We are proud to announce the (Short-list) nominees for HNSS 2012! The lists below reflect the highest scoring bands from all 3 HNSS seasons (2011-2012 period). Typically 5 nominees are selected. When more than 5 nominees, scores are tied. All nominees will receive tickets for all band members to the Toronto Independent Music Awards 2012 on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Phoenix Concert Theater and will be acknowledged in the program.

Winners of HNSS will receive a $15,000 prize package, an option to perform at the Toronto Independent Music Awards 2012 or a new music festival in Montreal, and a TIMA award acknowledging their achievements in live performance. Winners of each category will be announced before the TIMA 2012 award ceremony.

HNSS 2012 – Acoustic
Elyse Simpson
HOTCHA!
AndrewVictoria
Kai
Russell Leon
The Jessica Stuart Few
Andrea Caswell
Keith Rich and Po Boys

HNSS 2012 – Electric
Hello Bella
Stephanie Braganza
Naria
Future History
ABSTRACT RANDOM
Engine Empire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Home and Native Sound Series Deadline Quickly Approaches, Season 2 Nominee Qualifiers announced shortly!
Home and Native Sound Series 2012 Season Deadline Quickly Approaches; Program Changes

JANUARY 18, 2011 TORONTO – The Home and Native Sound Series (HNSS) has been taking place all summer and fall at Clinton’s Tavern in Toronto on Sundays. Bands from Ontario perform to compete in 3 live categories and are scored by industry professionals. The competition will end with the last showcase schedule for Sunday, April 29, 2012. The deadline for Ontario bands to apply for HNSS is Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 5PM EST.

A long-list of nominees will be announced by early May. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter before the Toronto Independent Music Awards (“TIMA”) 2012. Winners will receive a $15,000 prize package per category, a TIMA award, and the choice to perform at the TIMA 2012 award ceremony or alternately, a new music festival.

The application fee is only $12.50 or $6.50 with a TIMA application, APPLY NOW to secure your performance slot: http://homeandnativesound.com/entry/

Check out music from some of the current qualifiers from HNSS Season 1 and Season 2: http://soundcloud.com/homeandnativesound

About the Toronto Independent Music Awards and the development of Home and Native Sound.

The Toronto Independent Music Awards is a bi-annual award ceremony founded in 2004 with the goal of providing a platform for independent artists to showcase, network within the industry, and gather the tools for success. In 2006, the BEST LIVE showcase series was developed so artists could compete to be considered for two live music award categories, BEST LIVE – Acoustic and BEST LIVE – Electric. In 2008 the BEST LIVE -Urban category was added to showcase rap MCs and R&B singer/songwriters. In 2011 the BEST LIVE showcase series was renamed to the Home and Native Sound Series.

The coveted TIMA/HNSS prizes are all provided by our partners and sponsors, and are designed to give winners valuable opportunities to help them advance in the music industry. In 2010 the total value of the HNSS prize packages alone equalled $45,000. This past year, 361 best live entries were received from bands across Canada.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Megan McCann
PR Director
Home and Native Sound Series
info@homeandnativesound.com

HNSS Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/homeandnativesound/

Hey everyone,

We just wanted to let you know that the nominee qualifiers from Season 1 and the first half of Season 2 will be announced this month. Look out for the press release, and we encourage you to join the Home and Native Sound Series facebook group for the latest news and announcements.

Thank you,

-HNSS/TIMA TEAM

When: Sunday, August 21st, 2011
Where: Clinton’s Tavern (693 Bloor Street West)
19+/$5 bucks! (reduced summer cover), First band on at 8PM, sharp!

Featuring:
Red Slam Collective
The Broadys
Keith Rich and the Po Boys
Octobre’s Ending

When: Sunday the 7th of August, 2011 at 07:30
Where: Clinton’s Tavern (693 Bloor Street West)
19+/$5 bucks! (reduced summer cover), First band on at 8PM, sharp!
NOW Magazine Listing: CLICK

Featuring:
Shawn Clarke
Henry Taylor Band
Inoke Errati
Lucky Stabb

Sunday, July 24th @ CLINTON’S TAVERN – Metal / Alternative Rock Showcase
First band on at 8PM, REDUCED COVER to make your summer funn-er…, yep – only $5 bucks!
NOW MAGAZINE LISTING: CLICK!

Bands:
Seed
New Design
IMPULSE
TBA special guest
featuring TIMA 09-10 “Best USA” winners The White Ravens

Join us on Sunday, July 10th for the HNSS Folk/Singer-Songwriter/Opera event.. yes… Opera, it shall be awesome.

Featuring: Craig Smith, Jacelyn Homes, Sohayla Smith, Leyland Gordon, Naria
Admission: $7
Where: Clinton’s, 693 Bloor W, Toronto, M6G 1L5, 416-535-9541, clintons.ca
When: 8PM doors

CLICK HERE FOR THE NOW MAGAZINE EVENT LISTING

Further details / Press release CLICK!

The final deadline for bands and artists to submit to the Home and Native Sound Series is March 30th, 2011 @ 5PM. There will be no deadline extension. Bands and artists that showcase for Season 1 and Season 2 will determine the nominees and winners of the HNSS – Urban, HNSS – Acoustic and HNSS – Electric categories.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: CLICK

We will be booking until June 2011 or until all bands that submit are able to showcase.

Thank you,

-HNSS TEAM

Hello,

The 2011 dates we are booking for the Home and Native Sound Showcase are listed here.

Thanks!
-HNSS TEAM