Halifax musician Shimon Walt (Walt Music) is thrilled with his first MIANS nomination as Booking Agent of the Year. "Being a player myself, I understand first-hand how important it is to be treated fairly in the performing world. I am so fortunate to live where there is so much talent, and putting it together with buyers is a real joy for me. thanks to everyone who supported my nomination, thanks to the fantastic musicians, sound engineers and dancers out there who make my work lots of fun, and congratulations to my fellow nominees."

Walt Music is a full service Booking Agency licensed by the A.F. of M. and has been in operation for 14 years. The company has worked with clients as diverse as the Prime Minister of Canada's office, the Nova Scotia Protocol Office, hundreds of local events, weddings, and special cultural celebrations for diverse communities. Shimon Walt is Assistant Principal Cellist of Symphony Nova Scotia, and a proud member of Local 571 for over 25 years. Visit www.waltmusic.com for more information, and thanks for your support!