Thursday, September 09, 2010
NSMW 2010 Update: Ticketing

News and Reminders: Ticketing

Delegate passes and Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards Brunch tickets are now on sale! Please see below for important details on ticketing:

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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Award Nominees 2010 Announced!

September 7, 2010 Halifax, Nova Scotia – Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week is a showcase of Nova Scotian music and celebrates the achievements of our artists and industry professionals. Each year in November, music fans, musicians, and industry professionals gather during music week for four jam packed days of performances, educational programming, and award ceremonies. Music Nova Scotia is pleased to announce our Music and Industry Award nominees for 2010.

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Thursday, September 09, 2010
Volante Multimedia site is now online

The site for the graphic and media design firm Volante Multimedia is now operational.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Emmy Alcorn receives an honorable mention on Billboard

Emmy was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Billboard World Song Contest for her tune "Already Gone"

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NSMW 2010 Update: Ticketing

News and Reminders: Ticketing

Delegate passes and Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards Brunch tickets are now on sale! Please see below for important details on ticketing:

Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Award Nominees 2010 Announced!

September 7, 2010 Halifax, Nova Scotia – Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week is a showcase of Nova Scotian music and celebrates the achievements of our artists and industry professionals. Each year in November, music fans, musicians, and industry professionals gather during music week for four jam packed days of performances, educational programming, and award ceremonies. Music Nova Scotia is pleased to announce our Music and Industry Award nominees for 2010.

NSMW 2010 Update: News and Reminders

As the planning continues for music week we will bring you updates each week to keep you informed about the latest news and reminders for upcoming deadlines.

Music Nova Scotia’s Battle of the Bands: HMV Next Big Thing Line-up Announced

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.

Want to host Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week in your community?

Want to host Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week in your community?

Music Nova Scotia Education Workshop Series - Financial planning

We all know most MNS members will become wildly famous rock stars, but for those looking for a little extra insurance in case the millions don’t roll in, Trevor Daigle from Stephenson Daigle Financial and Ian MacIsaac from Scotiabank will present a financial planning and mortgage/homebuying session designed for artists and anyone working in cultural/entertainment sector.

Music Nova Scotia announces showcasing artists for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week

More than 70 showcasing performers will hit the stages during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week in Yarmouth, November 4-7 for fans and music buyers from around the world.  Music Nova Scotia announced the full roster today, during a cross-Halifax busking campaign by top Nova Scotia Music Week artists.

NSMW Artists Busk Halifax!

Music Nova Scotia announces showcasing artists for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week with Guerrilla Busking!
 

Music Industry Unites to Fight Online Piracy

John-Paul Ellson, Chair of the Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA), announced, today, the CCMIA’s joining Balanced Copyright for Canada coalition, a national organization that advocates taking Bill C-32 as a starting point for bringing Canada’s copyright into the digital age. Bernie Finkelstein of Balanced Copyright for Canada’s Advisory Board welcomed CCMIA’s support. The Advisory Board of 14 members includes Roger Mooking, Steven Ellis and Andy Stochansky, among others.

Music Nova Scotia’s Battle of the Bands: HMV Next Big Thing

The winner represents Music Nova Scotia in the UK 2011

CCMIA Restructures to meet Current Challenges in the Canadian Music Industry

 The Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA), composed of 10 provincial and territorial music industry associations, announced today, a corporate restructuring designed to more effectively address current issues faced by the Canadian music industry. The restructuring includes the induction of a new executive team.

Wintersleep - So Glad To Be Back Home

Music Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce that Wintersleep will headline an all-ages show with a 19+ licensed area on Saturday, November 6 at the Rodd Grand Yarmouth Convention Centre in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010.

Tunes at Noon Lineup Announced

Councillor Dawn Sloane, the Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) and the Halifax Regional Municipality Cultural Affairs, in association with Music Nova Scotia and Centre for Arts and Technology, are presenting the 3rd annual, free, summer concert series Tunes at Noon, featuring Nova Scotian performers from a range of musical genres.

Funding Information Session

Program (EDP) and FACTOR Information Session
Tuesday, July 27 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Music Nova Scotia Award Nominations Now Open

Music Nova Scotia is now accepting music and industry award nominations for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010 until Friday, July 23 at 5:00 p.m. – no extensions will be given! Please link here to read the NSMW 2010 Awards Manual with all forms required. Make sure you read the information contained in these documents carefully to ensure that your submissions fulfill the criteria for the categories you are applying for.

