• Tanya Ryan
• Varnia Henry
Folk Recording of the Year
• Lighter Than Arrows – ‘The Trip’
• Steel & Timber – ‘I Hate To Lose’
• The Raven & The Fox – ‘Follow Me’
• The Wardens – ‘Across the River’
• Todd Stewart – ‘Ordinary Love’ – WINNER
Group of the Year
• I Am The Mountain
• Kobra and The Lotus
• Nice Horse
• Raleigh
• The Static Shift – WINNER
• Raleigh
• The Static Shift – WINNER
Industry Person of the Year
• Brian Cymbaluk – WINNER
• Pat McGannon
• Stephanie Hutchinson
• Deanne Matley
• Chris Maric
Jazz Recording of the Year
• Allison Lynch – ‘Sky Hunter’
• Johanna Sillanpaa – ‘Blue Skies’
• Keith O’Rourke – ‘Sonny Tune’
• Prime Time Big Band – ‘Prime Time’
• Tricia Edwards – ‘Trainwreck III’ – WINNER
Male Artist of the Year
• Devin Cooper
• Drew Gregory
• Hayden McHugh
• Kay L
• Matt Blais – WINNER
Metal Recording of the Year
• Benevolent Like Quietus – ‘Where Dead Hearts Reside’
• Divinity – ‘Conqueror’ – WINNER
• Hammerdrone – ‘Black Bison’
• Hazzerd – ‘The Tendencies Of a Madman’
• Tim Holman – ‘The Pilgrimage’
Music Video of the Year
• Adam Dorval, Director – Cable Street ‘Your Chemistry’ – WINNER
• Brett Connors & Brett Ferster, Directors – Shred Kelly ‘Don’t Ever Look Back’
• Ivan Colic, Directors – Kobra and The Lotus ‘Light Me Up’
• Mathew Pust, Directors – I Am The Mountain ‘Motorcycles’
• Troy Kokol, Director – Troy Kokol ‘Jim Cuddy’
People’s Choice Award
• Black Cherry Perry’s Mississippi Medicine Show – ‘Where There’s Smoke’
• Drew Gregory – ‘Smokin”
• Life Like Fire – ‘Little Things’ – WINNER
• Powerhouze – ‘Calgary’
• Titus1 – ‘Sky is Falling’
Pop Recording of the Year
• Brett McCrady – ‘Alien’
• Jennie Harluk – ‘Bus Ticket’ – WINNER
• Lisa Anderson – ‘All I Know’
• Lisette Xavier – ‘Show Me (Ft. ICSOUL)’
• White Chocolate Thunder – ‘Wasteland’
Rock Recording of the Year
• Crooked Spies – ‘Great Unknown’
• Kobra and The Lotus – ‘Light Me Up’
• Matt Blais – ‘Give a Little More’
• The Ashley Hundred – ‘Lonely Love’
• The Static Shift – ‘Wide Awake’ – WINNER
Single of the Year
• Drew Gregory – ‘Smokin”
• Matt Blais – ‘Give a Little More’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin”
• The Static Shift – ‘Wide Awake’ – WINNER
• White Chocolate Thunder – ‘Wasteland’
Songwriter of the Year
• Devin Cooper – ‘No Chasing You’
• I Am The Mountain – ‘Motorcycles’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin’ ‘
• Todd Stewart – ‘Ordinary Love’
• Troy Kokol – ‘Jim Cuddy’ – WINNER
Urban Recording of the Year
• DJ Newboy – ‘Sail Away (Ft. Kay L, Bobby Soul & Bobby Blastem)’ – WINNER
• Kay L – ‘Nothing 2 U’ ( ft. Stephen Voyce)
• Music By Chapter – ‘Heavy’
• Pat Clifton – ‘Stay Woke’
• Project Trybe – ‘Long Way to Go’
World Recording of the Year
• Holly Blazina – ‘Transcendencia’ – WINNER
• Brent Saklofske – ‘Barcelona’
• MD Lyonga – ‘Wangele’
• Roger Duncan – ‘Morning Love’
Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award
• Adam Ambrose
• Kate Stevens – WINNER
• MINDSEED
• Steel & Timber
• Varnia Henry
For more info:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YYCMusicAwards
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/YYCMusicAwards
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS is also accepting volunteer applications leading up to, and for the gala, along with membership for the Calgary Music Selection Committee (CMSC), who are voting members.
Sponsorship Inquiries:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com/sponsorship
About:
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.
