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Indigenous Music Awards 2015

Candy with award IMA 2015 award IMA 2015

The Candy Show won for BEST TV Series for the second year in a row at the Indigenous Music Awards held in Winnipeg.  Thank you to each and every one of you who voted from all over the globe, and for your love and support. We share this award with you…. but we will hold onto it in our office. Candy hosted the red carpet while her category was announced and the great Canadian icon ,Fred Penner, presented Candy with her award on the red carpet during her hosting. It was fantastic! I caught it all on vlog which will go up sometime next week when we get back from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Candy Show is Created, Produced, Written 100% all material and Co-executive produced…… hosted let’s not forget, by Candy Palmater. Candy had hired a team from ocean Entertainment in Halifax to help with production for the five seasons, under the name Fancy Shoes TV INC.

 

Canadian Music, Arts, culture and Comedy – The Candy Show

Hello and Happy Friday the 13th everyone!

I am happy to announce that we have two episodes of The Candy Show back to back on Tuesday March 17th, 2015, starting at 9PM EST for a full hour of Comedy, Music, Arts and Entertainment in Canada.

ABOVE PHOTOS:

COMEDIAN/ HOST and WRITER of The Candy Show: Candy Palmater

MUSIC: Jessie Brown and The Divine

PERFORMANCE: Moe CLark

**This episode will begin at 9:30PM EST on APTN and APTN HD Channels**

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THE CANDY SHOW Season 5 – Tuesday March 17th, 2015

EPISODE beginning at 9PM EST on APTN and APTN HD Channels.

COMEDIAN – Host/ Writer/ Executive Producer: Candy Palmater

MUSICIAN: Iskwe from Toronto – don;t miss this artist performance

PERFORMERS: Belly Dancers from Halifax – Monique and Laura

NEWS:

Candy Palmater has MANY exciting projects up and coming, we will post here once they all begin to unfold for you. But more TV shows, radio shows and Guest spots and Comedy gigs coming your way…. stay tuned for more news on this news as we secure all the goodies. Candy did not get the permanent Host seat on CBC Q, however, this means more exciting things are about to happen…….

Have a great weekend!

Thank you for your continued support and love.

Candy Palmater, The Candy Show and Q updates

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First piece of news I want to share is that Candy Palmater has made the tiny shortlist of hopefuls for the permanent HOST seat for Q on CBC Radio one. The decision will be made soon, and we are asking everyone to send in positive emails to CBC : Q@CBC.CA and/ or tweet using the hashtag #QTheFuture and using Candy’s twitter handle @TheCandyShow in the same tweet. We ask for your continued support and love, as this is a fantastic opportunity to hear Candy daily. Many of your have already sent in your supportive emails to CBC, we thank you so much for your love and kindness. Without you Candy would not be doing what she loves to do, entertain and speak to people through her art and passion. I thank you so much for taking time from your busy schedules to support Candy Palmater.

NATIONAL AWARD WINNING TV SHOW – The Candy Show

Now, next week is another NEW episode of Season 5 on APTN and APTN HD Channles – 9:30PM EST/ 10:30PM AST – check your service provider for exact air times in your time zone and country.

GUESTS: Singer/ song writer: Irish Mythen

: Host Drum Group: Eastern Eagle

; Comedian/ WRITER/ HOST/ CREATOR of The Candy Show: Candy Palmater will help you forget your troubles for 30 minutes and provide entertainment therapy.

The Candy Show was filmed in front of a live studio audience in Halifax. Fancy Shoes TV INC. is owned by Candy Palmater and business partner Johanna Elliot of Ocean Entertainment.

 

 

The Candy Show January 13th, 2015 Episode on APTN

Tune in to APTN and APTN HD channels this Tuesday January 13th, 2015 and catch the powerful vocals of TWO, not one but TWO East Coast Canadian Women in Music.  Singer/ Songwriters: Christine Campbell with a solo performance, plus Erin Costelo with her band will entertain you and have you singing long after the episode is over.

Of course you want to catch the brash, sassy Award winning Comedian and TV Star, Candy Palmater perform a monologue off the top of the episode.

HOST/ COMEDIAN: Candy Palmater

MUSIC Guests: Christine Campbell – singer/ songwriter

: Erin Costelo  – singer/songrwriter

 

And the WINNER Goes to…. The Candy Show

Candy WinnerHello beautiful people,

Sorry for the long delay in our update. We have many  updates and news for you. We hope you had a fantastic summer, and are enjoying the fall weather of sunshine and crispy days.

Since our last post of Dog Days of Summer, hosted by Candy Palmater in Halifax, she has been traveling for comedy, speaking and Television events all summer and into early fall. Candy has been nominated for two Awards: Nova Scotia Music Award (Media Person of the Year), and also an APCMA (Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards) for Best Television Series Promoting Aboriginal Music on a National Level. The winner of the APCMA category is: THE CANDY SHOW – Candy’s hit national TV series on APTN.  Much anticipated and greatly appreciated, Candy and I would like to thank every one of you fans, family, friends, colleagues, clients and subscribers who voted. This is a prestigious Award in Canada, awarded by the people, the voters.  We Thank you with all our hearts.  The Nova Scotia Music Award is still a nomination at this point, but will know this fall who will win the category. (this award is for Nova Scotia only and is voted by the industry members).

