Media & Resources
The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) shines a spotlight on the regions’ music industry, preserving and promoting East Coast talent at home and around the world. As a member driven organization, we create opportunities for growth and connection within the music industry. We provide year round support, advocacy, and recognition to professionals working across all areas of the music industry, in all stages of their careers.
Below you will find resources for:
Media & Press
Partner Organizations
Nominees
Sponsors
Official ECMA logos
Association, Awards, and Regional. Multicoloured stacked photo is prefered, but should you require black or white logos, approved version can be found through the link to the right.
Promotional Photos & Videos
Preferred photos and videos are below. Should you require additional photos/video, you can find them through the link to the right.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE/TITLES
Event Names:
- 38th East Coast Music Awards Gala presented by Rogers
- 38th East Coast Music & Industry Awards, presented by Needs
- 2026 TD Fans' Choice Video of the Year
- 2026 TD Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year
Press & Media Resources
The East Coast Music Association welcomes media outlets, journalists, broadcasters, and content creators covering the East Coast Music Awards and related programming.
This page provides quick access to approved information and downloadable assets to support accurate, timely, and consistent coverage across print, digital, broadcast, and social platforms.
About the East Coast Music Awards
The East Coast Music Awards celebrate excellence in Atlantic Canadian music, recognizing artists and industry professionals from across the region. Alongside the annual awards show, ECMA delivers year-round programming including conferences, showcases, export initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
Media Contact
For interview requests, on-site coverage, or media inquiries, please contact:
Media Contact:
Lynn Colepaugh
[email protected]
Download Media Assets
The following assets are available for editorial and promotional use in connection with ECMA coverage. Please use assets as provided and do not alter official logos.
Usage Notes
All assets are approved for use in editorial coverage related to the East Coast Music Awards and ECMA programming. Please credit photographers and videographers where noted.
For questions about asset use or access, contact the ECMA media team. Additional assets will be added as we approach the event.
PARTNERS
The East Coast Music Association works alongside a wide network of industry associations, partners, and community organizations that support Atlantic Canadian artists year-round.
To help celebrate those shared successes, we’ve created a set of official ECMA recognition frames that partners can use to acknowledge their members’ achievements , whether that’s an ECMA nomination, award recognition, showcase participation, or involvement in ECMA-supported programming.
These frames are designed for social media and digital use, allowing partners to spotlight their members while maintaining a consistent visual connection to the ECMA brand.
How Partners Can Use These Frames
Partners are welcome to use these frames to:
• Celebrate ECMA-nominated or award-winning members
• Recognize artists, industry professionals, or organizations connected to ECMA events
• Highlight participation in ECMA programs, showcases, or partnership initiatives
• Share pride in Atlantic Canadian music and its growing national and international impact
Frames may be used on social media, websites, newsletters, or digital reports, with your own logo, caption, or message added as appropriate.
Suggested Caption Language
Partners are free to write their own captions, but if helpful, here are a few sample options:
• Proud to celebrate our member [Name], recognized at the East Coast Music Awards.
• Congratulations to [Artist/Organization] on their ECMA nomination... Well deserved recognition for outstanding work.
• We’re proud to support Atlantic Canadian artists making waves, including ECMA-recognized [Name].
• Celebrating our community and the incredible talent recognized at the ECMAs.
A Shared Celebration
These frames are meant to reflect a shared ecosystem. One where artists, industry, associations, and partners all play a role in supporting East Coast music.
By using them, partners help amplify not only individual achievements, but the broader story of Atlantic Canada’s music community moving together.
If you’d like help accessing the frames or have questions about appropriate use, please contact the ECMA team.
NOMINEES
Being named an ECMA nominee is a significant milestone for artists and industry professionals across Atlantic Canada. To help nominees and the organizations that support them share that recognition, the East Coast Music Association has created official ECMA Nominee frames for digital use.
These frames are designed to be flexible, celebratory, and easy to use across social media, websites, and digital communications.
SHOWCASING ARTISTS
Being selected as a 2026 ECMA Showcasing Artist marks an exciting step for artists and industry professionals across Atlantic Canada. Showcasing at ECMA provides artists with the opportunity to perform for industry delegates, connect with new audiences, and build relationships that support the growth of their careers.
To help artists and their teams celebrate and share this moment, the East Coast Music Association has created official ECMA 2026 Showcasing Artist social media templates.
These graphics are designed to make it simple for artists, partners, and supporting organizations to highlight the announcement across social media, websites, and other digital platforms.
Artists are encouraged to personalize the template with their image and details and share the news with their communities.
Who These Frames Are For
ECMA Nominee frames may be used by:
• Artists and industry professionals nominated for an ECMA
• Artist teams, managers, and labels
• Associations, partners, and sponsors recognizing nominated members
• Media, venues, and community organizations celebrating nominees
How to Use the Nominee Frames
Nominee frames can be used to:
• Announce or celebrate an ECMA nomination
• Recognize individual or group nominations
• Highlight member or artist achievements within your own community
• Share pride in Atlantic Canadian music on a national and international stage
Frames may be paired with your own logo, messaging, or branding, provided the ECMA mark remains intact and unaltered.
Suggested Caption Language
Feel free to use your own voice. If helpful, here are a few ready-to-use options:
• Honoured to be nominated for an East Coast Music Award.
• Congratulations to ECMA nominee [Name] on this well-deserved recognition.
• Proud to celebrate our member [Name], an ECMA nominee for 2026.
• Atlantic talent, recognized. Congratulations to ECMA nominee [Name].
A Moment Worth Sharing
An ECMA nomination reflects the strength, creativity, and impact of Atlantic Canada’s music community. These frames are one small way to help that moment travel across timelines, platforms, and borders.
SPONSOR
The East Coast Music Association is proud to work alongside sponsors who help make the East Coast Music Awards and year-round programming possible.
To support shared recognition, ECMA has created official Sponsor Frames that partners can use to acknowledge their involvement and connection to ECMA initiatives in a clear, consistent, and respectful way.
These frames are intended for digital use across social media, websites, newsletters, and reports.
Who These Frames Are For
Sponsor frames may be used by:
• ECMA presenting, program, and supporting sponsors
• Corporate partners and funders
• Community, tourism, and municipal partners
• Organizations supporting ECMA programs or initiatives
How to Use Sponsor Frames
Sponsor frames can be used to:
• Acknowledge sponsorship of the East Coast Music Awards
• Highlight support of specific ECMA programs or initiatives
• Share alignment with Atlantic Canadian music and culture
• Recognize partnership in a values-forward, non-promotional way
Sponsor frames may include your logo and messaging, provided the ECMA branding remains unchanged.
Suggested Caption Language
Sponsors are encouraged to use their own voice. Sample language includes:
• Proud to support the East Coast Music Awards and Atlantic Canadian artists.
• Honoured to be an ECMA sponsor, supporting music and culture across the East Coast.
• Supporting the artists, industry, and community behind the ECMAs.
• Proud to partner with ECMA in celebrating Atlantic Canadian music.
Shared Impact
Sponsorship at the ECMAs represents an investment in artists, industry professionals, and the communities that surround them. These frames help tell that story in a way that’s visible, shareable, and grounded in partnership.
