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CBC
30-07-2025
- 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
29-07-2025
- 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
29-07-2025
- 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
29-07-2025
- 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.
Winnipeg Free Press
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Mustafa, Nemahsis shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize as cash reward drops in value
TORONTO – Contemporary folk-poet Mustafa and alt-pop singer Nemahsis are among the 10 acts shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, which carries a slimmed-down cash reward this year. Organizers say the best Canadian album winner will receive $30,000, down from $50,000. Executive director Amber Still said the organization received less money from some of its sponsors this year. Other shortlisted artists include electronic experimentalist Marie Davidson, punk outfit the OBGMs and psychedelic rockers Population II. The winner will be announced at a gala at Toronto's Massey Hall on Sept. 16, when the $10,000 Polaris Song Prize will also be handed out for the first time. This year's contenders also include folk-soul performer Saya Gray and French-Canadian singer Lou-Adriane Cassidy. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. Rounding out the list is pop pair Bibi Club, Calgary-raised Yves Jarvis and Anishinaabe-led duo Ribbon Skirt. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2025.
