{"data":{"id":"9fd24498-0566-4dbf-a5d1-25694485d10e","originKind":"SYNDICATED","title":"2026 Edmonton Music Prize Shortlist","summary":"Edmonton’s music landscape is bursting with talented artists who span genres, connect to the emotions of their audiences through compelling lyrics and are seen as vital voices in the local music community.\n\nAll three shortlisted artists for The City of Edmonton Music Prize, in partnership with City of Edmonton and Alberta Music, share these qualities. With the investment the prize gives to create and experiment freely; the artists can continue to push the boundaries of their music, draw audiences in and put Edmonton on the map.  \n\n   \n\nCelebrate the best of our local music scene with us on Monday, May 4th at @metrocinema and find out who will take home the top prize! RSVP for FREE through edmontonarts.ca \n\nCity of Edmonton Music Prize Shortlist    \n\nARDN for “KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE SPARROW”   \n\nCikwes for “ Nehiyaw Iskô”  \n\nJoe Nolan for “Luv in the New World”  \n\n \n\nThe post 2026 Edmonton Music Prize Shortlist appeared first on Alberta Music.","url":"https://www.albertamusic.org/2026/04/2026-edmonton-music-prize-shortlist/","imageUrl":"https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3b6.png","publishedAt":"2026-04-13T20:09:55.000Z","sourceLabel":"Alberta Music","tags":["Uncategorized"],"authorName":"Carly Klassen","contentHtml":"<p>Edmonton’s music landscape is bursting with talented artists who span genres, connect to the emotions of their audiences through compelling lyrics and are seen as vital voices in the local music community.</p>\n<p>All three shortlisted artists for The City of Edmonton Music Prize, in partnership with City of Edmonton and Alberta Music, share these qualities. With the investment the prize gives to create and experiment freely; the artists can continue to push the boundaries of their music, draw audiences in and put Edmonton on the map. </p>\n<p>  </p>\n<p>Celebrate the best of our local music scene with us on Monday, May 4th at @metrocinema and find out who will take home the top prize! RSVP for FREE through edmontonarts.ca </p>\n<p><b>City of Edmonton Music Prize Shortlist </b><img src=\"https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3b6.png\" alt=\"🎶\" />  </p>\n<p>ARDN for “KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE SPARROW”  </p>\n<p>Cikwes for “Nehiyaw Iskô” </p>\n<p>Joe Nolan for “Luv in the New World” </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https://www.albertamusic.org/2026/04/2026-edmonton-music-prize-shortlist/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2026 Edmonton Music Prize Shortlist</a> appeared first on <a href=\"https://www.albertamusic.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alberta Music</a>.</p>","slug":"2026-edmonton-music-prize-shortlist","publicPath":"/news/2026-04-13-2026-edmonton-music-prize-shortlist"}}