Candy’s National TV show: The Candy Show, is not syndicated, is in it’s fifth season, now post-production and will soon air on APTN. No date is released by the network as of yet. You can watch The Candy Show weekly on APTN, or on line HERE.

MORE NEWS/ EVENTS:

Candy headlined the Entertainment night for the Mi’Kmaq Summer Games 2014 in Potlotek First Nation. Opening for her was Don Burnstick and another local upcoming comedian, with Candy’s set on after the family fireworks. The night was stellar and a rare treat as many witness Candy’s Corporate comedy, but this late night show was her blue comedy. The organizers planned the event to provide a mix mash of variety for the audience.

Candy has traveled to Moose Cree First Nation for comedy performance and to Wikwemikong Unceded First nation for motivational, inspirational keynote speeches, on Manitoulin Island. Beautiful place to visit.

Candy hosted the Industry Award Night presented by RBC, the Ohshki Awards – the same night her category was announced and she won. The Nationally Televised Award night, Candy was the presenter for Song of The Year, and had a stroll down the red carpet with her well earned Award. The two nights were filled with the best talent in Canada, what we call Red Hollywood, for Aboriginal people, and with guests from all across the world to attend, perform and receive awards. What a great couple of nights in Winnipeg!

NOW, Candy is back on APTN National News for the Laughing Drum segment, every other Tuesday nights,  and she accepted a position to teach the  Native Studies Course at Dalhousie University in Halifax, once a week.  Still being able to travel all over the globe for events, comedy shows, and speaking to youth, educators, Unions, Corporations and Government – sending messages on love, inclusion, motivation, inspiration and more.

This October, she will be hosting and speaking at the NPAAMB – Dream walkers Gathering in Ontario, for Aboriginal Youth. For more details click here.

WRITING / TELEVISION

Candy is in the process of writing her first book and is busy writing treatments for a handful of other TV projects.  The Candy Show kept her busy for 5 seasons of filming, with her as the ONLY writer for ALL episodes, a rarity in Television.  We will keep you posted on the developments as they unfold.

SOCIAL MEDIA

We still keep up with her YouTube Channel – Click here for her channel, be sure to subscribe and not miss out on a video.

Thank you for your continued support and love. We will update you all her endeavors and keep you in the loop.

BOOKINGS / CONTACT

Simply click here and I will be happy to book Candy for an appearance, event, festival, gig , TV show and more…

See you again soon,

The Candy Show Team

 

 

Dog Days of Summer in Halifax

This Saturday August 9th, Candy will be hosting the annual DDOS (Dog Days of Summer). The Halifax downtown business Commission puts on a fun time in parade square for families, and pointed towards many who have dogs. There is even a doggy fashion show you can enter your pooch into.  EVENT DETAILS: 12 noon – 1:30PM DDOS 2014Bring the entire family and especially your puppy dog(s) to this event. Lot’s of activity, things to do and some free stuff too.  For more information, please visit this link that will take you directly to the Halifax website for this event. CLICK HERE.

Candy is currently away performing Comedy at Moose Factory First Nation, Ontario. She will be home on Friday for plenty of time to rest up for the big event on Saturday.

For many fans of Candy Palmater, many of you know Candy for her Comedy, her National Television Show THE CANDY SHOW, and for her acting and professional speaking. Did you know she also has a YouTube Channel? Yes, it is TheCandyShow Channel. Everything from beauty videos, to Book Reviews, Vlogging  and also a few rants may sneak in there. LINK TO HER YOUTUBE CHANNEL.  Our goal is to hit 5000 subscriber by end of 2014. We are well on our way, but need your help too. Please subscribe and share with everyone you know. Just watch a video to see Candy in her natural element of entertainment and sharing her love of beautiful things with all of you.

Tons of exciting events coming up this month and the next few months. She will be performing comedy for the Mi’Kmaq summer games, then off to Ontario for speaking engagements, and then hosting APCMA award night, and presenting on another. The Candy Show is also nominated for an Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award for her work in promoting and showcasing Aboriginal music on her hit National TV series. She will find out that night if she walks away with an APCMA. Saty tuned here, The Candy Show website, so be sure to subscribe to the free updates.

Thank you everyone. Please be safe this summer, don’t drink and drive, drink responsibly and have fun.

Until next time…..

The Candy Show management team.

The Candy Show Season 5 FILMING in Halifax – FREE tickets

Do you have your tickets ? Filmed in Halifax. National Television series, The Candy Show Season 5 in front of a live studio audience, Music Guests and Performing arts from all across Canada will film over 7 nights with the queen of comedy, funny woman Candy Palmater. Stand up comedy starts each episode – 100% comedy by Candy (written 100% by Candy), and each guest is hand chosen by Candy Palmater to be on The Candy Show.  BEST in Aboriginal artists, Music, performing arts and more.  For the complete guest line up:  OR simply scroll down to the last post on this website.

HOW TO GET YOUR TICKETS?  see below.

