Sound Symposium

Congratulations to Sound Symposium regular Curtis Andrews for his big wins at the Music NL Awards last week.Curtis picked up the 2009
Instrumental Artist of the year award and the Male Artist of the year award. Curtis is a long time supporter and performer at Sound Symposium and was featured at the World Sound Festival in October this year.

You can check out more on Curtis Andrews at his website.

The 2009 MUSIC NL AWARDS:

The Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (MusicNL) are pleased to announce the 2009 MusicNL Award Winners announced last night at the Arts and Culture Centre Awards Gala.

MusicNL 2009 Award Winners

• Album of the Year – The Once – "The Once"
• Male Artist – Curtis Andrews
• Female Artist – Karla Pilgrim
• Group of the Year – The Once
• Molson Pop/Rock Artist/ Group – The Novaks
• Coast101.1 Jazz/Blues Group/Artist – Chris Kirby
• Country Artist/ Group – Karla Pilgrim
• SOCAN Songwriter of the Year – Terry Penney – “Town That Time Forgot”
• Alternative Artist/Group – Colleen Power
• Folk/Roots Artist/Group – The Once
• Gospel Artist/Group – Rod Jackson
• Entertainer of the Year – Shanneyganock
• Instrumental Artist/Group – Curtis Andrews
• Rising Star New Artist/ Group – The Once
• Side Musician Award – Sandy Morris

MusicNL Industry Award Winners

• Music Educator – Janet Cull
• Outstanding Company – Fred’s Records
• Volunteer Of The Year – Tina Ricketts
• Media Person – Tom Power
• Industry Professional – Tony Murray