Abe “Agaaqtoq” Eetak, the celebrated Inuk singer-songwriter and multi-talented artist from Arviat, Nunavut, is back with his long-anticipated sophomore album, Agaaqtoq 2.

Eli Qaqqasiq-Taqtu’s self-titled debut EP was released across streaming platforms on Apr. 15, 2024. The three-song EP showcases Qaqqasiq-Taqtu’s love for his community and life.

Jo Ellen Pameolik is making her return to music with her sophomore album, Pink Sky. The 8-song album was released across streaming platforms on Apr. 8.

A new, interactive music event stopped by Nunavut last month. The four-day Nunavut Music Summit drew crowds in Iqaluit from Feb. 20-23, 2024.

The latest edition of the successful NUPOP music showcase is touching down in Pangnirtung, Nunavut this winter. NUPOP Pang will host workshops and performances from Joey Nowyuk, Looee and Leo Matthew Temela from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2024.

A touring music showcase highlighting talent from Nunavut is coming to three cities in the Greater Toronto Area this December. NUPOP South will travel through Hamilton, Toronto and Mississauga for four concerts from Dec. 13-16, 2023.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Hitmakerz newsletter! We will be connecting quarterly to share stories, updates, and new music releases directly to your inbox. Two Hitmakerz artists are For Your GRAMMY® Consideration! Qattuu’s Midnight Sun and Angela Amarualik’s Uvannik are both considered for Best Regional Roots Music Album.

JD Mike’s debut rap EP, Rising Star, is available to stream now

Ehski’s debut hip hop album, Final Legacy, is available now

Three Nunavut-based artists have each taken a big leap into their musical journey. Lois Suluk of Arviat, Leo Matthew Temela of Kimmirut, and Wayne Quassa of Igloolik have completed the Qaggiavuut Artist In Residence Mentorship Program – and they have released brand new singles to prove it.

Welcome to the first edition of the Hitmakerz newsletter! Hitmakerz artists reflect on their music’s impact during Indigenous History Month — PLUS updates and new releases!

A brand new event series for music creators is launching in Ottawa in May 2023. Tickets are available now for Fusion’s premiere “Beatmakers + Songwriters” event.

“Sunshine” is the first single off Seeteenak’s upcoming self-produced album, Self-Determination.

“To me, music is about expression, identity, and connection. It is a beautiful way to create conversation, share the beauty of different cultures around the world, bring people together, and spark change”, says Sarah. Meet Sarah Elaine McLay, a 24-year-old creative professional who has worked with Hitmakerz since January 2021. McLay will be taking over as the new CEO of Hitmakerz effective April 2023, replacing founding CEO, Thor Simonsen, who has recently become the Executive Director of Nunavut Music, a new non-profit music industry association for the territory.

Congratulations to all of the winners of the Arctic Music Awards! Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate these awards with us!

On Friday March 24, 2023 and Saturday March 25, 2023 the first ever Arctic Music Conference and Arctic Music Awards will take place.