Important Update to B.C.’s Motion Picture Tax Credit Programs On March 4, 2025, the Minister of Finance announced the following budget proposal to British Columbia’s Motion Picture Tax Credit Programs, subject to the approval of the legislature: Increase the Film...
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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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