Executive Council
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
October 19, 2015

Local Music Industry Contributing to a Vibrant Economy

Premier Congratulates Recipients of the 2015 MusicNL Awards

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, attended the 23^rd annual MusicNL Awards show in St. John's yesterday (Sunday, October 18) and presented the Lifetime Achievement Award. He was joined at the show by the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development.

"I would like to congratulate all recipients and nominees of 2015 MusicNL awards. It was my distinct pleasure to attend the awards show again this year and to recognize the remarkable musical talent that exists throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. I was pleased to present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Harry Martin and to recognize the incredible contribution he has made to our music industry. Our government is proud to support MusicNL and our local artists as they continue to play a significant role in the further development of our cultural economy."
- The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador supports MusicNL through $350,000 annually. Since the launch of Creative Newfoundland and Labrador: The Blueprint for Development and Investment in Culture in 2006, the Provincial Government has invested $87 million to promote culture and heritage throughout the province.

"I was pleased to attend the MusicNL awards show again this year and witness first-hand some of the incredible talent our music industry has to offer. The MusicNL conference week and awards show offers a series of events to encourage and support up-and-coming musicians in our province. These musicians are the future of the industry and each year MusicNL provides a venue and opportunity for them to further grow their talent."
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

MusicNL was established in 1992 as a non-profit organization designed to service the needs of the local music industry. Since its inception, they have grown to be a strong voice for the provincial music industry, advocating awareness and opportunities for its membership.

For a complete list of award winners and nominees please visit, www.musicnl.ca/ .

QUICK FACTS

• Premier Davis attended the 23^rd annual MusicNL Awards show in St. John's yesterday (Sunday, October 18) and presented the Lifetime Achievement Award. He was joined at the show by the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development.
• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador supports MusicNL through $350,000 annually.
• MusicNL was established in 1992 as a non-profit organization designed to service the needs of the local music industry. Since its inception, they have grown to be a strong voice for the provincial music industry.

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Media contacts:

Heather MacLean Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-697-4137 Heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca	Donna Ivey Special Assistant, Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3551 donnaivey@gov.nl.ca
Tansy Mundon Director of Communications Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 693-1865 tansymundon@gov.nl.ca

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