{"id":62001,"date":"2026-02-02T14:28:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T18:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=62001"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T18:28:15","slug":"maggie-andrew-deedee-austin-each-receive-three-ecma-award-nominations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=62001","title":{"rendered":"Maggie Andrew, DeeDee Austin each receive three ECMA award nominations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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SYDNEY, CAPE BRETON:<\/strong> Two musicians from the Fall River\/Waverley area are among the nominees for the 2026 East Coast Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s ECMA’s will be held May 20-24 in Sydney, Cape Breton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival and conference will also include the music awards gala, presented by Rogers, along with festival performances, industry programming, and networking events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maggie Andrew of Waverley is nominated for three awards, while DeeDee Austin, who use to call Fall River home, is also nominated for three awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five-day celebration will feature performances, industry conferences, and international networking opportunities, highlighting the depth and diversity of East Coast music talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leading this year\u2019s nominations is Goldie Boutilier with seven, followed by Daniel James McFadyen with six, and Cassie and Maggie and Mallory Johnson with five nominations each. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew is nominated for:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solo Artists of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOCAN Songwriter of the Year and;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pop Release of the Year for “How to sing for money.”<\/p>\n\n\n

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Indigenous artists DeeDee Austin, a former Fall River resident. (Submitted photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Austin, a Lockview High alum, is nominated for 2026 TD Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year (you can vote for DeeDee at https:\/\/www.ecma.com\/fans-choice-2026-vote\/<\/a> daily.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Release of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pop Release of the Year for “Somebody New.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, this year\u2019s nominees represent a wide range of genres, communities, and regions, reflecting the ongoing strength and diversity of East Coast music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the full list of nominees, check out: ECMA 2026 Nominees<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The marquee event of ECMA 2026 is the 38th annual East Coast Music Awards Gala presented by Rogers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gala will take place on Thursday, May 21, at Centre 200 in Sydney, Cape Breton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe passion for music in Canada\u2019s Atlantic provinces is incredibly powerful,\u201d said Edith Cloutier, President, Atlantic Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRogers is proud to continue to support the East Coast Music Festival, including the talented artists, deep cultural roots, and unique storytelling that it brings to Sydney, Nova Scotia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public voting for 2026 TD Fans\u2019 Choice Entertainer of the Year and 2026 TD Fans\u2019 Choice Video of the Year began January 28 and closes March 31, 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans can vote online at ECMA.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Returning home to host the Awards Gala are Sydney favourites Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award-winning performers and longtime collaborators are well known for their work in television, theatre, and live performance, and bring a strong connection to Cape Breton audiences and East Coast culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets for the 38th annual East Coast Music Awards Gala presented by Rogers are on sale now at ECMA.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gala will also be live-streamed worldwide at ECMA.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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