The Polaris Music Prize has unveiled the 10 albums on its 2023 Short List as well as who will be performing at this year’s Polaris Gala at Massey Hall on September 19. Tickets are available now!
Polaris has confirmed the following acts will take the stage at this year’s marquee winner reveal event (subject to change): Aysanabee, Begonia, Debby Friday, Gayance, Dan Mangan, The Sadies and Snotty Nose Rez Kids. Previous Polaris nominees and Gala performers Feist and Alvvays are unable to attend. Expect the legendary 129-year-old Massey Hall to be transformed on Polaris Gala evening with an experience for your senses like no other, all in the name of celebrating exceptional Canadian music and the artists who create it.
One of these 10 albums will be awarded $50,000 courtesy of Slaight Music.
2023 Polaris Prize Short List:
Alvvays – Blue Rev
Aysanabee – Watin
Begonia – Powder Blue
Daniel Caesar – NEVER ENOUGH
Feist – Multitudes
DEBBY FRIDAY – GOOD LUCK
Gayance – Masquerade
Dan Mangan – Being Somewhere
The Sadies – Colder Streams
Snotty Nose Rez Kids – I’m Good, HBU?
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