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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Two B.C. artists win $10,000 Black Canadian music award
The SOCAN Foundation has announced Coquitlam R&B singer Bukola and Vancouver emo act Haleluya Hailu have each won at the 2025 SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards. The two B.C. musicians are joined by Ontario's Nia Nadurata and Kalisway and Nova Scotia's Obediya Jones-Darrell as winners at the fourth-annual awards. The prize is valued at $10,000. The Black Canadian Music Awards were established through a joint partnership by SiriusXM Canada and the SOCAN Foundation in 2020 to recognize and promote the contributions across all music genres by Black music creators across Canada. Candidates must by Canadian citizens, identify as Black, and be the original creators of the musical submissions to apply for the awards, which are judged by a jury of Black Canadian artists and industry professionals. The first five winners all receive a $10,000 award. An additional five artists selected in the Ones to Watch category receive awards valued at $1,000. This year's Ones to Watch are Seago, AfrotroniX, Kwazii, Laurie Torres and iamamSaam. Submissions for the awards are received at • Nigerian-Canadian artist Bukola was born in Vancouver and is currently based in Coquitlam. Her latest EP, titled the Confessions of an Antisocial Butterly, was produced by Baca & Brandn and recorded in Los Angeles. The artist describes the mix of R&B vocals, jazz guitar and heartfelt lyrics as 'a retelling of the classic coming-of-age story through the eyes of a twentysomething Nigerian Canadian girl in the suburbs.' Inspired by artists such as India Arie, Amy Winehouse and Corinne Bailey Rae, Bukola's performance credits include venues such as Toronto's El Mocambo and B.C. Place. Her music has appeared in streaming series such as Netflix's Ginny & Georgia and Disney+'s The Princess. • Burnaby-born, Vancouver-based Ethiopian-Canadian multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Haleluya Hailu was first featured in the pages of The Vancouver Sun and Province while still attending Burnaby North Secondary, when her debut EP, titled Greetings & Salutations, hit the No. 1 spot on Simon Fraser University radio station CJSF, and No. 2 on the University of Victoria's CFUV station. Following music studies at Selkirk College in Nelson, Hailu returned to making music, inking a deal with 604 Records, the label co-founded by Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger and Vancouver lawyer Jonathan Simkin. Her debut EP, Eternally Yours, included the singles Useless, Pinball and Manic Pixie Pacifist. sderdeyn@ Q&A: Haleluya Hailu talks about putting together Greetings and Salutations EP with fellow teenagers Q+A: Haleluya Hailu unleashes her Manic Pixie Pacifist on eternally, yours
Vancouver Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Two B.C. artists win $10,000 Black Canadian music award
The SOCAN Foundation has announced Coquitlam R&B singer Bukola and Vancouver emo act Haleluya Hailu have each won at the 2025 SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards. The two B.C. musicians are joined by Ontario's Nia Nadurata and Kalisway and Nova Scotia's Obediya Jones-Darrell as winners at the fourth-annual awards. The prize is valued at $10,000. The Black Canadian Music Awards were established through a joint partnership by SiriusXM Canada and the SOCAN Foundation in 2020 to recognize and promote the contributions across all music genres by Black music creators across Canada. Candidates must by Canadian citizens, identify as Black, and be the original creators of the musical submissions to apply for the awards, which are judged by a jury of Black Canadian artists and industry professionals. The first five winners all receive a $10,000 award. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. An additional five artists selected in the Ones to Watch category receive awards valued at $1,000. This year's Ones to Watch are Seago, AfrotroniX, Kwazii, Laurie Torres and iamamSaam. Submissions for the awards are received at . • Nigerian-Canadian artist Bukola was born in Vancouver and is currently based in Coquitlam. Her latest EP, titled the Confessions of an Antisocial Butterly, was produced by Baca & Brandn and recorded in Los Angeles. The artist describes the mix of R&B vocals, jazz guitar and heartfelt lyrics as ' a retelling of the classic coming-of-age story through the eyes of a twentysomething Nigerian Canadian girl in the