MusicNL

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MusicNL
Abbreviation1
Type Trade association
Region served
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Official language
English
French
Website www.musicnl.ca
Formerly called
Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

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]

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References

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