DOOR TIME: 6:10PM to arrive at the Studio

STUDIO LOCATION: Olympic Centre on Hunter Street, Halifax ( beside Long & McQuade)

TICKET pick up date/ time:

Wednesday April 23rd – 10AM to 1PM and 2PM to 6PM

** More ticket pick up dates for the filming dates of April 30th, May 1, 2, and 3, 2014.** Watch for these dates to be posted next week.

Fancy Shoes TV INC. A partnership of Candy Palmater and Johanna Eliot of Ocean Entertainment.
Fancy Shoes TV INC. A partnership of Candy Palmater and Johanna Eliot of Ocean Entertainment.

The Candy Show NEW Episode this WEDNESDAY only on APTN & APTN HD channels

This week on set of The Candy Show, National variety TV series on APTN and APTN HD channels: 10pmEST/ 11pm AST

Gloryhound performing on set of The Candy Show, Season 4. This episode is airing Wed. Jan. 22nd 10pm EST/ 11pm AST on APTN and APTN HD channels
Gloryhound performing on set of The Candy Show, Season 4. This episode is airing Wed. Jan. 22nd 10pm EST/ 11pm AST on APTN and APTN HD channels

Host/ Comedian: Candy Palmater  ( Creator/ Writer/ Producer of The Candy Show) – Canadian, Aboriginal, female comedian with stories of such hilarity and the magnitude of wit, intelligence and just simply entertaining Comedian.

The Writer/ Creator and Host of The Candy Show, performing open monologue in front of a live studio audience. Season 4, airing every WEDNESDAY night on APTN and APTN HD Channels
The Writer/ Creator and Host of The Candy Show, performing open monologue in front of a live studio audience. Season 4, airing every WEDNESDAY night on APTN and APTN HD Channels

Music Guest: Canadian Rock Band,  Gloryhound

Gloryhound - Canadian Rock band on set of The Candy Show, Season 4, with Comedian/ Host Candy Palmater
Gloryhound – Canadian Rock band on set of The Candy Show, Season 4, with Comedian/ Host Candy Palmater

 

Gloryhound performing on The Candy Show - Canadian Rock Band
Gloryhound performing on The Candy Show – Canadian Rock Band

 

Performance piece: World reknowned Artist,  Alan Syliboy 

Alan Syliboy, International Artist, painting a piece of art, who he will donate to a charity, LIVE on Season 4 The Candy Show
Alan Syliboy, International Artist, painting a piece of art, who he will donate to a charity, LIVE on Season 4 The Candy Show
Alan Syliboy - World reknowned arist, paints LIVE on set of Season 4 The Candy Show.
Alan Syliboy – World reknowned arist, paints LIVE on set of Season 4 The Candy Show.

 

Fancy Shoes TV INC. A partnership of Candy Palmater and Johanna Eliot of Ocean Entertainment.
Fancy Shoes TV INC. A partnership of Candy Palmater and Johanna Eliot of Ocean Entertainment.

 

 

TV Filming Season 4 in Halifax April – The Candy Show

Wow, the big Production dates are around the corner, literally.  This Thursday April 18th is the first of many nights of taping Season 4 of the hit national variety Television series, The Candy Show. If you want to attend one or all the tapings all you have to do is click the ticket button on the right of this page. Check out the Dynamic Guests Candy Palmater has  personally picked for 13 episodes of fun, laughs, music, and pure entertainment like no where else.  The Candy Show is the ONLY Canadian Television series to have one writer, WHAT!? Yes, One writer, Candy Palmater.  She is the Creator/ Writer and TV Host with it all. Candy is a Professional Stand up comedian that has quite the sense of humour. You will leave her shows with sore stomachs, achy facial muscles and quite often, burning nostrils….try not to drink any liquids while Candy is on stage. Come to a filming of this brash Canadian Comedian,along with all her Canadian Music Guests, you will be glad you did.

You can watch all seasons of The Candy Show on line here Get a taste of Raw, Canadian Comedy, with a unique one of a kind style, form a one of kind Comedian.

TCS S4 set #1

The Candy Show airs on APTN and APTN HD Channels – Aboriginal Television Network.

The Candy Show has a GEMINI ( Canadian Screen Award) Nomination.

Candy Palmater  has an ECMA ( East Coast Music Award) Nomination.

HOW TO GET YOUR TICKETS:

Get your tickets, be a part of the experience here in Halifax, and it is FREE, FREE, FREE – you must be 19 years + as the studio is a licensed venue. Please go to this page here to see the guest line up for Season 4 filming.  Please do not leave a message on our office line, but DO email us for tickets.  We are on set now, and will not be booking tickets over the phone. Once you email requesting tickets, your information sheet with door times, will be emailed directly to you.  We do not have the door times posted on the website. In order to receive this information you must be a ticket holder.

Please email for tickets ONLY. Do not call. Due to a positively overwhelming request for tickets to The Candy Show Season 4 filming, we appreciate all ticket requests are done via email. Thank you so much for all of you for your continued support.

click the button on the right of this post to request tickets….. all the other information will be provided to you once you begin this step.

See you at the shows!!