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MusicNL Week 2025: November 12 - 16

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MusicNL Week 2025

Supporting the Music Sector

ST. JOHN’S, NL, DECEMBER 22, 2021 – MusicNL releases call to all to support local artists and the music sector this holiday season!  As Newfoundland and Labrador braces for yet another wave of C-19, MusicNL is asking all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and expats, to consider supporting local artists and those in the sector this year.  “According […]

MusicNL Elects New Board of Directors

On Sunday December 5th at the Emera Innovation Exchange MusicNL elected their new board of directors. Great Governance is a priority in the new 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. The newly elected board will preserve and strengthen stakeholder confidence, provide the foundation for a high-performing organization and ensure the organization is well positioned to respond to a changing external environment. New directors include: Derrick Sturge Heather Stamp-Nunes […]

MusicNL Awards Announced

For Immediate ReleaseNews ReleaseSaturday, December 4, 2021 For information contact:Sarah Newell(709) 754- 2574sarah@musicnl.ca ST. JOHN’S, NL – MusicNL announces the winners of the 2021 Music Awards. Taking home 2 awards each: Ofray Harnoy, Quote the Raven, Kelly McMicheal and Maria Cherwick . The Labrador band The Flummies walking away with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Album […]

MusicNL Industry Awards Announced

For Immediate ReleaseNews ReleaseTuesday, November 30, 2021 For information contact:Sarah Newell(709) 754- 2574sarah@musicnl.ca ST. JOHN’S, NL – MusicNL is proud to announce 8 industry and 2 honorary awards during Music Celebrations Week’s Industry Award Reception.  Event of the YearPresented by Canadian AV Inc. Spirit Song Festival Graphic Artist of the YearPresented by Pattison Outdoor Krista Power […]

Renowned Musician Jim Payne to Receive MusicNL’s Honorary Denis Parker Industry Builder of the Year Award.

For Immediate Release News Release November 29, 2021 For information contact: Sarah Newell (709) 754- 2574 Ext. 3 sarah@musicnl.ca Each year MusicNL’s Board of Directors present a number of honorary awards that acknowledge special achievement in the province’s music industry. This year the “Denis Parker Industry Builder Award” goes to:  Jim Payne, singer, songwriter, producer, and […]

MusicNL Launches First Ever Music Sector Focused Connector Program

For Immediate Release News Release November 29, 2021   For information contact: Sarah Newell (709) 754- 2574 Ext. 3 sarah@musicnl.ca Monday, November 29, 2021 – CORNER BROOK, NL – Today MusicNL announced their new Instrumental Connections Program funded by the Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills. The Connector Program matches newcomers and graduates with local employers and community leaders based […]

Labradorian Musicians, The Flummies to Receive MusicNL’s Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award

For Immediate Release News Release November 26, 2021   For information contact: Sarah Newell (709) 754- 2574 Ext. 3 sarah@musicnl.ca ST. JOHN’S, NL – Each year MusicNL’s Board of Directors present a number of honorary awards that acknowledge the longtime achievements in the province’s music industry. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award goes to “The Flummies”. Based in Happy Valley-Goose […]

Esteemed NL Folk Singer Linda Byrne, to Receive MusicNL’s Honorary Unsung Hero Award

For Immediate Release News Release November 25, 2021   For information contact: Sarah Newell (709) 754- 2574 Ext. 3 sarah@musicnl.ca Each year the MusicNL Board of Directors present a number of honorary awards that acknowledge special achievements in the province’s music industry. The Unsung Hero Award is presented to an individual who has contributed to […]

MusicNL Nominees 2021 Press Release

A Community Celebration of Strength and Resilience of the Music Sector. ST. JOHN’S, NL – Today MusicNL announced the best in class for 2021. Leading the way is Kelly McMichael (with 5 nominations) and Carolina East, Ofra Harmony and Quote the Raven ( with 4 nominations each) and Ana & Eric, Duane Andrews, James Daly, Jay Heart, Justin Fancy, […]