The Canadian Folk Music Awards

• 2022 CFMA Submission Deadline Extended!

  25 June 2021

  Due to the extraordinary circumstances the global pandemic has created for our community, the CFMAs have decided to extend the submissions deadline to July 15. We understand many who may be eligible to submit are working hard to make a living, and hope an extra two weeks will allow them …

• Call for Jurors for the 2022 CFMAs!

  21 June 2021

  If you have a background in music adjudicating or are in the industry as an artist / producer / distributor, etc., and interested in being considered for selection as a CFMA juror, please visit our website for more information and application form: folkawards.ca/jurors. The deadline to apply is July 7, …

• CFMA 2022 Submission Period: May 15 – June 30, 2021!

  14 May 2021

  SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2022 CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS 
   The 17th edition of the CFMAs Occurs the Weekend of April 1-3, 2022 in Charlottetown, PEI!
  Early bird submissions open until May 31, 2021
  Final submission deadline is June 30, 2021 
  (May 18, 2021  – TORONTO) Submissions are now open for the 17th edition …

• 2021 CFMA RECIPIENTS – Night 2

  11 April 2021

  The CFMAs congratulate all of the 2021 nominees and recipients!
  SUNDAY APRIL 11 – NIGHT 2 2021 CFMA RECIPIENTS ARE:

  Traditional Singer of the Year / Chanteur traditionnel de l’année

  Pharis Romero for/pour Bet On Love (BC)

  Traditional Album of the Year / Album traditionnel de l’année

  All Hands by/par Beòlach (NS)

  Indigenous Songwriter(s) of the …

• 2021 CFMA RECIPIENTS – Night 1

  10 April 2021

  The CFMAs congratulate all of the 2021 nominees and recipients!
  CFMA Awards Night 2 is Sunday April 11 @ 8:00PM EDT 
  Saturday April 10 – NIGHT 1 2021 CFMA RECIPIENTS ARE:

  Young Performer(s) of the Year / Jeune artiste(s) de l’année

  The Gilberts for/pour The Gilberts: One (NS)

  Children’s Album of the Year / Album …

• CFMA 2021 Online Schedule at a Glance

  7 April 2021

  Wednesday April 7 @ 8:00PM EDT: From Far & Wide 1 Showcase
  Thursday April 8 @ 8:00PM EDT: From Far & Wide 2 Showcase
  Friday April 9 @ 8:00PM EDT: The Indigenous Music Showcase on SiriusXM
  Saturday April 10 @ 12:00PM Noon EDT: The Children’s Performer Showcase
  Saturday April 10 @ 8:00PM EDT: Awards …

• Full 2021 Awards Show Performance Schedule Announced!

  31 March 2021

  CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCE 2021 ONLINE SHOW SCHEDULE AND PERFORMERS
  Showcases: April 7-10
  Gala Awards Shows: April 10 & 11

  (HALIFAX, March 30th) The Canadian Folk Music Awards are excited to announce the full line-up and programming schedule for the 2021 Awards Week, featuring 6 virtual shows in all that will include 33 …

• Ava Kobrinsky is named the 2021 Slaight Music Unsung Hero

  8 March 2021

  Winnipeg’s Ava Kobrinsky is named
  2021’s Slaight Music Unsung Hero
  Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous General Manager and a Tireless Worker for Canadian Culture

  OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Winnipeg’s Ava Kobrinsky is the recipient of the Slaight Music Unsung Hero Award for the 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMAs). The Award will be …

• 2021 ONLINE AWARDS SHOW PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED

  3 March 2021

  CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCE
  ONLINE AWARDS SHOW PERFORMERS
  Awards Weekend Apr 10 & 11, 2021
  (HALIFAX, March 3rd) The 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA) is hosting its Awards celebrations online this year, presenting all 20 awards virtually over the weekend of April 10 & 11, 2021. This year, we are pleased …

• CFMAs ANNOUNCE 2021 NOMINEES 

  1 December 2020

   THE CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS  ANNOUNCE 2021 NOMINEES 
  100 nominees in 19 categories from across Canada
  Click HERE to watch the CFMA announce video
  Bet on Love (Pharis & Jason Romero) lead the CFMAs, honoured with six nominations; Reliever (William Prince) is honoured with 5 nominations; Yours To Break (The East Pointers) honoured …

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