suburbs.' Inspired by artists such as India Arie, Amy Winehouse and Corinne Bailey Rae, Bukola's performance credits include venues such as Toronto's El Mocambo and B.C. Place . Her music has appeared in streaming series such as Netflix's Ginny & Georgia and Disney+'s The Princess. • Burnaby-born, Vancouver-based Ethiopian-Canadian multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Haleluya Hailu was first featured in the pages of The Vancouver Sun and Province while still attending Burnaby North Secondary, when her debut EP, titled Greetings & Salutations, hit the No. 1 spot on Simon Fraser University radio station CJSF, and No. 2 on the University of Victoria's CFUV station. Following music studies at Selkirk College in Nelson, Hailu returned to making music, inking a deal with 604 Records, the label co-founded by Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger and Vancouver lawyer Jonathan Simkin. Her debut EP, Eternally Yours , included the singles Useless, Pinball and Manic Pixie Pacifist. sderdeyn@
Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
SiriusXM Canada marks 16 years as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies Français
TORONTO, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - SiriusXM Canada, the country's leading audio entertainment company, has been honored for the 16th consecutive year with the prestigious 2025 Canada's Best Managed Companies award. The company is also a 2025 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years or more. Celebrating over 30 years, Canada's Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, and innovation, governance and financial performance. "Earning a place among Canada's Best Managed Companies for the 16th consecutive year is a tremendous honour and a testament to the passion, resilience, and commitment of our entire team," said Mark Redmond, President and CEO, SiriusXM Canada. "This achievement reflects our ongoing dedication to innovation, excellence, and delivering outstanding value to our customers by bringing them closer to what they love. As we continue to shape the future of audio, I couldn't be prouder of what we've built together — and I'm even more excited for what's ahead." Canada's Best Managed Companies is one of the country's leading business awards programs recognizing innovative and world‑class businesses. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process. Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges with representation from program sponsors and special guests The 2025 cohort of Best Managed Companies shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing a strategic company framework, investing in innovation and technological advancement, and maintaining financial resilience and strong corporate governance. Together, these practices strengthen the Canadian economy by promoting sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness, and cultivating a thriving business ecosystem. "Best Managed is a prestigious award that recognizes the significant and ongoing contributions within Canada's business landscape," said Derrick Dempster, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada's Best Managed Companies program. "Companies such as SiriusXM Canada who attain this high standard of excellence demonstrate consistent adaptability, versatility, and strategic acuity. Year after year, they thrive in a competitive, rapidly changing market and should be proud of their growth." About Canada's Best Managed Companies Program Canada's Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada's Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada's Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit About SiriusXM Canada Sirius XM Canada Inc., operating as SiriusXM Canada, is the country's leading audio entertainment company. SiriusXM creates and offers ad-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; podcasts; and exclusive talk and entertainment. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company, as well as on smartphones and all connected devices on the SiriusXM app. For more information, visit Join SiriusXM Canada on Facebook, on X, on Instagram and on YouTube. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and online at SiriusXM. In addition, SiriusXM Music for Business provides ad-free music to a variety of businesses. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation. SiriusXM Canada has been designated one of Canada's Best Managed Companies 16 years in a row and is currently a Platinum Club Member. SOURCE Sirius XM Canada Inc.
