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NUPOP showcase stops by Pangnirtung

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.

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Nunavut music showcase comes to the GTA

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.

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Qattuu & Angela Amarualik Are For Your GRAMMY® Consideration! (Newsletter #2)

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.

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Three emerging artists complete Qaggiavuut Mentorship Program

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.

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