The Manitoba music industry made its mark in Whitehorse this weekend, dominating the ninth annual Western Canadian Music Awards. Local artists and industry won an impressive 16 awards, including eight of nine industry awards. The awards were handed out at a gala event at the Yukon Arts Centre on October 23, hosted by CBC Radio 3’s Grant Lawrence, and an industry awards brunch on October 22 at the Westmark Hotel.

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Manitoba’s internationally-acclaimed roots community continues to shine this year, landing a dozen Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. The nominations were announced on October 19 in Toronto and awards will be handed out at a gala event on December 4 at Toronto’s Isabel Bader Theatre. This is Manitoba’s strongest showing at the CFMAs since their inception in 2005. 

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