Last night’s Polaris Music Prize was a great celebration of Canadian music. It moved me to see such an eclectic display spawned from our fine nation; from Elliott BROOD’s rowdy country, to K’naan’s powerful hip-hop, to Fucked Up’s face melting hardcore. It was just plain rad.

Just A Few (of the many) Highlights – In Point Form:

- Patrick Watson’s performance of “Hearts In The Park” (a track available only through iTunes) was both terrifying and exciting as they crept through the crowd with these tenticled-megaphone-light thingys strapped to their backs.

- Elliott Brood got all the jaded industry types (Gian Ghomeshi in particular!) participating with wooden spoons and baking trays.

- A “food fight” started by Patrick Watson and Malajube’s tables. It was less with the food and more with the cups, ice and water.

- Chad VanGaalen’s thoughts on the Prize after his performance. “And this is how it ends” will be a favourite quote for months.

- K’naan’s performance of “Wavin’ Flag.” Goosebumps.

- Seeing Fucked Up’s Damian “Pink Eyes” Abraham in his underwear. Again.

- and of course, who could forget the romance when the winner was announced?!

Don’t worry if you missed the live broadcast of the gala last night. R3 will have the podcasts (audio and video) this week, and Saturday, Sept. 26th at 9PM Much Music will be broadcasting the highlights (perhaps different than the highlights noted above). Also, check out Quick Before It Melts, they’ve got some great coverage of the show and audio treats for your ‘pod!