Posted by
Chris Kelly
on Aug 17, 2009
Back in June when we broadcasted the 2009 Polaris Music
Prize shortlist announcement Grant Lawrence also mentioned some basic details about the main
event where the over-sized $20,000 check will be given out. Today in a press
conference Polaris prize executive director Steve Jordan divulged the rest of
the info on the big night:
:: The Gala will be taking place at The Masonic Temple in Toronto, home to MTV
Canada, on Sept 21st at 9pm ET
:: The whole event will be broadcast to North
America on Sirius 86 and to the world right here on cbcradio3.com.
There will also be a video stream of the night at MuchMusic.com
:: For the first time in Polaris history all ten nominated
artists will give live performances (which we will broadcast for all you listeners
at home. Super excited about that!)
:: The Grand Jury will consist of Bryan
Acker (Herohill), Stuart Derdeyn (the Province), Mary Dickie (Elle),
Brad Frenette (National Post), Nicholas Jennings (freelance), Robert
Mersereau (CBC TV), Brendan Murphy (Hour), Mia Parang (Musique Plus),
Ben Rayner (Toronto Star), Brad Wheeler (the Globe and Mail) and
Lisa Wilton (Calgary Sun).
:: Presenters throughout the night will include: Jian Ghomeshi from CBC Radio's Q, Alan Cross from Explore
Music, MTV Canada's Johnny Hockin, Matt Wells from MuchMoreMusic and author Rob
Bowman.
:: 2008 Polaris winner Caribou will be on hand to crown the
2009 winner.
:: As is tradition here at R3, you will be able download a
podcast version of all 10 performances and the best parts of the Gala on the
morning of Sept 22nd
