Music NL handed out hardware to dozens of musicians and groups as part of its awards night in St. John’s.
The ceremony capped off a week of music spotlight, with shows throughout St. John’s, including its awards gala with the Irish Descendants, Nick Earle and the Reckless Hearts and Mallory Johnson.
Musician Justin Fancy took home the VOCM Fan Choice Entertainer of the Year Award and says music has helped him travel throughout Newfoundland and Labrador to do what he loves – play music.
“It’s a great feeling, I gotta say. This stuff never gets old for me,” he told VOCM News.
“I’m just happy to be part of the music community here in Newfoundland and Labrador, and of course in Canada. I believe we have so much talent here, so it’s always great to be recognized for that stuff.”
A full list of winners includes:
Album of the Year – Presented by Chara Pictures
Kelly McMichael – After The Sting Of It
Alternative Artist of the Year
Kelly McMichael
Classical Artist of the Year
Deantha Edmunds
Country Artist of the Year – Presented by Anderson’s
Mallory Johnson
Electronic Artist of the Year
Andrew Gosse
Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year – Presented by VOCM
Justin Fancy
Folk Artist of the Year – Presented by O’Brien’s Music
Quote the Raven
Global Music Artist of the Year
XIA-3
Group of the Year – Presented by Quidi Vidi Brewery
Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts
Indigenous Artist of the Year
Deantha Edmunds
Instrumental Artist of the Year
XIA-3
International Touring Artist of the Year – Presented by Capital Auto Group
Rum Ragged
Jazz Artist of the Year
Natasha Blackwood
L’Artiste Francophone de L’Année
Port-Aux-Poutines
Loud Artist of the Year
Smoke Signals
Music Video of the Year – Presented by Up Sky Down Films
Quote the Raven – “Already Gone”
Directed, Produced, Edited by Cody Westman
Director of Photography: Troy Maher
Pop Artist of the Year – Presented by Churchill Park Music Festival
With Violet
R&B Artist of the Year
Zaynab Wilson
Rising Star of the Year
Evan Watts Smith
Rock Artist of the Year – Presented by George Street Association
Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts
Ron Hynes Songwriter of the Year
Mick Davis and Thin Love
Side Musician of the Year – Presented by Canadian Federation of Musicians
Hunter Madden
Solo Artist of the Year
Nico Paulo
Sound on Screen of the Year – Presented by Panoramic Pictures
Ian Foster
Traditional Artist of the Year – Presented by VOCM
Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne
Industry Award Winners
Artist Manager of the Year
Hilda Cousins
Event of the Year – Presented by Canadian AV
HeavyNFLD Fest
Graphic Artist of the Year – Presented by College of the North Atlantic
Andrew Boyd
Scott Sheppard
Industry Professional of the Year – Presented by Genoa Design
Ben Chapman-Smith Music
Media Person of the Year – Presented by Ray Agency
Glenn Pardy – NL Live Events
Music Educator of the Year – Presented by Long & McQuade
Amy Collyer-Holmes
Outstanding Company of the Year
Lawnya Vawnya
Recording Engineer/Producer of the Year
Michelle LaCour
Venue of the Year
The Majestic Theatre
Volunteer of the Year – Presented by PAL Airlines
Out of the Fog – Hosts
Honorary Award Winners:
Lifetime Achievement
Dave Panting
Denis Parker Industry Builder
June Hiscock
Unsung Hero
Paul “Boomer” Stamp