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October 5 2004

MIANS Announces Nominations For Music & Industry Awards As Part Of NSMW/RendezVous Folk! 2004

(Halifax, NS) – The Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia (MIANS) is pleased to announce nominations for the Music and Industry Awards as part of Nova Scotia Music Week/RendezVous Folk! 2004 at the Delta Halifax, November 18-21, 2004.

Joel Plaskett and Buck 65 lead the pack with five music nominations, while Susan Crowe, Gordie Sampson, George Canyon each have four. Sons of Maxwell, JP Cormier, Dave Gunning, BLOU, and Andrea England receive three nominations each.

J.P. MUSIC NOMINATIONS INCLUDE:

Male Artist Recording of the Year (Solo Artist)
Country/Bluegrass Artist/Group Recording of the Year
Folk/Roots Artist/Group Recording of the Year

MIANS is a non-profit organization based in Halifax, NS. Formed in 1989, its mandate is to foster, develop and promote the full potential of the music industry in Nova Scotia. Through communication, education, promotion, and advocacy, MIANS continues to be a leader in the music industry nationally and is recognized as the official voice of the Nova Scotia music sectors.

Folk Alliance Canada is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to encourage, support and advance Canadian performing folk arts in all their cultural diversity. Membership is open to and includes individuals and organizations active, directly and substantially, in the fields of folk music, dance and the related performing arts.

For more information visit www.mians.ca or www.folkalliancecanada.org