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WCMA Survey Results
Summary and Detailed Results
MusicYukon BreakOut West Preparation Survey
January 3, 2011
Introduction
The Western Canada Music Alliance “BreakOut West” is a multi-genre event open to Canadian musicians from the four western provinces, the Yukon and NWT. MusicYukon is a founding member of the Alliance. There are three components to the event: the music festival (musicians submit to showcase); the conference (including music industry workshops and networking with national and international delegates); and the award show (recording musicians submit CD if released between January 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011 for jury).
December 17, 2010 - January 1, 2011, MusicYukon conducted a voluntary survey of Yukon musicians to gather information about what kind of help they need in the period leading up to the application deadline (April 15, 2011) and thereafter, if selected, in preparing to showcase as part of BreakOut West in October 2011. The survey also sought detailed information about professional recording, showcasing and touring experience, markets and promotion/marketing, and business support.
The survey results are expected to support Music Yukon’s input to WCMAs’ own BreakOut West event preparations and to Yukon Host Committee planning, as well as to guide decisions on how best to use available funding and effort to support the participation of Yukon musicians and benefits for Yukon’s music industry as a whole.
As a second, yet equally important objective for the survey, MusicYukon will use the survey information to develop other programs and services to support Yukon’s music industry.
Forty-six surveys were completed (100% being Yukon residents for at least one year), representing an estimated 70-75 musicians (respondents completed surveys for solo acts or groups of 2 – 5 members). The survey was available on-line or by telephone and promoted directly and indirectly through multiple communication using MusicYukon’s master e-list (184 contacts), a supplementary MusicYukon e-list targeting leading musicians (80 contacts), the Yukon Women In Music e-list (about 60 contacts), ArtsNet (over 600 contacts), other networks (690 contacts), along with personal emailing and face-to-face contact.
For a copy of the survey questionnaire, refer to the appendix.
Selected Highlights
No effort has yet been made to interpret or draw conclusions from the survey, in order to publish the tabulated results quickly. There are some clear directions and self-evident findings in the responses.
Interest in showcasing at BreakOut West 2011
89% of the respondents want to showcase or are thinking about showcasing
Professional recording
55% of respondents have one or more commercially released full length CD(s) and 83% have recording(s) suitable for radio play
Markets where recording released
Canada is the largest market for CD releases, followed by the U.S., United Kingdom/Great Britain and Europe
Most recent recording
16% of survey respondents released recordings in 2010, 9% have releases anticipated before March 31, 2011 and 22% have releases planned in the balance of 2011
Interest in promoting music outside the Yukon
93% are interested in promoting their music outside the Yukon through touring, distribution, etc.
Showcasing experience
52% have participated in one or more official showcases previously
48% have never participated in a music industry conference
Touring
76% have toured outside the Yukon previously to various destinations domestically and in over 20 countries
Essential marketing materials and website presence
65% of survey respondents need professional photographs (new/updates)
74% need professional biographies (new/updates)
69% need website work (new/updates)
65% do not have professional videos of live performance
70% are on Facebook, 48% on YouTube and 57% on MySpace, with 20% not having a presence on any sites
Artist support
74% do not have a manager, an agent nor a publicist.
Assistance desired leading up to WCMA application (April 15, 2011)
91% respondents indicated they’re seeking assistance with promotion/marketing package/materials to support marketing
52% are seeking workshops and performance coaching for the WCMA event
Areas for focusing support if awarded a showcase spot at BreakOut West
80% of respondents are seeking further assistance with promotion/marketing package (of this 22% wanted promotion/marketing infrastructure help only)
52% are seeking performance coaching for the WCMA event (of this none wanted performance coaching only)
39% are looking for advice on getting the most out of the conference.
Responses to Questions
The first three questions of the survey concerned the person completing the questionnaire. The responses below correspond to the numbering of the subsequent survey questions.
4. Please indicate intention for the BreakOut West event in October 2011
|
# |
% |
Primary Intention |
|
24 |
52% |
I want to showcase |
|
5 |
11% |
I want to attend the conference and workshops |
|
17 |
37% |
I am thinking about showcasing |
|
46 |
|
Total respondents reporting (base for % calculation) |
Additional details:
· 89% are interesting in showcasing
· interest in the conference and related workshop is likely understated. The on-line survey only allowed for choosing one answer. However, several phone-in respondents indicated a desire to attend the conference and workshops. If given the option, that activity could well have been selected as well by more respondents.
