2011 Polaris Music Prize


The 2011 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 19, 2011 The winner was Arcade Fire, for the album The Suburbs.
For the 2011 award, the prize was increased to $30,000 for the winning musician.

Shortlist

The prize's 10-album shortlist was announced on July 6.

Longlist

The prize's preliminary 40-album longlist was announced on June 16.