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13/03/24
 
   
 
 
 
📣 OFFICE UPDATE 📣 

The Music Nova Scotia office will be closed and staff will be working remotely on Mondays now through June 24, 2024. To access member services, please send us an email!
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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 April 4: 

  • All Mother
  • Callum Gaudet
  • Clever Hopes
  • Serena Wu

Tickets are on sale now!

Doors open at 7 pm and the show starts at 7:30 pm. Our friends at Garrison Brewing will be on-site with exclusive offers and a pop-up tasting of their newest beer!

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.

Applications to perform at upcoming NMT events are open now! Music Nova Scotia Members are encouraged to apply to perform. Applying does not guarantee a performance. It is free to submit. Please visit Music Nova Scotia's website for full eligibility criteria and the application form.
BUY TICKETS: New Music Thursday
The March 15 funding deadline is THIS FRIDAY! The following programs are open for submissions: Many of our programs encourage or require you to meet in advance with Darryl Smith, our Investment Program and Member Training Manager, who can help you determine the eligibility of your project and develop strategies to increase the strength of your application. His contact is darryl@musicnovascotia.ca if you would like to schedule a Zoom meeting or a phone call.

Update your profile or move up artist levels:
Our investment programs require an active and up-to-date investment client profile. Instructions about how to set up/update your investment client profile can be found here. If you don't have an applicant profile, you can set one up here.

If you would like to move up artist levels, please review the eligibility criteria and contact Darryl Smith, darryl@musicnovascotia.ca if you qualify.
Music Nova Scotia Investment Program
Music Nova Scotia is pleased to continue to support new and emerging artists and industry professionals with a FREE Youth Membership for artists and industry who are 18 and under!

If you qualify for this membership, or have any questions, please email info@musicnovascotia.ca to get set up!

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Music Nova Scotia members receive 10% off of application and renewal fees for CARAS Academy Delegates membership!

Login to the Member Benefits portal to redeem this offer! 
If you’re a local service provider or business that would like to offer a unique service or discount to MNS Members please feel free to send us an email to info@musicnovascotia.ca!
The JUNOS are returning to Halifax! Hosted by legendary singer, songwriter and pop superstar, Nelly Furtado, watch as some of the biggest names in music come together live from Scotiabank Centre. The 53rd annual celebration will feature show-stopping performances from Canada’s hottest acts including Charlotte Cardin, Josh Ross, Maestro Fresh Wes, The Beaches, and more!

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Songwriters, composers, music publishers and industry professionals connect amid a backdrop of celebration and recognition of music excellence. On March 23 and 24, SOCAN HQ will host a series of exclusive and informative events, and unique opportunities designed to foster connections, share insights, and celebrate member achievements within the music community. We welcome you to join us at SOCAN HQ to connect with the SOCAN team and hang out!

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JUNOfest is back and once again taking over intimate stages and bustling pubs across Halifax. For two jam-packed nights, JUNOfest presented by CBC Music will showcase talent of all genres from across the country. Featuring over 100 artists, fans can catch some of their favourite musicians and JUNO nominees in more than 10 venues across the city.

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Headed to the JUNOS in Halifax this year? Join ADVANCE and ANSMA from 7pm on Friday, March 22 at Tribe Network (1717 Barrington St.) as we celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black music, business professionals and creatives during the biggest week in Canadian music.

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Meet up with Music Managers Forum in Halifax next month for another in-person MMF Connect, co-hosted by Cox & Palmer.⁠ We will begin with a legal information session with Cox & Palmer, followed by a social and networking event for artist managers and music industry professionals based in the Halifax area, and in town for the JUNO Awards. ⁠Registration is FREE and open to non-members. RSVP required. Entry is subject to capacity.

Legal Information Session | 11am – 12pm (AST)⁠
Networking Session | 12pm – 1pm (AST)⁠

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The ANSMA Export Development Grant will be awarded to one artist who has a parent or guardian who identifies as African Nova Scotian (from the 52 historic Black ⚫️ communities.) This export grant provides a $2,000 💰investment for domestic or international showcases and performances, or for an industry professional seeking development under a mentor in 2024.

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Fresh off showcases in Paris, Montréal, Québec City and Par-en-Bas, Acadian powerpop band SLUICE returns to their home turf for a special album release party at The Seahorse Tavern. Haligonian pop-punks CROSSED WIRES and New Brunswick stoner rock trio MESSE open the show. // Fraîchement sorti des vitrines à Paris, Montréal, Québec et Par-en-Bas, le groupe powerpop acadien SLUICE revient chez eux pour une soirée spéciale afin de célébrer le lancement de leur nouvel album à The Seahorse Tavern. Les pop-punks haligoniens CROSSED WIRES et le trio stoner rock du Nouveau-Brunswick MESSE offrent la première partie du spectacle.
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​Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend in style! Join the vibrant atmosphere with The Mellotones, for an unforgettable night filled with the groovy rhythms of R&B and funk. Get ready to immerse yourself in the electrifying beats and make it a night to remember!

A ​50/50 raffle to help raise funds for the roof will be taking place before the concert and at the beginning of intermission. Cash Only.​

Saturday, ​March 16, 2024​
The Mermaid, Windsor, NS
​Doors/Bar opens at 7pm, Show starts at 8pm (19+ event)​
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An hour of live music from Hannah Langille funded by the "Music Lives Here" JUNO Music Grant Program. Take a stroll down to the Halifax boardwalk to Peace By Chocolate and listen to some tunes and get some delicious chocolatey treats on March 13th from 4-5pm.

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The Carleton is delighted to host Mat Hughes for the sold-out release of his brand new EP 'The Motions' with special guest Daniel James McFadyen.  Show time is 7:30 PM on Thursday March 14th.

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The Pavilion Battle of the Bands Finale takes place at Light House Arts Centre with host bands All Honesty and Rootabagga and finalists Stonebrother, Acid Wash, and Convulsion.

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Moira & Claire, Ian Van Der Wee, and Long Call are live at New Scotland Brewing on March 16. Tickets $15

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Electric Spoonful hosts St. Paddy's Day Eve at The Seahorse Tavern featuring Atay & JAX, Customer Service, norc, Shaolin, and Hooch!

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Music Declares Emergency Canada proudly announces the inaugural Canadian Environmental Music Awards with a Climate Emergency Concert set to take place on March 17th in the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. Tickets are $28.50, $42.50, $67.50 and all profits will go to Music Declares Emergency, the Ecology Action Centre and the David Suzuki Foundation.

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Owen O'Sound Lee and Dena Williams host ANSMA's Monthly Town Hall open mic session, open to all ages and mediums to skillshare, network and learn about community initiatives and opportunities.

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