| 2023 Polaris Music Prize | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 19, 2023 |
| Country | Canada |
| Winner | Debby Friday, Good Luck |
| Website | polarismusicprize |
The 2023 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 19, 2023. [1] The winner was electronic musician Debby Friday for her album Good Luck . [2]
The longlist was announced on June 13, [3] and the shortlist was released July 13. [4]
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