ECMA online schedule released
SYDNEY — Although the 2021 East Coast Music Awards won't be happening in Sydney as originally planned, all shows will be streamed and available to Cape Bretoners via the ECMA's Facebook and YouTube channels, free to whoever wants to watch.
Because of COVID-19 restrictions, this year's ECMA were rescheduled to June 9-13. Like the original plan, many Cape Breton artists will be taking part in both the awards show on Thursday, June 10, and within the event's other showcases.
Here is the schedule:
THURSDAY, JUNE 10
• The 2021 East Coast Music Awards Show presented by the Dairy Farmers of Canada will feature performances from Rich Aucoin (N.S.), Les Hay Babies (N.B.), Keonté Beals (N.S.), Hauler (C.B.), Silver Wolf Band (N.L.),
Zamani (N.S.), Rachel Beck (P.E.I.), Like a Motorcycle (N.S.), Classified (N.S.), Rita MacNeil Tribute (C.B.), Rose Cousins (N.S.), Jimmy Rankin (C.B.) and Beòlach (C.B.).
FRIDAY, JUNE 11
• Black Vibes presented by ANSMA and TD
6 p.m. Owen O'Sound Lee (N.S.); 6:40 p.m. Zamani (N.S.); 7:20 p.m. Jah'Mila (N.S.).
• Warner Roots Room presented by Warner Music Canada
9 p.m. Caribou Run (N.S.); 9:20 p.m. Menoncle Jason (N.B.); 9:40 p.m. Keith Mullins (C.B.); 10 p.m. Inn Echo (P.E.I.); 10:20 p.m. Rube & Rake (N.L.); 10:40 p.m. Émilie Landry (N.B.); 11 p.m. Mallory Johnson (N.L.); 11:20 p.m. Crowdis Bridge (C.B.); 11:40 p.m. Beòlach (C.B.).
• Big Night In - Friday edition presented by Atlantic Lottery
7:40 p.m. Owen Meany's Batting Stance (N.S.); 8 p.m. Adyn Townes (N.B.); 8:20 p.m. Chloé Breault (N.B.); 8:40 p.m. Gabrielle Papillon (N.S.); 9 p.m. Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts (N.L.); 9:20 p.m. Pretty Archie (C.B.); 9:40 p.m. Rachel Beck (P.E.I.); 10 p.m. Hillsburn (N.S.); 10:20 p.m. Rich Aucoin (N.S.); 10:40 p.m. Classified (N.S.).
SATURDAY, JUNE 12
• Slaight Saturday Night presented by Slaight Music 6 p.m. Leanne Hoffman (N.S.); 6:20 p.m. Sarah Hagen (P.E.I.); 6:40 p.m. Kylie Fox (N.B.); 7 p.m. Moira Bren (N.S.); 7:20 p.m. Jordan Musycsyn (C.B.); 7:40 p.m. Braden Lam (N.S.); 8 p.m. Mike McKenna Jr. (C.B.); 8:20 p.m. Hauler (C.B.); 8:40 p.m. Rachel Cousins (N.L.); 9 p.m. Kim Harris (N.S.).
• Indigenous Showcase presented by Cape Breton University 9:20 p.m. Alan Syliboy and the Thundermakers (N.S.); 9:40 p.m. Silver Wolf Band (N.L.); 10 p.m. SHiFT FROM THA 902 (C.B.); 10:20 p.m. Wolf Castle (N.B.).
• Big Night In - Saturday Edition presented by The Atlantic Craft Brewery Collective:; 7:40 p.m. Anna Ludlow (N.S.); 8 p.m. Quote the Raven (N.L.); 8:20 p.m. Rum Ragged (N.L.); 8:40 p.m. Sherman Downey (N.L.); 9 p.m. Dave Sampson (C.B.); 9:20 p.m. Còig (C.B.); 9:40 p.m. Lennie Gallant (P.E.I.); 10 p.m. Catherine MacLellan (P.E.I.); 10:20 p.m. Villages (C.B.); 10:40 p.m. Jimmy Rankin (C.B.).
SUNDAY, JUNE 13
• SOCAN Songwriters Circle presented in partnership with Songwriters Association of Canada will include: - Songwriters circle No. 1 hosted by Rose Cousins (N.S.) and including Jah'Mila (N.S.), Kim Harris (N.S.) and Dave Sampson (C.B.).
- Songwriters circle No. 2 hosted by Heather Rankin (N.S.) with Breagh Isabel (N.S.), Owen O'Sound Lee (N.S.) and Joel Plaskett (N.S.).
• East Coast Music Awards Part II: Music and Industry Awards hosted by Heather Rankin will include Rube & Rake (N.L.), WolfCastle (N.B.) and Catherine MacLellan (P.E.I.).