{"data":{"id":"627108e8-5da8-440e-bfbd-e170e6a37b48","originKind":"SYNDICATED","title":"City of Edmonton Music Prize Shortlist","summary":"April 2, 2025 – Edmonton, AB –  Alberta Music, in collaboration with the Edmonton Arts Council, are pleased to announce the 2025 City of Edmonton Music Prize shortlist.\n\nThe Edmonton Music Prize awards $20,000 in prize money to Edmonton-based artists or ensembles who have released a music recording within the relevant 12 months calendar year. The prize program is coordinated by the Edmonton Arts Council, in collaboration with the City of Edmonton and our community partners, to enhance Edmonton’s reputation as a hub for extraordinary creation in the arts.\n\nThe shortlisted musicians for the City of Edmonton Music Prize are (in alphabetical order):\n\nCELEIGH   CARDINAL  for  Boundless Possibilities\n\nCeleigh Cardinal’s  powerful voice and storytelling have earned her widespread acclaim. Her third studio album,  Boundless Possibilities, marks a turning point in her career — an odyssey through grief, the triumphant peaks of independence, and the sacred valleys of spirituality.\n\nAnchored by its luminous standout track, ​ “ Light of the Moon”, which earned her the  2024  Songwriter of the Year award at the Western Canadian Music Awards, the album  Boundless Possibilities  is a radiant testament to her lyrical mastery.\n\nInstagram:  @celeighcardinal\n\nKING   THIEF  for  King Thief (Self Titled)\n\nA fast and fiery punk rock juggernaut,  King Thief  was born as a musical call to arms for Edmonton’s underground scene in  2019. The gravelly delivery of Eric Neillson’s lyrics sit atop Darren Chewka’s melodic drumming and Nick Kouremenos’ bass mastery. Shawn Moncrieff and Ryan Podlubny haunt listeners with adventurously rhythmic chording and inter-weaving lead-line crescendos.\n\nEdmonton is well known for its bizarre and unique take on aggressive, melodic music – and King Thief’s  self titled debut album  hits hard with a straightforward, undeniable energy coupled with melodic ideas, all joining as songs that are interesting while familiar.\n\nInstagram:  @kingthief.music\n\nMARGØ  for  who are you when you’re alone?\n\nAlternative pop musician, songwriter, composer, and producer  margø  creates loud music with empowering messages; encouraging her listeners to embrace their uniqueness and practice self-love.\n\nMargø’s debut album  who are you when you’re alone?  represents the quiet moments alone in our rooms in the middle of the night when we’re left to face our true selves — and how we learn to live with (and love) every aspect of ourselves, including our flaws.\n\nInstagram:  @ margo 4 prez\n\nAlberta Music assembled a jury of industry professionals who reviewed over 40+ nominations and selected a shortlist of three artists based on their artistic merit and unique contributions to the city. Due to the number of outstanding nominations, the jury would like to highlight a number of honorable mentions, including: Joel Jeschke, The Hearts, Martin Kerr, Aladean Kheroufi & Jyin-ting Ying. These artists were recognized for their creativity, impact, and continued dedication to enriching Edmonton’s cultural landscape\n\nThe recipients will be recognized at the awards ceremony, during which the overall winner of each prize will be announced. All are welcome to attend the awards ceremony on May  7 at 7:00 pm at Roxy Theatre. To RSVP,  click here.\n\nThe post City of Edmonton Music Prize Shortlist appeared first on Alberta Music.","url":"https://www.albertamusic.org/2025/04/city-of-edmonton-music-prize-shortlist/","imageUrl":null,"publishedAt":"2025-04-02T19:28:06.000Z","sourceLabel":"Alberta Music","tags":["Uncategorized"],"authorName":"Carly Klassen","contentHtml":"


\nApril 2, 2025 – Edmonton, AB –  Alberta Music, in collaboration with the Edmonton Arts Council, are pleased to announce the 2025 City of Edmonton Music Prize shortlist.

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The Edmonton Music Prize awards $20,000 in prize money to Edmonton-based artists or ensembles who have released a music recording within the relevant 12 months calendar year. The prize program is coordinated by the Edmonton Arts Council, in collaboration with the City of Edmonton and our community partners, to enhance Edmonton’s reputation as a hub for extraordinary creation in the arts.

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The shortlisted musicians for the City of Edmonton Music Prize are (in alphabetical order):

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CELEIGH CARDINAL for Boundless Possibilities

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KING THIEF for King Thief (Self Titled)
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MARGØ for who are you when you’re alone?

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Alberta Music assembled a jury of industry professionals who reviewed over 40+ nominations and selected a shortlist of three artists based on their artistic merit and unique contributions to the city. Due to the number of outstanding nominations, the jury would like to highlight a number of honorable mentions, including: Joel Jeschke, The Hearts, Martin Kerr, Aladean Kheroufi & Jyin-ting Ying. These artists were recognized for their creativity, impact, and continued dedication to enriching Edmonton’s cultural landscape

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The recipients will be recognized at the awards ceremony, during which the overall winner of each prize will be announced. All are welcome to attend the awards ceremony on May 7 at 7:00 pm at Roxy Theatre. To RSVP, click here.

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The post City of Edmonton Music Prize Shortlist appeared first on Alberta Music.

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