CBMIC Member Update: Canadian Folk Music Awards Coming to Cape Breton!
We’re excited to share some major news for our Music Island community.
The Canadian Folk Music Awards are officially now accepting submissions for their upcoming awards cycle — and in 2027, the CFMA’s will be hosted right here at home in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, this coming June.
This is a huge national moment for folk and roots music, and an incredible opportunity to shine a spotlight on the artists, creators, and industry professionals working across our island and beyond.
As a community, we’re proud that Cape Breton’s music scene continues to be recognized on a national stage — and even more proud to be hosting such a respected celebration of Canadian folk music on our own soil in 2027.
If you are eligible, or working with artists who are, now is the time to get those submissions in and be part of this milestone year.
Let’s show Canada what our Music Island is made of.
Get at ‘er, people!
Submission Form: folkawards.ca/prix-awards/submission-form/
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The Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative is proud to highlight the incredible work being done by The Foundation Cape Breton—an inspiring local music project that continues to strengthen collaboration and creativity across our Music Island.
The Foundation is made up of accomplished Cape Breton musicians Les Huffman, Chris Livingstone, Carmen Giorno, John McPherson, and Jen MacDonald. Together, they have created a unique platform focused on producing high-quality video recordings featuring guest vocalists from across the region. Rather than traditional live performances, their mission is to document, share, and celebrate local music through professional, collaborative content that lives online and reaches wider audiences.
Projects like this play an important role in our music ecosystem—giving artists opportunities to collaborate, creating lasting recordings of performances, and showcasing the depth of talent that exists here in Cape Breton.
Their recent collaboration featuring Christina Googoo on Always Remember Us This Way is a perfect example of what can happen when talented musicians come together with a shared vision.
We encourage everyone to check out and support The Foundation Cape Breton and explore more of their work here:
www.youtube.com/@The_Foundation_Cape_Breton
🎶 This is what Music Island is all about—community, collaboration, and celebrating our artists.
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A LEGACY REUNITED ON STAGE
We are beyond honoured to announce that the incomparable Natalie MacMaster will be performing live at the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame on June 18th at Centre 200.
This will be a deeply personal performance as Natalie takes the stage to honour her uncle—the fiddle legend and Hall of Fame inductee himself—BUDDY MacMASTER.
Buddy was a cornerstone of our musical heritage, and seeing Natalie perform in his honour at the very event that celebrates his lasting legacy will be a truly unforgettable moment for Cape Breton.
This is legacy. This is love. This is Cape Breton.
June 18th | Centre 200 | Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame 2026
Get your tickets now at
Cbmic.ca
Don't miss your chance to witness this historic tribute.
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Bill MacNeil
📻 He spent 30 years putting Cape Breton artists on the radio. On June 18th, we put him in the Hall of Fame.
Bill MacNeil of The Coast 89.7 is being inducted into the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame — come be part of the night we say thank you.
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: centre200.ca/global/events/cape-breton-music-hall-of-fame/
🎶 #billmacneil #thecoast897 #MusicIsland #CapeBretonMusic #June18
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We and the East Coast Music Association (ECMA) would greatly appreciate your thoughts. Take a bit of your time and please fill out this questionnaire.Thank you for being part of ECMA 2026.
From showcases and conference sessions to award celebrations, wellness supports, industry meetings, and the announcement of Moncton as the 2027 host city, ECMA 2026 brought the East Coast music community together in a big way.
Now, we want to hear from you.
Your feedback will help the ECMA team better understand what worked well, where improvements can be made, and how we can continue strengthening the experience for artists and industry members across the region.
Please take a few minutes to complete the ECMA 2026 member feedback survey.
As we look ahead to Moncton 2027, your input will help shape the next chapter and ensure ECMA continues to serve, support, and celebrate the East Coast music community in meaningful ways.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
– The ECMA Team
COMPLETE THE ECMA 2026 SURVEY -> bit.ly/4u40d6p
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