Board of Directors Election Results announced

When the Music Nova Scotia Nominations and Election Committee put out the call this year for all interested members to submit nominations for the Board of Directors, 25 candidates registered.  By far, that is the biggest roster of candidates Music Nova Scotia has seen and the depth and breadth of those candidates reflected the varied interests of the membership overall.

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Yarmouth 2010 Update:

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010 will welcome talent buyers from all around the world to see our own home-grown talent.  Get your showcase submissions in by Friday, June 11!)

RFP for Technical Director NSMW 2010

Please see the linked PDF for the full Request for Proposals description for Technical Director at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010.  

Voting for the 2010 Music Nova Scotia Board of Directors Elections Begins

The election will be conducted electronically through https://vod.votenet.com/musicnovascotia from May 20th through June 4th, 2010.

Molson Canadian NSMW 2010 Festival Wristbands now on sale!

Music Nova Scotia Members Get Discounts

Your membership to Music Nova Scotia is now worth more!  We are bringing businesses and services on board to offer discounts and specials to our membership.  Not a member?  Join now – www.musicnovascotia.ca/join.

Annual General Meeting and Call for Nominations

All Music Nova Scotia members are encouraged to vote online for the Board of Directors, who will act as guidance for all Music Nova Scotia activities.  All members are also welcome to attend the 2010 Annual General Meeting, where the results of the election will be announced.

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Update: Rodd Grand Yarmouth Announced as Official Host Hotel, Conference Centre, and Late Night Suite

Do you want to be in the middle of the action at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week in Yarmouth this year?  Book your hotel room now at the host hotel, Rodd Grand Yarmouth.  This is where the conference, buyer’s program and late night suite will be located. 

Music Nova Scotia Export Mission to the UK and Ireland

This May, Joel Plaskett, Rich Aucoin and Ghost Bees will join Music Nova Scotia in an export mission to the UK.  In partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, Music Nova Scotia will present two major showcases – one at The Great Escape Music Festival in Brighton and one at Pure Grooves in London.  The Music Nova Scotia team will then carry on to Ireland to hold further strategic meetings, searching for exporting opportunities for Music Nova Scotia members.

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Yarmouth 2010 Update: Conference Overview

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week’s “The New Music Experience” is a comprehensive four day music industry conference happening November 4-7, 2010 at the Rodd Grand Yarmouth Hotel. “The New Music Experience” conference, open to all Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week showcasing artists and registered delegates, will focus on three separate tracks as a response to the issues faced today by artists and fans, managers, and investors in the music sector.

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Yarmouth 2010 Call for Showcase Submissions

Want to play at Music Week?  Apply now!  Deadline is June 11.

Congrats to Nova Scotia Juno Winners!


Music Nova Scotia members Joel Plaskett and Amelia Curran take home honours

Serge Samson named Music Nova Scotia’s new Education and Events Coordinator

Serge Samson named Music Nova Scotia’s new Education and Events Coordinator
Jonny Stevens passes the torch and moves onto the Halifax Pop Explosion

Tunes at Noon Summer Concert Series Calls for Submissions

Tunes at Noon will take place every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. in Grand Parade in Halifax. The series will run from mid July to the end of August. Full schedule and list of performers will be announced at a later date.  

Bruce Aitken to Receive Music Nova Scotia Award of Excellence

Cape Breton International Drum Festival Founder to accept award at this year’s CBIDF in Sydney

Music Nova Scotia Hosts Renowned ‘Tiki’ Stage at Canadian Music Week

Over the course of the past six years, the Delta Hotels Music Nova Scotia ‘Tiki’ event has established itself as one of Canadian Music Week’s pre-eminent showcase stages. Held each year at The Rivoli on Queen Street West, its combination of maritime hospitality (courtesy of title sponsor, Delta Hotels) and a terrific mix of acoustic and electric performances has consistently brought out the best of Canadian and international music professionals. This exclusive invite-only event is catered with fresh Atlantic seafood and even fresher music. It is a must-see event!

