Canadian Music Week (CMW) and the CanadianLive Music Association (CLMA) are happy to announce the recipients of the 2023 Canadian Live Music Industry Awards (CLMIAs).
The CLMIAs, hosted by two-time JUNO Award winners Digging Roots, took place on
June 9th as part of CMW, and showcased performances from Katherine Li, Ashley
Sienna, and Charlie Edward. The 2023 CLMIAs honoured more than 22 companies,
organizations and individuals including the distinguished career achievements of Riley O’Connor, Chairman, Live Nation Canada, and legendary Canadian artist Bruce Cockburn.
“It was an energizing feeling to celebrate the live music industry in Canada with so
many colleagues from across the country coming together to amplify the importance of this sector,” said Neill Dixon, President of Canadian Music Week. “It was also an
incredible personal honour to present the Legends of Live Award. Although Bruce was unable to join us because of his current tour, I look forward to handing the trophy to him in person very soon.”
This year marks the 7th edition of the CLMIAs, a night of celebration and recognition
bringing together the Canadians behind live music. In her annual address, President & CEO of the CLMA Erin Benjamin acknowledged the return of live and its profound
impact on Canadians and their communities:
”Canada’s live music sector has been enthusiastically making up for lost time, finally–and officially–crossing the finish line of the pandemic. The resilience of our nominees, recipients, and the industry at large has set the stage for the brightest of futures, and the CLMA remains hard at work conveying the value our members bring to the quality of life of all Canadians. We’re proud of our incredible industry; you continue to inspire so many with your determination and tenacity in the service of artists and fans across the country and around the world. Congratulations to all.”
The 2023 Canadian Live Music Industry Awards Recipients are:
VENUE AWARDS
- Best Teamwork in an Arena: Scotiabank Arena | Toronto, ON
- Best Teamwork in a Soft Seat Theatre/ Performing Arts Centre: Massey Hall | Toronto, ON
- Best Teamwork in a Major Club: Commodore Ballroom | Vancouver, BC
- Best Teamwork in a Medium Club: Corona Theatre | Montreal, QC
- Best Teamwork in a Small Club: King Eddy | Calgary, AB
FESTIVAL AWARDS
- Small Festival of the Year: Folk on the Rocks | Yellowknife, NT
- Medium Festival of the Year: Bass Coast Festival | Merritt, BC
- Major Festival of the Year: Osheaga Music and Arts Festival | Montreal, QC
- Green Operations Festival of the Year: Hillside Festival | Guelph, ON
GENERAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS
- BrandxMusic Program of the Year: RBCxMusic | Canada
- Road Warrior of the Year: Jen Ochej | Canada
- Agent of the Year: Grant Paley, Midnight Agency | Canada
- Manager of the Year: Six Shooter Management, Six Shooter Records | Toronto, ON • Production Manager of the Year: Ozzy Stone, Studio Bell National Music Centre | Calgary, AB
- Concert/Club Talent Buyer of the Year: Samantha O’Connor, INK Entertainment/RAPSEASON | Canada
- Festival Buyer of the Year: Daniel Glick, evenko | Montreal, QC
- A/V Production Company of the Year: FM Systems | Canada
- Community Impact: Unison Fund | Canada
- Your Future Boss: Nicole Auger, International Indigenous Music Summit | Northern Turtle Island
- New Touring Artist of the Year: Aysanabee | Northern Turtle Island
- Legends of Live: Bruce Cockburn | Canada
- Industry Impact: Riley O’Connor | Toronto, ON
• Music City of the Year: City of Mississauga, ON - International Agent of the Year: Marty Diamond, USA
- International Promoter of the Year: Michael Chugg, Australia
ABOUT CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK:
Now in its 41st year, Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries. Combining multifaceted information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; awards shows and the nation’s largest new music festival. All conference functions occur at The Westin Harbour Castle at 1 Harbour Square in Toronto.
