MusicNL explained

MusicNL
Former Name:Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Abbreviation:1
Type:Trade association
Region Served:Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Language:English
French

MusicNL (also spelled Music NL, previously known as the Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, abbreviated MIANL[1]) is a trade association for the music industry for the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.[2] Kevin Kelly, a former MusicNL board member, was named Media Person of the Year by the organization several times.[3] The 2006 MusicNL awards were presented in Stephenville.[4] Danny Williams, the province's premier, presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2007 MusicNL awards gala.[5] In 2008, the MusicNL awards gala was held in Gander.[6]

In 2011, the MusicNL awards were announced in St. John's between October 24 and 30.[7] East of Empire was nominated for three awards, but didn't win either of them.[8] At the 2012 gala, indie pop quartet Repartee won the awards in all five of the categories for which it was nominated.[9] Tom Power, a CBC Radio host, introduced Repartee at the gala.[10]

Notes and References

  1. CBC News. October 29, 2007. Shanneyganock stomps away with 4 MusicNL awards. December 28, 2012.
  2. The Telegram. MusicNL gathering this weekend. November 13, 2009. December 28, 2012.
  3. The Telegram. Rosie Gillingham. Journalist charged with child luring appears in court. November 30, 2012. December 28, 2012.
  4. CBC News. Hey Rosetta!, Hynes take top MusicNL prizes. November 6, 2006. December 28, 2012.
  5. The Telegram. Heidi Wicks. MusicNL celebrates diverse talent, legacy of Dermot O'Reilly. October 29, 2007. December 28, 2012.
  6. CBC News. Andrews, Hey Rosetta! shine at MusicNL fest. November 10, 2008. December 28, 2012.
  7. The Telegram. MusicNL nominees surprised, thrilled. September 23, 2011. Tara Bradbury. December 28, 2012.
  8. The Telegram. Justin Brake. January 18, 2012.
  9. The Chronicle Herald. Stephen Cooke. Passionate about performing. December 5, 2012. December 28, 2012.
  10. The Telegram. Tara Bradbury. Performing live is band's strength. December 8, 2012. December 28, 2012.