Cision Canada
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Morgan Wallen Radio debuts exclusively on SiriusXM
Limited-run channel kicks off today, May 1, coinciding with the release of Wallen's highly anticipated new album I'm The Problem New channel highlights SiriusXM's ongoing commitment to country music and the artists powering its ongoing success TORONTO, May 1, 2025 /CNW/ - SiriusXM Canada and country superstar Morgan Wallen announced today the launch of Morgan Wallen Radio, an exclusive new country music channel that brings fans closer to the man behind the music ahead of his fourth studio album release, I'm The Problem. The limited-run channel, which debuts today, is available to subscribers in their cars on channel 57 and on the SiriusXM app through May 31. Morgan Wallen Radio, curated by Wallen himself, features his biggest hits, deep cuts, and all 37 tracks from his new album. In addition to his own music, Wallen hand-picked songs from musical influences, unexpected favourites and close friends. Listeners will also hear exclusive commentary and behind-the-scenes stories from the country megastar on the making of his new album, his upcoming I'm The Problem stadium tour, favorite collaborations, untold stories from on and off the road, and much more. The first two weeks of the channel set the stage for Friday, May 16, when I'm The Problem drops at midnight. Pre-save HERE. Starting May 16, Morgan Wallen Radio will feature a back-to-back album playback all weekend long, spinning all 37 tracks, with commentary from Wallen and check-ins with fans at his Nashville bar, This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen. It's an opportunity for Morgan Wallen super fans to learn the new album by heart, while getting the inside scoop from the artist himself. Eligible customers can get their first three months of SiriusXM for free. Click here to sign up and experience all that SiriusXM has to offer. See Offer Details. About SiriusXM Canada Sirius XM Canada Inc., operating as SiriusXM Canada, is the country's leading audio entertainment company. SiriusXM creates and offers ad-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; podcasts; and exclusive talk and entertainment. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company, as well as on smartphones and all connected devices on the SiriusXM app. For more information, visit Join SiriusXM Canada on Facebook, on X, on Instagram and on YouTube. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and online at SiriusXM. In addition, SiriusXM Music for Business provides ad-free music to a variety of businesses. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation. SiriusXM Canada has been designated one of Canada's Best Managed Companies 15 years in a row and is currently a Platinum Club Member. About Morgan Wallen: Morgan Wallen sets the pace in, and beyond, country music – with Billboard calling him "the biggest country star in the world" and The New York Times doubling down, declaring he's "one of the biggest stars in pop, period." With 18 No. 1 singles at Country radio, 19 Billboard Music Awards to-date, more than 170 weeks spent atop Billboard's Top Country Albums chart (the most in country music history), the highest selling country tour under his belt and more, Wallen has propelled country music to a global level in less than five years. As Las Vegas Review Journal puts it: "Wallen's appeal is remarkable as it is fueled by his ability to connect to a crowd." With Dangerous: The Double Album, Wallen solidified his place as country music's "dominant superstar," with the project recently being named Billboard 's No. 1 Album of the 21st Century. One Thing At A Time's groundbreaking success saw Wallen's crossover appeal reach a global scale, as he topped the Australian ARIA charts for the first time, along with a host of other accolades. With three No. 1's already hailing from his forthcoming album release I'm The Problem, due May 16 via Big Loud / Mercury, Wallen digs even deeper, uncovering a side that's both more vulnerable and more resolute than ever before. As Wallen prepares a refreshed setlist for his 20-stadium-show I'm the Problem Tour, kicking off on June 20 in Houston, Texas, he's also highlighting some of his favorite artists by bringing the personally-curated, multi-genre Sand In My Boots Music Festival to Gulf Shores, Alabama, this May, which sold out in less than two hours. Wallen continues to donate a portion of every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation — which supports youth music and athletic programs and gives communities access to essentials in times of crisis. More at Corey Brewer | Rachel Heatherly Big Loud [email protected] | [email protected] Beau Benton Republic/Mercury [email protected] SOURCE Sirius XM Canada Inc.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Morgan Wallen Radio debuts exclusively on SiriusXM
