Congrats to the NL Friends of Folk ECMA Nominees!

Newfoundland and Labradorians have shown great standing in the EMCA nominations this year. Thirty-three artists and allies are being recognized from the province, up from last years twenty nominations.

Congratualtions and good luck to our long-time Friends of Folk for their nominations…

FORTUNATE ONES

  • Album of the Year
  • Group Recording of the Year
  • Songwriter of the Year
  • Fans’ Choice of the Year

EARLE & COFFIN

  • Blues Recording of the Year

THE ENNIS SISTERS & THE ONCE

  • Folk Recording of the Year

OUROBOROS

  • Jazz Recording of the Year

RUM RAGGED & ROSEMARY LAWTON

  • Roots/Traditional Record of the Year

GREG SMITH

  • Media Person of the Year

SCOTT HAMMOND

  • Studio Engineer of the Year

THE SHIP PUB

  • Venue of the Year

Much love to all of the nominees from our province, that include Brad Le Riche, ChessClub, Mallory Johnson, Carolina East, Alex Byrne, BRDGS, Infinitely More, Paul Brace, Duo Concertante, The Combine, Chris Kirby, Krista Power, and Nigel Jenkins! Check out the full list of the 2019 ECMA Nominees!

Folks! Remember to congratulate and celebrate your favourite local artists, and music supporters. The nominations are well deserved, and our fingers are crossed for them all!