DIRECTORS | ORGANIZERS
Leanne Harrison | Program Director
Shannon Ambrose | Public Relations & Media Director
Sarah Fiedler | Artist Relations Director
Erin Hall | Sponsorships & Funding Director
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0 The Gauntlet Publications Society – University of Calgary: YYC Music Awards celebrates the best in Calgary’s music community
The Gauntlet Publications Society – University of Calgary: YYC Music Awards celebrates the best in Calgary’s music community
0 Calgary Herald: Calgary Herald: The best of local music will be honoured at the YYC Music Awards gala on Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Palace Theatre.
Calgary Herald: The best of local music will be honoured at the YYC Music Awards gala on Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Palace Theatre.
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0 Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce 2018 Performers
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Montreal, QC – August 9, 2018
Honouring members of the Calgary music community in 20 categories this year (listed below), the YYC MUSIC AWARDS is proud to announce this year’s performers for their 3rd annual gala on September 23rd at The Palace Theatre (219 8 Ave SW. Taking to the stage during the awards ceremony will be Kobra and The Lotus nominated for Group of the Year, Music Video of The Year, Rock Recording of the Year, MD Lyonga nominated for World Recording of the Year, Michelle Minke nominated for Female Artist of the Year, School of Rock Calgary South House Band, The Bluesland Horn Band nominated for Blues Recording of the Year, The Wardens nominated for Folk Recording of the Year along with special guests & after party performers Kirby Sewell & The Blues Serenade .
“The YYC Music Awards strives to represent Calgary’s rich and diverse music community. We are delighted to announce a list a performing artists at the 2018 YYCMA Gala, representing multiple music genres, as well as a performance by a group of Calgary’s young musicians. The YYC Music Awards Foundation invites the city of Calgary to join us at The Palace Theater on September 23rd to celebrate our talented artist and the art they create.” comments YYCMA Media Director Shannon Ambrose.
The YYC Music Awards celebrate artists from Calgary along with its surrounding cities of Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Strathmore plus other areas that are up to a maximum of 125 km radius from the City of Calgary. Artists participating in this year’s awards were nominated for their commercially released material between March 1st, 2017 and February 28th, 2018. Award performers will be announced at a later date. Tickets for the 2018 YYCMA gala available at the following link here.
2018 YYCMA Nominees:
Alternative Recording of the Year
• I Am The Mountain – ‘Motorcycles’
• NewLaw – ‘Bring on the Rain’
• Poke the Bear – ‘That Was Real’
• RALEIGH – ‘Dead in Tracks’
• Thomas Thomas – ‘Gracious Host’
Blues Recording of the Year
• Black Cherry Perry’s Mississippi Medicine Show – ‘Big Mamma’s Kitchen’
• Carly Reirson – ‘Crooner Sing To Me’
• Dave Spivak Project – ‘Ran Outta Money’
• Jason Cote and Rolling Thunder – ‘Take It All’
• The Bluesland Horn Band – ‘Midnight Shopping’
Country Recording of the Year
• Backroad Traveler Band – ‘Burn it Down’
• Ginelle James – ‘It Don’t Have to Hurt’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin”
• Shane Harluk – ‘Old Man River’
• Tanya Ryan – ‘In Another Life’
EDM Recording of the Year
• DeadDeer – ‘Snowglobe’
• Ginsong & Titus1 – ‘Deeper’
• Titus1 – ‘Sky is Falling’
• Troo Knot – ‘Pescado Mago’
• Velour Fog & Angie C – ‘Givin’ It Up (Ft. Lambert McGaughy)’
Female Artist of the Year
• Kate Stevens
• Lisa Anderson
• Michelle Minke
• Tanya Ryan
• Varnia Henry
Folk Recording of the Year
• Lighter Than Arrows – ‘The Trip’
• Steel & Timber – ‘I Hate To Lose’
• The Raven & The Fox – ‘Follow Me’
• The Wardens – ‘Across the River’
• Todd Stewart – ‘Ordinary Love’
Group of the Year
• I Am The Mountain
• Kobra and The Lotus
• Nice Horse
• Raleigh
• The Static Shift
• Raleigh
• The Static Shift
Industry Person of the Year
• Brian Cymbaluk
• Pat McGannon
• Stephanie Hutchinson
• Deanne Matley
• Chris Maric
• Brian Cymbaluk
• Pat McGannon
• Stephanie Hutchinson
• Deanne Matley
• Chris Maric
Jazz Recording of the Year
