ST. JOHN’S, NL – Early December 2022 MusicNL hosted a safer spaces meeting, co-chaired by member Rowan Sherlock and CEO Rhonda Tulk-Lane. The group discussed concerns and solutions which will be shared with the Downtown Safety Coalition and stakeholders. One of the action items that was put into place immediately was a form for those working in the music sector to share unsafe incidents. “Aggregate data will […]
ST. JOHN’S, NL – MusicNL will honour the lives of 3 entertainers who lost their lives while trying to save others during a fire at the Knights of Columbus hostel in 1942, 80 years ago today. About the FireWhen the fire broke out at the hostel, the show was already being broadcast on VOCM, allowing listeners […]
ST. JOHN’S, NL – MusicNL announces the winners of their Music Awards. Taking home 2 awards each: Rachel Cousins, Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts, Deantha Edmunds, Rosemary Lawton, Florian Hoefner. Music Awards Album of the Year – Presented by FACTORNick Earle & The Reckless Hearts – No More Hiding Alternative Artist of the Year – […]
ST. JOHN’S, NL – MusicNL is proud to announce the industry awards during Music Celebrations Week’s Industry Award Reception at the Corner Brook Civic Centre. Industry Awards Event of the Year – Presented by George Street Association46th Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival Industry Professional of the Year – Presented by The Art of Going OutMary […]
NewFound Talent Contest 2022 CORNER BROOK, NL: Mackenzie Critch takes first, Reagan Holmes takes second and Deah-Lee Robertson places third, in the Equinor NewFound Talent Contest presented by MusicNL and the NL Folk Arts Society. Talented young musicians, 19 and under, from across the province performed at the event, in front of a panel of three award-winning judges. […]
ST. JOHN’S, NL, AUGUST 2, 2022 – Akita Equipment gives back to the local music community to help market the Newfoundland and Labrador music brand. MusicNL was glad to get the call from local business owner Chris Howlett offering to wrap one of his trailers, that travels across North America, with the MusicNL brand. “Having the MusicNL brand travel across North America encouraging the […]
MusicNL, the Canadian Mental Health Association – NL, and Lifewise Launched the Jason Cull Mental Health Scholarship for Students Studying Music MusicNL has partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association Newfoundland and Labrador (CMHA-NL), and Lifewise to create a new scholarship. This will include one scholarship valued at $500 to recognize and support mental health in […]
ST. JOHN’S, NL, MAY 11, 2022 – MusicNL Celebrates a Strong and Viable Music Sector. Over 60 members of MusicNL have settle back at home after five days of music, awards, celebrating and connecting at the 34th edition of the East Coast Music Awards (ECMA). While a major focus is on the awards, “and rightly so,” states Rhonda Tulk-Lane, CEO of […]
FREDERICTON, NB The ECMAs announced the Industry Awards on Sunday morning at the Delta Hotel, Fredricton. Newfoundland takes four awards and two honourary awards. Artist Innovator of the Year (In light of COVID-19) / Artiste innovateur/innovatrice de l’année: Mallory Johnson Media Outlet of the Year / Média de l’année: First Light Fridays Media Person of the Year / Représentant […]
The ECMAs announced its first slate of awards on Thursday evening at the Aitken University Centre in Fredericton, NB and broadcasted live across the Rogers network. Newfoundland and Labrador leading the Atlantic provinces with awards. Contemporary/Roots Recording of the Year / Enregistrement de l’année- Rots / Contomporaine: Quote The Raven – Can’t Hold the Light Fans’ Choice Entertainer […]