The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is extending congratulations to five artists and a teacher from Newfoundland and Labrador who have been nominated for the 2023 Juno Awards.

The Fortunate Ones are nominated for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year for “That Was You and Me,” while the Florian Hoefner Trio’s album “Desert Bloom” received a nomination in the Jazz Album of the Year category.

Composer Bekah Simms is nominated for Classical Composition of the Year for “Bestiary I & II”, Comedian Matt Wright is nominated for his album “Here Live, Not a Cat,” and graphic designer Jud Haynes received a nod for Album Art Work of the Year for his design for “Kubasongs” by the Kubasonics.

Susan Evoy, who teaches at St. Theresa’s Elementary and Waterford Valley High, is nominated for the Music Counts Teacher of the Year Award.

The JUNO Awards were founded to raise the public profile and recognition of musical artists in Canada, and are presented by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. This year’s awards will be broadcast live on Monday, March 13.

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“I am thrilled to see the talent of Newfoundland and Labrador’s world-renowned music culture represented among the nominees from this province for the 2023 Juno Awards. From roots to jazz and from comedy to graphic arts, each of these artists has worked hard to follow their dreams, and in doing so has achieved remarkable success. It is also a proud moment to see a teacher being recognized for inspiring young minds to follow their musical passion. On behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the people of our province, I congratulate all nominees and wish them all the best at the 2023 Juno Awards in March.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

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