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TRILLE OR AWARDS MAY 5/17, OTTAWA ON


L’Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique (APCM) announced the nominees for the 9th edition of the Trille Or Awards Gala, with Saskatchewan artists honoured with numerous recommendations. This biennial gala is an opportunity to celebrate musical excellence and to celebrate French-Canadian music. A total of forty-four artists and industry professionals from across the country are nominated in twenty-two categories for this edition of the Trille Or Awards Gala.


The Trille Or awards have undergone significant changes over the past year with the opening of classes to Western Canadian artists, and new categories for artists Acadians and Quebec artists. Thus, the first time, the Gala will emphasize the musical excellence of the artists com- ing from the four corners of the country. Over Trille week (May 1-6, 2017), a program will be held including lectures, keynotes, networking events, showcases, and more. The Gala, jointly produced by the APCM with Radio-Canada, will take place May 5 at the Shenkman Arts Cen- ter, Ottawa ON, and be broadcast live on Radio-Canada television and radio in Ontario and Western Canada.


SASKATCHEWAN NOMINEES: • Découverte (artiste ou groupe) / Discovery: Ponteix


• Export Ouest (Artiste solo ou groupe francophone de l’Ouest s’étant le plus illustré à l’extérieur de sa région) / Export West (artist from Western Canada having the most success outside of their region): Annette, Ponteix, Shawn Jobin


• Meilleur auteur, compositeur ou auteur-compositeur / Best Song- writer: Mario LePage (Ponteix)


• Meilleur EP (mini-album) / Best EP: Ponteix, “J’orage” • Meilleur groupe / Best Group: Ponteix • Meilleur interprète masculine / Best Male Performer: Shawn Jobin


• Meilleur vidéoclip / Best Music Video: Shawn Jobin, “Fou” (“Crazy”), directed by Dylan Hryciuk


• Meilleure conception visuelle / Best Visual Design: Ponteix (graphic designer: Stephanie Kuse)


• Meilleure interprète feminine / Best Female Performer: Alexis Normand


• Meilleure présence web / Best Website: Ponteix, Shawn Jobin For more information, visit http://www.apcm.ca/trille-or/


JAZZ FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS


Working in a variety of roles from hospitality, transportation, grass- roots marketing, stage management, and more, volunteers experience the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival from all sides of the operation. Meet awesome fellow music fans, give back to the community, and get access to non-sold out shows. Volunteer applications accepted until March 31; apply in person at the Festival Box Office 10am- 4pm, Monday to Friday, 7th floor of the Delta Bessborough Hotel, office 701, or visit www.saskjazz.com/volunteer.


10 SASKMUSIC THE SESSION - FEBRUARY 2017, VOL 30.1 INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS


MAY 19/17, WINNIPEG MB DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16/17


The Indigenous Music Awards are returning with a new and improved format that will better support artists in the ever changing music in- dustry. Submissions are open online at www.indigenousmusicawards. com, and are accepted from Indigenous recording artists and music industry professionals from around the world; voting is conducted by music industry professionals. All submissions must have been re- leased between February 17/15 to February 16/17 to be eligible for nomination.


The 2017 Indigenous Music Awards along with the IMA Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented on Friday, May 19, at Club Regent Event Centre in Winnipeg MB. Traditional categories of the awards will be presented at the Manito Ahbee International Pow Wow. 2017 Categories include: Best Blues, Best Country, Best Folk, Best Gos- pel, Best Inuit, Indigenous Language or Francophone, Best Instrumen- tal, Best Hand Drum, Best Peyote, Best Pow Wow - Traditional, Best Pow Wow - Contemporary, Best Pop, Best Rap/Hip Hop, Best Rock, Best Music Radio Program, Best Television Music Program, Best Internation- al Indigenous Release, Best Music Video, Best New Artist, Best Produc- er/Engineer, Best Radio Single.


NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN AB


Alberta Music announced the appointment of Carly Klassen as its new Executive Director. Carly moves into the role after completing seven years at Alberta Music with various responsibilities, the latest as Manager of Programs and Operations. Prior to her tenure at Alberta Music, Carly worked for Stony Plain Records, Spirit River Distribution and for concert promoters such as Brent Oliver Presents and JCL Pro- ductions. She is a member of the Western Canadian Music Alliance international marketing committee and is the Regional Education coordinator for FACTOR. We look forward to continuing to work with Carly in her new role (www.albertamusic.org).


A NIGHT OUT FOR MUSIC HEALS: MARCH 4


“A Night Out For Music Heals” brings together the bar and nightclub industry across Canada. For one night, participating establishments donate $1 per cover charge (or a donation equal to $1 per patron for those that do not charge cover) to Music Heals Canada. All proceeds will be directed to local music therapy programs in the community in which they are raised.


Participating establishments will receive a charitable tax receipt, and their participation will be promoted through social media.


In 2016 there were 72 participating bars in 21 cities, spanning from Victoria to St John’s. This was supported by over 60 radio stations across the country sharing a PSA. This year they expect over 100 par- ticipating establishments. A Night Out For Music Heals kicks off music therapy awareness month in Canada.


To find out more, or sign up as a venue, visit http://musicheals.ca/nightout2017.


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