Yarmouth to Host Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010

For the second year in a row, Yarmouth will host Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week.  Held this year from November 4-7, the festival and conference will showcases more than 60 performances, including one of the province’s biggest gala awards shows.  The conference also attracts top industry professionals from around the world to lead educational workshops.

Nova Scotia Artists Perform During Olympics

Twenty-six of Nova Scotia’s top artists will showcase their musical talent along with the best Canadian athletes at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.  Music Nova Scotia has compiled a comprehensive web guide to see who is playing when and where during the historic ten-day event.

Final Round Delta Hotels Battle to Canadian Music Week presented by Molson Canadian

After four grueling battles, the best of the best have been selected for a final battle to perform an exclusive showcase at Canadian Music Week 2010 in Toronto.

MIA Fest at the ECMA

Music Newfoundland & Labrador, Music Nova Scotia, Music New Brunswick and Music Prince Edward Island, in collaboration with the East Coast Music Association, are extremely proud to announce MIA Fest, a cooperative showcase stage featuring seven artists from each Atlantic Music Industry Association (MIA).

Music Nova Scotia Launches Songs and Stories Open Mic

Music Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce the revival of the Open Mic stage - now at The Carleton Music Bar & Grill (1685 Argyle Street, Halifax) every Saturday afternoon 1-4 p.m., starting February 6. Songs and Stories Open Mic will be an opportunity for members and interested musicians to perform short acoustic sets on a Music Nova Scotia stage.

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Festival and Conference 2011, 2012 - Call For Proposals

Music Nova Scotia has taken a decision to procure locally a design and supply of awards for presentation on stage to successful members at the association’s annual Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Festival and Conference 2011, 2012.

Delta Hotels Battle to Canadian Music Week Lineup Announced

Delta Hotels, Music Nova Scotia and The Seahorse Tavern have partnered together to present Delta Hotels Battle to Canadian Music Week.

ECMA MIA Fest Stage 2010: Open Call for Submissions to Showcase

Music Nova Scotia will present 6 artists during the East Coast Music Awards 2010 in Sydney, Nova Scotia on March 4, 5, and 6 on a shared Music Industry Association (MIA) stage.

Battle to Canadian Music Week 2010

Music Nova Scotia is calling all eligible bands to submit to the Battle to Canadian Music Week 2010

Want to host Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week in your community?

Music Nova Scotia is now accepting bids to host Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week from November 4 – 7, 2010.

Local music makes a great gift - be a part of Merch Night!

Music Nova Scotia and The Seahorse Tavern are thrilled to present: Merch Night! On Tuesday, December 8 The Seahorse Tavern industry room will be transformed into a local music lover’s paradise with CDs and merchandise for sale by local artists.

There’s a very important component to this - artists - we need your merchandise!

Nova Scotia Dominates ECMA 2010 Music and Industry Award Nominees

Music Nova Scotia members and Nova Scotia artists and industry professionals dominated the East Coast Music Award nominations broadcast online today from the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre.

Music Ally and SoundCloud Special Offer to Music Nova Scotia Members

Following the most successful Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week festival and conference our presenting partners have some offers only available to Music Nova Scotia members.

Music Nova Scotia and SOCAN present SOCAN Information Session

Monday, December 14 at 6:00pm
 

Canadian RadioStar National Songwriting Competition

Deadline: December 11, 2009

Export Development Program (EDP) and FACTOR Information Session

Monday, November 30 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Award Winners

November 8, 2009 Halifax, NS - Joel Plaskett took home four Music Nova Scotia Awards at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week for his hit release "Three".

Important Information: Acadian Celebration Stage – New Location!

 The Acadian Celebration Stage has been moved from the Théâtre du Centre scolaire communautaire de l'École secondaire de Par-en-Bas in Tusket to the Belleville Elementary School, 84 Rue Belleville (Road) in Tusket on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8.

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Begins!

November 5, 2009 Halifax, NS – Music Nova Scotia welcomes everyone to Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week!

MOLSON CANADIAN NOVA SCOTIA MUSIC WEEK UPDATE - Oct. 29

One Week To Go!

We’re a week away from music week and we’ve still got some cool announcements to make.

Complete List of Buyers at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week

As the countdown continues to Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week, Music Nova Scotia has added new buyers to the list of delegates at this year's festival and conference in Yarmouth November 5 – 8.

