Press Release
For Immediate Release

LAST CALL for APPLICATIONS FOR
CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK "INDIES"

Annual Awards Honour Independent Recording Artists

Toronto, Ontario (October 7, 2002) – Independent recording artists have until November 1 only to apply for the 2003 Canadian Independent Music Awards, or “Indies”, to be held at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto on Wednesday, February 26, 2003, part of kick-off celebrations for the 20th anniversary of Canadian Music Week (CMW). Entry forms along with submission rules and regulations can be obtained from the CMW Web site at www.cmw.net or by contacting Moe McTague at (905) 858-4747 or via email at communications@cmw.net.

The “Indies” are a juried event, celebrating outstanding achievement in sound recording. The awards are limited to independent artists and cover some 16 different genres of music from “Rock Album of the Year” to “Children’s Album of the Year”. Last year’s winners include: Ron Sexsmith (Major Indie Album of the Year, Harry Manx (Blues Album of the Year) and Manitoba (Electronica Album of the Year.

Presented by FACTOR and Indie Pool.

About Canadian Music Week
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Canadian Music Week is the single biggest entertainment initiative in Canada dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s media and entertainment industries. CMW combines two information-intensive conferences; a cutting-edge trade exposition; five awards shows and the CMW Music Week Festival. Held over a four-day period from February 27 to March 1, 2003 in Toronto Canada, the event attracts participants from across the country and around the world.

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For additional information or interviews, contact:
Julie Giles, Holmes Creative Communications
Tel: 416-628-5609
E-mail: jgiles@holmesmark.com

Meagan Turner, Holmes Creative Communications
Tel: 416-628-5607
E-mail: mturner@holmesmark.com