• Allison Lynch – ‘Sky Hunter’
• Johanna Sillanpaa – ‘Blue Skies’
• Keith O’Rourke – ‘Sonny Tune’
• Prime Time Big Band – ‘Prime Time’
• Tricia Edwards – ‘Trainwreck III’Male Artist of the Year
• Devin Cooper
• Drew Gregory
• Hayden McHugh
• Kay L
• Matt BlaisMetal Recording of the Year
• Benevolent Like Quietus – ‘Where Dead Hearts Reside’
• Divinity – ‘Conqueror’
• Hammerdrone – ‘Black Bison’
• Hazzerd – ‘The Tendencies Of a Madman’
• Tim Holman – ‘The Pilgrimage’
• Allison Lynch – ‘Sky Hunter’
• Johanna Sillanpaa – ‘Blue Skies’
• Keith O’Rourke – ‘Sonny Tune’
• Prime Time Big Band – ‘Prime Time’
• Tricia Edwards – ‘Trainwreck III’Male Artist of the Year
• Devin Cooper
• Drew Gregory
• Hayden McHugh
• Kay L
• Matt BlaisMetal Recording of the Year
• Benevolent Like Quietus – ‘Where Dead Hearts Reside’
• Divinity – ‘Conqueror’
• Hammerdrone – ‘Black Bison’
• Hazzerd – ‘The Tendencies Of a Madman’
• Tim Holman – ‘The Pilgrimage’
Music Video of the Year
• Adam Dorval, Director – Cable Street ‘Your Chemistry’
• Brett Connors & Brett Ferster, Directors – Shred Kelly ‘Don’t Ever Look Back’
• Ivan Colic, Directors – Kobra and The Lotus ‘Light Me Up’
• Mathew Pust, Directors – I Am The Mountain ‘Motorcycles’
• Troy Kokol, Director – Troy Kokol ‘Jim Cuddy’
People’s Choice Award
• Black Cherry Perry’s Mississippi Medicine Show – ‘Where There’s Smoke’
• Drew Gregory – ‘Smokin”
• Life Like Fire – ‘Little Things’
• Powerhouze – ‘Calgary’
• Titus1 – ‘Sky is Falling’
Pop Recording of the Year
• Brett McCrady – ‘Alien’
• Jennie Harluk – ‘Bus Ticket’
• Lisa Anderson – ‘All I Know’
• Lisette Xavier – ‘Show Me (Ft. ICSOUL)’
• White Chocolate Thunder – ‘Wasteland’
Rock Recording of the Year
• Crooked Spies – ‘Great Unknown’
• Kobra and The Lotus – ‘Light Me Up’
• Matt Blais – ‘Give a Little More’
• The Ashley Hundred – ‘Lonely Love’
• The Static Shift – ‘Wide Awake’
Single of the Year
• Drew Gregory – ‘Smokin”
• Matt Blais – ‘Give a Little More’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin”
• The Static Shift – ‘Wide Awake’
• White Chocolate Thunder – ‘Wasteland’
Songwriter of the Year
• Devin Cooper – ‘No Chasing You’
• I Am The Mountain – ‘Motorcycles’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin’ ‘
• Todd Stewart – ‘Ordinary Love’
• Troy Kokol – ‘Jim Cuddy’
Urban Recording of the Year
• DJ Newboy – ‘Sail Away (Ft. Kay L, Bobby Soul & Bobby Blastem)’
• Kay L – ‘Nothing 2 U’ ( ft. Stephen Voyce)
• Music By Chapter – ‘Heavy’
• Pat Clifton – ‘Stay Woke’
• Project Trybe – ‘Long Way to Go’
World Recording of the Year
• Holly Blazina – ‘Transcendencia’
• Brent Saklofske – ‘Barcelona’
• MD Lyonga – ‘Wangele’
• Roger Duncan – ‘Morning Love’
Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award
• Adam Ambrose
• Kate Stevens
• MINDSEED
• Steel & Timber
• Varnia Henry
For more info:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YYCMusicAwards
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/YYCMusicAwards
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS is also accepting volunteer applications leading up to, and for the gala, along with membership for the Calgary Music Selection Committee (CMSC), who are voting members.
Sponsorship Inquiries:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com/sponsorship
About:
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.
DIRECTORS | ORGANIZERS
Leanne Harrison | Program Director
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0 Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce 2018 Nominees
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – July 27, 2018
Honouring members of the Calgary music community in 20 categories this year (listed below), the YYC MUSIC AWARDS is proud to announce the 2018 nominees from one of Canada’s most vibrant and eclectic scenes. The 3rd annual YYCMA gala will be hosted on September 23rd at The Palace Theatre (219 8 Ave SW) and will celebrate artists from Calgary along with its surrounding cities of Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Strathmore plus other areas that are up to a maximum of 125 km radius from the City of Calgary. Artists participating in this year’s awards were nominated for their commercially released material between March 1st, 2017 and February 28th, 2018. Award performers will be announced at a later date. Tickets for the 2018 YYCMA gala available at the following link here.
