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Congratulations to the Western Canadian Music Award BC Nominees!
Congratulations to the 55 WCMA BC Nominees! Voting is now open, so if you're a member of Music BC, check your email for voting instructions and have your say in this year's winners.
2021 Western Canadian Music Awards Artistic Nominees
Blues Artist of the Year
- Blue Moon Marquee
- Terminal Station
Breakout Artist of the Year
- Olivia Penalva
- Sam Lynch
Children's Artist of the Year
- Seeka Sings
Classical Artist or Ensemble of the Year
- Christopher Tyler Nickel
- PEP (Piano and Erhu Project)
- Vetta Chamber Music
Classical Composer of the Year
- Edward Top
- Jeffrey Ryan
- Jocleyn Morlock
- Katerina Gimon
- T. Patrick Carrabre
Electronic & Dance Artist of the Year
- Astrocolor
- Mat the Alien
- So Sus
- Tokis
Francophone Artist of the Year
- Jill Barber
Global Artist of the Year
- Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra
Indigenous Artist of the Year
- PIQSIQ
- Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Instrumental Artist of the Year
- Mohamed Assani
- Quin With One N
- Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra
Jazz Artist of the Year
- BPM Trio
- David Restivo
- Michael Kaeshammer
Pop Artist of the Year
- Olivia Penalva
- Sam the Astronaut
- Shawn Hook
Producer of the Year
- Aidan Knight
- Chris Duncombe, Aaron Grain, David Roberts, Gordie Sampson, Thomas Salter, Karen Kosowski
- Steve Bays
R&B Artist of the Year
- IAMTHE LIVING x Teon Gibbs
- XL The Band
Rap & Hip Hop Artist of the Year
- Boslen
- Junk
- Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Recording of the Year
- The Washboard Union
Rock Artist of the Year
- The Pack a.d.
- Shred Kelly
Roots Artist of the Year
- Aerialists
- Pharis and Jason Romero
Songwriter(s) of the Year
- Aidan Knight
Spiritual Artist of the Year
- Allswell
Video Director of the Year
- Alfonso Chin
- Stephano Barberis
Visual Media Composer of the Year
- Chroma Mixed media – Naona
- Deanna Peters/Mutable Subject – Sound Migrations
2021 Western Canadian Music Awards Industry Nominees
Audio Engineering Award
- Sheldon Zaharko
- Nygel Asselin
- Ryan Worsley
Community Excellence Award
- Sakamoto Agency
Excellence in Visual Design
- Bronwin Parks
Impact in Artist Development
- Sakamoto Agency
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