Thursday, February 25, 2010
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.

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Friday, February 12, 2010
Nova Scotia Artists Perform During OlympicsTwenty-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. Read More...

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Monday, March 01, 2010
Carmel Mikol's Official ECMA Showcase & More ECMA Shows

Carmel performs nine shows over the ECMA weekend in Sydney, Nova Scotia from March 4-7, 2010 including an Official ECMA Discovery Stage Showcase. Be sure to catch at least one show!

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Michael Redden at Stayner's Wharf 730pm Read More...

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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

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!

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.

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".

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Begins!

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

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 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

Music is a Service

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

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 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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