Watch all the performances from the 2022 Polaris Music Prize gala
9 of this year's 10 nominees took the stage, including Pierre Kwenders, Ombiigizi, Hubert Lenoir and Charlotte Day Wilson, as well as last year's winner, Cadence Weapon.
9 of this year's 10 nominees took the stage, including Pierre Kwenders, Ombiigizi and Charlotte Day Wilson
Nine of this year's 10 shortlisted acts — Lisa LeBlanc, Hubert Lenoir, Kelly McMichael, Ombiigizi, Ouri, Shad, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Charlotte Day Wilson and this year's winner, Pierre Kwenders — took to the stage of the Carlu in Toronto to perform highlights from their nominated albums. Cadence Weapon, winner of the 2021 Polaris Music Prize, also performed, as did Fresh Pepper, who did a cover of a song by Destroyer, this year's 10th shortlister.
To watch all the performances, click on the images below, and head over to cbcmusic.ca/polaris for full coverage of this year's event.
Pierre Kwenders | The Polaris Music Prize Gala
2 years ago
Duration 9:36
Pierre Kwenders performs LIVE at The Polaris Music Prize Gala!
The Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the Canadian artist who produces the best album of the year, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration for genre or record sales. Taking place on Sept. 19 at the Carlu in Toronto, the 2022 Polaris Gala featured live musical performances from the nominated acts on the Polaris short list and the announcement of the winner of the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.
Snotty Nose Rez Kids | The Polaris Music Prize Gala
2 years ago
Duration 8:32
Snotty Nose Rez Kids performs LIVE at The Polaris Music Prize Gala!
The Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the Canadian artist who produces the best album of the year, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration for genre or record sales. Taking place on Sept. 19 at the Carlu in Toronto, the 2022 Polaris Gala featured live musical performances from the nominated acts on the Polaris short list and the announcement of the winner of the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.
Lisa LeBlanc | The Polaris Music Prize Gala
2 years ago
Duration 10:26
Lisa LeBlanc performs LIVE at The Polaris Music Prize Gala!
The Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the Canadian artist who produces the best album of the year, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration for genre or record sales. Taking place on Sept. 19 at the Carlu in Toronto, the 2022 Polaris Gala featured live musical performances from the nominated acts on the Polaris short list and the announcement of the winner of the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.
Ouri | The Polaris Music Prize Gala
2 years ago
Duration 10:11
Ouri performs LIVE at The Polaris Music Prize Gala!
The Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the Canadian artist who produces the best album of the year, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration for genre or record sales. Taking place on Sept. 19 at the Carlu in Toronto, the 2022 Polaris Gala featured live musical performances from the nominated acts on the Polaris short list and the announcement of the winner of the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.
OMBIIGIZI | The Polaris Music Prize Gala
2 years ago
Duration 8:12
OMBIIGIZI performs LIVE at The Polaris Music Prize Gala!
The Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the Canadian artist who produces the best album of the year, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration for genre or record sales. Taking place on Sept. 19 at the Carlu in Toronto, the 2022 Polaris Gala featured live musical performances from the nominated acts on the Polaris short list and the announcement of the winner of the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.
Charlotte Day Wilson | The Polaris Music Prize Gala
2 years ago
Duration 10:32
Charlotte Day Wilson performs LIVE at The Polaris Music Prize Gala!
The Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the Canadian artist who produces the best album of the year, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration for genre or record sales. Taking place on Sept. 19 at the Carlu in Toronto, the 2022 Polaris Gala featured live musical performances from the nominated acts on the Polaris short list and the announcement of the winner of the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.
Fresh Pepper | The Polaris Music Prize Gala
2 years ago
Duration 4:18
Fresh Pepper performs LIVE at The Polaris Music Prize Gala!
The Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the Canadian artist who produces the best album of the year, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration for genre or record sales. Taking place on Sept. 19 at the Carlu in Toronto, the 2022 Polaris Gala featured live musical performances from the nominated acts on the Polaris short list and the announcement of the winner of the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.
Kelly McMichael | The Polaris Music Prize Gala
2 years ago
Duration 8:33
Kelly McMichael performs LIVE at The Polaris Music Prize Gala!
The Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the Canadian artist who produces the best album of the year, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration for genre or record sales. Taking place on Sept. 19 at the Carlu in Toronto, the 2022 Polaris Gala featured live musical performances from the nominated acts on the Polaris short list and the announcement of the winner of the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.
Hubert Lenoir | The Polaris Music Prize Gala
2 years ago
Duration 9:31
Hubert Lenoir performs LIVE at The Polaris Music Prize Gala!
The Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the Canadian artist who produces the best album of the year, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration for genre or record sales. Taking place on Sept. 19 at the Carlu in Toronto, the 2022 Polaris Gala featured live musical performances from the nominated acts on the Polaris short list and the announcement of the winner of the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.
Shad | The Polaris Music Prize Gala
2 years ago
Duration 5:36
Shad performs at the Polaris Music Prize Gala!
The Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the Canadian artist who produces the best album of the year, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration for genre or record sales. Taking place on Sept. 19 at the Carlu in Toronto, the 2022 Polaris Gala featured live musical performances from the nominated acts on the Polaris short list and the announcement of the winner of the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.
Cadence Weapon | The Polaris Music Prize Gala
2 years ago
Duration 4:48
Cadence Weapon performs LIVE at The Polaris Music Prize Gala!
The Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the Canadian artist who produces the best album of the year, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration for genre or record sales. Taking place on Sept. 19 at the Carlu in Toronto, the 2022 Polaris Gala featured live musical performances from the nominated acts on the Polaris short list and the announcement of the winner of the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.
