Recognizing the talent and achievements of Calgary’s music community, the
YYC MUSIC AWARDS shines the spotlight on Canada’s fourth largest city, and its eclectic music scene that calls it home. This past Sunday, September 24th, the
YYCMA‘s held their 2nd annual gala at The Palace Theatre to honour artists in 19 categories along with performances from nominees Britt Walchuk (nominated for Blues Recording of the Year), Poke The Bear (nominated for Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award), Citysleep (nominated for DJ/Electronic Recording of the Year, Winner of Group of the Year), Amy Hef (nominated for Alternative Recording of the Year, Winner of Female Artist of the Year) and Locomotive Ghost (nominated for Group of the Year, Pop Recording of the Year, Roots/Folk Recording of the Year, Single of the Year). The highlight of the night was multiple award wins by
JJ Shiplett taking home four trophies for Country Recording of The Year, Male Artist of The Year, Roots/Folk Recording of The Year and Single of The Year along with
King Dylan winning two awards for Music Video of The Year and Pop Recording of The Year plus
The Static Shift also taking home two awards for Rock Recording of The Year and the Zackariah And The Prophets Memorial Award presented by The Prophets of Music.
YYCMA‘s co-organizer Shannon Ambrose comments:
“The YYC Music Awards committee would like to congratulate all the nominees and winners of second annual YYCMA’s. We’d also like to thank our sponsors, volunteers the City of Calgary, Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Chestermere-Rocky View MLA, Leela Sharon Aheer and all award presenters. A special thank you to Jeff Shikaze, Fred Boehli and the entire staff at The Palace Theatre. Lastly, we’d like to thank Calgary’s music community for embracing the YYC MUSIC AWARDS to recognize the amazing talents that call it home. The YYC Music Awards is for each and every one of you!”
2017 YYC Music Awards Winners:
Direct link to winners list:
https://yycmusicawards.com/categories/2017-winners/
ALTERNATIVE RECORDING OF THE YEAR
presented by
X92.9 FM Calgary’s Alternative:
Amelie Patterson – Roll, Honey Roll
BLUES RECORDING OF THE YEAR:
Wayne & Isaak Williams – Messed Up Daddy
COUNTRY RECORDING OF THE YEAR
presented by Wild 95.3 FM Calgary’s New Country:
JJ Shiplett – Something To Believe In
DJ/ ELECTRONIC RECORDING OF THE YEAR:
Restrickted – Rev’d Up (Feat. Kay L)
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Amy Hef
GROUP OF THE YEAR:
Citysleep
INDUSTRY PERSON OF THE YEAR:
Patrick MacIntyre
JAZZ RECORDING OF THE YEAR:
Al Muirhead – Northern Adventures – The Canada Sessions Vol. 1
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
JJ Shiplett
METAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
presented by Loud As Hell Fest:
Red Cain – Guillotine
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR:
King Dylan – Untouchable
POP RECORDING OF THE YEAR:
King Dylan – Untouchable
RAP/ HIP HOP RECORDING OF THE YEAR:
SEVEN – Run It” feat. Merkules
ROCK RECORDING OF THE YEAR:
The Static Shift – Elephant in the Room
ROOTS/ FOLK RECORDING OF THE YEAR
presented by CKUA Radio:
JJ Shiplett – Something To Believe In
SINGER/ SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:
Matt Blais – Set Me Free
SINGLE OF THE YEAR:
JJ Shiplett – Something To Believe In
ZACKARIAH AND THE PROPHETS MEMORIAL AWARD
presented by The Prophets of Music:
The Static Shift
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD:
Brendan Rothwell – This Is The Love
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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