2023 Arctic Music Conference and Arctic Music Awards Schedule ❄️
On Friday March 24, 2023 and Saturday March 25, 2023 the first ever Arctic Music Conference and Arctic Music Awards will take place.
Lineup Part 3: 2023 Arctic Music Conference Panels! 🎤
We are thrilled to announce the panelists for the 2023 Arctic Music Conference. The Arctic Music Conference will hold 3 panels between March 24 and March 25. The panelists will discuss relevant topics related to the Arctic music industry and its musicians. The panels are Language, Culture, and Global Export, Overcoming the Arctic’s Barriers to Entry, and Impact of Climate Change on Northern & Remote Artists.
Lineup Part 2: 2023 Arctic Music Conference Workshop Presenters! ✨
Workshops for the 2023 Arctic Music Conference & Arctic Music Awards include: 60 Things to Post on Social Media in 60 minutes - Eric Alper, Performance and Stage Presence - K.ÓLA, Songwriting - Anna Fauske, Fundraising for Music Projects - Nunavut Music (Thor Simonsen), Entertainment Law for Artists - Edwards Creative Law (Byron Pascoe), and Music Distribution and Marketing with CD Baby - CD Baby (Darryl Hurs & Kevin Breuner).
Lineup Part 1: 2023 Keynote Speaker & Performers announced! 🎉
We are excited to introduce the keynote speaker and performers for the 2023 Arctic Music Conference and Arctic Music Awards in our Lineup Part 1!
Arctic Music Awards nominees announced!
We're thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2023 Arctic Music Awards. The awards recognizes outstanding achievements in music for artists based in the Arctic. The winners will be determined by popular votes and announced at the Arctic Music Conference on March 25.
Nunavut rapper releases awaited debut album
Jacob Okatsiak’s 15-song album, Inuugapta, is available now on all streaming platforms.
Nunavut Artists Collaborate with AI to Create Inuktitut Song in the Style of David Bowie
Nunavut artists Agaaqtoq and Thor Simonsen have teamed up with an artificial intelligence (AI) program, Chat GPT, to create an original song in the style of the iconic musician David Bowie.
20 Reasons to Nominate Artists for the Arctic Music Awards 🏆
How award nominations can create new opportunities, build credibility, and grow fanbases.
First-ever Arctic Music Awards & Conference to be held in March 2023❄️
We’re thrilled to announce the first-ever Arctic Music Conference and Arctic Music Awards! These online events are created to celebrate and support artists, music industry professionals, and other participants from the Arctic region.
Ottawa-based throat singer releases debut solo album
World-class throat singer and musician, Qattuu, has released her debut solo album, Midnight Sun. The album was released on February 10, 2023.
Nunavut-based rapper releases final single ahead of debut album
Nunavut-based rapper, singer, and musician Jacob Okatsiak has released his latest single, “22K,” from his upcoming debut album, Inuugapta. The song was released on February 3, 2023.
Kelly Fraser’s JUNO-nominated album Sedna set for re-release
In honour of Kelly Fraser, Hitmakerz is re-releasing Sedna on all streaming platforms. Additionally, an instrumental version of the album has also been released to allow fans to sing along to the songs.
World-class throat singer Qattuu releases first single as a solo artist
Panikuluuk is the first single from her highly-anticipated debut album, Midnight Sun, set for release in 2023.
Original, Inuktitut Christmas music – just in time for holidays
Chart-topping, Juno-nominated Inuk singer-songwriter releases her Inuktitut-language Christmas EP – Qaumakuluit – her third release of the year!
Flying High off his first single, Okatsiak announces new song, “Inuugapta”
Jacob Okatsiak is releasing his second single, “Inuugapta”, which is also the title of his highly anticipated debut album expected to be released in early 2023.
Because the world loved it, “Because I Love Her” is set to be released in English this November
“Nalligigakku (Because I Love Her)”, one of Joey Nowyuk’s biggest singles, is set for English release on November 5, 2022.
Angela Amarualik returns with a new album of self-discovery
Award-winning Inuk singer, Angela Amarualik, released her second album, Uvannik on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The word Uvannik means “by myself” in Inuktitut. Amarualik describes the album as a collection of songs about self-discovery, through life’s saddest and happiest moments.