This year, ECMA celebrates a major milestone with the 35th anniversary of the festival, bringing with it the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the past, present, and future of music in Atlantic Canada. Join ECMA this year in the host city of Halifax, NS, as the event lights up the stages with East Coast music from May 3 – 7, 2023. Further announcements from ECMA, including showcasing artists, conference details, and more will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

And the nominees are…

Introducing the nominees for the 2023 East Coast Music Awards, congratulations to all who made the list for our 35th Anniversary year!

Classical Recording of the Year

Classical Composer of the Year

Choral Recording of the Year

  • Dr. Zoo Featuring South African Singers Choir – We May Win
  • Halifax Camerata Singers – Last Evening
  • Luminos Ensemble – I Am an Island That Dreams
  • Men of the Deeps – Remember the Miner
  • Sirens – In Her Image

See the full list of Music & Industry nominees here!