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(November 6th, 2022) Twenty-eight Music Nova Scotia Awards were handed out this afternoon over brunch, including a complimentary Caesar bar provided by Nova Scotia Spirit Co.
The Music Nova Scotia Awards Celebration at Membertou Trade and Convention Centre celebrated both new and notable artists, with DeeDee Austin, Nicole Ariana, and The Town Heroes leading the way with two trophies each. Guests also enjoyed musical performances by Morgan Toney, Keith Mullins, ShiftFromTha902, and Emma Steevenson (Wela'lin), DeeDee Austin, and Music Nova Scotia 2021 and 2022 Artists and Residence Kxng Wooz and Jody Upshaw.
Also celebrated during the ceremony was the a capella quartet Four The Moment, who were paid tribute to through a performance by Amariah Bernard Washington, Zamani Miller, Haliey Smith, and Micah Smith, and who received the Recognition of Excellence from the Music Nova Scotia Board of Directors.
Music Nova Scotia’s board and staff thank all of the individuals that helped make Nova Scotia Music Week 2022 a success, including but not limited to performers, delegates, sponsors, committees, volunteers, fans, family, and the entire Sydney community. Thank you for welcoming us back after ten years for our 25th anniversary!
FULL LIST OF MUSIC NOVA SCOTIA AWARD WINNERS: MUSIC AWARDS
African Nova Scotian Artist of the Year: Reeny Smith
Americana/Bluegrass Recording of the Year: Willie Stratton - Drugstore Dreamin'
Classical Recording of the Year: Catherine Little - Taking Five
Country Recording of the Year: Thomas Stajcer - Midwestern States
DJ of the Year: PINEO & LOEB
Electronic Artist of the Year: Nicole Ariana
Entertainer of the Year: The Town Heroes
Folk / Roots Recording of the Year: Isabella Samson - If It's Not Forever
Hip Hop Recording of the Year: Ghettosocks x DK - Listen to the Masters
Indigenous Artist of the Year: DeeDee Austin
Jazz Recording of the Year: Sam Wilson - Into A Heart: Part II
Loud Recording of the Year: Electric Spoonful - 2 Poor 4 a Two Four
Music Video of the Year: Neon Dreams - Little Dance (Directed by: Dan Lewis & Frank Kadillac)
Musician of the Year: Reeny Smith
New Artist Recording of the Year: DeeDee Austin - Stepping Stones
Pop Recording of the Year: Atay & JAX - Did You Have Fun?
Rock Recording of the Year: The Town Heroes - Home
Prix de l’Acadie: Sluice
SOCAN Songwriter of the Year: Nicole Ariana
Traditional/Roots Recording of the Year: Shannon Quinn - 20 Summers
Recognition of Excellence: Four The Moment
INDUSTRY AWARDS
Artistic Development Award: African Nova Scotia Music Association (ANSMA)
Emerging Industry Professional of the Year: Micah Smith
Live Sector Award: Blueberry Jam
Media Arts Award: Katie Kelly
Recording Sector Award: Corey LeRue
Sound, Tech, or Production Award: Trevor DeSouza
Volunteer of the Year: Joe Sampson (Rock Pixels)