5. Given your style and genre, what type of “buyer” are you hoping to attract to your showcase? (Respondents were able to identify all applicable)
|
# |
% |
Genre/market/buyer(s) |
|
35 |
76% |
Folk Festival Market |
|
17 |
37% |
Jazz Festival Market |
|
22 |
48% |
Soft-Seat Theatre Market |
|
22 |
48% |
Clubs |
|
23 |
50% |
Booking Agents |
|
16 |
35% |
Record Labels |
|
46 |
|
Total respondents reporting (base for % calculation) |
Additional details:
Other genres/markets/buyers mentioned in additional responses included:
· Film and TV licensing opportunities/music supervisors (3)
· House concert circuits/Home Routes (3)
· Schools
· Francophone markets
For respondents identifying a single genre/market/buyer, there was only one significant result:
· 20% (9) interested in Folk Festival Market only
For respondents identifying multiple interests in genres/markets/buyers:
· 13% (6) interested in two types of buyers
· 13% (6) interested in three types of buyers
· 17% (8) interested in four types of buyers
· 9% (4) interested in five types of buyers
· 9% (4) interested in six types of buyers
6. Do you have professional recording of your music?
|
# |
% |
Status of professional recording of music |
|
5 |
11% |
No, not yet |
|
2 |
4% |
Yes, but not of professional quality (not good for radio play) |
|
12 |
26% |
Yes, a professional demo (good for radio play) |
|
10 |
22% |
Yes, a commercially released full length CD (good for radio play) |
|
15 |
33% |
Yes, several commercially released full length CDs (good for radio play) |
|
2 |
4% |
Other - one working on professional demo - a second professionally recorded not yet released |
|
46 |
|
Total respondents reporting (base for % calculations) |
Additional details:
· 55% cumulative have commercially released full length CDs
· 83% cumulative have recording suitable for radio play
7. Where was your commercially released CD released? What countries? (respondents could identify more than one country)
|
# |
% |
CD release Country |
|
22 |
44% |
Canada |
|
6 |
12% |
Yukon only |
|
6 |
12% |
United States |
|
5 |
10% |
Germany/Europe |
|
4 |
8% |
Great Britain/United Kingdom |
|
2 |
4% |
Netherlands |
|
5 |
10% |
Australia, Japan, Russia, International, Internet |
|
50 |
|
Total locations reported (base for % calculation) |
8. When was your most recent professional recorded CD released?
|
# |
% |
Most Recent CD Release Year |
|
7 |
22% |
Working on new release |
|
3 |
9% |
2011, January, February, March |
|
5 |
16% |
2010 |
|
3 |
9% |
2009 |
|
2 |
6% |
2008 |
|
3 |
9% |
2007 |
|
9 |
28% |
2000-2006 |
|
32 |
|
Total reported CD releases (base for % calculations) |
Additional details:
· Several respondents noted extensive participation as performers on professional recording projects including CDs released over a period of years.
9. Do you want to promote your music outside of the Yukon (via touring and distribution etc.)?
|
# |
% |
Interest in music promotion outside Yukon |
|
43 |
93% |
Yes |
|
3 |
7% |
No |
|
46 |
|
Total reporting (base for % calculations) |
Where?
Only 21 of 46 respondents answered this question. Of those responding Canada featured most strongly, followed by Europe, Asia and Australia. Specific areas identified included Canada, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Western Canada, Germany, Asia, China, Taiwan, Australia and international.
10. How many official showcases have you previously performed at?
|
# |
% |
Official showcases performed at previously |
|
4 |
9% |
10 or more (a high of over 20) |
|
3 |
7% |
5-8 |
|
11 |
24% |
2-4 |
|
6 |
13% |
1 |
|
22 |
48% |
None |
|
46 |
|
Total respondents reporting (base for % calculations) |
Additional details:
· 52% have participated in an official showcase
· 40% have participated in two or more official showcases
· 16% have participated in five or more official showcases
11. How many music conference events have you attended/registered for?
|
# |
% |
Music conference events attended/registered for |
|
4 |
9% |
20 - 50 |
|
3 |
7% |
8-15 |
|
10 |
22% |
3-6 |
|
8 |
17% |
1-2 |
|
21 |
46% |
None |
|
46 |
|
Total respondents reporting (base for % calculations) |
Additional details:
· 54% of respondents have attended music conference events
· 46% have not attended music conference events
12. Please select the options that apply to your showcasing experience.
Note that while 24 reported showcasing experience in question 10, 30 answered this question. In question 10, 22 indicated no showcasing experience .
