Posted On: Oct. 12, 2021
2021 Western Canadian Music Award Artistic Winners
Blues Artist of the Year
BreakOut Artist of the Year
Sargeant X Comrade - AB
Children’s Artist of the Year
Claire Ness - YT
Classical Artist or Ensemble of the Year Sponsored By Canadian Music Centre (CMC)
PEP (Piano and Erhu Project) - BC
Classical Composer of the Year
T. Patrick Carrabre - BC
Country Artist of the Year
Nice Horse - AB
Electronic & Dance Artist of the Year
So Sus - BC
Francophone Artist of the Year Sponsored by Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique (APCM)
Kelly Bado - MB
Global Artist of the Year
Kelly Bado - MB
Indigenous Artist of the Year
Snotty Nose Rez Kids - BC
Instrumental Artist of the Year
Rubim de Toledo - AB
Jazz Artist of the Year
Will Bonness - MB
Metal & Hard Music Artist of the Year
Vagina Witchcraft - MB
Pop Artist of the Year Sponsored by CBC Manitoba
Begonia - MB
Producer of the Year
Deadmen - MB
R&B Artist of the Year
Sebastian Gaskin - MB
Rap & Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Snotty Nose Rez Kids - BC
Recording of the Year and Stingray Rising Star
Begonia - MB
Rock Artist of the Year Sponsored by Torque Brewing
Mise en Scene - MB
Roots Solo Artist of the Year
William Prince - MB
Songwriter(s) of the Year Sponsored By The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
Grant Davidson - MB
Spiritual Artist of the Year
Yvonne St Germaine - SK
Video Director of the Year Sponsored by Manitoba Film & Music
Alfonso Chin - Snotty Nose Rez Kids "Screaming Indian" - BC
Visual Media Composer of the Year
Factor Eight - Life Is But A Dream - SK
2021 Western Canadian Music Award Industry Winners
Audio Engineering Award
Sheldon Zaharko - BC
Community Excellence Award
Excellence in Visual Design
Roberta Landreth - MB
Impact in Artist Development
Birthday Cake - MB
Impact in Live Music Sponsored by Canadian Live Music Association
The Starlite Room (Starlite Sessions) #SupportCanadianVenues - AB
Impact in Music Marketing
Birthday Cake - MB
“I could not be more excited to honour the talent and strength of western Canadian artists and industry. Congratulations to all who submitted for nominations and all of this year's winners. Your drive and success in sharing your music with the world or supporting this music to be shared is integral to tough times like this. Your resilience is inspirational.” - Robyn Stewart, Executive Director of the Western Canadian Music Alliance and BreakOut West.