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6 Situations When People Can Use Essay Writing Service
tudents expect to have a better life in college full of freedom, free time, and fun. However, they usually face tons of coursework, writing assignments, and exams instead.
Many students have never mastered the basics of writing as they can’t do their writing assignments well. Although they spend a lot of time and effort, they ultimately fail to deliver a well-written essay.
Many students try to learn professional writing by taking part in workshops, reading books, or searching for online guides. Still, there are also others who prefer to outsource their assignments to some essay writing service.
When is it a good idea to outsource your work to online writing services? Keep reading to find out.
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Lack of Time
Students are expected to do many tasks when they’re in college. Plus, most of them are away from home for the first time in their lives during this study period. Add to that the pressure of having to work part-time and dealing with life alone in the dorm, and you’ll understand why so many students don’t have time to do their assignments.
Thus, time management becomes crucial to them. To avoid troubles and anxiety, many students decide to outsource part of their assignments to professional essay writing services, so that they could handle the other part easily.
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Lack of Skill
Teachers give out many coursework and writing assignments to students, but never teach them how to write like a pro. Students often don’t have a good grasp of the basics like grammar, terminology, and different writing styles, and that’s why they can’t deliver well-written essays.
It’s not that hard to learn the basic principles online. You can also search for the appropriate vocabulary, and read about different writing styles. Plus, with the help of technology, numerous tools like Grammarly can help you correct spelling and grammatical errors.
However, none of these methods are effective in the short term. That’s why many students choose to make an order using pro essay writing services and get rid of their tedious writing tasks.
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Low Level of Confidence
Students aren’t experts in writing, and many of them have never written academic essays before going to college. Therefore, they suffer from a lack of confidence that stops them from writing. They’re afraid of putting words on paper and making mistakes.
When that happens, they believe they’re powerless and can’t do anything. They try to stay away from friends, and many other overwhelming feelings come to them. To avoid stress, anxiety, and side effects of low self-esteem, many students decide to outsource their writing tasks.
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Getting Top Grades
As a student, your university success is directly linked to your grades. To get good grades, you should deliver a high-quality coursework before an expected deadline. Due to a lack of time and skill, many students outsource their writing assignments to essay on service online.
To get top grades, you should choose reliable service providers that deliver high-quality writings. Most writing agencies work with professional writers who can do extensive research, generate topics, create relevant outlines, and write quality content. That ensures the top grades and praise from your instructor.
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Strict Guidelines
Some teachers expect students to do unusual, challenging tasks that take a great deal of time. Therefore, students can’t meet the project requirements and deadlines unless they ask experts for help.
Almost all instructors expect students to be disciplined, come to class on time, and work hard on their assignments. They carefully review the assignments to make sure they are written well. But not all students have time and energy to work hard to live up to those expectations. That’s why they choose to use essay writing services.
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Emergency Situations
You’ve probably been in an emergency situation where you were under pressure to get several things done at the same time. There are also times when you have to stop what you’re doing and try something entirely different. For example, imagine one of your close friends or family members is sick, and they need your help. Or your mother asks you to help her go shopping.
What can you do in these situations? It’s tough to say no. When that happens, it might be a good idea to ask a professional writer to do your coursework and so that you could have enough time to handle other tasks yourself.
Bottom Line
As a student, you’re supposed to handle many writing assignments, get prepared for exams, and manage your life alone in the dorm. You may also have to work part-time or want to have an active social life. Clearly, it’s tough to handle all these tasks at the same time. Fortunately, you can ask help from writing services online and have part of the burden taken off your shoulders.
JUNO & CFMA-Nominated Craig Cardiff Inspires Ottawa-Carleton District School Students with Song in Hands-On Songwriting Workshop
JUNO and CFMA-nominated Canadian singer/songwriter Craig Cardiff knows how hard it can be for young students to tell their stories or express their feelings as it is — let alone now, during a year like this one.
It’s one of the reasons the gold-selling artist continues to hold his highly sought after songwriting workshops, including pivoting online to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions.
He even set up a newly minted record label — Quarantine Collaborations / Workshop Label — for the students in the process.
With his current crop of workshops hosting hundreds of students in grades 7 – 12 throughout the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Cardiff has and continues to be at the craft for more than a decade, providing similar experiences for students across Canada, the United States, and Hong Kong in and around his usually busy tour schedule.