|
# |
% |
Nature of showcasing experience |
|
9 |
30% |
Regional music conference events only |
|
4 |
13% |
National music conference events only |
|
2 |
7% |
International music conference events only |
|
3 |
10% |
Regional and national |
|
7 |
23% |
Regional and national and international |
|
5 |
17% |
National and international |
|
30 |
|
Total respondents reporting (base for % calculations) |
13. If you did not have official showcases did you perform unofficial showcases?
Note as 22 respondents reported no official showcases in question 10, it would appear that a number of respondents misunderstood the question.
|
# |
% |
Unofficial showcases performed |
|
20 |
43% |
Yes |
|
21 |
47% |
No |
|
41 |
|
Total respondents reporting (base for % calculations) |
14. Have you ever toured out of the territory before?
|
# |
% |
Touring outside the territory |
|
35 |
76% |
Yes |
|
11 |
24% |
No |
|
46 |
|
Total respondents reporting (base for % calculations) |
15. If yes, then where have you toured? What parts of Canada?
Note these responses were write-in answers.
|
# |
Specific provinces, territories, states reported here |
|
5 |
Maritimes/Nova Scotia |
|
5 |
Quebec |
|
13 |
Ontario |
|
13 |
Manitoba |
|
14 |
Saskatchewan |
|
15 |
Alberta |
|
20 |
B.C. |
|
7 |
Yukon |
|
5 |
NWT |
|
1 |
Nunavut |
In addition, 5 respondents reported touring Alaska and 1 respondent Oregon.
What countries?
Note these responses were write-in answers.
|
# |
General, non-specific regions, countries reported here (these add to the destinations enumerated immediately above) |
|
11 |
Canada |
|
13 |
US |
|
7 |
Germany, Italy, France, Western Europe |
|
5 |
United Kingdom/Great Britain, Wales and Scotland |
|
3 |
China |
|
2 |
Denmark and Scandinavia |
|
2 |
Mexico |
|
2 |
Caribbean and Virgin Islands |
|
1 |
Korea |
|
1 |
Japan |
|
1 |
Australia |
16. Do you have a professional quality photo which represents you, your music, your band?
|
# |
% |
Professional quality photo(s) |
|
17 |
37% |
Yes (does not include need for updating) |
|
6 |
13% |
No |
|
23 |
50% |
Needs to be updated |
|
46 |
|
Total respondents reporting (base for % calculation) |
17. Do you have a professionally written artist biography?
|
# |
% |
Professional biography |
|
12 |
26% |
Yes (does not include need for updating) |
|
9 |
20% |
No |
|
25 |
54% |
Needs to be updated |
|
46 |
|
Total respondents reporting (base for % calculation) |
18. Have you got a website? (you may check more than one box)
|
# |
% |
Website |
|
24 |
52% |
Yes (may include needing update) |
|
14 |
30% |
No |
|
18 |
39% |
Needs to be updated |
|
46 |
|
Total respondents reporting (base for % calculation) |
19. Do you have a professional promotional video of your live performance?
|
# |
% |
Professional promotional video of live performance |
|
16 |
35% |
Yes |
|
30 |
65% |
No |
|
46 |
|
Total respondents reporting (base for % calculations) |
If no, please tell us why?
Reasons reported include:
· Cost and effort to raise funds (3)
· Lack of time/opportunity (3)
· Using alternatives like EPK with interviews and footage, but none of live performances
· In progress (2)
· Complete YouTube videos, but none professionally undertaken
· Haven’t found it necessary
20. Have you got presence on any of the following websites?
|
# |
% |
Website presence |
|
32 |
70% |
|
|
22 |
48% |
YouTube |
|
26 |
57% |
Myspace |
|
7 |
15% |
|
|
7 |
15% |
Reverbnation |
|
9 |
20% |
None of the above |
|
46 |
|
Total survey respondents (base for % calculations) |
Additional details:
Multiple website presence among respondents include:
· 20% (9) on Facebook and Myspace
· 15% (7) on Facebook, YouTube and Myspace
· 28% (13) on 2 websites
· 20% (9) on 3 websites
· 7% (3) on 4 websites and 7 % (3) are on 5 websites
21. Do you have any of the following?
|
# |
% |
Artist support |
|
6 |
13% |
A Manager |
|
5 |
11% |
An Agent |
|
3 |
7% |
A Publicist that you work with regularly |
|
34 |
74% |
None of the above |
|
46 |
|
Total survey respondents (base for % calculations) |
22. Please name the countries or regions in which you have management representation
Note these responses were write-in answers.
