Aysanabee, Debby Friday, Begonia and more: see the incredible 2023 Polaris Music Prize portraits

Photographer Vanessa Heins was onsite at the gala, capturing portraits of the 2023 short-list nominees

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Caption: Short list nominee Aysanabee at the 2023 Polaris Music Prize gala at Toronto's Massey Hall. (Vanessa Heins/CBC Music)

The 2023 Polaris Music Prize took place on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Toronto's Massey Hall where Debby Friday took home the night's big honour for her album, Good Luck.
Throughout the evening, photographer Vanessa Heins was there to capture portraits of this year's short-list nominees including Friday, Begonia, Gayance and Dan Mangan. Check out all the photos below.
For more Polaris coverage, head over to cbcmusic.ca/polaris(external link).

Aysanabee

Image | Aysanabee

(Vanessa Heins/CBC Music)

Aysanabee was nominated for his album, Watin.

Begonia

Image | Begonia

(Vanessa Heins/CBC Music)

Begonia was nominated for her album, Powder Blue.

Dan Mangan

Image | Dan Mangan

(Vanessa Heins/CBC Music)

Dan Mangan was nominated for his album, Being Somewhere.

Debby Friday

Image | Debby Friday

(Vanessa Heins/CBC Music)

Debby Friday won the prize for her album, Good Luck.

Gayance

Image | Gayance

(Vanessa Heins/CBC Music)

Gayance was nominated for her album, Mascarade.

The Sadies

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(Vanessa Heins/CBC Music)

The Sadies were nominated for their album, Colder Streams.

Snotty Nose Rez Kids

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(Vanessa Heins/CBC Music)

Snotty Nose Rez Kids were nominated for their album, I'm Good, HBU?