Executive Council
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
October 27, 2014
Local Music Industry Contributing to a Vibrant Economy
Premier Congratulates Recipients of the 2014 MusicNL Awards
Corner Brook was booming with local musical talent, outstanding performances and industry leaders this past weekend, as the city played host to the 22nd Annual MusicNL Awards Gala. The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, presented awards at the gala last night (Sunday, October 26). The gala was the finale to a week of workshops, roundtables, songwriters’ circles and other activities dedicated to musical artists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
“The musical talent that exists throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, with both established and emerging artists, is just incredible. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all the 2014 MusicNL Award winners and nominees on their tremendous accomplishments. I would also like to recognize again the late Mattis Benoit. I had the great pleasure of presenting Mr. Benoit’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his son. He is a true legend within the Newfoundland and Labrador music industry and his music will inspire many generations to come.”
- 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.
“The province’s music sector is such an important contributor to the cultural environment across our province. Recognizing the remarkable musical ability that exists throughout Newfoundland and Labrador plays a large part in fostering the talent and creativity that makes this province such a vibrant place to live, work and raise a family. The Provincial Government is proud to support MusicNL as it continues to play a significant role in the further development of our cultural economy.”
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The MusicNL Conference Week and Awards Gala was held October 21-26 in Corner Brook. Throughout the week MusicNL offered a series of events to encourage and support up-and-coming musicians in Newfoundland and Labrador. Industry professionals and musicians had the opportunity to meet and discuss topics such as funding, ownership, licensing, and promoting music on television, film, and game soundtracks.
“MusicNL advocates for provincial musicians and it is only accomplished by the steadfast support of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
- Peter Daniel Newman, President, MusicNL
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/ 
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QUICK FACTS
- The City of Corner Brook played host this past weekend to the 22nd Annual MusicNL Awards Gala. The gala was the finale to a week of workshops, roundtables, songwriters’ circles and other activities.
- During conference week, industry professionals and musicians had the opportunity to meet and discuss topics such as funding, ownership, licensing and promoting music on television, film, and game soundtracks.
- 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:
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Donna Ivey Office of the Premier 709-729-3551, 699-2402 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 |
| Jen Winsor Communications/Program Officer MusicNL 709-754-2574 jen@musicnl.ca |
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