Local music industry players win WCMAs

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Those working behind the scenes in Manitoba’s music industry were recognized with Western Canadian Music Awards over the weekend.

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Those working behind the scenes in Manitoba’s music industry were recognized with Western Canadian Music Awards over the weekend.

Organizers of the Sakihiwe festival, which hosts national and local Indigenous artists in Winnipeg each summer, received the community excellence award.

Paquin Artists Agency won the impact in artist development and impact in live music categories.

And Birthday Cake Records took home the impact in music marketing award.

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