“The amount of talent in Calgary never ceases to amaze us. Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees. The YYC Music Awards are so honoured to see such an impressive list of artists for the 2018 YYCMA nominations. Good Luck everyone!” comments YYCMA Media Director Shannon Ambrose.
2018 YYCMA Nominees:
Alternative Recording of the Year
• I Am The Mountain – ‘Motorcycles’
• NewLaw – ‘Bring on the Rain’
• Poke the Bear – ‘That Was Real’
• RALEIGH – ‘Dead in Tracks’
• Thomas Thomas – ‘Gracious Host’
Blues Recording of the Year
• Black Cherry Perry’s Mississippi Medicine Show – ‘Big Mamma’s Kitchen’
• Carly Reirson – ‘Crooner Sing To Me’
• Dave Spivak Project – ‘Ran Outta Money’
• Jason Cote and Rolling Thunder – ‘Take It All’
• The Bluesland Horn Band – ‘Midnight Shopping’
Country Recording of the Year
• Backroad Traveler Band – ‘Burn it Down’
• Ginelle James – ‘It Don’t Have to Hurt’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin”
• Shane Harluk – ‘Old Man River’
• Tanya Ryan – ‘In Another Life’
EDM Recording of the Year
• DeadDeer – ‘Snowglobe’
• Ginsong & Titus1 – ‘Deeper’
• Titus1 – ‘Sky is Falling’
• Troo Knot – ‘Pescado Mago’
• Velour Fog & Angie C – ‘Givin’ It Up (Ft. Lambert McGaughy)’
Female Artist of the Year
• Kate Stevens
• Lisa Anderson
• Michelle Minke
• Tanya Ryan
• Varnia Henry
Folk Recording of the Year
• Lighter Than Arrows – ‘The Trip’
• Steel & Timber – ‘I Hate To Lose’
• The Raven & The Fox – ‘Follow Me’
• The Wardens – ‘Across the River’
• Todd Stewart – ‘Ordinary Love’
Group of the Year
• I Am The Mountain
• Kobra and The Lotus
• Nice Horse
• Raleigh
• The Static Shift
• Raleigh
• The Static Shift
Industry Person of the Year
• Brian Cymbaluk
• Pat McGannon
• Stephanie Hutchinson
• Deanne Matley
• Chris Maric
Jazz Recording of the Year
• Allison Lynch – ‘Sky Hunter’
• Johanna Sillanpaa – ‘Blue Skies’
• Keith O’Rourke – ‘Sonny Tune’
• Prime Time Big Band – ‘Prime Time’
• Tricia Edwards – ‘Trainwreck III’
Male Artist of the Year
• Devin Cooper
• Drew Gregory
• Hayden McHugh
• Kay L
• Matt Blais
Metal Recording of the Year
• Benevolent Like Quietus – ‘Where Dead Hearts Reside’
• Divinity – ‘Conqueror’
• Hammerdrone – ‘Black Bison’
• Hazzerd – ‘The Tendencies Of a Madman’
• Tim Holman – ‘The Pilgrimage’
Music Video of the Year
• Adam Dorval, Director – Cable Street ‘Your Chemistry’
• Brett Connors & Brett Ferster, Directors – Shred Kelly ‘Don’t Ever Look Back’
• Ivan Colic, Directors – Kobra and the Lotus ‘Light Me Up’
• Mathew Pust, Directors – I Am The Mountain ‘Motorcycles’
• Troy Kokol, Director – Troy Kokol ‘Jim Cuddy’
People’s Choice Award
• Black Cherry Perry’s Mississippi Medicine Show – ‘Where There’s Smoke’
• Drew Gregory – ‘Smokin”
• Life Like Fire – ‘Little Things’
• Powerhouze – ‘Calgary’
• Titus1 – ‘Sky is Falling’
Pop Recording of the Year
• Brett McCrady – ‘Alien’
• Jennie Harluk – ‘Bus Ticket’
• Lisa Anderson – ‘All I Know’
• Lisette Xavier – ‘Show Me (Ft. ICSOUL)’
• White Chocolate Thunder – ‘Wasteland’
Rock Recording of the Year
• Crooked Spies – ‘Great Unknown’
• Kobra and The Lotus – ‘Light Me Up’
• Matt Blais – ‘Give a Little More’
• The Ashley Hundred – ‘Lonely Love’
• The Static Shift – ‘Wide Awake’
Single of the Year
• Drew Gregory – ‘Smokin”
• Matt Blais – ‘Give a Little More’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin”
• The Static Shift – ‘Wide Awake’
• White Chocolate Thunder – ‘Wasteland’
Songwriter of the Year
• Devin Cooper – ‘No Chasing You’
• I Am The Mountain – ‘Motorcycles’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin’ ‘
• Todd Stewart – ‘Ordinary Love’
• Troy Kokol – ‘Jim Cuddy’
Urban Recording of the Year
• DJ Newboy – ‘Sail Away (Ft. Kay L, Bobby Soul & Bobby Blastem)’
• Kay L – ‘Nothing 2 U’ ( ft. Stephen Voyce)
• Music By Chapter – ‘Heavy’
• Pat Clifton – ‘Stay Woke’
• Project Trybe – ‘Long Way to Go’
World Recording of the Year
• Holly Blazina – ‘Transcendencia’
• Brent Saklofske – ‘Barcelona’
• MD Lyonga – ‘Wangele’
• Roger Duncan – ‘Morning Love’
Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award