“I don’t care who you are — everyone has a song inside,” Cardiff says. He’d know: he’s released 16 albums over his 20+ year career, and counting.
“Each one of us has a song that got us through a hard time.”
It’s an especially poignant sentiment given many of the students in the classes came to Canada as refugees and have very unique life experiences. “Craig encouraged students to think and write about how they felt moving to a new country,” Woodroffe teacher Anne-Marie Reid shares. “The students were brave and eager to share their stories; they jumped right in, writing lyrics that meant something to them.”
His passionate work with students extends beyond the art of songwriting and helping transform stories into songs; he assists in them learning the nuances of performance and the recording process.
And while the workshops may be music-centric, they’re not just for music students, he adds. “Students interested in business, graphic design, creative writing, and technology all connect. They learn about all aspects of the process of song creation and distribution.
“Students see their songs started, completed, delivered and listened to on streaming services — Apple, Spotify, Amazon… They can’t say they don’t know the process works; they own it from beginning to end.
“It’s their song and album art up on Spotify.”
Which brings us back to Quarantine Collaborations / Workshop Label, Cardiff’s student-centric record label — including releases The Pink Canaries’ “Hope for Better Times,” Caged Peacock’s “A Viral Song,” J.A.R.S.’ “Stay Strong,” and Jackson Duxburry’s “TaxiTaxi.”
“We’ve just launched 18 songs to all streaming digital services,” he says of this year’s results. “They’re mostly from the Ottawa schools so far, but other school boards across Ontario and Alberta are coming, with more going up soon.
“The students deserve all the credit,” Cardiff adds, especially noting the new, unforeseen remote route the coursework had to take. “Thanks to the support of the OCDSB Innovation and Adolescent Learning team, these workshops — which first began earlier this year — have transitioned and continued into a virtual format. The students really rose to the occasion; they problem-solved, recorded with what was available, encouraged one another all online, on the Google Docs, and during the Google Meets.”
The teachers are just as enthused by the response.
“During the pandemic, it has been difficult to keep students motivated,” AY Jackson teacher Allison Bruneau considers. “Craig’s virtual songwriting workshops have really helped to inspire them during this difficult time.
“It was clear throughout the entire process that he cared about each student, and tailored the experience to their individual needs. It resulted in some beautiful moments.”
“I know the students found it challenging and rewarding, which is exactly what they need right now,” AY Jackson teacher Julie Whittfield adds.
Student recordings under Quarantine Collaborations / Workshop Label are available now.
2020 JUNO Award-Nominated GIRL POW-R Send Gratitude to Frontline Workers in New Single, “Thanks To You”
JUNO Award-nominated and chart-topping Canadian all-girl teen pop supergroup Girl Pow-R have reimagined their hit single “This Is Us” into a visionary, uplifting anthem expressing immense gratitude for frontline workers during COVID-19. “Thanks To You” is available now!
“COVID-19 has changed everyone’s life,” says the band, “but more than anyone else, it is the frontline workers who have been there, making sure we have access to the care and services we need.
“We’ve created this remix of our song ‘This Is Us’ to reflect our support and thankfulness for these brave individuals.”
Ranging in age from 11 – 17, the members of Girl Pow-R are Canadian history makers in motion; as one of the youngest artists ever to be nominated for a Children’s Album of the Year JUNO Award, their late-2019 debut album This Is Us has garnered the group well over 1+ Million social streams, and countless media features in print, web, television and radio, including SiriusXM, Breakfast Television, CityTV, CP24 Breakfast, YTV, TVO Kids, eTalk Canada, Girls’ Life, Tiger Beat, J-14, Celeb Secrets, Fresh 95.3, and more.
Speaking of motion, those familiar with Girl Pow-R and their management team, led by Canyon Entertainment Group’s Dawn Van Dam, won’t be surprised the girls continue to roll up their sleeves to assist their communities; passionately advocating for social causes close to their hearts is an integral part of Girl Pow-R’s raison d’être, both as individuals, a band, and a growing movement.
At the onset of COVID-19, Girl Pow-R harnessed their expansive social reach to mobilize the masses by creating inspiring content encouraging fans around the world to help in any way they can. In the past, Girl Pow-R have helped contribute to charities who work on behalf of anti-war and anti-violence, SickKids, the Toronto Humane Society and SPCA, the Give and Restore Hope Children’s Charity, WE Movement, Food4Kids and anti-bullying.
