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111 nominations across 22 categories, plus the Unsung Hero Award, will be recognized at the 22nd edition of the CFMAs. The 2027 CFMAs take place April 8–11, 2027, in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Watch the 2027 nominee announcement video | Buy wristbands Cape Breton, Nova...

MATTHEW BYRNE, AHI & PIQSIQ EACH CLAIM TWO AWARDS; THE INDIGENOUS SONGWRITER CATEGORY ENDS IN A RARE TIE Press Photo: Duane Andrews and the Hot Club of Conception Bay Photo Credit: Julie Vincent April 13, 2026 –  The 21st Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMAs)...

CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2026 NOMINEES  105 NOMINEES IN 21 CATEGORIES FROM ACROSS CANADA TO BE RECOGNIZED AT THE 21ST EDITION OF THE CFMAs CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE CFMA ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO THE CFMAs 2026 TAKE PLACE APRIL 9-12, 2026 IN CALGARY BUY PASSES HERE...

Announcing the Performer Lineup for the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards Week Concerts – Tickets Now on Sale Ottawa/Gatineau, ON – Thursday, February 6, 2025 – The Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA) are thrilled to unveil the performer lineup for the 2025 Awards Week...

For Immediate Release Ottawa, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards Announces 2025 Nominees   107 nominees in 20 categories from across Canada to be recognized at the CFMA 20th Anniversary Celebration Click here to watch the CFMA announcement video The...

April 3-6, 2025 | National Arts Centre & Canadian Museum of History Ottawa, ON – September 18, 2024 – The Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA) proudly announce the dates and venues for their milestone 20th-anniversary celebration. The 2025 CFMAs will take place from...

The 20th anniversary of the CFMAs in 2025 will be held where it all began in Ottawa, Ontario! Early bird submissions open until June 12, 2024. Final submission deadline is July 18, 2024. Submissions are now open for the 20th edition of the Canadian Folk Music Awards!...

Announcing the recipients of the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards [ST. JOHN'S, April 8, 2024] -- The 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards were presented over the weekend, during two gala concerts Saturday, April 6th and Sunday, April 7th held at the beautiful Majestic...