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Prism Prize Video: Close Talker - Half Past Nine

The 2019 Prism Prize for Best Canadian Music Video was awarded to Kevan Funk, for his clip for Belle Game’s Low. We will continue to profile noteworthy Canadian videos, including this one from an acclaimed indie rock trio.

Prism Prize Video: Close Talker - Half Past Nine

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The 2019 Prism Prize for Best Canadian Music Video was awarded to Kevan Funk, for his clip for Belle Game’s Low. We will continue to profile noteworthy Canadian videos, including this one from an acclaimed indie rock trio.


Close Talker - Half Past Nine

Close Talker is an indie rock band from Saskatoon composed of Will Quiring, Matthew Kopperud, and Chris Morien. The inspiration for Half Past Nine came about from a moment they all shared at a local music festival. Watching one of their pals performing on stage surrounded by friends. It was a special moment for them. So this song is about hanging on to those happy times, enjoying them while they last because life is short. Be thankful for one another and enjoy each other.

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The video includes themes of chasing moments or feelings from the past, only to recognize that you’ll always be chasing if you don’t stop and enjoy the simple and often overlooked beauty around you.

The music video was filmed on Vancouver Island.

 

CREDITS:

Filmed and Edited by Ben Giesbrecht 

Filmed at Florencia Bay, BC

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JESSIA (left) and Dominique Fils-Aimé at the Her Music Awards in Toronto on Feb. 23, 2026.
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JESSIA (left) and Dominique Fils-Aimé at the Her Music Awards in Toronto on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Music News Digest: Dominique Fils-Aimé and JESSIA Honoured at 2026 Her Music Awards

Also this week: Cameron Whitcomb joins performers list at the Junos alongside a star-studded tribute to Joni Mitchell, Sony Music Publishing head Gary Furniss announces his retirement and more.

Dominique Fils-Aimé and JESSIA are the 2026 recipients of the sixth annual Her Music Awards, presented by Anthem Music Group. Both of these artists received $10,000 from the awards, the creation of the SOCAN Foundation. At a reception at George Restaurant in downtown Toronto on Feb. 23, The Foundation also recognized Robyn Stewart, executive director of Women in Music Canada, with a special industry honour.

The Her Music Awards celebrate and support women and gender-diverse Canadian music creators and industry professionals who are shaping the future of the music industry.

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