Artists and industry from Newfoundland and Labrador are shining brightly after capturing 36 nominations for the 2026 East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs), announced today. Nominees from the province received significant recognition across a range of ECMA categories, including Classical Composer of the Year, securing three of the five nominations, and Group of the Year, with […]
The wait is finally over! The 2026 JUNO Award nominees have been announced, and TWO Newfoundland and Labrador artists and groups are on the list! Andrew Staniland, The Laws of Nature – Classical Composition Of The Year | Composition Classique De L’année Atlantic Jazz Collective, Seascape feat. Norma Winstone & Joe LaBarbera – Vocal Jazz […]
Mark your calendars! MusicNL Week returns to St. John’s from Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 4, 2026. New this year: by request of our members, conference sessions will now take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, making it easier to use the weekend to engage fully with the event and its opportunities. More news coming […]
We’re back from the holidays and excited to welcome a new year with our members! Our 2022-2025 strategic plan has wrapped, and we’re looking ahead! Next Friday our board and staff begin shaping a refreshed plan to guide us forward. We’d love your input! What matters most to you, and what’s one constructive idea, priority, […]
MusicNL staff are officially on break taking a much needed rest. We’re on vacation from December 19 to January 5, returning to regular office hours on Tuesday, January 6. We look forward to seeing you again in a couple of weeks! From all of us at MusicNL, we wish you a season filled with rest, […]
We’re excited to share that in January 2026, MusicNL’s New Music Monday playlist is moving from Spotify to Bandcamp. Why switch? You can still access our 2025 New Music Monday playlist on Spotify, but moving forward, all New Music Monday features will be on our new Bandcamp playlist! Bookmark our Bandcamp profile and playlist links […]
Photo by Samantha Mills Wiseman Thank you! MusicNL Week 2025 has come to a close, and before our team takes a rest, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who helped bring this incredible week to life. It was a celebration of talent, community, and collaboration, and it simply wouldn’t have been possible without […]
MusicNL is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Honorary Awards! Each year, the MusicNL Board of Directors selects recipients who have made outstanding contributions to Newfoundland and Labrador’s music industry for three honorary awards: Lifetime Achievement Award, Denis Parker Industry Builder Award, and the Unsung Hero Award. Nominations closed on Friday, September 19 and […]
We’re thrilled to unveil the second wave of details for MusicNL Week 2025, happening November 12–16 in St. John’s! Awards Gala: More Artists + Your Hosts Revealed! Saturday, November 15 – St. John’s Convention Centre The MusicNL Awards Gala lineup is growing! Joining previously announced performers Deantha Edmunds, Kelly McMichael, Mallory Johnson, Nick Earle & […]
Important Update: Touring & Professional Development Programs INTAKE CLOSED We are disappointed to announce that our funds for Touring and Professional Development have been expended for the current fiscal year. Unfortunately, intake for these programs is now closed. If you need support in seeking alternative resources or have questions, please contact programs@musicnl.ca or consult our […]