“As a band, Girl Pow-R wants to continue to do our part and share ideas about how everyone can be a ‘helper’ to those who need support right now.”
In continuing their inspirational mission of spreading confidence, kindness, and ‘empow-r-ment’ among young women in the world today, Girl Pow-R saw their debut album’s title track “This Is Us” — the song “Thanks To You” is reinvented from — debut on the iTunes Canada Children’s chart at #2 and #15 in the U.S., all in the midst of a summer featuring back-to-back-(to-back) Canadian and U.S. tour stops.
“Thanks To You” is available now.
“I Don’t Want To Be The President” Says Kelowna’s Award-Winning Hall of Famer KENNY “BLUES BOSS” WAYNE in New Single
Multi-award winning ‘Blues Boss’ ball-of-fire (and just-announced 2020 Western Canadian Music nominee) Kenny Wayne does nothing short of go for it in this, his latest single from this year’s album Go, Just Do It! — “I Don’t Want To Be The President” — available now.
And by that, we mean groovily, musically, and politically.
“Who can resist Kenny Wayne having a blast performing this song?” asks Rock and Blues Muse’s Martine Ehrenclou. “Take it with you into your weekend and see if it doesn’t get considerably better.”
“I actually stumbled across this song and had music already written that would fit perfectly,” Wayne notes of the happenstance around the track being made. “And the timing was right to mention the importance of this year’s election.
“To help get this message across, it needed a good beat… It needed a younger generation person to get the message to the youth.”
He’s referring, of course, to the tracks’ featuring of SeQuaL — aka artist and Wayne’s son Cory Spruell — who infuses a rap cadence and fresh verse into the Percy Mayfield cover, instantly elevating it into a duet for the ages, literally and figuratively.
Fans of Wayne’s internationally sold-out shows know what they’re in for, and “I Don’t Want To Be The President” lands no differently: smooth, robust, soulful vocals injected into a cannon that blasts quite the sonic sensation. With Wayne, it’s about preparing for a multi-faceted ride, as the musical terrain can shift just as quickly as the lyrical inspiration.
“I’m not looking for a different path,” the 75-year old man of the hour asserts. “I love that jump blues and boogie-woogie. That’s where my heart is at.
“I’m just trying to keep that style alive,” he adds. “That’s classic stuff, and I’m at that classic age so it all works out.”
Inducted into the Boogie Woogie Piano Hall of Fame in Cincinnati, Kenny Wayne also lines his shelf with seven Maple Blues Awards, a JUNO Award, three Living Blues Magazine Keyboard Awards, and more.
And if that critically acclaimed 11-album catalogue resembles a swirling, savoury pot of musical gumbo, richly layered with flavours of Ray Charles and Duke Ellington, to ingredients of gospel, jazz, Latin, R&B, soul, and dashes of bebop and swing for good measure, Go, Just Do It! hits the table as his spiciest serving yet.
In addition to SeQuel, there are guests on Go, Just Do It! and they garnish the already greatness with finesse; GRAMMY Award-winner Diane Schuur helps create a show-stopping duet in “You’re In For A Big Surprise,” there’s former B.B. King bassist Russell Jackson, powerhouse horn players Jerry Cook and Vince Mai (both mainstays with Powder Blues, Colin James, and more), plus Boogie Patrol guitarist Yuji Ihara, JUNO Award-winning former Parachute Club-er Julie Masi, award-winning Montreal vocalist Dawn Tyler Watson, Joey DiMarco on drums, and Incognito band and harp ace Sherman “Tank” Doucette.
On Go, Just Do It!, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne originals come in at 10 of the 13-song set, each artfully dovetailing soul-tinged sounds with the funkiest of sojourns.
An American expat by way of Spokane, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New Orleans, Wayne long credits Canada for partly shaping him into the artist he is today. “I didn’t know what I was in store for except that the people were great,” he recalls of his move decades ago. “My blues career started in Canada, and I think this country really helps people create their art — whether it’s painting, theatre, or music.
“Why would I leave?!”
Go, just listen.
“I Don’t Want To Be The President” and Go, Just Do It! are available now via Stony Plain Records.
