Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
April 10, 2015
Music Industry Continues to Promote Province�s Identity
Province Congratulates 2015 ECMA Winners
The best and brightest of Atlantic Canada�s music industry were honoured last night at the East Coast Music Awards (ECMA) gala, which was held at the Jack Byrne Arena in Torbay. The gala was attended by the Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development.
�Congratulations to all the 2015 ECMA winners; they are the heart of our local music industry and make us all so proud. East Coast Music Week and the awards gala bring tremendous opportunities to the province�s music industry, including networking, exposure and recognition opportunities for artists and the music industry as a whole. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is very proud to have been a part of supporting another successful music week and I congratulate all the 2015 nominees and winners and everyone that made this year�s ECMA�s such a success.�
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The East Coast Music Association is a regional collaboration of music industry professionals in Atlantic Canada. The primary activity of the association is the annual East Coast Music Week, a five-day event that attracts industry professionals, talent buyers, media, and record labels from around the globe. East Coast Music Week includes the ECMA gala, one of the country�s premier music events. A list of the 2015 ECMA winners can be found in the backgrounder below.
�Congratulations to all of last night�s Eastlink East Coast Music Awards winners. Jonny Harris did a fantastic job hosting, and the musical performances were all thrilling and inspiring. The gala really showcases the diverse musical talent that is coming out of East Coast Canada today. We can�t wait to see everyone out at the showcases and conference sessions taking place throughout the weekend.�
- Andy McLean, Executive Director of East Coast Music Association.
East Coast Music Week 2015 offers a dynamic array of industry-centered gatherings, including the SOCAN Song Writers Circle, various musical showcases, and the ECMA International Buyers Program. The province contributed $306,000 in support of the 2015 East Coast Music Week activities and events that promote and celebrate East Coast music and its artists.
QUICK FACTS
- The East Coast Music Awards were presented at a gala celebration last night at the Jack Byrne Arena in Torbay.
- East Coast Music Week East is being held from April 8 to 12 in St. John�s.
- The East Coast Music Association is a non-profit association dedicated to the music of Atlantic Canada. Additional information on the East Coast Music Awards and upcoming events can be found at: www.ecma.com.
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Media contacts:
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Tansy Mundon
Director of Communications Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 693-1865 tansymundon@gov.nl.ca |
Jeff Lawton Marketing and Communications Manager East Coast Music Association 1-800-513-4953 marketing@ecma.com |
BACKGROUNDER
2015 ECMA Winners
The Town Heroes - Group recording of the year
Kim Harris - Rising star recording of the year
Carleton Stone - Solo recording of the year
The Town Heroes - Fans� choice entertainer of the year
The Town Heroes - Fans� choice video of the year
Hey Rosetta! - Song of the year
The Once - Folk recording of the year
In-Flight Safety - Album of the year
Marc Chouinard � Director�s Special Achievement Award
Fred's Records - Industry Builder Award
Additional awards will be presented over the coming days as East Coast Music Week continues in St. John�s.