Edmonton Music Awards - Update for 2012

The Edmonton Music Awards recognize local artists from the city and surrounding area based on works released from the year past. There will be some updates to nomination categories for the coming year as follows (quoted from an EMA email):

"A couple months ago we asked 'What award categories would you like to see included in the 2012 Edmonton Music Awards'?

Thanks to the overwhelming amount of suggestions and feedback we received from the many Edmonton and area music supporters, we are excited to share the list of award categories for the 2012 Edmonton Music Awards

Album Of The Year
Single Of The Year
Group Of The Year
Male Artist Of The Year
Female Artists Of The Year
Pop Album Of The Year
Rap/Hip Hop Album Of The Year
Country Album Of The Year
Roots/Folk Album Of The Year
Rock Album Of The Year
Metal Album Of The Year
Blues Album Of The Year
Jazz Album Of The Year
R&B/Soul Album Of The Year
Music Video Of The Year
Artist To Watch*
People’s Choice*

*Winner determined by online voting
Who was eligible for an EMA?Any artists from the Edmonton area, including St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Stony Spruce Grove & Stony Plain (maximum 100km radius). The eligibility period for the 2012 Edmonton Music Awards is between January 1, 2011 and December 31st, 2011. This means that the artist's product (single, album, or video) must have been released to the general public within this time frame. The 'Release date' for EMA eligibility purposes is defined as the date of the first shipment to retail, radio or the date of first online transaction. Proof of transaction or shipment may be requested. The only exception is the category for Artist To Watch. This category is reserved for artist with plans on releasing new material in 2012. Artists from outside the area, who recorded their releases in Edmonton, will also be considered.

Do artists have to submit to be considered?YES! If you are an artist who is eligible for a 2012 Edmonton Music Award and would like to be considered, please see the submission guidelines on EdmontonMusicAwards.comEdmonton Music Awards"