| (Halifax/Kjipuktuk, NS) Leaf Music and Leaf Music Distribution are proud to announce that their releases have received an impressive 17 nominations at the 2025 East Coast Music Awards. The nominees were officially unveiled today, marking another outstanding year for the Leaf Music label. This exciting announcement comes on the heels of Leaf Music’s recent success at the 2025 JUNO Awards, where the label received five nominations. With recognition from both the JUNOs and ECMAs this year, Leaf Music continues to celebrate and support the exceptional achievements of its artists. Dedicated to showcasing outstanding Canadian artists and composers, Leaf Music is thrilled to see its artists honoured at the ECMA nominations announcement. The East Coast Music Awards, a highlight of East Coast Music Week, will take place in St. John’s, NL,from May 7–11, 2025. |
The Leaf Music nominees are:
African Canadian Artist of the Year | Artiste afro-canadienne ou afro-canadien de l’année
- Measha Brueggergosman-Lee “Zombie”
Classical Release of the Year | Sortie classique de l’année
- Measha Brueggergosman-Lee “Blizzard”
- SHHH!! Ensemble “Causes, 1.1 Negative Energy”
Electronic Release of the Year | Sortie électronique de l’année
- SHHH!! Ensemble “Causes, 1.1 Negative Energy
Indigenous Artist of the Year | Artiste autochtone de l’année
- Deantha Edmunds “Angmalukisaa: IV. Rings 4 (Arr. for Voice & String Orchestra by Robert Carli)”
Instrumental Release of the Year | Sortie instrumentale de l’année
- Mark Fewer “The Simple Life (Arr. for Violin & String Orchestra by Andrew Downing)”
Jazz Release of the Year | Sortie jazz de l’année s’il
- Measha Brueggergosman-Lee “Zombie”
Vocal Release of the Year | Sortie vocale de l’année
- Chœur Louisbourg “L’appel”
Content Creator of the Year | Créatrice ou créateur de l’année
- Kristan Toczko
Producer of the Year | Réalisatrice ou réalisateur de l’année
- Jeremy VanSlyke
Leaf Music is equally proud of the Leaf Music Distribution artists and releases that have garnered ECMA nominations.
Fusion Release of the Year | Sortie multi-genre de l’année
- Ian Foster “Gossamer”
Instrumental Release of the Year | Sortie instrumentale de l’année
- Symphony Nova Scotia “Piano Concerto in One Movement: Andantino – Allegretto”
Solo Artist of the Year | Artiste solo de l’année
- Ian Foster “Gossamer”
Vocal Release of the Year | Sortie vocale de l’année
- Measha Brueggergosman-Lee “Pur ti miro”
- Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus “Maybe ”
Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year | People’s Choice – Entertainer of the Year
- Ian Foster
Innovator of the Year | Innovatrice ou innovateur de l’année
- Ian Foster
Leaf Music extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the nominees and expresses gratitude to the artists, composers, and performers whose dedication and creativity have led to this recognition. These nominations underscore the vibrancy and excellence of Canada’s classical music communities.