Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOURTH ANNUAL CANADIAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS
HONOUR INDEPENDENT RECORDING ARTISTS
Toronto, Ontario (January 21, 2004)‚ Independent recording artists will be
honoured at the Canadian Independent Music Awards ("The Indies") on
Wednesday, March 3, 9 p.m., at the Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto. The
event, now in its fourth year, launches Canadian Music Week (CMW) festivities.
Sponsored by Nielsen SoundScan and Playindies, the Canadian Independent Music
Awards are now comprised of 20 categories, including six new awards - ěFavourite
Albumî, ěFavourite Singleî, ěFavourite Solo Artistî, ěFavourite Groupî, ěFavourite
Videoî and ěFavourite International Indieî. Due to the overwhelming quantity of
submissions received for the ěMajor Indieî category this year, the new awards were
created in order to recognize the success of the independent music scene in Canada
and across the globe.
Nominees are chosen by committees made-up of industry professionals from all areas of the Canadian music scene and this year the fans will decide on the winners by voting online for their favorite independent recording artist at www.cmw.net from
January 26 to February 15. For a complete list of nominees, please see below.
This yearís awards ceremony will also include the presentation of the Galaxie Rising
Stars Awards of the CBC, which helps new artists make a name for themselves
in the Canadian music industry.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at
www.ticketmaster.ca or on the Canadian Music Week web site at www.cmw.net.
About Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week is Canada's largest annual entertainment event
dedicated to the expression and growth of the country's music, media
and entertainment industries. Combining two information-intensive
conferences; a cutting-edge trade exposition; five awards shows
and the Canadian Music Week Festival, CMW spans over a four-day
period from March 3 to March 6, 2004 at the Westin Harbour Castle
in Toronto attracting participants from across the globe. For more
information, visit www.cmw.net.
About Nielsen SoundScan
Nielsen SoundScan is an information system that tracks sales of music and music video products throughout Canada and the United States. Point-of-sale data is collected weekly from Retailers, Mass Merchants and Non ‚Traditional outlets (On-line stores, Venue sales, etc.) and made available to our subscribers each Wednesday. Nielsen SoundScan is the sales source for the Canadian Music Network and Billboard music charts. For more information about our services and available subscriptions log on to www.soundscan.com or contact (416) 979-4616.
Related Web Links:
Canadian Music Week: http://www.cmw.net
Nielsen SoundScan: http://www.soundscan.com
Ticketmaster: http://www.ticketmaster.ca
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Media Contacts:
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Holmes Creative Communications
416-628-5606
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Emma Batori
Holmes Creative Communications
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CANADIAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES 2004
Favourite Album
Broken Social Scene "You Forgot It In People"
Hot Hot Heat "Make Up The Breakdown"
Manitoba "Up In Flames"
The Constantines "Shine A Light"
The Hidden Cameras "The Smell Of Our Own"
Favourite Single
Closure ěLook Out Belowî
Default "Taking My Life Away"
Hipjoint Inc. feat. Craig Smart "What Went On"
Sum 41 "Still Waiting"
Theory Of A Deadman "Make Up Your Mind"
Favourite Solo Artist
Bif Naked
Bruce Cockburn
Gordon Downie
Kathleen Edwards
Molly Johnson
Favourite Group
Broken Social Scene
Joel Plaskett Emergency
The Dears
The New Pornographers
The Weakerthans
Favourite Video
Alexisonfire "Pulmonary Archery"
Gob "Give Up The Grudge"
Pilate "Into Your Hideout"
Swollen Members "Breath"
The Salads "Get Loose"
Favourite International Indie
Ani DiFranco
Dashboard Confessional
Interpol
Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
Sevendust
Favourite Blues Artist/Group
Glamour Puss
Hot Toddy
Jimmy Bowskill
Nanette Workman
Ray Bonneville
Favourite Children's Artist/Group
Debbie Carroll
Etienne
Jack Grunsky
Norm Hacking & Kirk Elliott
Rick Scott & Harry Wong
Favourite Classical Artist/Group
Isabel Bayrakdarian, James Parker, Cello Ensemble
James Ehnes & Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal
Karina Gauvin & The Canadian Chamber Ensemble
Marie-Nicole Lemieux & Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
The Gryphon Trio
Favourite Country Artist/Group
Aaron Pritchett
Brad Johner
Doc Walker
Gil Grand
J.R. Vautour
Favourite Electronica Artist/Group
Delerium
Fidgital
Manitoba
Mythos
Plastikman
Favourite Folk/Roots Artist/Group
Be Good Tanyas
Blackie & The Rodeo Kings
Carolyn Mark and the Room-Mates
Great Lake Swimmers
Oh Susanna
Favourite Francophone Artist/Group
Eric Lapointe
La Chicane
Les Respectables
Marie-Chantal Toupin
Martin Deschamps
Favourite Jazz Artist/Group
Great Uncles of the Revolution
Holly Cole
Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards
Mike Murley & David Occhipinti
Richard Underhill
Favourite Metal Artist/Group
Alexisonfire
Gorguts
Protest the Hero
S.T.R.E.E.T.S
Voivod
Favourite Pop Artist/Group
Amy Sky
Hip Joint featuring Craig Smart
Molly Johnson
Roch Voisine
Sky
Favourite Rock Artist/Group
Gob
Sum 41
The Salads
The Trews
Theory Of A Deadman
Favourite Urban Artist/Group
Carl Henry
Choclair
Swollen Members
Warsawpack
X-Quisite
Favourite World Artist/Group
Pavlo
Sattalites
The Fables
The Mighty PoPo
The Navigators
Favourite Latin Alternative Artist/Group
Bomba
Carlos Cruz
Colectivo
Nick "Brownman" Ali & CRUZAO
Plan C
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