Folk musicians from across the country will come together in St. John’s this weekend to celebrate the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards. From April 3-7, the capital city will be infused with musicality, including special showcases and two award shows.
Throughout the weekend, showcases will include Folk For Families (a family friendly music showcase); Songs and Stories – Songwriter Showcase; Music NL Showcase; and Tradworks – Traditional and Global Roots Showcase.
The award shows, taking place on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, at the Majestic Theatre, will feature performances by artists from this province, along with artists from Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.
Members of the public are welcome to attend these events and tickets can be purchased through the Canadian Folk Music Awards website.
As part of the Year of the Arts, Celebrate NL provided $63,500 in funding support to host the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards. In addition, Celebrate NL has partnered with the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society to support a Folk Night to welcome artists and delegates. This event will take place tonight, April 3, at the Ship Pub in St. John’s.
The Canadian Folk Music Awards’ mission is to celebrate and promote Canadian folk music in all its forms. The events of the awards weekend will capture the true heart of the folk community, while celebrating the nominees and the category recipients.
Quotes
“I cannot think of a better year for Newfoundland and Labrador to host the Canadian Folk Music Awards than during 2024 – the Year of the Arts in our beautiful province. It is an excellent fit for the Year of the Arts as it celebrates both artists and the vibrancy they bring to our communities. I wish all nominees the best of luck.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“The Provincial Government, through Celebrate NL, is a proud partner in bringing the Canadian Folk Music Awards to St. John’s. It marks a triumphant return to Newfoundland and Labrador for the first time since 2008 and will have positive social, cultural, and economic impacts on the province. Congratulations to the organizers and nominees.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
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Learn more
CFMA 2024 – Canadian Folk Music Awards (folkawards.ca)
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