SpinCount thanks and congratulates our clients: The Halifax Jazz Festival; Jimmy Rankin (2 nominations); Lennie Gallant (2 nominations); Museum Pieces; Cameron Nickerson; Ryan Cook; Ian Sherwood; The Ennis Sisters; Ben Miller & Anita MacDonald (2 nominations); Barra MacNeils (2 nominations); David Myles; Mo Kenney; and Christina Martin; who all picked up nominations, and we could not be prouder to have worked with them.
The 2019 ECMAs will take place in Charlottetown, PEI, from May 1-5, with the awards night happening on Thursday, May 2. Actor and comedian Jonathan Torrens returns as the 2019 host at the awards show. Further announcements from the ECMAs, including showcasing artists, conference details, and performers for the 2019 East Coast Music Awards Show will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
The complete list of 2019 Eastlink East Coast Music Award nominees is here. Below is a list of SpinCount client nominees.
→ Contemporary Roots Recording of the Year
Jimmy Rankin – Moving East
Lennie Gallant – Time Travel
Museum Pieces – Plain Sight
→ Country Recording of the Year
Cameron Nickerson - Detours
Ryan Cook - Having a Great Time
→ Folk Recording of the Year
Ian Sherwood - Bring The Light
The Ennis Sisters - Keeping Time
→ Gaelic Artist of the Year
Ben Miller & Anita MacDonald
→ Instrumental Recording of the Year
Ben Miller & Anita MacDonald - South Haven
→ Roots/Traditional Recording of the Year
Barra MacNeils - On the Bright Side
→ Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year
Barra MacNeils
David Myles
Lennie Gallant
Mo Kenney
→ Fans' Choice Video of the Year
Christina Martin – "Always Reminding" (Director: Ryan Thompson)
Jimmy Rankin – "Been Away" (Director: Jeth Weinrich)
→ Company of the Year
SpinCount
→ Event of the Year
Halifax Jazz Festival
SpinCount has built a record of success based on hard work, dedication to the goals and objectives of the organizations and artists we work with, and through a profound commitment to Canadian music. Moreover, the company pioneered the use of “new media” (social media platforms, internet music outlets, digital music delivery) from early on, and has led the way as the industry adapts to new technologies and the opportunities this presents in an ever changing environment.
SpinCount manages national publicity for Halifax Jazz Festival, Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMAs), Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous, Folk Music Ontario, and Music PEI “Golden Ticket Program.” We also conduct national radio promotions and servicing for Americana / Folk / Roots artists. Current and past artists include: Lennie Gallant, Jimmy Rankin, Museum Pieces, The Ennis Sisters, Barra MacNeils, David Myles, Mo Kenney, Claire Lynch, Erin Costelo, Bill & Joel Plaskett, Annie Sumi, Matthew Byrne, Museum Pieces, Al Tuck, Kaia Kater, Raine Hamilton, Cassie & Maggie, Rawlins Cross, T. Buckley, and many more artists we are proud to work with, and whose careers we have supported.
About SpinCount:
SpinCount is an award winning radio promotions & PR company that promotes music, artists and events. Awarded “Company of the Year” 3 years running (2018, 2017 & 2016) by the ECMAs and in 2011 by the East Coast Music Association and in 2014 & 2012 by Music Nova Scotia. We specialize in event and conference PR, and are proud to represent Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous, CFMAs, Folk Music Ontario, Music PEI and the Halifax Jazz Festival. Follow @SpinCount on twitter and instagram or like us on facebook.