MUSIC NOVA SCOTIA AWARDS – TRURO 2017
MUSIC AWARDS
Delta Halifax & Delta Barrington Entertainer of the Year: Port Cities
Solo Recording of the Year (presented by Cody Custom Guitars): Rose Cousins – “Natural Conclusion”
Group Recording of the Year (presented by Boston Pizza): Port Cities – “Port Cities”
Music Video of the Year (presented by Vintage Mouldings): Jessie Brown – “DEBT (We Ain’t Got No Money)” Director: Gavin Maclean
New Artist Recording of the Year (presented by O’Healthy Market): Hello Delaware – “My Mistake”
Recording of the Year (presented by My Home Apparel): Port Cities – “Port Cities”
SOCAN Songwriter of the Year (presented by SOCAN): Quake Matthews – “Confessions (featuring Neon Dreams)” (Songwriters: Matthew Arab, Gordie Sampson, J Wellington)
Acadian/Francophone Artist of the Year (presented by Grant Thornton): Maxim Cormier
African Nova Scotian Artist of the Year (presented by Town of Truro Diversity Advisory Committee): Reeny Smith
Alternative Recording of the Year (presented by Culinary Creations by Ellen): Walrus – “Family Hangover”
Americana Recording of the Year (presented by Masstown Market): Rose Cousins – “Natural Conclusion”
Blues Recording of the Year (presented by Belly Up BBQ & Grill): Caribou Run – “Something Organic Will Happen”
Children’s Artist of the Year (presented by CARSTAR Express): Keith Mullins
Classical Recording of the Year: Scott Macmillan – “Currents of Sable Island” and Symphony Nova Scotia – “Schubert”
Country Recording of the Year (presented by Best Western Glengarry Plus Hotel): Makayla Lynn – “On a Dare and a Prayer”
Digital Artist of the Year (presented by HAF Skate and Tattoo/ Jimolly’s Bakery Cafe): Port Cities
DJ of the Year: Jules Bangsworth
Electronic Artist of the Year (presented by Ticketpro): Jules Bangsworth
Folk Recording of the Year (presented by The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse): Bill & Joel Plaskett – “Solidarity”
Hip Hop Recording of the Year (presented by Cobequid Dance Academy): The Search (Quake Matthews & Kayo) – “Lost and Found”
Indigenous Artist of the Year (presented by Millbrook First Nation): City Natives
Inspirational Recording of the Year: Nova Scotia Mass Choir – “Immanuel”
Jazz Recording of the Year (presented by Sugar Moon Farm): The Blue Lane – “Blind EP”
Loud Recording of the Year (presented by Noyes Records): Oceanic – “Trappist”
Musician of the Year (presented by Sea Shell Design): Ron Hynes
Pop Recording of the Year (presented by Open Hearth Park): Port Cities – “Port Cities”
Rock Recording of the Year (presented by Aggregate Equipment): Like A Motorcycle – “High Hopes”
Traditional/Roots Recording of the Year (presented by Warner Music Canada): Cassie and Maggie – “The Willow Collection”
INDUSTRY AWARDS
Booking Agent of the Year (presented by CBDC NOBL): Jason MacIsaac
Community Presenter of the Year (presented by MacQuarries Pharmasave): The Pavilion
Company of the Year (presented by Burchell MacDougall LLP): Sonic Entertainment Group
Corporate Sponsor of the Year (presented by Hampton Inn & Suites): TD
Educator of the Year: Craig Mercer
Event of the Year (presented by Events Truro Colchester): Halifax Jazz Festival
Industry Professional of the Year (presented by Ticketpro): Mike Campbell
Live Technician of the Year: Trevor DeSouza
Manager of the Year: Melanie Stone
Media Professional of the Year: Stephen Cooke
Producer of the Year: Erin Costelo
Production Company of the Year: groundSOUND
Promoter of the Year (presented by Truro Mall): Sonic Concerts
Publicist of the Year: Trevor Murphy
Radio Program of the Year: Halifax Is Burning (CKDU-FM)
Radio Station of the Year (presented by Theriault Financial): CKDU-FM
Recording Studio of the Year: Codapop Studios
Studio Engineer of the Year: Michael “Sheppy” Shepherd
Venue of the Year (presented by CMW): The Carleton Music Bar & Grill
Visual Artist of the Year: Abracazebra Productions
Volunteer of the Year (presented by Local Love Truro): C.J. Hill