Bird Creatives Helps Bring the 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards to Life in Edmonton!
October 10, 2024 | Edmonton, Events, What's Happening
Photo by: Aaron Leyland
This September, the 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMAs) took Edmonton by storm, and Bird Creatives was proud to be part of delivering the very best of Canada’s country music scene across the city!
Our team worked alongside the Edmonton Host Committee, CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association), Explore Edmonton, the City of Edmonton, the Government of Alberta and many other partners to give the city a signature country flair. From the vibrant yet intimate CCMA Country Crawl and Prairie West Pop-Up Market to the high-energy Songwriters Unplugged, the Top of the Country concert, CCMA House, and the Legends Show, we were thrilled to help create an unforgettable Country Music Week filled with workshops, seminars, and pre- and post-shows surrounding the highly anticipated award ceremony.
The week wasn’t just a music showcase, it was a celebration of Canadian artistry across disciplines, a platform for industry networking, and a tribute to Edmonton, the fantastic host city!
With many Bird Creatives team members based in Calgary, we flocked north to join forces with our Edmonton team. Together, we coordinated dozens of events that energized the city and brought thousands of country music fans together. Working with numerous venues, dedicated volunteers, and an incredible team of music professionals, we were thrilled to help make this year’s Country Music Week a success for fans from Edmonton, Alberta, and beyond.
Event Highlights
Country Crawl – Over 85 emerging Canadian artists performed at local venues across Edmonton throughout Country Music Week, giving fans an up-close experience of the next big country stars.
Photos by: Marc Tran
Prairie West Pop-Up Market – This western-themed market featured live music and showcased over 20 local vendors and creators, highlighting the unique creativity of local and Indigenous artisans.
Songwriters Unplugged – Presented by SOCAN with Apple Music, this three-day event offered acoustic, in-the-round style performances by top Canadian and international country music songwriters.
Photo by: Aaron Leyland
Top of the Country – The SiriusXM competition spotlighted performances by Robert Adam, Trudy, and Zach McPhee, celebrating the best in up-and-coming country talent.
CCMA House – Fans enjoyed an evening filled with live performances from some of Canada's hottest country artists.
Legends Show – Featuring incredible performances from legends like Gord Bamford, Jade Eagleson, Patricia Conroy, and more, this show was a celebration of country music's rich history, presented by 840 CFCW.
Photos by: Aaron Leyland
Seminar Series – Over two days, industry experts hosted insightful panel discussions, providing attendees with fresh insights, new ideas, and networking opportunities across the country music landscape.
Pre- and Post-Award Shows – Held at the iconic ICE District, these shows got the party started and kept the energy high with performances by twelve fantastic country artists.
We’re beyond grateful to the CCMA team, the artists, our partners, and the volunteers who made the 42nd annual CCMA Awards an unforgettable celebration of Canadian country music. It’s been a privilege to collaborate with so many talented individuals to make this year a huge success!
The CCMA Edmonton Host Committee is made up of the Core Committee and its members (Jackie Rae Greening, Carly Klassen, Ronna Bremer, Lauren Farnell, Cindy Medyski, Katie Kennedy and Jessica Marsh), as well as numerous sub-committees including Legacy, Advisory, Operations, Marketing and Communications, and Sponsorship.