Award-Winning Contemporary Jazz Songstress Fiona Ross Releases New Live Single “Don’t Say”
Award-winning, internationally acclaimed contemporary jazz songstress Fiona Ross delves into matters of unspoken, angst-ridden love in this, her newest video — a live rendition of “Don’t Say” from her recent album, Fierce and Non-Compliant.
“It’s basically about two people who love each other but won’t say it out loud; once you say it out loud, it becomes the truth and, in this case, problematic,” Ross shares. “Musically, there is also a huge story behind this song, and it will always be very close to my heart because of it.”
It all starts with writing “Don’t Say” for the album, she expands. “Literally, as I worked out and played the third chord — G#9/13/F# — I thought how amazing it would be to have the artist Snow Owl play on this track, and be a special guest on my next album. I really don’t know why, but the idea just came to me as I played that chord… I could sort-of hear him playing in my head.”
Ross’ familiarity with Snow Owl — multi-award winning world jazz virtuoso Juan García-Herreros — had solidified years earlier after she interviewed him for Jazz in Europe. “He has inspired me ever since,” she says.
Actively pursuing the vision into existence, Ross turned the notion into more than just a fleeting thought… “Long story short, I ended up flying to his current home base in Vienna and recording two songs in a castle with him for my album,” she recalls. “It also turned out that the chord that made me think of him is actually his favourite….
“Mind blowing! The whole experience was just incredible.”
While this song came to life in a castle, the live version — featured today — was reimagined in an equally stunning setting — St Cuthberts Church in London, England.
“I spent a few months basically wandering into churches across London, bursting into song and then leaving,” she recalls, laughing. “I love singing in churches because the acoustics give my voice freedom. I actually don’t like singing in a studio environment.
“There’s always pressure on my bassist Derek Daley when playing this song live,” Ross continues, empathizing. “I mean, Snow Owl was recently voted ‘best bassist’ in the world and… You don’t want to compete with that, ha!
“So, as he always does, I told him to just do his thing and put his own mark on the song for this video, which he really does.
“As with my other video, the purpose of these sessions was to record something simple, stripped back, and just enjoy playing in a gorgeous setting. The crew was tiny, and it was only people that are very close to my heart. I wanted to do a video that was just fun, and about enjoying singing… No fancy make up artists… No fancy settings… Just me doing my thing!”
Ross ‘doing her thing’ is the theme of importance on Fierce and Non-Compliant, and deservedly so.
Based in London and resonating throughout the international scene, Ross is known for her illustrative songwriting and unique fingerprint of sound that blends a Latin Jazz with vintage club styles, plus a touch of Neo soul for good measure.
“Her style is poetic and the messages ooze with Millennial angst,” says Jazz Weekly of Ross’ heart-wrenching ballads and demonstrable lyricism. “‘Don’t Say’ is stunning,” Jazz Quarterly adds, noting the track in particular. “Delicate, languorous, gentle like a sad reflection over a martini at the end of the night, but then the heart-yanking burst of passion, the emotion like a comet exploding with raw regret. It’s beautiful. The arrangements continue to be unexpected, original, thrilling, and perfectly judged for the exquisite instrument of her voice. Really, really beautiful. Seriously beautiful.”
The album is not merely a sonic sojourn into Ross’ songwriting journal, but also her jotter notes as an esteemed jazz journalist. “I’ve interviewed some incredible people,” she shares, including Maxine Gordon, Steven Gadd, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terri Lynne Carrington, and Kyle Eastwood, to name a few. “I’d wanted to include some people on the album that have really inspired me as a person and as an artist. I was truly blown away they said yes.”
Since the age of two, there has rarely been a day for the award winning vocalist, pianist, composer, producer, educator, and journalist that hasn’t entered around music. Storied highlights include fibbing her age at 14 years old to elbow her way onto jazz club stages throughout London to gig on weekends, and attending England’s prestigious Arts Educational School. As Head of British Academy of New Music for nearly a decade, Ross is credited for having a hand in training the likes of Ed Sheeran, Rita Ora, and Jess Glynne, to name a few.
“Finding the album cover photo of me as a child made me reflect on my childhood and my upbringing,” she continues of Fierce and Non-Compliant. “My parents always wanted me to be an artist, and my whole childhood was based on that. My mum wanted me to be the next Julie Andrews, even sending me to the same school, and my dad wanted me to be some kind of Judy Garland/Bette Davis combo.
“Now that I am finally doing my thing, I do find it sad that they can’t see it.”