Limited-run channel kicks off today, May 1, coinciding with the release of Wallen's highly anticipated new album I'm The Problem New channel highlights SiriusXM's ongoing commitment to country music and the artists powering its ongoing success I'm The Problem arrives May 16, Pre-Save HERE TORONTO, May 1, 2025 /CNW/ - SiriusXM Canada and country superstar Morgan Wallen announced today the launch of Morgan Wallen Radio, an exclusive new country music channel that brings fans closer to the man behind the music ahead of his fourth studio album release, I'm The Problem. The limited-run channel, which debuts today, is available to subscribers in their cars on channel 57 and on the SiriusXM app through May 31. Morgan Wallen Radio, curated by Wallen himself, features his biggest hits, deep cuts, and all 37 tracks from his new album. In addition to his own music, Wallen hand-picked songs from musical influences, unexpected favourites and close friends. Listeners will also hear exclusive commentary and behind-the-scenes stories from the country megastar on the making of his new album, his upcoming I'm The Problem stadium tour, favorite collaborations, untold stories from on and off the road, and much more. The first two weeks of the channel set the stage for Friday, May 16, when I'm The Problem drops at midnight. Pre-save HERE. Starting May 16, Morgan Wallen Radio will feature a back-to-back album playback all weekend long, spinning all 37 tracks, with commentary from Wallen and check-ins with fans at his Nashville bar, This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen. It's an opportunity for Morgan Wallen super fans to learn the new album by heart, while getting the inside scoop from the artist himself. Eligible customers can get their first three months of SiriusXM for free. Click here to sign up and experience all that SiriusXM has to offer. See Offer Details. About SiriusXM Canada Sirius XM Canada Inc., operating as SiriusXM Canada, is the country's leading audio entertainment company. SiriusXM creates and offers ad-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; podcasts; and exclusive talk and entertainment. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company, as well as on smartphones and all connected devices on the SiriusXM app. For more information, visit Join SiriusXM Canada on Facebook, on X, on Instagram and on YouTube. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and online at SiriusXM. In addition, SiriusXM Music for Business provides ad-free music to a variety of businesses. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation. SiriusXM Canada has been designated one of Canada's Best Managed Companies 15 years in a row and is currently a Platinum Club Member. About Morgan Wallen: Morgan Wallen sets the pace in, and beyond, country music – with Billboard calling him "the biggest country star in the world" and The New York Times doubling down, declaring he's "one of the biggest stars in pop, period." With 18 No. 1 singles at Country radio, 19 Billboard Music Awards to-date, more than 170 weeks spent atop Billboard's Top Country Albums chart (the most in country music history), the highest selling country tour under his belt and more, Wallen has propelled country music to a global level in less than five years. As Las Vegas Review Journal puts it: "Wallen's appeal is remarkable as it is fueled by his ability to connect to a crowd." With Dangerous: The Double Album, Wallen solidified his place as country music's "dominant superstar," with the project recently being named Billboard's No. 1 Album of the 21st Century. One Thing At A Time's groundbreaking success saw Wallen's crossover appeal reach a global scale, as he topped the Australian ARIA charts for the first time, along with a host of other accolades. With three No. 1's already hailing from his forthcoming album release I'm The Problem, due May 16 via Big Loud / Mercury, Wallen digs even deeper, uncovering a side that's both more vulnerable and more resolute than ever before. As Wallen prepares a refreshed setlist for his 20-stadium-show I'm the Problem Tour, kicking off on June 20 in Houston, Texas, he's also highlighting some of his favorite artists by bringing the personally-curated, multi-genre Sand In My Boots Music Festival to Gulf Shores, Alabama, this May, which sold out in less than two hours. Wallen continues to donate a portion of every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation — which supports youth music and athletic programs and gives communities access to essentials in times of crisis. More at Media Contact for SiriusXM Canada:Jennifer CharleboisSenior Manager, Media Contacts for Morgan Wallen:Ebie McFarland | Carrie McDonough Essential Broadcast Media, LLCebie@ | carrie@ Corey Brewer | Rachel Heatherly Big Loudcorey@ | rachel@ Beau BentonRepublic/ SOURCE Sirius XM Canada Inc. View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
