On October 3, 2023, the Gussapolooza Music Festival announced their 2023 Award Recipients.
The award for Band/Artist of the Year acknowledges extraordinary dedication and talent, propelling artists to new heights. The award recipient for 2023 is Sudbury, ON rockers, Fortunate Losers.
First off, congratulations on being a recipient of an award at Gussapolooza Music Awards 2023. How did you react when you found out?
We were very stoked, and a little surprised honestly. There were a lot of extremely talented bands and artists, so we are honoured to have been chosen for any award, especially this one.
How does it feel to be among some amazing talent as an award recipient?
It’s great, Gussapolooza did a great job of bringing in a diverse range of talent, keeping things fresh through the whole weekend.
What was the highlight of Gussapolooza 2023 for you?
It’s hard to choose one thing, the vendors were great, and the stages were masterfully set up, but the biggest stand out has to be the hospitality. The Gussa staff and crew were all very accommodating and just very refreshing to work with through and through.
When you return next year, what, if anything would you change about your performance?
We’re fortunate enough to get a bit longer of a set next year, so we’ll be able to pull a few extra tricks out of our arsenal. Especially with the new album out now, we’ll have some new material to perform as well.
Last but not least, what’s up next for you in 2023 and into 2024?
We’re closing out 2023 with a bang! We’ll be celebrating the new album release in our hometown of Sudbury on November 25th, with fellow Gussapolooza award winners Cigar Club to wrap up the year, along with a Sugar Beach session at 102.1 The Edge.
As for 2024, we’ve got a few things brewing, but for now, we’ll keep our sights set on Gussapolooza ‘24.