We’re thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2023 Arctic Music Awards. The awards recognizes outstanding achievements in music for artists based in the Arctic. The winners will be determined by popular votes and announced at the Arctic Music Conference on March 25.
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Deadline: March 22, 2023
🎟️ Get Conference Tickets HERE (it’s free)
Dates: March 24-25, 2023
(Click HERE for more information.)Artist of the Year:
- Aasiva
- Jacob Okatsiak
- Young Keen
- Whigga Boi Drax
- Lutie Kaviok
- Shauna Seeteenak
- Aocelyn
- Uyarakq
- Angela Amarualik
Group of the Year:
Indigenous Artist/Group of the Year:
- Aasiva
- Jacob Okatsiak
- Young Keen
- Lutie Kaviok
- Shauna Seeteenak
- Aocelyn
- Tarrak x Peand-eL
- Angela Amarualik
- The Trade-Offs
- Twin Flames
Single of the Year:
- Jacob Okatsiak – Fly High
- Young Keen – chïmneÿ
- Lutie Kaviok – Decisions
- Angela Amarualik ft. Qattuu – Sanngijuq
- Shauna Seeteenak – Qiviktailigit (Don’t Give Up)
- Aocelyn – I Wish I Was a King
- Angela Amarualik – Summa Tamaani
- Uyarakq – parrutileqaat
- Brenda Montana – Together As One
- The Trade-Offs – Crowberry Hill
- Twin Flames – Grace Too
Album of the Year:
- Aasiva – Niriunniq
- Young Keen – UVANGA
- Lutie Kaviok – The Come Up
- Shauna Seeteenak – Therapy Sessions
- Aocelyn – Lovely
- Angela Amarualik – Uvannik
- Uyarakq – Whale Dick
- The Trade-Offs – Let Go, Give In, Fall Down
- Twin Flames – Omen
Music Video of the Year:
- Jacob Okatsiak – Fly High
- Young Keen – chïmneÿ
- Lutie Kaviok – Breaking Me Down Ft. Chris Jr Mikeeuneak
- Aocelyn – I Wish I Was a King
- Angela Amarualik – Angirrarviga
- Uyarakq – parrutileqaat
- Twin Flames – Who I am
- The Trade-Offs – Put ‘Em Down
We congratulate all the nominees on their exceptional work and dedication, and wish them the best of luck!
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Deadline: March 22, 2023
🎟️ Get Conference Tickets HERE (it’s free)
Dates: March 24-25, 2023
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Performers, speakers, and panelists will be announced on March 16, 2023.
For PR, bookings, or more information, please contact: [email protected]
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Acknowledgment
The events were made possible with support from Hitmakerz, Nunavut Music, and the Government of Nunavut. We also acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR and Canada’s private radio broadcasters.
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About Hitmakerz
Founded in 2016, Hitmakerz is a full-service record label based in Nunavut. Specializing in creating world-class Inuit and Indigenous music, Hitmakerz has studios in Iqaluit, Ottawa, and Toronto. A social enterprise, their mission is to create viable careers in the arts for Inuit and Indigenous artists through music, media, and education, as well as to empower artists to share their stories and strengthen their culture. For more information, go to hitmakerz.com