In her artistic career, Ross has previously released Black, White and a Little Bit of Grey, Just Me (and sometimes someone else), and A Twist of Blue.
But Fierce and Non-Compliant has been the contemporary virtuoso’s most challenging artistry yet, she says.
This album “has been a huge challenge on many levels,” Ross says, having completed all of the writing, arrangement and production, save for two of the 13 tracks produced by Snow Owl. “I have reached into places I have just not been before.
“The ‘fierce’ is coming from many different angles,” she continues. “It has been emotional!”
“Don’t Say” and Fierce and Non-Compliant are available now.
Submissions now open for the 2020/2021 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and Slaight Music today announced that submissions for the Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class are now open. Now in its sixth year, the program is renowned for offering emerging artists with opportunities to hone their craft and further develop their music careers, including an intensive week of mentorship from notable Canadian music industry professionals and a trip to Toronto, ON to be a part of the 2021 JUNO Awards.
The Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class was co-developed in partnership with Canada’s Music Incubator at Coalition Music. Each year three artists are selected, and the experience aims to cultivate new talent through networking, collaboration opportunities, and curated mentorship. This year, the three artists will be joined by 2020 CBC Music Searchlight winner, Shawnee.
Interested artists can apply now at junomasterclass.ca. There are no fees associated with submissions and all eligibility requirements can be found here.
Introducing… The CMW Virtual Voices Series!
Today’s biggest HipHop stars weren’t born with huge followings. Their raw talent led them to great teams who built artist development and marketing strategies around them that truly challenged the status-quo. The experts on this panel are responsible for today’s biggest wins and will share how they collaborate with artists to leverage digital content and tools to set them up for success.
Join us on June 30th at 2PM ET/11AM PT for the first instalment of CMW’s Virtual Voices Series.
Canadian Music Week is a mini global village for artists and industry executives from around the world and all sectors of the business to engage in a free trade of ideas. Through seminars, debates, keynotes/celebrity interviews (ranging from the likes of Paul Rodgers, Burton Cummings, Gene Simmons, Slash, Dave Stewart to Jamie Cullum, Jaron Lanier, Seymour Stein and Bruce Allen), and mentoring sessions, our conferences attract more than 3,000 delegates, all assembling to be informed about the state of their marketplace, learn about cutting-edge technologies and trends, network and build lasting relationships with tomorrow’s leaders. Our conferences are designed to put you face-to-face with the forward-thinkers who shape the entertainment industries – from sound recording, new media, and broadcast to live touring, film, and technology.
All registrants will be entered to win a pair of wristbands for CMW Festival 2021, and the winner will be announced during the webinar!
Register here.
Daniel Caesar, Jessie Reyez, Caribou and more make 2020 Polaris Music Prize long list
The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has revealed its 40 album Long List. This year’s Long List is presented by Canada Council for the Arts.
The 2020 Polaris Music Prize Long List is:
Allie X – Cape God
Anachnid – Dreamweaver
Aquakultre – Legacy
Marie-Pierre Arthur – Des feux pour voir
Backxwash – God Has Nothing To Do With This Leave Him Out Of It
Badge Époque Ensemble – Badge Époque Ensemble
Begonia – Fear
P’tit Belliveau – Greatest Hits Vol. 1
Caribou – Suddenly
Daniel Caesar – CASE STUDY 01
Chocolat – Jazz engagé
Louis-Jean Cormier – Quand la nuit tombe
Corridor – Junior
dvsn – A Muse In Her Feelings
Jacques Greene – Dawn Chorus
Sarah Harmer – Are You Gone
Ice Cream – FED UP
Junia-T – Studio Monk
Kaytranada – Bubba
Flore Laurentienne – Volume 1
Cindy Lee – What’s Tonight To Eternity?
Men I Trust – Oncle Jazz
nêhiyawak – nipiy
OBUXUM – Re-Birth
Owen Pallett – Island
Pantayo – Pantayo
Lido Pimienta – Miss Colombia
Joel Plaskett – 44
William Prince – Reliever
Jessie Reyez – BEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US
Riit – ataataga
Andy Shauf – The Neon Skyline
Super Duty Tough Work – Studies in Grey
U.S. Girls – Heavy Light
Leif Vollebekk – New Ways
Wares – Survival
The Weeknd – After Hours
WHOOP-Szo – Warrior Down
Witch Prophet – DNA Activation
Zen Bamboo – GLU
In total, 223 albums were considered for the Long List by the 201 member jury.
