Nominations are open for the 2nd annual Live Music Industry Awards
Music Canada Live and Canadian Music Week (CMW) have announced the second annual Live Music Industry Awards, presented by El Mocambo, will be taking place Wednesday, April 19, 2017, from 4-6pm at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. The Awards will be held during CMW 2017 and will recognize and celebrate the best of the live music business sector.
Nominations are now open until January 27, 2017. Live Music Industry Awards are presented in the following categories:
Festival
- Family Program of the Year
- Small Festival of the Year (6,000 and under)
- Medium Festival of the Year (6,001 – 15,000)
- Major Festival of the Year (15,001+)
- Not-For-Profit Festival of the Year
- Green Operations Festival of the Year
Venues
- Best Teamwork in an Arena
- Best Teamwork in a Soft Seat Theatre / Performing Arts Centre
- Best Teamwork in a Major Club (1,000+ Capacity)
- Best Teamwork in a Medium Club (300 to 999 Capacity)
- Best Teamwork in a Small Club (less than 300 Capacity)
General Live Music Awards
- Agent of the Year (Canada)
- Agent of the Year (International)
- Manager of the Year
- Road Warrior of the Year (Tour Manager)
- Production Manager of the Year (Festival/Concert)
- Concert/Club Talent Buyer of the Year
- Festival Buyer of the Year
- A/V Production Company of the Year
- Brand/Music Program of the Year
- Sponsorship Activation of the Year
- New Touring Artist of the Year
- Legends of Live
Music Cities
- Music City of the Year Canadian
“Last year the first-ever LMIA’s proved beyond a doubt that we have much to celebrate, by acknowledging lives’ incredible contributions to the industry. This year, we continue to shine a spotlight on this passionate and dedicated community – one that works tirelessly to put artists and fans together. This effort is at the heart of what Music Canada Live is about, and we are thrilled to co-present the second annual LMIA’s in 2017 with CMW on behalf of our members and Canada’s live music industry,” said Erin Benjamin, Executive Director of Music Canada Live.
In addition to the Live Music Industry Awards, Canada’s live sector will be in greater focus during CMW 2017 with an expanded, 2-day Live Music Summit, running from April 19-20.
Visit the Live Music Industry Awards website for more information, including criteria and previous winners, or to submit nominations for 2017’s awards.
