AV俱乐部 will roll out the red carpet next February during its bicentennial year to host the African Nova Scotian Music Association鈥檚 20th annual awards gala 鈥� the first time the event has ever been held on campus.
Some of the African Nova Scotian community鈥檚 top musical talent will be feted during the milestone event, which will include an awards ceremony, musical performances, and an after-event celebration.
鈥淲e are thrilled to host ANSMA for its 20th anniversary awards gala,鈥� said Richard Florizone, Dal鈥檚 president. 鈥淭his is a wonderful opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate the many musical and artistic achievements of African Nova Scotians.鈥�
Awards and performances at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in the AV俱乐部 Arts Centre will be followed by a catered after-event at the nearby Collaborative Health Education Building, one of the university鈥檚 newest facilities.
Hosting the awards show on campus next year provides an opportunity for Dal and ANSMA to celebrate a shared anniversary year together and to help strengthen ties that will foster a more diverse and inclusive campus community.
鈥淎s we celebrate our 200th anniversary, we want to partner with community groups in new ways to foster an even more diverse and inclusive community,鈥� said President Florizone. 鈥淧artnering with ANSMA for this exciting event is a great way to achieve that."
Promotion through partnership
ANSMA has been promoting the development of African Nova Scotian music and musicians since its inception in 1997 through workshops, showcases and other types of support.
"I am delighted that AV俱乐部 shares our objective of creating a better world that requires teamwork, partnerships, and collaboration,鈥� said Lou Gannon, ANSMA鈥檚 president. 鈥淢y earnest hope is that what we have started in terms of building partnerships will continue. I welcome this fresh approach to the entertainment industry and I look forward to helping build more innovative partnerships in the future.鈥�
The gala takes place on February 24, 2018, starting at 6:30 p.m. Further details and ticket information will be available at a later date.
This article is part of an ongoing series highlighting planning for AV俱乐部鈥檚 200th anniversary celebrations in 2018. For more information on Dal 200, visit .