The 10 album Short List will be unveiled live on July 15 on a CBC Music radio special. The 2020 Polaris Music Prize-winning album will be revealed live on the CBC Gem streaming service and CBCMusic.ca/Polaris during a special cinematic event, scheduled to take place this fall. More details on this will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the artist who creates the Canadian Album of the Year, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration for genre or record sales. Additionally, the nine other nominated acts whose albums make the 2020 Short List will receive $3,000 each courtesy of Slaight Music.
Albums eligible for 2020 Polaris Music Prize consideration must be released between May 1, 2019 and May 31, 2020. An independent jury of music journalists, broadcasters and bloggers from across Canada determines the Long List and Short List. Eleven people from the larger jury pool are then chosen to serve on the Grand Jury. This Grand Jury will select the Polaris Music Prize winner.
The past winners are Haviah Mighty (2019), Jeremy Dutcher (2018), Lido Pimienta (2017), Kaytranada (2016), Buffy Sainte-Marie (2015), Tanya Tagaq (2014), Godspeed You! Black Emperor (2013), Feist (2012), Arcade Fire (2011), Karkwa (2010), Fucked Up (2009), Caribou (2008), Patrick Watson (2007) and Final Fantasy / Owen Pallett (2006).
Nominees Announced For The 2020 Western Canadian Music Awards
Today, the Western Canadian Music Alliance is honoured to announce the outstanding artists and music industry professionals that have been nominated for 2020 Western Canadian Music Awards. The full list of nominees can be found below, with the winners in both the artistic and industry categories to be revealed on September 25 during a special livestreamed event.
Now in their 18th year, the Western Canadian Music Awards annually honour and celebrate the best industry and artistic talent coming out of western Canada. This year once again saw representation from all seven Member Associations, with numerous artists and industry members earning multiple nominations, including four nods to the National Music Centre, three nominations each for Nuela Charles, William Prince, and the West End Cultural Centre, and a whopping 15 acts with double nominations.
Voting is now open to members of all western Provincial and Territorial Music Industry Associations. All members will be sent an email regarding login information to vote (beginning today – Tuesday, June 23). If any members do not receive an email, please contact their Music Association. Voting will conclude at midnight, Pacific Time, on Monday, July 6.
Details on the format of the 2020 BreakOut West events will be announced in the coming weeks.
2020 WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARDS ARTISTIC NOMINEES
Blues Artist of the Year
Big Dave McLean – MB
Harpdog Brown – AB
Kat Danser & The Tall Tales – AB
Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne – BC
Wide Mouth Mason – BC
BreakOut Artist of the Year
Alexandria Maillot – BC
Ariel Posen – MB
Begonia – MB
The Funk Hunters – BC
The Small Glories – MB
Children’s Artist of the Year
Beppie – AB
Ginalina – BC
The Kerplunks – BC
The Pianimals – MB
Will’s Jams – BC
Classical Artist or Ensemble of the Year
Sponsored by Canadian Music Centre (CMC)
Land’s End Ensemble with Ben Reimer and Karl Hirzer – AB
Manitoba Chamber Orchestra – MB
Margaret Carey – MB
Mark Takeshi McGregor – BC
The Vancouver Island Symphony – BC
Classical Composer of the Year
Carmen Braden – NT
Dorothy Chang – BC
Marcus Goddard – BC
Stephen Chatman – BC
Vincent Ho – AB
Country Artist of the Year
Dan Davidson – AB
Don Amero – MB
Hunter Brothers – SK
Jess Moskaluke – SK
The Dungarees – AB
Electronic & Dance Artist of the Year
Khanvict – BC
Miles Away – BC
