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(November 7, 2021, Truro, Nova Scotia) Forty-nine Music Nova Scotia Awards were handed out this afternoon over brunch and bubbly provided by Lightfoot & Wolfville. The Music Nova Scotia Awards Celebration at the Inn on Prince, Truro celebrated two years of eligibility across the Nova Scotia Music Industry.
Both new and notable artists were celebrated for their excellence. Aquakultre and Keonté Beals took home the most awards of the afternoon, winning three trophies each. Please see below for the full list of Music Nova Scotia Award winners.
Thanks to our award sponsors: Cobequid Dance Academy, FéCANE, MacQuarrie’s Pharmasave, Saltwire, Skin Decision Inc., Support4Culture, Truro Diversity Advisory Committee, Truro Host Committee 2021, Truro Nissan, and Truro Toyota.
Additionally, at the Opening Reception on Friday, November 5, Music Nova Scotia presented Brian Doherty with an award to recognize his outstanding commitment to the Nova Scotia music community in his former role as Music Nova Scotia Board President. We want to thank Brian for his continued dedication and service to Music Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Music Industry.
Music Nova Scotia’s board and staff thank all of the individuals that helped make the 2021 version of Nova Scotia Music Weeka success, including but not limited to performers, delegates, sponsors, committees, volunteers, fans, family, and the entire Truro community.
FULL LIST OF MUSIC NOVA SCOTIA AWARD WINNERS
Music Awards
Acadian/Francophone Artist of the Year – Sluice
African Nova Scotian Artist of the Year – Keonté Beals
Alternative Recording of the Year – Aquakultre – Legacy
Americana/Bluegrass Recording – The Gilberts – Tell Me
Blues Recording of the Year – Roxy & The Underground Soul Sound – Stand Up
Children’s Artist of the Year – Razzmatazz for Kids
Classical Recording of the Year – Maxim Cormier – The Subjective Nothing
Country Recording of the Year – Dave Sampson – All Types of Ways
Digital Artist of the Year – The Town Heroes
DJ of the Year – PINEO & LOEB
Electronic Artist of the Year – Scientists of Sound
Entertainer of the Year – The Town Heroes
Folk Recording of the Year – Terra Spencer – Chasing Rabbits
Group Recording of the Year – Aquakultre – Legacy
Hip Hop Recording of the Year – Aquakultre x DJ Uncle Fester – Bleeding Gums Murphy
Indigenous Artist of the Year – Morgan Toney
Inspirational Recording of the Year – Keonté Beals – King
Jazz Recording of the Year – Jerry Granelli – The Jerry Granelli Trio Plays Vince Guaraldi and Mose Allison
Loud Recording of the Year – Cluttered – Accidents
Music Video of the Year – Kim Harris – Once You Were Wondrous (Directed by: Mirror Image Media
Musician of the Year Tori Cameron
New Artist Recording of the Year – Keeper E. – The Sparrows All Find Food
Pop Recording of the Year – Neon Dreams – Happiness of Tomorrow
R&B/Soul Recording of the Year – Keonté Beals – King
Recording of the Year – Neon Dreams – Happiness of Tomorrow
Rock Recording of the Year – Like A Motorcycle – Dead Broke
SOCAN Songwriter of the Year – Breagh Isabel – Girlfriends (written by: Breagh MacKinnon, Corey LeRue, Simon Wilcox)
Solo Recording of the Year – Joel Plaskett – 44
Traditional/Roots Recording of the Year – Beòlach – All Hands
Industry Awards
Booking Agent of the Year – Stephanie Purcell
Community Presenter of the Year – Music in Communities
Company of the Year – Sonic Entertainment Group
Corporate Sponsor of the Year – Nova Scotia Spirit Co.
Educator of the Year – Craig Mercer
Event of the Year – Evergreen Festival
Industry Professional of the Year – Laura Simpson
Live Technician of the Year – John Ellingbo
Manager of the Year – Sonic Entertainment Group
Media Professional of the Year – Tara Thorne (The Tideline)
Producer of the Year – Erin Costelo
Production Company of the Year – Pause Music
Publicist of the Year – Trevor Murphy
Radio Program of the Year – The Outer Edge
Radio Station of the Year – CKDU 88.1FM
Recording Studio of the Year – The Sonic Temple
Studio Engineer of the Year – John Mullane
Venue of the Year – New Scotland Brewing Co.
Visual Artist of the Year – Alex MacAskill, Midnight Oil Print & Design House
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