From Billboard · Richard Trapunski,Stefano Rebuli · · 1m 30s
Angine de Poitrine Wins Polaris Music Prize
Angine de Poitrine claims double Polaris honors with album and song prizes.
In brief
Angine de Poitrine claims double Polaris honors with album and song prizes. Angine de Poitrine won both the Polaris Music Prize for Vol. II and SOCAN Polaris Song Prize for 'Fabienk' at Toronto's Massey Hall on Sept. 22, 2026. Originally reported by Billboard.
Double Wins Announced
Angine de Poitrine earned two of Canada’s top musical honors in the same night.
Polaris Prize Ceremony
The band emerged victorious Tuesday (Sept. 22) at the Polaris Concert & Award Ceremony powered by FACTOR at Toronto’s Massey Hall.
Award Announcement Mixup
Jeremy Dutcher and Tanya van Luven announced the Song Prize after second-guessing which award case was correct.
Award Acceptance
The duo didn’t drop its wordless alien gimmick to accept the award, miming silently with the vinyl-shaped award until manager Sébastien Collin arrived.
Collin’s Statement
‘It’s a great year for all the music scene,’ he said. ‘Thanks for all the nominees and all the innovative music.’
Cash Prizes Awarded
The wins earned $30,000 for the Album Prize and $10,000 for the Song Prize from the Slaight Family Foundation.
Polaris Prize Criteria
The Polaris Music Prize values artistic merit above all other factors, chosen by a jury of over 200 music critics, journalists and curators.
Global Breakthrough
Angine de Poitrine’s global breakthrough includes a U.S. television performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Upcoming ADISQ Nominations
The band earned 12 nominations at the upcoming ADISQ Gala in Quebec after its Polaris sweep.
At a glance
Angine de Poitrine won both the Polaris Music Prize for Vol. II and SOCAN Polaris Song Prize for 'Fabienk' at Toronto's Massey Hall on Sept. 22, 2026.