• Adam Ambrose
• Kate Stevens
• MINDSEED
• Steel & Timber
• Varnia Henry
For more info:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YYCMusicAwards
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/YYCMusicAwards
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS is also accepting volunteer applications leading up to, and for the gala, along with membership for the Calgary Music Selection Committee (CMSC), who are voting members.
Sponsorship Inquiries:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com/sponsorship
About:
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.
DIRECTORS | ORGANIZERS
Leanne Harrison | Program Director
Shannon Ambrose | Public Relations & Media Director
Sarah Fiedler | Artist Relations Director
Erin Hall | Sponsorships & Funding Director
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0 Reminder – Calgary’s YYC Music Awards 2018 Submissions Deadline May 31st!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 18, 2018
The deadline for submissions for this year’s 2018 YYC MUSIC AWARDS is getting near with applications being taken until May 31st. This year’s 2018 awards will honour members of the Calgary music community in 19 categories (listed below). Recognizing the talent and achievements of Calgary’s music community, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS shines the spotlight on artists from one of Canada’s most vibrant and eclectic scenes. The 3rd annual YYCMA gala will be hosted on September 23rd at The Palace Theatre (219 8 Ave SW).
Apply for the 2018 YYC Music Awards at the following link:
https://yycmusicawards.com/apply/online-submission-form/
Please note submission requirements:
Recording Submission:
The album or single must have been commercially released between March 1st, 2017 and February 28th, 2018 to be eligible. This time frame will be strictly enforced, and the YYCMA will not accept submissions for materials released outside this time frame. Singles may not be part of a collection previously nominated.
Who can apply?
Artists from the Calgary area, including Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Strathmore and areas up to a maximum 125 km radius of the City of Calgary.
Deadline:
To be considered for a 2018 YYC Music Award, submissions must be received by midnight Mountain Time on May 31, 2018. No extensions will be granted.
Category Description & Eligibility:
Full Details can be read here.
2018 YYC Music Awards Categories:
Recording Awards:
Artists may only submit to one of the following categories:
– Alternative Recording of the Year
– Blues/Jazz Recording of the Year
– Classical Recording of the Year
– Country Recording of the Year
– Folk Recording of the Year
– Metal Recording of the Year
– Pop Recording of the Year
– Rock Recording of the Year
– Urban/EDM Recording of the Year
– World Music Recording of the Year
Artistic/Industry Awards:
Artists may submit to more than one of these categories:
– Female Artist of the Year
– Group of the Year
– Industry Person of the Year
– Male Artist of the Year
– Music Video of the Year
– People’s Choice Award
– Single of the Year
– Songwriter of the Year
– Zackariah and The Prophets Memorial Award
2017 YYCMA Winners – https://yycmusicawards.com/categories/2017-winners/
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS is also accepting volunteer applications leading up to, and for the gala, along with membership for the Calgary Music Selection Committee (CMSC), who are voting members.
For more info:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YYCMusicAwards
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/YYCMusicAwards
Sponsorship Inquiries:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com/sponsorship
About:
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.
DIRECTORS | ORGANIZERS
Leanne Harrison | Program Director
Shannon Ambrose | Public Relations & Media Director
Sarah Fiedler | Artist Liaison
Erin HaII | Sponsorships & Fundraising
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