This morning the East Coast Music Association announced the host of their 2020 Music Awards Show and Conference in St. John’s, NL. Continuing in their tradition of handing over the MC duties to a comedian – one that has included The Trailer Park Boys, Jonny Harris, James Mullinger and Jonathan Torrens – this year the ECMAs will be hosted by none other than Newfoundlander Mary Walsh.
The announcement was made this morning (give or take 30 minutes) at St. John’s City Hall, where Marg Delahunty, Princess Warrior made a special appearance alongside Mayor Danny Breen.
Mary Walsh is an iconic Canadian actor, author, and activist. She is best known for work on Canadian satirical news program This Hour Has 22 Minutes and her ability to rush at Canadian politicians while wielding a sword with impunity.
The announcement today also included the news that the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame will be honouring legendary Newfoundland folk singer and songwriter Ron Hynes in a special ceremony during the conference . The seven-time East Coast Music Awards winner, and past Juno and Canadian Country Music Awards nominee passed away on November 19, 2015.
More information about the Awards Show lineup and performers is expected to be announced in the coming weeks, while tickets have gone on sale immediately. The East Coast Music Association also announced Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John’s Conference Centre as their official hotel partner for the festival. Bookings are now open for accommodations HERE.
The East Coast Music Awards take place in St. John’s from April 29 – May 3, 2020. Mary Walsh will be hosting the 2020 Awards Show on Thursday, April 30 at St. John’s Mile One Centre.
Tickets for the highly acclaimed Awards Show are on sale now for $40 (+ fees) and are available HERE. Doors for the event open at 6:00pm and the show begins at 7:30pm.