2020 YYCMA Nominees

Album/Single Title:
Going Down (Live off the Floor) [Ft. The Flat Whites]

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Achievements:

• Over 210 performances across Canada in 2019
• Finalist in Project WILD Country Artist Development - 2019
• Alberta Country Music Awards - Top 10 Nominee
• Sold out King Eddy Headlining Show - February 2020
• Sold out show in Red Deer, AB w/ Aaron Pritchett
• National news coverage performance w/ Afroman https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/afroman-calgary-airport-busker-devin-cooper-1.5031873
• Announced as performer at 2020 Rockin' River Festival (Merritt, BC) - Cancelled
• 2019 ACMA Fan Fest Performance

Album/Single Title:
For Mark

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Achievements:

• Heather May's latest album has tracks which have been featured on CBC, CKUA, and CJSW radio stations on multiple occassions. These tracks include "Mark's Song," and "Track Two."
• Created a website with a press kit, artist bio, links to social media, and a write up on the process of creating, and context of, Heather May's most recent release "For Mark." Website can be found here: https://www.heathermaymusic.com/
• The album release of "For Mark" (independently organized by Heather May) held at Knox united Church had an audience of over 85 people.
• "For Mark" was featured in Local Drop Magazine along with an interview with Heather May (July 2019). Link not accessible due to Local Drop's recent fallout.
• In the past year Heather May played at numerous prominent venues including The King Eddy and Knox United Church. *Emails to confirm this can be offered, along with social media photos as well.

Album/Single Title:
Meant for Me

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Significant Accomplishments (2018):

• Right Choice is featured in the 2020 World Creative City Summit Promotional Video
• It’s real is included in CJSW Live Session compilation CD for 2020
• Meant for Me, Released June 2019
• Meant for Me, 250,000 streams on Spotify
• Nominated - four categories 2019 YYC Music Awards Female Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Pop Song of the Year and RnB/Soul Artist of the Year
• RnB/Soul Artist of the Year (2019) YYC Music Awards
• Standout & featured 10 Soul Female artists to watch in CBC Searchlight 2020
• Female Artist of the Year (2018) 
 YYC Music Awards
• The Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award (2018) YYC Music Awards
• Soloists for the 2019 Calgary Stampede Marching Band field show - World Marching Band Champions 2019
• First Place Niagara TD Jazz Festival Youth Category (2019), featured performer during the festival and private shows
• Finalist Ship and Anchor Song Contest (2019)
• SOCAN Foundation for Young Canadian Songwriters Award (2018)
• Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting, Great American Songwriting Contest (2019)
• Semi Finalist International Songwriting Competition (2019) “Meant for Me”
• Finalist in the International Acoustic Songwriting Music Awards (2019) “Meant for Me”
• Co-wrote Next to the Fire with Ellen Doty for her annual Fundraiser
• One of 15 artists chosen for the Alberta Music 35^th Anniversary Tour, Canmore
• Performing SoundOff Summit 2020, Calgary
• Canada Music Week 2019 Showcase at Painted Lady, Toronto
• Stampede City Sessions- featured with Dino Martinis 25^th Anniversary aired on KSPN
• Chosen & featured on television show for The Moment 2019
• Performed in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia
• Performed Festivals, Events, Private functions, Fundraisers
• Supported Nuella Charles
• Supported Lissie

PROGRAMS

• Radio, Television and Broadcast News Program, SAIT, Class of 2022, Calgary
• Canada Music Incubator Artist Entrepreneur Program (2018), Toronto
• Prophets of Music Emerging Artist Program (2018) Calgary

KATE STEVENS- uniquely her own

Canadian Kate Stevens is a dynamic RnB singer/songwriter based in Calgary, Alberta. Her sound is a diverse blend of 70’s easy listening soul/RnB with hints of jazz that showcase her powerful vocals. She is a community builder, collaborator and supporter for youth musicians.

ARTISTIC MERIT

Singer-Songwriter

With almost 250,000 streams on Spotify, her song Meant for Me (released June 2019) is the A side of this dual track release. The full single was recorded and produced by Juno award-winning musician/producer Russell Broom and in partnership with the team at OCL studios & the Prophets of Music Emerging Artist Program. Stevens’ storytelling & rich vocals create the scene and the listener can feel the emotions of a sweet romance or the heat of a sultry summer night. Meant for Me the acoustic version (Side B) was recorded with Kevin Miekle while attending Canada’s Music Incubator program. Stevens launched two singles in 2018 It’s real and Right Choice and her debut EP, Handmade Rumours was released in 2017.