RIELL – AB
Rumpus – SK
SkiiTour – BC
Francophone Artist of the Year
Beauséjour – MB
Kelly Bado – MB
Loig Morin – BC
Ponteix – SK
Renelle Ray – AB
Global Artist of the Year (formerly World Artist of the Year)
Buckman Coe – BC
Casimiro Nhussi – MB
Mazacote – BC
Orchid Ensemble – BC
The Mariachi Ghost – MB
Indigenous Artist of the Year
Sponsored by Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
Blue Moon Marquee – BC
Burnstick – MB
Celeigh Cardinal – AB
Riit – NV
Snotty Nose Rez Kids – BC
Instrumental Artist of the Year
Apollo Suns – MB
Christine Hanson – AB
Joe Porter – AB
Mike Morrisseau – AB
Pierre Schryer & Adam Dobres – BC
Jazz Artist of the Year
Audrey Ochoa – AB
Karl Schwonik – AB
Kent Sangster’s Obsessions Octet – AB
Regina Jazz Society – SK
Sandro Dominelli – AB
Metal & Hard Music Artist of the Year
CRNKSHFT – BC
Dizzy Mystics – MB
Hellrazer – AB
Neck of the Woods – BC
Sleepwraith – AB
Pop Artist of the Year
Alexandria Maillot – BC
Luca Fogale – BC
Martin Kerr – AB
Nuela Charles – AB
Riit – NV
Producer of the Year
deadmen – MB
John Paul Peters – MB
Ryan Dahle – BC
Ryan Worsley – BC
Steve Bays – BC
R&B Artist of the Year (formerly Urban Artist of the Year)
Hooper Turnt Sanger – BC
Iamtheliving – BC
Josh Sahunta – AB
Krystle Dos Santos – BC
Sebastian Gaskin – MB
Rap & Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Bdice – BC
Kimmortal – BC
Moka Only – BC
Snotty Nose Rez Kids – BC
Super Duty Tough Work – MB
Recording of the Year
Frazey Ford – BC
Hunting – BC
Nuela Charles – AB
Royal Canoe – MB
William Prince – MB
Rock Artist of the Year
Sponsored by Torque Brewing
Joey Landreth – MB
Mise en Scene – MB
Mobina Galore – MB
The Jerry Cans – NV
The Radiant – SK
Roots Artist of the Year
Del Barber – MB
Kacy & Clayton – SK
Leaf Rapids – MB
The Small Glories – MB
William Prince – MB
Songwriter(s) of the Year
Sponsored by The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
Celeigh Cardinal – AB
Del Barber – MB
Kacy Anderson & Clayton Linthicum – SK
Nuela Charles – AB
William Prince – MB
Spiritual Artist of the Year
Danielle Savard – MB
Dee Daniels – BC
Fresh IE – MB
Jay Semko – SK
Katrina Van Humbeck – MB
Video Director of the Year
Sponsored by Manitoba Film and Music
Brock Davis Mitchell – Nuela Charles, Long Way Down – AB
Dustin Wilson, Zach Wilson – The Dead South, Diamond Ring – SK
Farhad Ghaderi – Jordan Klassen, Virtuous Circle – BC
Jorge Requena – The Mariachi Ghost, Cuerpo Mortal – MB
Travis Nesbitt – The Dungarees, Don’t Make Em Like They Used To – AB
Visual Media Composer of the Year
Daniel Janke, Subconscious Password – YT
The Mariachi Ghost, Octavio is Dead! – MB
Tom Koroluk, Get Over It – MB
Wolf Willow, Etthén Heldeli: Caribou Eaters – SK
2020 WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARDS INDUSTRY NOMINEES
Audio Engineering Award
Ben Kaplan – BC
John Paul Peters – MB
Ryan Worsley – BC
Sheldon Zaharko – BC
Steve Bays – BC
Community Excellence Award
National Music Centre – AB
Red Tent – MB
The Vancouver Island Symphony – BC
West End Cultural Centre – MB
Winnipeg Music Project – MB
Excellence in Visual Design
Bronwin Parks, Feisty Creative – BC
Logan Tanner & Ron Baldoza, Trifecta Sound Co. – SK
Logan Thackray, Fallen Tree Records – AB
Shalom Toy, Cosmic Cavern Design – AB
Shan & Co. – AB
Impact in Artist Development
Birthday Cake Media – MB
Chronograph Records – AB
National Music Centre – AB
Regina Jazz Society – SK
West End Cultural Centre – MB
Impact in Live Music
Sponsored by Canadian Live Music Association
National Music Centre – AB
Squamish Constellation Festival – BC
West End Cultural Centre – MB
Winnipeg Folk Festival – MB
Winterruption YEG – AB
Impact in Music Marketing
Chronograph Records – AB
National Music Centre – AB
Susan Busse – SK
The Village Idiots – MB
Winnipeg Folk Festival – MB