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Backxwash Has Won The 2020 Polaris Music Prize For The Album ‘God Has Nothing To Do With This Leave Him Out Of It’

Backxwash has won the 2020 Polaris Music Prize for the album God Has Nothing To Do With This Leave Him Out Of It. “Be as honest as you want to be and create the art that you want to,” says Backxwash while reflecting on her win. This is Backxwash’s first Polaris Music Prize win. The […]

Everything You Need To Know About The 2020 Polaris Music Prize Celebration

The 2020 Polaris Music Prize Celebration, presented by CBC Music, takes place Monday, October 19. This special cinematic event will stream live across numerous CBC Music properties and CBC Gem and will feature the live reveal of the 15th-ever Polaris Prize winner. Here are all the things you need to know about 2020 Polaris Music […]

Filmmakers For The 2020 Polaris Music Prize Celebration Revealed

The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, today announced the Canadian filmmakers who have been selected to create short films for the cinematic event honouring the 10 albums nominated for the 2020 Polaris Short List. These short films will stream as part of the reimagined 2020 Polaris Music Prize Celebration, a special, cinematic tribute […]

2020 Polaris Short List Posters Revealed

The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, announced the 10 artists creating posters for the 2020 Short List today. The 2020 Short List Poster Artists: Sam Island: Backxwash – God Has Nothing To Do With This Leave Him Out Of It Christy Lundy and James Lee Chiahan: Caribou – Suddenly Ashley Floréal: Junia-T – […]

2020 Polaris Music Prize Grand Jury Revealed, Winner To Be Revealed Oct. 19 On CBC Gem And CBC Music

The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has revealed its 2020 Grand Jury. The 11 members of the Grand Jury are: CHAD BRUNET (CJSR) RICKY CASTANEDO LAREDO (CJSF) BRUNO COULOMBE (Le Canal Auditif) CHAKA V. GRIER (Freelance journalist / Journaliste pigiste) KIMBERLEY DOOSHIMA JEV (Freelance journalist / Journaliste pigiste) LIISA LADOUCEUR (Freelance journalist / […]

2020 Polaris Music Prize Long List Is Here

The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has revealed its 40 album Long List. This year’s Long List is presented by Canada Council for the Arts. The 2020 Polaris Music Prize Long List is: Allie X – Cape God Anachnid – Dreamweaver Aquakultre – Legacy Marie-Pierre Arthur – Des feux pour voir Backxwash – […]

2020 Polaris Music Prize Long List To Be Revealed June 15 By Past Nominees

The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, will reveal its 40 album Long List on June 15 with a little help from our friends. This year’s Long List will be presented by Canada Council for the Arts and will feature an array of past Polaris nominees revealing this year’s albums. Past Polaris nominees currently […]

Polaris Music Prize 2020 Key Dates Announced

Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has revealed its key dates for 2020. The 40 album Long List for the 15th edition of the prize will be announced June 15. The 10 album Short List will be unveiled on July 15. This year’s Polaris Gala is September 21 at The Carlu in Toronto, Ont […]

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