Alberta Music and the Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA) are pleased to announce the shortlists for the 2018 Edmonton Music and Film Prizes.
The Music Prize recognizes Edmonton-based musicians or musical collectives who have released a full-length recording in the past 18 months. The 10 shortlisted artists were determined from the 29 nominations by a jury of industry professionals, assembled by Alberta Music.
From these short lists, the jury will select three finalists who will be announced in early January 2019. The winners will be announced at a reception taking place February 5, 2019.
Here are this year’s shortlists, in alphabetical order:
Edmonton Music Prize:
Audrey Ochoa
Celeigh Cardinal
Jesse and the Dandelions
Lindsay Walker
Marco Claveria
Nuela Charles
Scenic Route to Alaska
Striker
VISSIA
Zaitsa