Ontario Folk Music Awards - Nominees

Recognizing the outstanding work and contributions of Folk artists and musicians from across the province of Ontario, Folk Music Ontario (FMO) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2023 Ontario Folk Music Awards. The award ceremony will take place at London, Ontario's Aeolian Hall on Sunday, October 15, 2023 and will feature performances by some incredible feature artists. 

Still to be announced are the recipients of The Colleen Peterson Award, Estelle Klein Lifetime Achievement Award, Estelle Klein Community Builder Award and Taylor Mitchell Bursary, along with the amazing host and performers that will be appearing at the event.

CMRRA SONG OF THE YEAR

2023 NOMINEES

Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps - The Ballad of Uncle Frank
Barbra Lica - The Ghost of Me 
Madison Violet - Sweet Desperado
Emily Schultz - What Do I Know
Julian Taylor - Seeds

Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps - The Ballad of Uncle Frank

Barbra Lica - The Ghost of Me

Emily Schultz - What Do I Know

Madison Violet - Sweet Desperado

Julian Taylor - Seeds

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

2023 NOMINEES

Digging Roots - Zhawenim
Mia Kelly - Garden Through the War
Lenka Lichtenberg - Thieves of Dreams: Songs of Theresienstadt's Secret Poetess
Mama's Broke - Narrow Line
Shakura S'Aida - Hold On to Love

Lenka Lichtenberg - Thieves of Dreams: Songs of Theresienstadt's Secret Poetess

RECORDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR

PERFORMING ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Selection Procedure