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Montreal, QC – March 2, 2016

Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce Inaugural Year + Submissions For Artist Categories

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YYC Music Awards – September 25, 2016

Recognizing the achievements of Calgary’s music community, the YYC Music Awards is proud to announce their inaugural year in supporting and celebrating the wide range of musical talent based in the city. Honouring artists in 19 categories (list below), the YYC Music Awards is taking submissions until April 16th for this year’s first annual gala being held on September 25th at a venue later to be announced.

The YYC Music Awards are founded by music industry veterans Darren Gilbert (producer, Off The T-Can Studio), Shannon Ambrose (The Portal Magazine), Larry Mayell (artist manager) & Leanne Harrison (SIN Agency) to celebrate the artists that embrace Calgary at home, entertaining and supporting its arts and culture.

“With 2016 proclaimed as Calgary’s Year of Music, we felt it perfect timing to announce the YYC MUSIC AWARDS to take place this September. We think it’s deserving to shine the spotlight on Canada’s third largest city and its vibrant music scene.” comments Shannon Ambrose.

Submissions can be made at the following link until April 16th: http://yycmusicawards.com/submissions/

The YYC Music Awards categories.

Single of the Year
Group of the Year
Female Artist of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
Pop Recording of the Year
Rap/ Hip-Hop Recording of the Year
Country Recording of the Year
Roots/ Folk Recording of the Year
Rock Recording of the Year
Metal Recording of the Year
Blues Recording of the Year
Jazz Recording of the Year
R&B/ Soul Recording of the Year
DJ/ Electronic Recording of the Year
Alternative Recording of the Year
Singer/ Songwriter of the Year
Music Video of the Year
Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award
People’s Choice Award

In addition, the YYC Music Awards is accepting volunteer applications leading up to and for the gala along with membership for CARS (Calgary Association For Recording Selection) Committee, who are our voting members.

Volunteer Application: http://yycmusicawards.com/volunteers/

Join CARS: http://yycmusicawards.com/cars-committee/

Sponsorship Inquiries: http://yycmusicawards.com/sponsorship-kit/

About:

The YYC Music Awards purpose is to celebrate the wide range of musical talent in the city of Calgary.

For more info: YYCMusicAwards.com

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