Canadian Sync Awards Announce Nominees and Performers.

Cody Partridge and Natasha Duprey lead In nominations, Preston Pablo, Milk & Bone, Adria Kain to perform.

By
Manus Hopkins
on
May 23, 2023
Category:
Events

The Guild of Music Supervisors, Canada (GMSC) and Canadian Music Week (CMW) are proud to reveal the nominees and performers for the 2023 Canadian Sync Awards! Cody Partridge of Pear Tree Music Supervision leads with six nominations followed by Natasha Duprey with five nominations. 

The Canadian Sync Awards will take place on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto and include performances by Preston PabloMilk & Bone, and Adria Kain

The Canadian Sync Awards celebrates the craft of music supervision in filmed media in Canada with the presentation of 15 awards, with 8 categories voted on by the public. Voting is now open until midnight on June 2, 2023 at: 

guildofmusicsupervisors.ca/vote 

The Canadian Sync Awards will also feature “The Huey” Award, an award honouring legendary music supervisor David Hayman, who passed away in May 2020. “The Huey”, which includes a $1500 honorarium, will be bestowed upon an aspiring music supervisor who has passion for the craft. To apply for “The Huey”, visit: guildofmusicsupervisors.ca/2023-the-huey

Tickets (which include pre-Awards party) and further information: guildofmusicsupervisors.ca/sync-awards

THE 2023 CANADIAN SYNC AWARDS NOMINEES


PUBLIC VOTING NOMINEES ARE:


Best Sync - Sports Program or Sports Promo

2022 FIFA World Cup (France vs Argentina – Finals)

“Billie Eilish” by Armani White

Music Supervisor: Cody Partridge


Toronto Blue Jays - Restart: Next Level

“Everybody Wants To Rule The World” Performed by Charlotte Day Wilson

Music Supervisor: Carson Illidge


2022/2023 IIHF World Jrs. of Hockey (Canada v. Czechia Finals Promo)

"Stereo" by The Watchmen

Music Supervisor: Cody Partridge


Hockey Night in Canada - Battle of Alberta

“Kickstart My Heart” by Motley Crue

Music Supervisor: Carson Illidge


Best Sync - Commercial

Apple AirPods 2022

“Voodoo” by Badshah, J Balvin, and Tainy

Music Supervisor: Everton Lewis, Jr


Ikea: Bring Home to Life

“Your Song” by Vapor Music ft. AHI

Music Supervisor: Heather Gardner


Kids Help Phone

“Oh, So Quiet” by Alexandra Petkovski

Music Supervisor: Christine Leslie


Kraft Peanut Butter

“It Must Have Been Love” by Roxette

Music Supervisor: Warren Bray


Sobey’s: Cloud Project

“Broken Sleep” by Agnes Obel

Music Supervisor: Cody Partridge


Best Sync - Scene, Feature or Documentary Film

Bloody Hell

“Fuck The Pain Away” by Peaches

Music Supervisor: Scotty Taylor


Bromates

“Lion Head” by Grand Analog

Music Supervisor: John Rowley


Champions

“Hey Ya!” by OUTKAST

Music Supervisor: Natasha Duprey


Door Mouse

“Bitch Theme” by Bratmobile

Music Supervisor: Dondrea Erauw


Fancy Dance

“Honour Song” by Ottertrail

Music Supervisor: Sean Mulligan, Victoria Beard


Best Sync - Soundtrack, Episodic Series (Drama)

Circuit Breakers (Season 1)

Music Supervisor: Michael Perlmutter


Let The Right One In (Season 1)

Music Supervisor: Natasha Duprey


Pretty Hard Cases (Season 3)

Music Supervisors: Mikaila Simmons, Michael Perlmutter


Snowpiercer (Season 3)

Music Supervisor: Natasha Duprey


Sort Of (Season 2)

Music Supervisor: Jody Colero


Best Sync - Soundtrack, Episodic Series (Comedy)

Acting Good (Season 1)

Music Supervisors: Heather Gardner, Telan Wong


Kids In The Hall (Season 1)

Music Supervisor: Natasha Duprey


Shoresy (Season 1)

Music Supervisor: Cody Partridge


Canada’s Drag Race (Season 3)

Music Supervisor: Asha Dillon


Workin’ Moms (Season 7)

Music Supervisor: Andrea Higgins


Best Sync – Soundtrack, TV Movie

A Picture of Her

Music Supervisors: Emma Lewicky, Hollie Sanders


Love Classified

Music Supervisor: Sian O’Byrne


Margaux

Music Supervisor: Valerie Biggin


Romance in Style

Music Supervisor: Valerie Biggin


Best Sync – Scene, Episodic Series (Drama or Comedy)

Moonshine

“Woodstock” by Joni Mitchell

Music Supervisors: Victoria Beard, Jody Colero


Pretty Hard Cases

“Praise You” by Fatboy Slim

Music Supervisors: Mikaila Simmons, Michael Perlmutter


Reginald the Vampire

“Total Eclipse Of the Heart” performed by The Cast

Music Supervisor: Valerie Biggin


Shoresy

“True Love” by Tobias Jesso Jr.

Music Supervisor: Cody Partridge


Workin’ Moms

“Listen To The Music” by The Doobie Brothers

Music Supervisor: Andrea Higgins


Best Sync – Soundtrack, Feature or Documentary Film

Bandit

Music Supervisor: Cody Partridge


Bloody Hell

Music Supervisor: Scotty Taylor


Brother

Music Supervisor: Jody Colero


Champions

Music Supervisor: Natasha Duprey


Fancy Dance

Music Supervisors: Sean Mulligan, Victoria Beard


THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2023 CANADIAN SYNC AWARDS VOTED ON BY THE GUILD OF MUSIC SUPERVISORS CANADA ARE:


Sync Artist or Songwriter of the Year

Alessia Cara

Charlotte Day Wilson

FJØRA

Milk & Bone

Tanya Tagaq


Best Sync Team – Sync Agency

Bank Robber Music

Secret Road

Sorelle Sound

Terrorbird

The Greater Goods Co.


Best Sync Team - Indie Record Label

Arts & Crafts Productions

Cadence Music Group

Dine Alone Records

Nettwerk Music Group

Six Shooter Records


Best Sync Team - Major Record Label

Sony Music Sync Shop

Universal Music Canada

Warner Music Canada


Best Sync Team - Indie Music Publisher

Cymba Music Publishing

peermusic Canada

Primary Wave

Red Brick Songs

Third Side Music


Best Sync Team - Major Music Publisher

BMG Rights Management

Kobalt Music Publishing

Sony Music Publishing

Universal Music Publishing

Warner Chappell Music

Manus Hopkins

Manus Hopkins is the Assistant Editor of Canadian Musician