The Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Association (SIMA) is ramping up for the second annual Saskatchewan Music Awards, which is taking place on October 12, 2024, at the E. A. Rawlinson Centre in Prince Albert.
SIMA announced the nominees for this years music awards, and one of them stood out because of his age.
John Jr. Charles is nominated for the Youth Awards and is well known in the community of Stanley Mission because he likes to get up on the stage and put on a show, sometimes with the 2EZ Band.
If you have ever been to any of the Stanley Mission Gatherings or events, you may already know John Jr. Charles from his performances in the community.
He is an eight-year-old electric guitar player who is in grade three.
MBC had the chance to talk with John Jr. and asked how he felt after finding out he was nominated for an award.
“Um, okay,” said John Jr.
John Jr. is learning to play electric guitar from his Grampa and has been playing since 2023.
He is the youngest nominee in this year music awards.
Video of John Jr. Charles playing on stage at the 2024 Amachewespimawin Gathering/ submitted by John Sr. Charles
This is the second annual Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards ceremony and they proudly promote and celebrate Indigenous artists and Indigenous music.
This gathering of talent is empowering to the artists and is a platform to help amplify and increase the impact of their music in Saskatchewan.
You don’t want to miss this event and the wonderful talent that will be showcased at the E. A. Rawlinson Centre on October 12, 2024, starting at 7:30 p.m.
To learn more about the entertainment that will be hitting the stage at the E. A, Rawlinson Centre check out their Facebook Page: saskindigmusic
Tickets are now on sale, get yours before they sell out.
Tickets are only $33.30 and can be purchased online here: tickets.citypa.ca
(Top Photo is a screen shot of John Jr. from the video/ submitted by John Sr. Charles)
Here is the interview MBC did with John Jr. Charles.