|
# |
Countries, regions with management representation |
|
6 |
Canada (1 specifically Yukon) |
|
2 |
U.S. (1 specifically Oregon) |
|
1 |
United Kingdom/Great Britain |
|
1 |
France |
|
1 |
Germany |
23. Leading up to the application intake date (March 1st to April 15th), where can we best be of help to you? Please select one or both
|
# |
% |
Assistance for the WCMA application deadline |
|
22 |
48% |
Assistance with your promotional/marketing package ONLY |
|
4 |
9% |
Workshops and Coaching for the WCMA Event ONLY |
|
20 |
43% |
Both |
|
46 |
|
Total survey respondents |
Additional details:
· 91% (42) cumulative say they’re seeking assistance with promotion/marketing package/materials
· 52% (24) cumulative say they’re seeking workshops and performance coaching for the WCMA event
24. If you are successfully awarded a showcase spot at the WCMA event, which areas of focus would you like to have help and support with? (you can select more than one)
|
# |
% |
Assistance if awarded a showcase |
|
10 |
22% |
1. Further assistance with your promotion/marketing package ONLY |
|
0 |
0% |
2. How to network at industry events ONLY |
|
3 |
7% |
3. How to get the most out of a conference event? Whether showcasing or not? ONLY |
|
0 |
0% |
4. Coaching on performance while on stage at showcase events ONLY |
|
11 |
24% |
All four areas |
|
3 |
7% |
The first three areas (excludes performance coaching) |
|
8 |
17% |
Promo/marketing package AND performance coaching (areas 1 & 4) |
|
1 |
2% |
Networking, conference advice and performance coaching (areas 2, 3 & 4) |
|
3 |
7% |
No responses registered |
|
46 |
|
Total survey respondents (base for % calculations) |
Additional details:
80% (37) cumulative responses for promo/marketing package
15% (7) cumulative responses for networking
39% (18) cumulative responses for getting the most out of the conference
52% (24) cumulative responses for performance coaching
WCMA 2010 Award Winners
BreakOut West Announces The Winners For The 2010 Western Canadian Music Awards
BreakOut West was capped off in Kelowna with the 2010 Western Canadian Music Awards Sunday Oct. 24th while The Industry Awards were presented on Saturday October 23rd. This year’s awards were recorded live and will be broadcast on CBC on January 2nd, 2011 at 3 PM.
The Western Canadian Music Award 2010 Winners
Aboriginal Recording of the Year
Leela Gilday – Calling All Warriors – NWT
Blues Recording of the Year
Jim Byrnes – My Walking Stick – B.C.
Children’s Recording of the Year
Norman Foote – Love My New Shirt – B.C.
Classical Composition of the Year
Stephen Chatman – Earth Songs – B.C.
Classical Recording of the Year
musica intima – into light – B.C.
Contemporary Christian/Gospel Recording of the Year
Amanda Falk – In Between the Now & Then – MB
Country Recording of the Year
Doc Walker – Go – MB
Album francophone de l’année/ Francophone Recording of the Year
Geneviève Toupin – Geneviève Toupin – MB
Independent Album of the Year
Dan Mangan – Nice, Nice, Very Nice – B.C.
Instrumental Recording of the Year
Hot Club Edmonton – Hot Club Edmonton – AB
Jazz Recording of the Year
Sandro Dominelli – The Alvo Sessions – AB
Pop Recording of the Year
laurell – Can’t Stop Falling – B.C.
Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year
Grand Analog – Metropolis Is Burning – MB
Rock Recording of the Year
You Say Party – XXXX – B.C.
Roots Duo/Group Recording of the Year
Carolyn Mark & NQ Arbuckle – Let’s Just Stay Here – B.C.
