905 music scene

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The 905 area code has produced some of the most well-known bands in Canadian Music in recent years. Nestled between the surrounding areas of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Buffalo, New York, USA, the area code is made up of large cities Hamilton, Brampton, Burlington, Oshawa, Whitby, Oakville, Mississauga and St. Catharines and smaller cities and towns such as Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Milton and Stoney Creek. For a full list of cities in the 905 area code, see the 905 area code article.

The area has always produced a large number of bands and musicians considering the relatively small size of the cities and towns.

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[edit] Relevance

Many bands and musicians from the 905 music scene have made serious headway into both the Canadian and International music scenes.

A number of magazines and online zines have been talking about the incredible number of garage bands from the 905 who have been becoming popular touring bands recently - especially younger bands like Alexisonfire, Boys Night Out and Silverstein [1].

Of course, much of the relevance of a music scene is often determined by labels signing bands. The 905 music scene has been a popular place for labels to find talent.

[edit] Musicians

The 905 boasts a large number of touring bands and solo artists spanning a number of genres. Along with these active musicians, there are also many defunct 905 artists - some of which have influenced the current generation.

[edit] Active Musicians

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Boys Night Out in Concert

[edit] Recognition

Many 905 area bands have been recognized for their work with various awards. The most respected award for music in Canada is the Juno and 905 bands and solo artists have been nominated for and won a number of Juno Awards in various categories.

Along with Juno Awards, artists from the 905 have been nominated for and won many other awards, which are also listed.

[edit] Junos

The Juno Awards are awards of achievement presented to Canadian musical artists and bands each year.

[edit] 2001

[edit] 2003

[edit] 2004

  • Finger Eleven - performed

[edit] 2005

[edit] 2006

[edit] Other Awards

Alexisonfire at the 2005 MMVA's
Alexisonfire at the 2005 MMVA's

Many 905 area artists have been nominated and won various other Canadian and International awards. Included in this list are

[edit] External Links

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