14th Annual Canadian Folk Music Awards
Friday November 30 & Saturday December 1, 2018
The Gateway (a.k.a. “The Gate”)
1301 16 Avenue NW, SAIT Campus Centre, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
Doors (both nights): 7:00PM
Awards Show (both nights): 7:30PM
The 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards Ceremony is a two-night event combining the vibrant energy of live music and the celebration of nominees and award recipients. 19 award categories are divided over both nights, interspersed with live music showcases featuring artists from across the country. Check back for further program details and additional events / resources for attendees.
Tickets are $35 for each night. A wristband will get you into both nights and any and all additional weekend events for only $60.
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SCHEDULE
FRIDAY NOV 30, 2018
Canadian Music Folk Awards Ceremony – Night 1:
7:30 PM (Doors at 7:00PM)
The Gateway (a.k.a. “The Gate”)
1301 16 Avenue NW, SAIT Campus Centre, Calgary, AB
Performances by: Andrea Bettger, Danny Boudreau, Ben Heffernan, The LYNNeS, West of Mabou, Dana Wylie
Awards to be Announced: Ensemble / French Songwriter / Children’s Album / Young Performer / Producer / Instrumental Group / Contemporary Singer / World Solo / World Group / Unsung Hero Presentation
SATURDAY DEC 1, 2018
Free Public Events at the New Central Library (800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB):
10:00 AM-11:30 AM: Children’s Performance featuring CFMA nominees The Oot n’ Oots, and Calgary’s own Rattle & Strum
11:30 AM: Community Folk Music Singalong led by Barry Luft
12:30 PM: Songwriters Circle featuring CFMA nominees: Dana
Sipos, Raine Hamilton, Mattie Leon & Kristine St-Pierre,
hosted by Tom Coxworth host of CKUA’s Folkroutes
Celtic Jam Session at the Oak Tree Tavern (free, public event)
1:00 PM -5:00 PM
Oak Tree Tavern, 124 10 St NW #2, Calgary, AB
Musicians welcome to jam! Anyone welcome to listen!
Canadian Music Folk Awards Ceremony – Night 2:
7:30PM (Doors at 7:00PM)
The Gateway (a.k.a. “The Gate”)
1301 16 Avenue NW, SAIT Campus Centre, Calgary, AB
Performances by: Matthew Byrne, Jack Pine & The Fire, Little Miss Higgins, Quantum Tangle, Annie Sumi and The Lifers, Winona Wilde
Awards to be announced: Traditional Singer / Traditional Album / Vocal Group / Solo Artist / Indigenous Songwriter / English Songwriter / Instrumental Solo / New/Emerging Artist / Contemporary Album / Pushing the Boundaries
ATTENDEES UNDER 18:
On Friday November 30 and Saturday December 1, no one under the age of 18 will be permitted in the Awards Ceremony main space. Those under 18 are welcome into the venue free of charge to watch the live-streamed event in the café Odyssey. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Discounted hotel rates are available Nov 29-Dec 4 at the Best Western Plus Village Park Inn at 1804 Crowchild Trail N.W. Standard Double Queen: $119 +taxes / King Atrium Plus: $139+ taxes. Hot buffet breakfast included. Online reservations: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.61027.html?groupId=U84DE8D7 or call 403-289-0241/ toll free: (888) 774-7716. Reference the rate code “Canadian Folk Music Awards”. Rooms must be booked by November 16, 2018.
We sincerely hope you will be able to join us!
For questions please contact info@folkawards.ca
