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Yahoo
3 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Mustafa, Saya Gray, Yves Jarvis Make The Inaugural SOCAN Polaris Song Prize Short List
The SOCAN Polaris Song Prize has its inaugural short list. The list comprises songs recorded by Lou-Adriane Cassidy, Saya Gray, Yves Jarvis, Mustafa and Ribbon Skirt. The winner will receive $10,000 split between the song's Canadian performers and the song's credited Canadian songwriter(s), courtesy of Canadian performing rights society SOCAN. More from Billboard Polaris Music Prize 2025 Short List Includes Albums by Mustafa, Nemahsis, Saya Gray & More Jonas Brothers Address Whether They Still Feel 'Guilt' Over 2013 Breakup: 'It Needed to Happen' Billie Eilish Says Irish Fans Make Her Feel 'So Seen' in Dublin Here is this year's short list: * Lou-Adriane Cassidy— 'Dis-moi dis-moi dis-moi,' written by Lou-Adriane Cassidy and Alexandre Martel * Saya Gray — 'SHELL (OF A MAN),' written by Saya Gray and John Mavro * Yves Jarvis — 'Gold Filigree,' written by Yves Jarvis * Mustafa — 'Gaza is Calling,' written by Mustafa Ahmed, Emmanuel Hailemariam, Simon Hessman and Nicolas Jaar * Ribbon Skirt — 'Wrong Planet,' written by Tashiina Buswa and Billy Riley These songs were selected from the previously announced 20-song long list. Of these five artists, only Toronto artist/poet Mustafa has previous experience of a Polaris-related short list, via a 2021 nomination for the Polaris Music Prize for his debut release, When Smoke Rises. An interesting facet of this short list is that all five of the artists listed are also on the 10 album short list for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize. As a result, they will all be performing at the Polaris Concert & Award Ceremony, at Toronto's Massey Hall on Tuesday, September 16. Both Prizes will be awarded at that event. As with the Polaris Music Prize, the Song Prize is voted on by the members of the Polaris jury without regard to musical genre, label affiliation or commercial popularity. The SOCAN Polaris Song Prize is the organization's first new award since the Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize was introduced in 2015 to award albums from the pre-Polaris Prize era. The launch of the Song Prize is part of an extensive initiative of programming changes announced for the organization's 20th anniversary. Tickets for the Polaris Concert & Award Ceremony are on sale now via the Massey Hall website. This article was originally published by Billboard Canada. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
CBC
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Here's the inaugural 2025 Polaris Song Prize short list
Social Sharing The short list for the Polaris Song Prize, which will go to the Canadian song of the year, has just been announced. The Canadian performers and songwriters of the winning song will split the $10,000 prize money, and the winner will be determined based on artistic merit, without regard to musical genre or commercial popularity, by the Polaris jury. The brand new prize is presented by Polaris, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. This announcement comes a little more than two weeks after Polaris announced its short list for the annual Polaris Music Prize, which goes to the best Canadian album of the year. Past winners include Tanya Tagaq, Feist, Kaytranada, Caribou, Jeremy Dutcher and Debby Friday. In a musical landscape where more and more artists are releasing singles rather than full-length albums, the Polaris and SOCAN teams decided to launch the new Polaris Song Prize to provide artists with more opportunities for recognition. The 20-song long list was revealed in June, and the winning song — and album — will be announced at the Polaris award ceremony on Sept. 16. Here's the full list of nominees for the Polaris Song Prize: Dis-moi dis-moi dis-moi, Lou-Adriane Cassidy (written by Lou-Adriane Cassidy and Alexandre Martel) Shell (Of a Man), Saya Gray (written by Saya Gray and John Mavro) Gold Filigree, Yves Jarvis (written by Yves Jarvis) Gaza Is Calling, Mustafa (written by Mustafa Ahmed, Emmanuel Hailemariam, Simon Hessman and Nicolas Jaar) Wrong Planet, Ribbon Skirt (written by Tashiina Buswa and Billy Riley) Each shortlisted song this year is also from a shortlisted album, which means CBC Music's radio series The Ten will perfectly prepare you by giving an in-depth look at each of this year's nominated records. Hosted by Odario Williams and featuring guests from the Polaris jury, the episodes will be broadcast each Sunday on CBC Music and CBC Listen at 6 p.m. (6:30 NT) running until Sept. 14.