Roots Solo Recording of the Year
Dan Mangan – Nice, Nice, Very Nice – B.C.
Songwriter of the Year
Dan Mangan – Nice, Nice, Very Nice – B.C.
Urban Recording of the Year
Maiko Watson – Sweet Vibration – MB
World Recording of the Year
Alpha YaYa Diallo – Immé – B.C.
Hall of Fame
Chilliwack
International Achievement
Sarah McLachlan
International Achievement
Tegan and Sara
2010 Western Canadian Music Industry Award Winners
Agency of the Year
Paquin Entertainment – MB
Best Album Design of the Year
Ron Sawchuk – Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House – MB (The Wailin’ Jennys)
Engineer of the Year
Ryan Dahle – B.C.
Independent Record Label of the Year
Mint Records – B.C.
Industry Builder
Robert Kerr
Live Music Venue of the Year
The Commodore Ballroom – B.C.
Manager of the Year
Bruce Allen – B.C.
Multi Media
‘Tungijuq” video by Isuma Productions – NU (Tanya Tagaq and Jesse Zubot)
Producer of the Year
Ryan Dahle – B.C.
Talent Buyer of the Year
Alex Grigg and Robyn Stewart – VANOC – B.C./MB
WCMA 2011 to be held in Whitehorse
Canada and Yukon make Western Canadian Music Awards in Whitehorse possible
CanNor-10-048
Whitehorse, Yukon (October 19, 2010) – The Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) Breakout West event will be held in Yukon from October 20-23, 2011, thanks to investments made by the Governments of Canada and Yukon.
The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), and the Honourable Jim Kenyon, Yukon’s Minister of Economic Development today announced a combined investment of $390,000. CanNor’s investment of $245,000 and the Yukon government’s investment of $145,000 will enable Yukon to host the WCMA’s Breakout West Yukon 2011 award ceremony. This will be the first time the awards have been held north of 60.
“Our Government is proud to invest in this event which will increase tourism and economic opportunities for the North,” said Minister Duncan, who is also Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians. “Breakout West Yukon 2010 will also be a great venue for Yukon musicians to showcase their talent.”
“The Western Canadian Music Awards will shine a spotlight on Yukon and attract national and international attention to Canadian musicians, artists and cultural performers,” said the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Member of Parliament for Nunavut, Minister Responsible for the North and Minister of Health.
”The Government of Yukon is both pleased and honoured to host Breakout West Yukon 2011,” Economic Development Minister Jim Kenyon said. “Along with the significant economic benefits this event will bring to Yukon through tourism and local business activity, this event is the perfect forum for artists and music industry professionals to feature their creative abilities. It is also an occasion to celebrate achievement through an awards show that honours Canada’s western musical talent.”
"We're incredibly excited to hold the Breakout West conference and festival and the Western Canadian Music Awards in Whitehorse in 2011,” said Rick Fenton, Executive Director of the Western Canadian Music Alliance. “After our site visits, we were extremely impressed with the venues, facilities and of course the people! Whitehorse and the Yukon embody the same spirit of independence and creativity that make our western Canadian artists and business professionals some of the finest anywhere."
The Government of Canada’s investment for this project was made possible through CanNor's Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) program, which focuses on long-term economic growth, economic diversification and capacity building in the three territories. SINED is one of several economic development programs within CanNor. CanNor is responsible for coordinating and delivering Canada's economic development activities across the North, and for related policy development, research and advocacy.
The Government of Yukon is supporting this initiative through the Yukon Film & Sound Commission, which assists Yukon sound recording professionals in developing viable careers and businesses.
Backgrounder - Canada and Yukon make Western Canadian Music Awards in Whitehorse possible
Please visit these web sites to learn more about Canada's Economic Action Plan and Canada's Northern Strategy .
For further information, please contact:
Office of the Honourable John Duncan
Michelle-Jamali Paquette
Press Secretary
(819) 997-0002
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Erin Macpherson
Communications Advisor
(867) 667-3849
Yukon Government Contact
Samantha Paterson
Economic Development Communications Manager
(867) 667-5387
Western Canadian Music Awards Contact
Rick Fenton
Executive Director
(204) 943-8485
Western Canadian Music Awards
BreakOut West is proud to announce the nominees for the 2010 Western Canadian Music Awards. The Music Awards will be presented in Kelowna during BreakOut West 2010 on Sunday October 24th and for the first time in their eight year history they will be broadcast in English on CBC Television and in French on Radio Canada. Vancouver B.C.’s Chilliwack will receive this year’s Hall Of Fame Award the same evening while The Industry Awards will be presented on Saturday October 23rd. BreakOut West runs from October 21st to 24th, 2010.
