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2012 PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED…PASSION PIT
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:20
Sonic visionaries Passion Pit will close out the evening with their brand of electro-pop in a headline concert. Hear some of your favourites from the band’s first two albums – Manners and Chunk of Change – while getting a sneak peek into new material from their forthcoming release due early this year.
2012 PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED…THE SHEEPDOGS
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:19
While most rock bands are all too focused on the riff, the Sheepdogs remember the importance of those other elements that make for great rock music: melody, harmony and groove. To see them live is pure rock and roll jubilation.
2012 PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED…DAN MANGAN
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:18
Once a mere fresh faced folk singer from Vancouver, Canada, Dan Mangan now stands at the world’s doorstep. The evolution of Mangan’s music is instinctively in line with its breadth and sincerity.
2012 PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED…RICH AUCOIN
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:17
Part indie-rock preacher, part wonder-kind. Aucoin wants to be surrounded by everyone he knows and loves and everyone he has yet to know and love every night forevermore. Cash in your golden ticket to an all inclusive electro-pop dance explosion.
2012 PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED…THE PACK A.D.
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:15
Braving a bombardment of devils, ghosts, mutants, and arseholes, the determination and prowess of drum demolisher Maya Miller and belligerent guitarist/vocalist Becky Black has never been so palpable. The Vancouver duo’s confidence in the studio and skill as musicians has grown exponentially between records, culminating with an epically fierce explosion of blues, punk, and garage rock that dwarfs all those before it.
2012 PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED…YOUNG EMPIRES
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:14
Defined by swirling synthesizer tones, fervent bass rhythms, and soulful guitar licks, Young Empires deliver fresh, yet distinguished dance tracks full of swagger, sexuality, and occasionally a little angst.
Who & How to Submit
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Sunday, 2 October 2011 21:45
Submissions are being accepted through Sonicbids at www.sonicbids.com/indies2012 as well as here, through the Indie Awards website until November 15, 2011. Artists or their representatives (including labels and managers) can submit nominations on their behalf. All submissions completed before October 31st will receive discounted pricing.
The eligibility period for all awards categories will run from August 1, 2010 through November 1, 2011. Nominees must have been active during the eligibility period and are based on the performance of the group or artist either on record or in live performances.
For additional eligibility requirements, voting procedures and a complete list of award categories, click on “Rules” in the menu bar.
An initiative of the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Music & the Arts (CAAMA), the awards are limited to independent artists and cover 16 genres of music. Nominees will be announced in January 2012. Winners in 28 of the 30 categories are decided on by both a public and an industry vote.
The awards will be handed out on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the legendary Canadian Ballroom in the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto as part of Canadian Music Week. Advance tickets for The Indies may be purchased on the Canadian Music Week website at www.cmw.net.
2012 SIRIUSXM INDIES | Saturday March 24th
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Monday, 19 September 2011 11:36
It’s the Grammys-of-the-Indie scene. It’s the place where Canada’s – and the world’s – emerging artists are recognized. Where the best of them perform and are honoured for their artistry and fan devotion. It’s a must-attend for music fans and tastemakers. And it’s all broadcast live to air on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