CTV News
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Mustafa, Lou-Adriane Cassidy among contenders for first Polaris Song Prize
Mustafa performs during the Juno Awards in Toronto on Sunday, May 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette TORONTO — Mustafa's heartfelt 'Gaza is Calling' and Lou-Adriane Cassidy's theatrical 'Dis-moi dis-moi dis-moi' are among the five contenders for the inaugural Polaris Song Prize. The $10,000 cash award recognizing the Canadian song of the year, based on artistic merit, will be shared by its Canadian performers and songwriters. Also vying for the honour is Saya Gray's 'Shell (Of a Man),' Yves Jarvis' 'Gold Filigree,' and Ribbon Skirt's 'Wrong Planet.' The song prize winner will be announced as part of the Polaris Music Prize gala on Sept. 16 at Toronto's Massey Hall. All five of the shortlisted songs also appear on albums up for this year's Polaris Music Prize. The winner of the Polaris Song Prize is selected using a different process than the main Polaris Music Prize award. While the album winner is chosen by an 11-person jury leading up to the September gala, the song winner will be determined through online voting that draws on a pool of more than 200 music journalists and industry professionals, such as critics, podcasters, playlist curators and academics. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 29, 2025 David Friend, The Canadian Press
Hamilton Spectator
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Mustafa, Lou-Adriane Cassidy among contenders for first Polaris Song Prize
TORONTO - Mustafa's heartfelt 'Gaza is Calling' and Lou-Adriane Cassidy's theatrical 'Dis-moi dis-moi dis-moi' are among the five contenders for the inaugural Polaris Song Prize. The $10,000 cash award recognizing the Canadian song of the year, based on artistic merit, will be shared by its Canadian performers and songwriters. Also vying for the honour is Saya Gray's 'Shell (Of a Man),' Yves Jarvis' 'Gold Filigree,' and Ribbon Skirt's 'Wrong Planet.' The song prize winner will be announced as part of the Polaris Music Prize gala on Sept. 16 at Toronto's Massey Hall. All five of the shortlisted songs also appear on albums up for this year's Polaris Music Prize. The winner of the Polaris Song Prize is selected using a different process than the main Polaris Music Prize award. While the album winner is chosen by an 11-person jury leading up to the September gala, the song winner will be determined through online voting that draws on a pool of more than 200 music journalists and industry professionals, such as critics, podcasters, playlist curators and academics. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 29, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Mustafa, Lou-Adriane Cassidy among contenders for first Polaris Song Prize
TORONTO – Mustafa's heartfelt 'Gaza is Calling' and Lou-Adriane Cassidy's theatrical 'Dis-moi dis-moi dis-moi' are among the five contenders for the inaugural Polaris Song Prize. The $10,000 cash award recognizing the Canadian song of the year, based on artistic merit, will be shared by its Canadian performers and songwriters. Also vying for the honour is Saya Gray's 'Shell (Of a Man),' Yves Jarvis' 'Gold Filigree,' and Ribbon Skirt's 'Wrong Planet.' The song prize winner will be announced as part of the Polaris Music Prize gala on Sept. 16 at Toronto's Massey Hall. All five of the shortlisted songs also appear on albums up for this year's Polaris Music Prize. The winner of the Polaris Song Prize is selected using a different process than the main Polaris Music Prize award. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. While the album winner is chosen by an 11-person jury leading up to the September gala, the song winner will be determined through online voting that draws on a pool of more than 200 music journalists and industry professionals, such as critics, podcasters, playlist curators and academics. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 29, 2025.