The Western Canadian Music Award 2010 Nominees
Aboriginal Recording of the Year
Eagle & Hawk - The Great Unknown - MB
Leela Gilday - Calling All Warriors – Y
Lost Priority - All That We Are - MB
Shane Yellowbird - It's About Time - AB
Wayne Lavallee - Trail of Tears – B.C.
Blues Recording of the Year
Colin James - Rooftops and Satellites – B.C.
David Gogo - Different Views – B.C.
Jim Byrnes - My Walking Stick – B.C.
Rich Hope & His Evil Doers - Rich Hope Is Gonna Whip It On Ya – B.C.
The Jimmy Zee Band - Devil Take Me Down – B.C.
Children’s Recording of the Year
Duplex! – Worser – B.C.
Gogo Bonkers - Love the Land – B.C.
Norman Foote - Love My New Shirt – B.C.
Peter Puffin's Whale Tales – Proud Like A Mountain - AB
The Kerplunks - Walk On – B.C.
Classical Composition of the Year
Elizabeth Raum - Prayer and Dance of Praise - AB
Jocelyn Morlock – Exaudi – B.C.
Malcolm Forsyth – Steps - AB
Sid Robinovitch - Adieu Babylon - MB
Stephen Chatman - Earth Songs – B.C.
Classical Recording of the Year
Fringe Percussion - Fringe Percussion – B.C.
Jeremy S. Brown - Rubbing Stone - AB
Mark Takeshi McGregor - Different Stones: Canadian Music for Multiple Flutes – B.C.
Musica Intima - Into Light – B.C.
University of British Columbia Singers - A Chatman Christmas – B.C.
Contemporary Christian/Gospel Recording of the Year
Amanda Falk - In Between the Now & Then - MB
Carolyn Arends - Love Was Here First – B.C.
FRESH IE – Inside - MB
Jon Buller - Light Up the Sky – B.C.
Sandon - Sonic Synthesis - SK
Country Recording of the Year
Doc Walker – Go - MB
Shane Chisholm - Hitchhiking Buddha - AB
Shane Yellowbird - It's About Time - AB
Six West - Beautiful Something – B.C.
Whiskey Jane - Things Left Unsaid – B.C.
Francophone Recording of the Year
Ariane Mahrÿke Lemire – Décousue - AB
Geneviève Toupin - Geneviève Toupin - MB
LuLu et le Matou - Le dragon Gaston - MB
Madame Diva - Madame Diva - MB
Shawn Jobin - Le premier pas (The First Step) - SK
Will Stroet - Dans mon jardin - B.C.
Independent Album of the Year
Colin James - Rooftops and Satellites - B.C.
Corb Lund - Losin' Lately Gambler - AB
Dan Mangan - Nice, Nice, Very Nice - B.C.
Dojo Workhorse - Weapons Grade Romantic - AB
Library Voices - Denim On Denim - SK
Instrumental Recording of the Year
Birds of Paradox - Birds of Paradox - B.C.
Ed Henderson – Intimate - B.C.
Hot Club Edmonton - Hot Club Edmonton - AB
Inhabitants – A Vacant Lot - B.C.
The Rakish Angles - The Rakish Angles - B.C.
Jazz Recording of the Year
John Hyde - John Hyde Quartet - AB
Karl Schwonik Quartet - Visions from the Farm - AB
Kent Sangster's Obsessions Octet – Melodia - AB
Sandro Dominelli - The Alvo Sessions - AB
Will Bonness - Subtle Fire - MB
Pop Recording of the Year
Laurell - Can't Stop Falling - B.C.
Maurice - Young People With Faces - B.C.
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald - The MBF Love LP - AB
Quinzy - Self-Defense - MB
The Latency - The Latency - B.C.
Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year
Cityreal - The Beginning - B.C.
Def 3 and Factor – Drumbo - SK
Grand Analog - Metropolis Is Burning - MB
MAGNUM K.I. - MAGNUM K.I. - MB
The Lytics - The Lytics - MB
Rock Recording of the Year
Bif Naked - The Promise - B.C.
