Nova Scotia Music Week wrapped up this past weekend with an awards brunch and gala awards show, during which more than 240 Nova Scotian musical acts and industry professionals were recognized for their achievements in 2010. 45 winners were chosen by the membership to take home trophies from the largest Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards to date.
The gala was hosted by comedian Steve Patterson and singer/songwriter Christina Martin, and featured performances by Wintersleep, Jordan Croucher (JRDN), The Cottars, The Stanfields, David Myles, Chelsea Nisbett, The Keats, Alert the Medic, HavanaFax, and local Yarmouth and Acadian Shores musicians from the Musique de la Baie program.
Amelia Curran topped the winners list by taking home Female Artist Recording of the Year, SOCAN Songwriter of the Year, and Album of the Year for her most recent release, Hunter, Hunter. New Artist/Group Recording of the Year was awarded to Three Sheet for In Circulation, Male Artist Recording of the Year went to David Myles for Turn Time Off, Wintersleep leaves with Group Artist Recording of the Year for New Inheritors, and Music Video/DVD of the Year went to Tanya Davis for her success with “How to Be Alone”.
At the 2010 Music and Industry Awards Brunch, hosted by Music Nova Scotia President Brian Doherty, delegates enjoyed performances from 2010 nominees Molly Thomason and Kim Dunn as 37 awards were distributed to artists and industry professionals. Steve “Snickers” Smith and Carl Gosine received an equal number of votes, making Technician of the Year 2010 the first tie in the history of the Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards.
Awards presented at the Gala Awards Show:
Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year: The Trews
Album of the Year: Amelia Curran – Hunter, Hunter
Female Artist Recording of the Year: Amelia Curran – Hunter, Hunter
Group Recording of the Year: Wintersleep – New Inheritors
Male Artist of the Year: David Myles – Turn Time Off
Music Video/DVD of the Year: Tanya Davis – How to Be Alone
New Artist/Group Recording of the Year: Three Sheet – In Circulation
SOCAN Songwriter of the Year: Amelia Curran – Hunter, Hunter
Awards Presented at the Music and Industry Awards Brunch:
Music
Alternative Artist/Group Recording of the Year: The Stanfields – Vanguard of the Young and Restless
Blues Artist/Group Recording of the Year: Thom Swift – Blue Sky Day
Country/Bluegrass Artist/Group Recording of the Year: Laura Merrimen – Love Letters for Lonely Hunters
Digital Artist of the Year: Tanya Davis
DJ of the Year: Skratch Bastid
Folk Artist/Group Recording of the Year: David Myles – Turn Time Off
Francophone Artist/Group Recording of the Year: Radio Radio – Belmundo Regal
Hip-Hop Recording of the Year: Three Sheet – In Circulation
Inspirational Artist/Group Recording of the Year: Chelsea Nisbett – Anchored Roots
Jazz/Electro/Acoustic Artist/Group Recording of the Year: Dwayne Côté and Duane Andrews – Dwayne Côté and Duane Andrews
Loud Artist/Group Recording of the Year: Black Moor – The Conquering
Musician of the Year: Ian Sherwood
Pop/Rock Artist/Group Recording of the Year: Wintersleep – New Inheritors
Traditional/Roots Artist/Group Recording of the Year: Colin Grant Band – Fun for the Whole Family
Urban Artist/Group Recording of the Year: Chelsea Nisbett – Anchored Roots
Industry
Booking Agent of the Year: Troy Arseneault
Community Presenter of the Year: Little River Folk Society
Company of the Year: Diminished Fifth Records
Corporate Sponsor of the Year: Delta Hotels and Resorts
Educator of the Year: Waye Mason
Event of the Year: Halifax Pop Explosion
Industry Professional of the Year: Jonny Stevens
Manager of the Year: Sheri Jones
Media Professional of the Year: Stephen Cooke
Producer of the Year: Joel Plaskett
Production Company of the Year: Tour Tech East
Promoter of the Year: Sonic Concerts
Publicist of the Year: Matt Charlton
Radio Program of the Year: Atlantic Airwaves – CBC
Radio Station of the Year: CKDU
Recording Studio of the Year: Echo Chamber
Studio Engineer of the Year: Charles Austin
Technician of the Year: Steve “Snickers” Smith and Carl Gosine
Venue of the Year: The Carleton Music Bar and Grill
Visual Artist of the Year: Chr!s Sm!th
Volunteer of the Year: Josh White