Stevens has gained valuable experience performing in Ontario, AB and BC at festivals and shows. She performs as a soloist, duo, trio, with her band and with other projects. One of 15 artists chosen to perform for the Alberta Music 35th Anniversary Tour concert series, Stevens also part of Calgary’s 2020 SoundOff Summit which showcases a diversity of export-ready Calgary artists to national and international industry delegates. She was featured as an artist on the television series “The Moment”, a guest on the Stampede City Sessions, Dino Martini’s 25-anniversary show and has supported many artists including Nuella Charles, Lissie, David Beckham and Daniel Romano. She is currently looking at touring opportunities within Canada and Europe

Connector, Mentor & Collaborator

As the Creator & Artistic Director for Youth Musicians of Music Mile Alliance (YOMOMMA) Kate has honed her leadership skills over the past 5 years. This organization, founded by Stevens, promotes connections, mentorship & performance opportunities for aspiring youth musicians in Calgary.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Kate Stevens - passionate for how we share the arts.

Kate Stevens collaborated with Ellen Doty on a new song "Next to the Fire" for Doty’s 3rd annual coffee charity project. Monogram Coffee created a unique roast, “Next to the Fire” and a download of the song was included with the purchase. $5 from each bag went to The Mustard Seed. Made by Marcus also joined in and created a “Next to the Fire” ice cream flavor. This fundraiser was in Calgary and Edmonton.

Kate volunteers on the Calgary Stampede adjudication board for the Western Legacy Awards and she sits on the Music Mile YYC board as the YOMOMMA representative. She remains the Alberta Representative for the Youth 4 Music National Advisory Council, an organization focusing on music education for youth. (Coalition of Music) She is involved in organizing the 2020 Music Monday Celebration on May 4th at the National Music Centre in Calgary.

• Performed at University of Calgary, UCalgaryStrong Festival, May 2019, Prophets of Music
• Performed at the Mental Health Association Fundraiser, Wild Project, The Ironwood Grill & Bar 2019
• Neurological rehab music therapy performance at Foothills hospital 2020

LINKS

• “Kate Stevens Is Meant For Music”
• CBC Dayybreak Alberta, Russ Bowers
• https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1531114563504
• Right Choice is featured in the 2020 Creative City Summit Promotional Video
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etGYeW853oA
• Stampede City Sessions Dino Martinis’ 25^th anniversary
• https://youtu.be/GFEQGzpyyao?t=1936
• The Blue Jay Café, Live performance “Next to the Fire” Ellen Doty/Kate Stevens
• https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2356056677856717
• “Next to the Fire” Featuring Kate Stevens (Mustard Seed fundraiser)
• https://theseed.ca/next-to-the-fire-with-ellen-doty/
• Music Monday video 2018
• https://youtu.be/Rt09mSExT-Q

Album/Single Title:
In Shadow and Light

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Achievements:
Single "Everything Connected" streamed on Sirius XM, Canadian stations across Canada (such as X92.9, CBC, CKUA, Roundhouse Radio), as well as campus stations.

Album released on limited edition vinyl, CD, and digital streaming platforms.

• Media
  Album, song, video reviews: The Spill, Beatroute, The Calgary Herald, Exclaim!, The YYScene, and more.
  Performances on Global, CTV, and various radio stations
  “The Moment” - iLink Media
  “Stage 6” - Song Sync - Independent Film
• Notable Live Performances
  Cavalry Football Club Halftime Show - Spruce Meadows - Calgary, AB
  Canada Games - Red Deer, AB
  Album Release Party - The Rec Room Calgary
  Chesterfest - Prince Albert, SK
  Longstock - Longview, AB
  Jam Rock Festival - Calgary, AB
  Revelstoke Summer Street Fest - Revelstoke, BC
  Waynestock - Drumheller, AB
  Off Country - CCMA's - Calgary, AB
  Grey Cup Airport Welcome events - Calgary, AB
  as well as multiple western Canadian tours and headlining shows.

Album/Single Title:
Ruthless

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Achievements:
-I only released my first single in August 2019 and have already headlined 2 shows in Calgary, performed in Lethbridge and have worked with numerous well known Canadian and American artists
- I have been featured on CHUO 89.1 FM radio in Ottawa, Underground Radio C in Calgary and Masterclass radio in Calgary
-I have had numerous blog write ups about me including "Keep Walking Music"
- I have been a featured artist at Rec The Mic Vol. 12 by 10 x 10
- I have a write up (being done next weekend March 20) in the Calgary Guardian online magazine
-I feel I'm one of few artists who prides myself on wanting to collab with other local artists
-I've found it difficult to find local artists that support each other and I want to change that for YYC
-I have been a poet since age 7 and i write every word of my music myself