The 2022 Canadian Folk Music Awards were held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, as they were supposed to be in 2020 and then in 2021. For the past two years, we were forced to deftly pivot to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that the third time’s a charm are happy that we got to have the CFMAs live and in person in one of the most historic, graceful (and safe!) cities in Canada.
Watch The 2022 Awards
This year, the CFMAs are excited to return to live music after a two-year absence. CFMA events will be hosted in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Mar 31 through Apr 2. Both performers and organizers are excited to once again be connecting with audiences directly across a stage and online, and a mix of live and video performances will be presented. The showcases and Awards Concerts will take place at The Guild.
The CFMA 2022 Awards Performance Schedule:
Songs and Stories — Songwriters Nominee Showcase
Thursday March 31 @ 7:30 PM AT
Six outstanding English, French and Indigenous songwriters from across Canada.
Performers:
David Laronde ON
David Leask ON
Guillaume Beaulac QC
Phyllis Sinclair AB
Émilie Landry NB
Rick Fines ON
Awards Show Night 1: Friday April 1 @ 7:30 PM AT
Hosted by Chelsey June and Benoit Bourque
Performers:
The Fugitives BC
Élage Diouf QC
Nicolas Boulerice QC
Rob Lutes QC
Polky ON
Twin Flames ON
Tradworks — Traditional Music Nominee Showcase: Saturday April 2 @ 1:00 PM AT :
Four incredible groups will be performing Celtic, Québecois, English, Appalachian and Canadian mountain music.
Traditional fare with bold spicing!
Performers:
Bùmarang QC
Grosse Isle QC
The Wardens AB
Rosier QC
Awards Show Night 2: Saturday April 2 @ 7:30 PM AT
Hosted by Chelsey June and Benoit Bourque
Performers:
Dana Sipos BC
Eliana Cuevas ON
Morgan Toney NS
Bouches Bées QC
Ian Tamblyn ON
Alicia Toner PE
