From Canadian Music Week.

“TORONTO, ON (May 2023)Canadian Music Week (CMW) and the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) are thrilled to share the top nominees for the 2023 Canadian Live Music Industry Awards (CLMIAs). Top nominees have been selected via vote by live music community members; recipients will be announced live at the show on June 9th.

The CLMIAs will be hosted by two-time JUNO Award winners Digging Roots on June 9th as part of CMW, with performances from Katherine Li, Ashley Sienna, and Charlie Edward—a night of celebration and recognition bringing together the Canadians behind live music.

OUR TOP NOMINEES

To also be presented on June 9th: Legends of Live, Industry Impact, Music City of the Year, and Green Operations Festival of the Year awards. Congratulations to the following nominees:

VENUE AWARDS

Best Teamwork in an Arena
BC Place, BC
Bell Centre, QC
Canadian Tire Centre, ON
Rogers Place, AB
Scotiabank Arena, ON

Best Teamwork in a Soft Seat Theatre/ Performing Arts Centre
Broadway Theatre, SK
Massey Hall, ON
National Arts Centre, ON
Rio Theatre, BC
Vogue Theatre, BC

Best Teamwork in a Major Club
Commodore Ballroom, BC
Danforth Music Hall, ON
History Toronto, ON
MTELUS Montreal, QC
Union Hall, AB

Best Teamwork in a Medium Club
Corona Theatre, QC
El Mocambo, ON
Imperial Bell, QC
Rickshaw Theatre, BC
Velvet Underground, ON

Best Teamwork in a Small Club
Drake Hotel, ON
Fox Cabaret, BC
The Garrison, ON
King Eddy, AB
O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub, NL

FESTIVAL AWARDS

Small Festival of the Year
Folk on the Rocks, NT
Hillside Festival, ON
Home County Music & Art Festival, ON
JUNOFest 2023, AB
Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival, BC

Medium Festival of the Year
Bass Coast Festival, BC
Electric Island, ON
RBC Rock the Park Music Festival, ON
Rifflandia Festival, BC
Riverfest Elora, ON

Major Festival of the Year
Calgary Stampede, AB
Festival d’Ete de Quebec, QC
Osheaga Music and Arts Festival, QC
Mariposa Folk Festival, ON
Shambhala Music Festival, BC

GENERAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS

New Touring Artist of the Year
AP Dhillon
Aysanabee
Georgia Harmer
Ombigiizi
Texas King

BrandxMusic Program of the Year
Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase
Ones to Watch
Jim Beam National Talent Search
RBCxMusic
Sirius XM Music Town


Road Warrior of the Year
Craig “Fin” Finley
Chris Brunton
Jen Ochej
Matt Mudde
Tim Pearsall

Agent of the Year
Grant Paley
Olivia Ootes
Sarah Porter
Stefanie Purificati
Ralph James

Manager of the Year
Allen Moy
Alison Taylor
Noisemaker Management
Shannon McNevan
Six Shooter Management

Community Impact
Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI)
evenko foundation
Monstercat Compound
Stacey Forrester
Unison Fund

Your Future Boss
Camille Guitton
Emilie Tremblay
Katie Kershaw
Lisa Larocca
Nicole Auger

Production Manager of the Year
Andre Doucette
Duncan Blair
Kevin Duffy
Ozzy Stone
Natasha Mandurisak

Concert/Club Talent Buyer of the Year
Denise Ross
Mark Russell
Ryan Burton
Samantha O’Connor
Tyson Boyd

Festival Buyer of the Year
Adam Oppenheim, AB
Chris Frayer, MB
Daniel Glick, QC
Nick Middleton, BC
Tim Potocic, ON

A/V Production Company of the Year
FM Systems
Metalworks Production Group
Gearforce
PA Shop Live Events
Soundbox Production

Thank you to all of those who submitted a nomination, recognizing live music organizations and individuals from coast to coast to coast.

The CLMA works year-round to amplify the importance of and support the live music industry. Join and support the association today.”