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Music Nova Scotia’s Battle of the Bands: HMV Next Big Thing Line-up Announced
The Seahorse Tavern: September 7, 14, 21, and 28, The Pit (CBU): September 23
Music Nova Scotia, The Seahorse Tavern, Cape Breton University Student Union, and London, England’s MAMA Group have partnered together to present Battle of the Bands: HMV Next Big Thing. Preliminary rounds will take place at the Seahorse Tavern during Music Nova Scotia's New Music Tuesdays on September 7, 14, 21, and 28. Bands in Cape Breton will compete at Cape Breton University’s The Pit on September 23.
One winner from each preliminary round will advance to the final battle taking place on Friday, November 5, 2010 during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week in Yarmouth. The winner of the final battle will receive a showcasing spot on one of the five HMV Next Big Thing stages in London UK in February, 2011.
HMV Next Big Thing is an exciting new music festival being staged and promoted by HMV and live music partner MAMA Festivals across five London venues in February 2011. The London-based event showcases over 60 artists representing the best new talent from the UK, Ireland and around the world through an annual, multi-venue festival. HMV Next Big Thing supports a variety of music genres, including Indie Rock, Folk, Jazz, Pop, Electronica, Hip Hop and Grime.
Jim Benner, Head of Special Events for MAMA Group, will be travelling to Yarmouth from the UK to attend Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week as part of Music Nova Scotia’s International Buyers Program and will select the winning band. This unique showcasing opportunity is a direct result of a recent Music Nova Scotia trade mission to the UK which included a Music Nova Scotia Stage at The Great Escape Festival, Europe’s leading festival for new music.
Schedule:
The Seahorse Tavern
September 7 Three Sheet, Shelter with Thieves, Glory Glory Man United, Kristina Trites, Keith Mullins
September 14 The Stogies, Kim Wempe, Tupper Ware Remix Party, Jay Smith, Beyond Ash
September 21 The Grass, Telfer, Slowcoaster, Laura Merrimen, Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers
September 28 Broken Ohms, Carleton Stone Drives the Big Wheel, The First Aid Kit, The Town Heroes, Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers
Cape Breton University - The Pit
September 23 Carmen Townsend, Buck and Kinch, The Pranks, The Tom Fun Orchestra
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For questions about Music Nova Scotia’s Battle of the Bands: HMV Next Big Thing, please contact:
Dwayne Ellis
Project Coordinator IT and Events
Music Nova Scotia
902-423-6271 ext 110
dwayne@musicnovascotia.ca
About Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week (NSMW):
Now in its 14th year, Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week brings together the music industry and the public for four jam-packed days of performances, music industry conference, international and domestic buyers programs, and the gala awards show. Music Nova Scotia is proud to present Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010. The event will be held in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia from November 4-7, 2010. For more information, go to www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw
Funding Partners
Nova Scotia Department of Tourism Culture and Heritage | FACTOR | SOCAN Foundation | Town of Yarmouth | Nova Scotia Come to Life
Corporate Partners
Molson Canadian | MBS Radio | Z103.5 FM Radio | The Yarmouth Vanguard | The Rodd Grand Yarmouth and Rodd Colony Hotels | CJLS Radio | Sound Systems Plus | Christie Lites | St. Cecilia Studios | Thistle Hyundai
Accommodation
Delegates are encouraged to book their accommodations early! The Rodd Grand and Rodd Colony, our host hotels, are offering discounted rates when a delegate pass is shown at checkout. While there are more accommodations in Yarmouth County, these locations will be filled with delegates and will be on our weekend-long free shuttle route. For more information about accommodation, see http://www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw-accommodations
How to Purchase Tickets
All tickets and delegate passes will be sold through:
www.ticketpro.ca
1-888-311-9090
In person at any Ticketpro outlet - http://ww3.ticketpro.ca/pos.php
Delegate passes and tickets will be also be available for purchase during the conference at the Nova Scotia Music Week registration desk located at the Rodd Grand Hotel
Conference Delegate Pass - Price $75.00 (HST included, Ticketpro service charges not included)
Benefits - Access to all showcasing venues subject to capacity. This does not include access to Songs and Stories, Music and Industry Awards Brunch, Gala Awards Show and Music Nova Scotia presents Wintersleep.
For further information, please contact:
Lindsay-Bea Davis
Communications and Membership Coordinator
Music Nova Scotia
(902) 423-6271 ext #2
(902) 423-8841 Fax
1-888-343-6426 Toll Free
GMT -4
302-5516 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G6
lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca
www.musicnovascotia.ca
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