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📣 OFFICE HOURS 📣
The Music Nova Scotia office is closed and staff are unavailable TODAY, Wednesday, April 24, as staff do site visits for Nova Scotia Music Week 2024.
Reminder! The Music Nova Scotia office will be closed to visitors and staff will be working remotely on Mondays now through June 24, 2024. To access member services, please send us an email! The MNS office remains open Tuesdays-Fridays, 9am-4:30pm.
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Music Nova Scotia is excited to share the artists who will be performing at Music Nova Scotia and Garrison Brewing’s next New Music Thursday show at The Seahorse Tavern on May 2:
- Brooke Waye
- Colrain
- Jon Samuel
- Lizard The Bird
Tickets are on sale now for $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Music Nova Scotia members can access discounted tickets ($7) through the membership portal. Full details can be found on Music Nova Scotia’s website.
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Music Nova Scotia is pleased to share that thanks to additional support from the Province of Nova Scotia and the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage, Music Nova Scotia can support new programs and expand support for existing Investment Programs.
“The Province of Nova Scotia is investing in the expansion of Music Nova Scotia initiatives that will impact all aspects of the industry, from artist development to aligning with the province’s growing film economy,” says Minister Allan MacMaster. “We look forward to continuing to work with Music Nova Scotia to support our province’s talented artists.”
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Early bird festival wristbands and delegate passes for Nova Scotia Music Week 2024 are on sale now!
Festival wristbands allow access to all showcasing events at NSMW 2024 (subject to capacity). Festival wristbands do not include access to the awards show, NSMW conference, or other premium access events. Limited early bird wristbands are available for sale here for $55 + fees until they are sold out. Standard ticket pricing will be available later in the summer.
Delegate passes gain access to all NSMW 2024 showcases (subject to capacity), conference sessions, mixers, and special events hosted by NSMW. Limited early bird delegate passes are for sale here for $100 + fees until they are sold out. Standard ticket pricing will be available later in the summer.
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Music Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Music Week 2023 have been nominated for two Canadian Live Music Industry Awards Nominations!
Music Nova Scotia has received a nomination for the Community Impact Award, and Nova Scotia Music Week 2023, which took place November 2-5, 2023, has received a nomination for Small Festival of the Year.
Voting is now open for the Canadian Live Music Industry Awards! Members of the Canadian live music industry are eligible to vote. Industry workers/organizations can register and votes can be submitted at https://cmw.net/awards/live/vote until May 3, 2024.
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ANSMA is hiring for four (4) new part-time positions:
- Administrative Assistance (Operations)
- Program Coordinator (ANSMA Core Programming & Special Projects)
- Production Coordinator (ANSMA Events/Showcase)
- Communications/Outreach Coordinator (ANSMA Digitial Presence and Community Engagement)
Deadline to apply for these positions is May 20th, 2024 at 11:59pm.
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The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings (FACTOR) has announced their 2024-2025 fiscal year program deadlines!
- Artist Development - May 23, 2024 - 5:00pm ET
- Juried Sound Recording Single/EP - May 16, 2024 - 5:00pm ET
- Juried Sound Recording Album - September 12, 2024 - 5:00pm ET
If you have questions or need help with your application, please contact Darryl Smith darryl@musicnovascotia.ca
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Memorial University invites applications for the position of Dean, School of Music. Consideration of candidates will commence in May/June 2024 and continue until the position is filled. To submit your application including your letter of interest and CV, visit Memorial's website:
https://careers.mun.ca/academic/api/careers/file/5119
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La troisième édition de la Retraite d’écriture Cri de terre aura lieu du 11-14 juillet 2024 au Lieu historique national de Grand-Pré. La résidence comprend un séjour de trois nuits dans les oTENTik de Parcs Canada. Cette résidence est un partenariat entre la Société promotion Grand-Pré, la FÉCANE et Parcs Canada. Tous les artistes francophiles et francophones de la province sont invités à soumettre leur candidature. La sélection finale des trois artistes sera dévoilée à la fin du mois d’avril.
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TWO courses have been added to the spring/summer semester of Workplace Education courses offered by the Province of Nova Scotia and CBMIC!
Website Design and Content Marketing Using AI are now open for registration.
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Honey Jam is looking for emerging female artists across Canada between the ages of 14-25 representing all music styles – including pop, hip-hop, jazz, rock, country, afro beats, soca, soul, dance, r&b, Punjabi music and more – to audition for our free 2024 youth artist development program.
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East Coast Music Association announced that Ian Alistair Gosbee is the 2024 Stompin’ Tom Connors Honourary Award recipient for Nova Scotia!
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Side Door is bringing "Touring by the Numbers" to ECMA! This time, we'll be diving deep into the realities of touring for Atlantic Canadian musicians. We'll explore proven tactics to maximize profits, build your fanbase, and avoid burnout, all with a specific focus on the unique challenges and opportunities in our region.
To make sure your voice is heard, we're inviting YOU to contribute!
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TD Halifax Jazz Festival has a limited number of spots available for local food and goods vendors to be a part of our event. If you would like to join us this summer, please fill out the application. Applications will be reviewed and you will receive a response within 2 weeks. Applications will close on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
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Happy Jazz Appreciation Month, in celebration HJF is returning to Stillwell Taproom & Hi-Fi for another Jazz Labs listening session, with special guest Sam Wilson.
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2021 JUNO Award Nominees, Rum Ragged live at The Mermaid on Thursday, April 25th (7:30pm show). All ages.
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Symphony Nova Scotia is honoured to accompany indie pop band Hillsburn in their final farewell concert at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium on Friday, April 26.
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Urban Surf Kings with very special guests The Shakedown Combo are live at Bearly's, $10 at the door.
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ANSMA's next Town Hall is taking place on Sunday, April 18 at 6:30pm, hosted by Mayaya & Vadell Gabriel
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HJF presents this FREE interview style workshop. Andrew Jackson is joined by guitarist Ian McGimpsey, as he gives us an insight into the exciting world of Pedal Steel Guitar.
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The Carleton is proud to host the 6th annual Young, Gifted & Black Jazz Showcase on Saturday, April 27th. This year’s event is hosted by Zamani Folade and features performances by Adina, Blessing, Real Eyez, and Mayaya.
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Rhythm & Royalty: Celebrating African Kings & Queens at Woodlawn Public Library
Join TD, Halifax Public Library, and ANSMA us to get into the groove of African drums, fashion, art, dance, and movement, as we explore the epic saga of ancient African monarchs. Accompanied by African drums, at this event, you will learn about the storied lives and experiences of great figures from African Royalty.
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NOVAFEST is BACK & BOLD in 2024:
20 shows | 12+ venues | Halifax & Dartmouth | April 23-May 23
The music festival is showcasing and organized by NSCC Ivany Campus students from Music Arts, Music Production/ Engineering, and Music Business programs. Find them performing in shows, behind the soundboard, and managing stages. Many headlining acts can trace their career beginnings to NSCC’s programs, too.
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Step back into the void with us on April 26th at Marquee Ballroom. Get ready for a night of mosh pits and raging!
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Not Just Any Thursday but Thursday packed with madness.
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