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2024: Year of the Arts

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MusicNL to launch mental wellness app for sector!

According to a 2018 survey by the ECMA, 20% of participating musicians reported having struggled with suicidal thoughts. Compared to the national average of 3.3 per cent, that is an extremely alarming statistic.  After several discussions with our partners at ECMA and others prompted by this information, MusicNL has decided that it’s time to get LOUD about music […]

MusicNL Hits a Milestone with 1000 Members, Celebrating a Vibrant and Growing Music Community in 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [ST. JOHN’S, DECEMBER 26] — MusicNL, the Province’s music industry association dedicated to supporting and promoting Newfoundland and Labrador’s vibrant music scene, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone as it welcomes its 1000th member. This achievement reflects the organization’s continued commitment to fostering a dynamic and flourishing music community in the […]

Music Award Winners 2023

Music Awards Album of the Year – Presented by FACTOR Nico Paulo – Nico Paulo Jing Xia – The Numinous Journey Alternative Artist of the Year Youngtree and the Blooms Celtic/Traditional Artist of the Year Presented by Colemans Group of CompaniesThe Navigators Classical Artist of the Year Presented by MUN School of MusicBill Brennan Country Artist of the […]

Industry Award Winners 2023

MusicNL is proud to announce the industry awards during Music Celebrations Week’s Industry Award Reception at the Emera Innovation Exchange. Industry Awards Event of the Year Presented by Canadian AV Inc.We Standon Guard Again – Benefit Concert Graphic Artist of the Year Presented by College of North AtlanticNico Paulo Industry Professional of the Year Presented […]

Award Nominees 2023

MUSICNL ANNOUNCES 2023 AWARD NOMINEES Today MusicNL announced the best in class for 2023. Leading the way is Nico Paulo with 7 followed by Mallory Johnson and Jason Benoit with 6 nominations followed by Baraka, Youngtree & The Blooms, Jing Xia, and The Swinging Belles with 4 nominations each.  MusicNL also released a new award to celebrate francophone music in our province: L’Artist/Groupe […]

NL TAKES 11 TOTAL EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS 2023

ST. JOHN’S, NL – MusicNL is proud that NL is taking home 11 East Coast Music Awards this weekend. Leading the way is Kellie Loder with two wins.  A full list of 2023 ECMA winners is all follows: MUSIC AWARDS African Canadian Artist of the Year / Artiste afro-canadien ou afro-canadienne de l’année Zamani Folade Album […]

NL TAKES 3 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS 2023

News ReleaseThursday, May 4, 2023 For information contact:Sarah Newell(709) 754- 2574sarah@musicnl.ca NL TAKES 3 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS 2023HALIFAX, NS – Fifteen 2023 East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs) were announced tonight at the 35th annual East Coast Music Awards presented by Rogers at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The show was broadcast live across the Rogers’ network and online […]

MusicNL partners with The Town of Gander & Center for Music Ecosystems to Increase Rural Remote Music Resilience

MUSICNL PARTNERS WITH THE TOWN OF GANDER AND CENTER FOR MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS TO INCREASE RURAL REMOTE MUSIC RESILIENCE. MusicNL is excited to partner with the Town of Gander and Center for Music Ecosystems (CME) to help advance music’s role in rural remote communities. This project aims to demonstrate that any community, anywhere, can leverage and benefit from […]

MusicNL at Folk Alliance International 2023

MUSICNL AT FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL 2023 ST. JOHN’S, NL – MusicNL is thrilled to support our members that are in Kansas City, Missouri participating and showcasing at Folk Alliance International. This is an amazing opportunity for artists to be recognized on the international stage.  Folk Alliance International is the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry and community […]