Said the Whale - Islands Disappear - B.C.
The Dudes - Blood Guts Bruises Cuts - AB
The Weakerthans - Live at the Burton Cummings Theatre - MB
Yukon Blonde - Yukon Blonde - B.C.
You Say Party – XXXX - B.C.
Roots Duo/Group Recording of the Year
Annie Lou - Annie Lou - Y
Carolyn Mark & NQ Arbuckle - Let's Just Stay Here - B.C.
Dustin Bentall - Six Shooter - B.C.
The Sojourners - The Sojourners - B.C.
The Wailin' Jennys - Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House - MB
Roots Solo Recording of the Year
Corb Lund - Losin' Lately Gambler - AB
Dan Mangan - Nice, Nice, Very Nice - B.C.
Del Barber - Where the City Ends - MB
Gordie Tentrees - Mercy or Sin - Y
John Wort Hannam - Queen's Hotel - AB
Songwriter of the Year
Colin James - B.C.
Corb Lund - AB
Dan Mangan - B.C.
Doc Walker (Chris Thorsteinson, Dave Wasyliw, and Murray Pulver) - MB
Dustin Bentall - B.C.
The Weakerthans (John K Samson and The Weakerthans) - MB
Urban Recording of the Year
Ian Alleyne - Dying To Be Free - AB
Maiko Watson – Sweet Vibration - MB
Politic Live/Mahogany Public - JALI Volume 1 - AB
Sonal - Lovely Day - AB
The Soulicitors - What you need - AB
World Recording of the Year
Alpha YaYa Diallo – Immé - B.C.
Bomba - Cuatro Caminos - AB
Casimiro Nhussi – Makonde - MB
George Koufogiannakis - Generations - Greek Oud Jazz - AB
Ivan Tucakov and Tambura Rasa - Tambura Rasa Beats - B.C.
Agency of the Year
Magnum Opus Management - Y
Paquin Entertainment - MB
PM GIGS Inc - AB
SL Feldman & Associates – B.C.
Best Album Design of the Year
Brooke Nelson - Where the City Ends (Del Barber)
Craig Medwyduk (Guppy Design ) - In The Lonesome Hours (Oh My Darling)
Michael Carroll and Greg Smith - Live At The Burton Cummings Theatre (The Weakerthans)
Michelle Zieske - Washed Out Roads (Patrick Keenan)
Ron Sawchuk - Live At The Mauch Chunk Opera House (The Wailin' Jennys)
Skylar Challand - Denim on Denim (Library Voices)
Engineer of the Year
Dean Maher – B.C.
Mike Petkau - MB
Paul Silveira – B.C.
Ryan Dahle – B.C.
Steve Dawson and Sheldon Zaharko – B.C.
Independent Record Label of the Year
Arbor Records - MB
Black Hen Music - B.C.
Mint Records - B.C.
On Ramp Records - SK
Stony Plain Records - AB
Live Music Venue of the Year
Biltmore Cabaret - B.C.
Starlite Room - AB
The Commodore Ballroom - B.C.
The Habitat - B.C.
West End Cultural Centre - MB
Manager of the Year
Bruce Allen - B.C.
Gilles Paquin - MB
Louis O'Reilly – SK
Stephen Carroll - MB
Vince R. Ditrich - B.C.
Multi Media
“AO” video by Greendale Productions (TV HEART ATTACK)
“Live At The West End” video by Low Budget Productions
“More Than A Man” video by Scatterheart (Scatterheart)
‘This Is It” video by Greg Gillespie (The Wheat Pool)
‘Tungijuq” video– Tanya Tagaq and Zacharias Kunuk (Tanya Tagaq)
Producer of the Year
Ben Kaplan - B.C.
Dale Penner - MB
Gordie Johnson – AB
Ryan Dahle - B.C.
Vince R. Ditrich - B.C.
Talent Buyer of the Year
Alex Grigg and Robyn Stewart - B.C.
Brent Oliver - AB
Chris Frayer - MB
Erik Hoffman - B.C.
Harvey Cohen - AB
For more information and exciting new developments on BreakOut West Festival and Conference and The Western Canadian Music Awards including the upcoming announcement of this year’s Breakout West Festival performers and the performers for The Western Canadian Music Awards please visit: www.breakoutwest.ca
Songwriter in the round
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