Simani Honoured for Musical Contribution
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation will present the Newfoundland and Labrador musical duo, Simani, with a Lifetime Achievement Award, at the Music Newfoundland and Labrador (MusicNL) awards show this weekend at the Gander Arts and Culture Centre.
The presentation will take place Sunday,
November 9, at the closing event of MusicNL�s three-day
conference and annual general meeting.
Minister Jackman said Bud Davidge and
Sim Savory, the principals of Simani, have played an
important role in the development of the province�s
music industry and are well-deserving honourees. (See
Backgrounder below)
"When it comes to Newfoundland and
Labrador�s traditional and folk music scene, Mr. Davidge
and Mr. Savory are considered pioneers," said Minister
Jackman. "Their contribution to today�s vibrant music
industry - both as Simani and as individual
professionals within the industry - cannot be
overstated, and I am honoured to be presenting them with
a Lifetime Achievement Award."
Denis Parker, Executive Director of
MusicNL, said the weekend is shaping up to be an
excellent one for people involved in the music industry
and for music fans.
"We are very excited to host the MusicNL
conference and awards show in Gander this weekend and I
encourage people to come out and take in some, or all,
of the events planned," said Mr. Parker.
The Provincial Government, through the
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, has
invested $1.3 million in MusicNL�s operations and
programs over the past five years. Increased investment
provided through the province�s cultural strategy,
Creative Newfoundland and Labrador (2006), has
enabled more musicians to take advantage of programs to
assist in recording and marketing musical product � as
well as to access professional development
opportunities.
MusicNL was incorporated in 1992 to
address issues affecting the Newfoundland and Labrador
music industry, to increase awareness of
provincially-produced music, and to create and encourage
opportunities which stimulate growth of the industry.
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Media contact: Heather May heathermay@gov.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER Simani Career
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