Today, the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, and the Deputy Mayor of the City of St. John’s, Sheilagh O’Leary, announced that the 2025 East Coast Music Awards will be held in St. John’s.
The Provincial Government is providing a total of $300,000 through Celebrate NL and the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology, and the City of St. John’s is contributing $200,000. These investments will help celebrate East Coast Canadian music, its artists and industry professionals right here in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The awards and associated events will take place from May 7-11, 2025. The five-day event will offer musical showcases, special events, seminars and industry gatherings.
The East Coast Music Awards attract industry professionals, talent buyers, media and record labels from around the world. The 2025 Export Buyers Program expects in excess of 120 Canadian and International talent buyers to Newfoundland and Labrador.
The 2024 East Coast Music Awards begin this week in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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“We are so excited to see the East Coast Music Awards return to St. John’s. Along with these types of large-scale events come so many benefits. Thousands of participants and industry professionals will come to Newfoundland and Labrador to attend the East Coast Music Awards. Our tourism and hospitality operators will also feel the residual economic benefits coming to St. John’s over the course of the event.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
“The music industry is an important part of the province’s economy, and our department is pleased to provide financial support to see the ECMA’s return to Newfoundland and Labrador in 2025. We look forward to sharing and celebrating the talents and cultural richness of our musicians with all of those who will attend.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
“We are very excited that the East Coast Music Awards will be returning to our beautiful city in 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity to spotlight our local music industry and the incredible culture and heritage that has helped shape their sounds and voices over the years. Hosting events like this also brings positive economic benefits to our city, resulting in support for local businesses and the hospitality industry.”
Mayor Danny Breen
City of St. John’s
“Destination St. John’s is thrilled to see the East Coast Music Awards return to St. John’s. Being a destination so rich in music, storytelling and the arts, performers and visitors alike will find themselves immersed in our local arts and entertainment scene. The city comes alive during such events with local restaurants, pubs, accommodators and tour operators building on the excitement. Visitors can surely expect a unique cultural experience that will leave them wanting more. What better way to create ambassadors for our province!”
Cathy Duke
Destination St. John’s
“This announcement is very welcome news to Hospitality NL members and is another indication of a return of larger scale meetings and events, a segment so critical to our industry. Furthermore, the ECMAs are an opportunity to highlight Newfoundland and Labrador’s rich and active arts and cultural community, which is such an important part of who we are.”
Deborah Bourden
Chair, Hospitality NL
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