The Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Recordings

8 FACTOR Supported Artists Receive Polaris Nominations!

The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings ( FACTOR) along with the Department of Canadian Heritage and Canada's Radio Broadcasters, Congratulate the Following 8 FACTOR supported artists on their nominations for this year's Polaris Music Prize.

                                                                 Elliott Brood

                                                                Great Lake Swimmers

                                                                Hey Rosetta!

                                                                 K'NAAN 

                                                                 Metric 

                                                                Joel Plaskett 

                                                                Chad VanGaalen

                                                                Patrick Watson

Please Note: Those Artists in bold print represent Artist's that received FACTOR funding for the nominated sound recording.

About FACTOR: FACTOR is a non-profit organization, dedicated to providing financial assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian independent recording industry. Funding comes from two components of the Department of Canadian Heritage's Canada Music Fund and from Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters.