2011 Polaris Music Prize Explained

The 2011 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 19, 2011^[1] The winner was Arcade Fire, for the album The Suburbs, making it the only album to win a Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

For the 2011 award, the prize was increased to $30,000 for the winning musician.

Shortlist

The prize's 10-album shortlist was announced on July 6.^[2]

Longlist

The prize's preliminary 40-album longlist was announced on June 16.

External links

• Polaris Music Prize

Notes and References

1. http://www.aux.tv/2011/06/2011-polaris-music-prize-long-list-announced/ "2011 Polaris Music Prize Long List announced"
2. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/arcade-fire-ron-sexsmith-shortlisted-for-polaris-prize-1.1119957 "Arcade Fire, Ron Sexsmith shortlisted for Polaris Prize"