Carla Gillis (Plumtree, Bells Clanging) has polled a few of this year’s nominees and got to the bottom of what the upcoming East Coast Music Awards in Fredericton, New Brunswick means to them:

ECMAs: Dorky Schmooze-fest or Career Launch Pad? | Thick Specs

Also, if you are planning to be in town for the conference and festival, you might be interested in what the Music & Image program has to offer:

Screening of the Atlantic Film Festival 10 x 10 Music Videos
Thursday, February 7th – 5:45 – 7:00 PM
Governor’s Ballroom/Member’s Lounge, Delta Fredericton

Export Readiness Training Pitching Workshop for Film, Television & New Media
Thursday, February 7th – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Garrison Room, Crowne Plaza Fredericton

Get Your Music Heard In Film & Television
Friday, February 8th – 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Pedicodiac Room, Crowne Plaza Fredericton

Insights into the Art and Business of Music in Film and Television
Friday, February 8th – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Garrison Room, Crowne Plaza Fredericton

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