Black Hen Music was started by Steve Dawson in 1995, and began releasing albums in 1996. Black Hen is dedicated to producing music that is diverse, eclectic and primarily acoustic-based. Since its inception, Black Hen has released over 30 albums and continues to expand its roster.

Black Hen Music is distributed in Canada by Fontana North Distribution, in Europe and the UK by Continental Record Services, and in the USA by Burnside Distribution.

Our staff includes:

• Alice Dawson - Manager and organizer of all things Black Hen
• Mary Kastle - Label Manager and organizer of more things Black Hen
• Ken Beattie - Publicist of all Black Hen people
• Steve Dawson - Creative Director

Some nifty accolades in Black Hen-land include:

• 5 shiny Juno Awards
• 11 Juno nominations
• 1 Maple Blues Award
• 6 Canadian Folk Music Awards
• 1 SOCAN #1 Award
• 1 Grand Prix de Jazz de Montreal
• 8 Western Canadian Music Awards
• 24 Western Canadian Music Award nominations
• 2 Canadian Independant Music Awards

For general enquiries, contact:

Black Hen Music
Box 95105
 Kingsgate RPO
Vancouver, BC
Canada V5T 4T8
Phone: (604)224-5717

Email contacts:

• General inquiries - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• A&R and artist contact - Mary Kastle
• Publicity for artists - Ken Beattie (or by phone at: 604.683.2124)
• Licensing and inquiries for film and TV music: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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