Just as it has, every year for the past 15 years, Fondation SPACQ (Société professionnelle des auteurs et des compositeurs du Québec) has presented its annual awards. A total of 16 grants of $10,000 each, totalling $160,000, have been awarded to 16 winners.
“Year after year, it’s with renewed pleasure always that Fondation SPACQ celebrates the accomplishments of songwriters while gathering not only those creators, but businesspeople, broadcasters, and other major players in our musical ecosystem,” said Diane Juster, the president of Fondation SPACQ. “The major changes our industry is undergoing are getting deeper and deeper, and have a major impact on the condition of music creators. It’s vital that we keep defending their interests, and stop the erosion of their rights. Thanks to our partners’ continued commitment, Fondation SPACQ is able to shine a light on, and recognize, the tremendous talent of our creators.”
Starting today, and until Dec. 8, 2020, short videos of the winners, produced by Les Productions Déferlantes, will air on TVA. These clips will then be available on the Fondation SPACQ website.
SOCAN congratulates the 2020 winners:
PRIX ANDRÉ « DÉDÉ » FORTIN—Presented by Stingray Music
Emerging artist—Les Louanges
PRIX ANDRÉ GAGNON—Presented by Québecor
Instrumental music—Yannick Rieu
PRIX DIANE JUSTER—Presented by RNC MEDIA
Social involvement—Chloé Ste-Marie
PRIX EDDY-MARNAY—Presented by Productions Feeling
Outstanding imagination—Les Trois Accords
PRIX ÉDITH BUTLER—Presented by Bell Média
Canadian Francophonie—Les Hôtesses d’Hilaire
PRIX ÉVAL MADIGAT—Presented by the Evenko Foundation
Musical diversity—Fouki
PRIX FRANÇOIS COUSINEAU—Presented by Cogeco
Songwriting—Marc Dupré
PRIX GILLES VIGNEAULT—Presented by the National Bank|
On-going career—Charlotte Cardin
PRIX LUC PLAMONDON—Presented by ICI Musique
Lyricist—Laurence Jalbert
PRIX LUCILLE-DUMONT—Presented by Industrielle Alliance
Singer—Marie-Denise Pelletier
PRIX RICHARD GRÉGOIRE – Presented by Hydro-Québec
On-Screen Music – Gabriel Thibaudeau
PRIX SYLVAIN-LELIÈVRE – Presented by Fiera Capital
Songwriting Career – Jacques Michel
PRIX BEAU DOMMAGE – Presented by RNC Média
Creative Collaboration – Bon Débarras
PRIX STÉPHANE VENNE – Presented by SOCAN
Non-Singing Songwriter – Steve Marin
PRIX ROBERT CHARLEBOIS – Presented by Power Corporation
International Reach – Cœur de Pirate
PRIX PAUL DARAÎCHE – Presented by Arsenal Médias
Country Music – Cindy Bédard