Polaris Prize

• Calgary rock project Cindy Lee among acts shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize

  The Polaris winner will be announced Sept. 17 during a gala presentation at Toronto's Massey Hall.

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  Jul 12, 2024
  
• Three artists with Manitoba roots nominated for 2023 Polaris Music Prize

  The long list of 40 albums will be shortened to a top 10 in mid-July, and the eventual winner (one of the 10 on the short list) will be announced at the Polaris Gala in September.

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  Jun 14, 2023
  
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• Alberta-born rapper brings message of social justice to Calgary concert

  Edmonton-born hip-hop artist Cadence Weapon will be hitting the stage on Saturday night as part of Calgary’s Block Heater festival.

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  Feb 19, 2022
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• Halifax music fest apologizes for ‘overt racism’ at Polaris winner’s concert

  "We are sorry that one of our volunteers interrupted your art, your show, and your audience by being aggressive and racist."

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  Oct 27, 2017
• Justin Bieber, Drake, the Weeknd make Polaris Prize long list

  Canada's biggest pop stars — Justin Bieber, Drake and the Weeknd — joined a roster of old favourites and newcomers on the Polaris Music Prize long list.

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  Jun 15, 2016