Rum Ragged leads the way as N.L. music is celebrated at the 2024 MusicNL Awards
This year's big winners at the MusicNL Awards were Rum Ragged, from left: Colin Grant, Aaron Collis, Mark Manning and Zack Nash. (Submitted by Nigel Jenkins)
Newfoundland and Labrador music was celebrated Saturday, as the 2024 MusicNL Awards were handed out at the St. John's Convention Centre.
Rum Ragged was the big winner of the night, taking home three awards, including album of the year.
While Ana Luísa Ramos, With Violet, and Kellie Loder all won two awards each, Shanneyganock received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
See the full list of MusicNL award winners below.
Album of the Year
Rum Ragged — Gone Jiggin'
Alternative Artist of the Year
With Violet
Celtic/Traditional Artist of the Year
Rum Ragged
Classical Artist of the Year
Iris Trio
Country Artist of the Year
Justin Fancy
Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year
Jason Benoit
L'Artiste Francophone de L'Année
Port-Aux-Poutines
Folk/Roots Artist of the Year
Kellie Loder
Global Music Artist of the Year
Ana Luísa Ramos
Group of the Year
With Violet
Indigenous Artist of the Year
Summer Bennett
Instrumental Artist of the Year
Maria Cherwick & Jockey Special
Jazz Artist of the Year
Ana Luísa Ramos
Adrian House
Loud Artist of the Year
The Order of the Precious Blood
Music Video of the Year
Rum Ragged, directed by Roger Maunder
Pop Artist of the Year
Rachel Cousins
Rap/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Albert Dalton
Rising Star of the Year
Andrew Rodgers
Len O'Neill
Rock Artist of the Year
Nick Earle & the Reckless Hearts
Side Musician of the Year
Hunter Madden
Solo Artist of the Year
Valmy
Ron Hynes Songwriter of the Year
Kellie Loder
Artist Manager of the Year
David Shears
Event of the Year
Spirit and Song Festival - First Light
Industry Professional of the Year
Matt Dines
Media Person of the Year
Zach Snow
Music Educator of the Year
Rosemary Lawton
Outstanding Company of the Year
Hurricane Music
Recording Engineer/Producer of the Year
Michelle LaCour
Venue of the Year
The Ship
Volunteer of the Year
Alick Tsui and Christopher Deacon
Unsung Hero Award
Jean Hewson
Denis Parker Industry Builder Award
David Smallwood
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