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That tingle you’re feeling right now isn’t allergies or spring fever, it’s your sub-conscious reminding you that we’re this close to announcing the official Polaris Long List, Short List and Awards Gala dates. Stay tuned for those coming soon.
Meanwhile, Polaris People like Fucked Up, Patrick Watson, Shad, Black Mountain and Metric are all in the news.
Friend to Polaris and spiritual brother The Nordic Music Prize recently announced its 2011 winner and it wasn't the popular acts Bjork or Lykke Li.
Meanwhile, back here in Polarisland Arcade Fire, Fucked Up and John K. Samson were amongst those making the news.
Polaris Music Prize Short- and Long-List nominees from 2011 also picked up a number of nods at the 2012 Juno Awards nominations. We list 'em off.
Also, folks like Tegan And Sara, Cadence Weapon, Feist, K'naan, Radio Radio, The Besnard Lakes and Two Hours Traffic are making things happen. Find out what.
Polaris Music Prize alumni are everywhere.
This week Tegan And Sara, Caribou, Feist, Great Lake Swimmers, Patrick Watson, K'naan, Sarah Harmer and Joel Plaskett were amongst those doing interesting things.
Congratulations to Montreal's Arcade Fire and all the Short List artists!
Behind the scenes at last night's 2011 Polaris gala at the Masonic Temple – the sights, the sounds, and all the quotable quotes in between!
As the clock ticks down to tonight's gala, Polaris 2011 hosts Grant Lawrence and Damian Abraham get ready for the big show!
Get a free split 7-inch vinyl single with the purchase of any Short List album!
Sure, the gala is invite-only – but this year, there are ways for a select few to get the exclusive chance to check out the big show!
The Polaris Short List gets a MAKEOVER – courtesy of two innovative Toronto electro artists.
