"The Bandit Award"
Posted 20 February 2019, 4:05 pm NST
The Bandits- Photo Courtesy of Gary Mitchell
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The Makkovik Inuit Community Government is now seeking nominations for an award that will be presented to a local musician for their continued dedication and inspiration in music. This award will be presented in conjunction with DHSD at the Makkovik Jamboree.
The award is in honour of Makkovik's first local band, "The Bandits". Over the years, "The Bandits" have seen many talented musicians who have always played a big role in our community entertainment such as festivals, weddings, dances, and other community events.
This nominee should demonstrate knowledge, leadership, and pride in their music while inspiring others.
Nomination forms can be picked up at the MICG office or click on the following link.
"The Bandit Award" Nomination Form
Only one person will be chosen as the recipient of this award however all nominees will receive an honourable mention.
Nomination deadline is Thursday, March 14th at 4:00 pm.
"Honouring the legacy of Makkovik's local band members, past and present, to ensure we continue to see local musicians in our future."
Congrats John E Andersen!
AngajukKak Barry Andersen presented the 2nd Annual Bandit Award, sponsored by MICG, at the 26th DHSD Annual Jamboree on Saturday, March 16th, 2019. and the recepient was John E Andersen. Thank you John for your involvement in local music in Makkovik.
Special recognition goes out to the other wonderful musicians who were nominated including Dicky Pottle, Kendra Jacque, Jimi Andersen and Gary Mitchell.
The Bandit Award came about from a suggestion submitted by Irene Winters to honor **The Bandits**. Jermaine Manning, who was the Town`s Community Economic Development Officer at the time, came up with thìs wonderful idea- The Bandit Award -to remember the legacy of past and present band members of the Bandits who have rocked many a Saturday nights at the ol Community Hall and sang in many concerts throughout the Bigland.The Bandits are an inspiration to up and coming young artist for many years and by watching them play, wanted to pick up a guitar or the drums, or be in a band. The Bandits are a part of Makkovik's musical history!
The award is in honour of Makkovik's first local band, "The Bandits". Over the years, "The Bandits" have seen many talented musicians who have always played a big role in our community entertainment such as festivals, weddings, dances, and other community events.
This nominee should demonstrate knowledge, leadership, and pride in their music while inspiring others.
Nomination forms can be picked up at the MICG office or click on the following link.
"The Bandit Award" Nomination Form
Only one person will be chosen as the recipient of this award however all nominees will receive an honourable mention.
Nomination deadline is Thursday, March 14th at 4:00 pm.
"Honouring the legacy of Makkovik's local band members, past and present, to ensure we continue to see local musicians in our future."
Congrats John E Andersen!
AngajukKak Barry Andersen presented the 2nd Annual Bandit Award, sponsored by MICG, at the 26th DHSD Annual Jamboree on Saturday, March 16th, 2019. and the recepient was John E Andersen. Thank you John for your involvement in local music in Makkovik.
Special recognition goes out to the other wonderful musicians who were nominated including Dicky Pottle, Kendra Jacque, Jimi Andersen and Gary Mitchell.
The Bandit Award came about from a suggestion submitted by Irene Winters to honor **The Bandits**. Jermaine Manning, who was the Town`s Community Economic Development Officer at the time, came up with thìs wonderful idea- The Bandit Award -to remember the legacy of past and present band members of the Bandits who have rocked many a Saturday nights at the ol Community Hall and sang in many concerts throughout the Bigland.The Bandits are an inspiration to up and coming young artist for many years and by watching them play, wanted to pick up a guitar or the drums, or be in a band. The Bandits are a part of Makkovik's musical history!