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Update - October 22

We are two weeks to music week today and we’ve got some important information for you to keep on-hand.

ARGYLE FINE ART and Chr!S Sm!th are BRINGING THE VISUAL ARTS TO NOVA SCOTIA MUSIC WEEK again this Year with PROJECT BANDSTAND and REPIXX v.3.0

MOLSON CANADIAN NOVA SCOTIA MUSIC WEEK UPDATE - October 16

A few reminders today about upcoming deadlines for music week. We’ll keep it short and sweet!

MOLSON CANADIAN NOVA SCOTIA MUSIC WEEK UPDATE

Vote, Pitch, Mix and Mingle

Acadian Celebration at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week

BLOU to perform the Acadian Celebration Stage

Delegates Attention!

We are offering artists and industry professionals another avenue to reach out to delegates attending the festival and conference in Yarmouth, November 5-8.

Music is a Service

“If you’re going to hoot with the owls you’ve got to soar with the eagles.”

Music Nova Scotia Announces Industry Award Nominations – Let the Voting Begin!

The industry award nominees are announced today and the online polls are open for Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards.

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Conference “Music is a Service” Designed by UK’s Music Ally

International buyers and speakers, community presenters and regional festival buyers attending

Music Nova Scotia Music Award Nominees and Biggest Gala Awards Show Lineup Announced

Joel Plaskett, Classified, In-Flight Safety, Dave Carroll, Brian Borcherdt, Grand Dérangement, The Tom Fun Orchestra and Charlie A’Court to perform, Bruce Guthro and Jimmy Flynn host Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week’s signature event.

Songs and Stories and Showcasing Artists Announced

September 1, 2009 Halifax, Nova Scotia – Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week is pleased to announce the Songs and Stories concert lineup and Showcasing Artists for Nova Scotia Music Week 2009.

Music Nova Scotia Announces New Program Officer

Program Officer Christine Buiteman has accepted a full-time position with Brookes Diamond Productions and will be leaving Music Nova Scotia. Her last official day is Friday, August 21.

Call For Submissions: Music Nova Scotia Kicks Off Battle To Warped Tour

Winners will perform 4 dates on the Vans Warped Tour 2010

Music and Industry Awards Nominations now open

Music Nova Scotia is now accepting award nominations for Nova Scotia Music Week.

Music Nova Scotia Goes Hollywood

Joel Plaskett, Rose Cousins and Christina Martin to showcase in Los Angeles

Music Nova Scotia AGM results

Music Nova Scotia held its 20th Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2009 in Halifax, NS.

Nova Scotia Music Week Gets Warped

Kevin Lyman, creator of the Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos Tour , Mayhem Tour , Down from the Mountain Tour and partner at Sideonedummy Records  will be at Nova Scotia Music Week to select one lucky band to perform on 4 dates of the Vans Warped Tour 2010. Lyman is also creating a Country tour based around the Warped model and has opened a full time office in Nashville to help facilitate and plan, the yet to be named tour, in 2010.

Music Nova Scotia is hosting our very first Open House

Music Nova Scotia is hosting our very first Open House on Thursday, June 11 from 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Nova Scotia Music Week Premium Gala Show and Festival Wristbands on sale now!

Music Nova Scotia and the South West Shore Development Authority are pleased to announce that festival wristbands and Gala Show tickets are on sale now!

Music Nova Scotia AGM

Notice of Annual General Meeting and Call for Nominations

Nova Scotia Music Week Yarmouth 2009 Call for Submissions

Apply now for a chance to showcase at Nova Scotia Music Week 2009 in Yarmouth!

Tunes at Noon Summer Concert Series Calls for Submissions

Apply for a chance to play at historic Parade Square!

New Artist Resources in the Music Nova Scotia Office

New computer and colour photocopier available for our members.

Healthcare coverage is here for our members!

Music Nova Scotia has partnered with Theriault Financial to make flexible, comprehensive options for healthcare coverage available to our members.

Music Nova Scotia Members Dominate 2009 ECMA Awards

Music Nova Scotia landed in Corner Brook, Newfoundland with a thud, took some chances and put it all on the line for the 2009 ECMA Awards.

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