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📣 OFFICE HOURS 📣
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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Have you been on EI or CERB in the last 5 years? Are you interested in working in the music industry? Do you want to learn about the behind-the-scenes work at music festivals and Music Industry Associations? Music Nova Scotia is excited to announce the following contract positions are open for Nova Scotia Music Week 2024:
- Conference & Delegate Liaison
- Festival & Production Assistant
- Sponsorship & Marketing Liaison
- Volunteer and Box Office Coordinator
PLEASE NOTE: These are six-month-long contracts offered as part of the Job Creation Partnerships program of the Government of Nova Scotia. Full eligibility criteria and job descriptions are available on our website here.
Job postings are open until Monday, May 27, 2024, at 11:59 pm AT. Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@musicnovascotia.ca with “NSMW Job Application - [JOB TITLE]” in the subject line.
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Music Nova Scotia is holding the annual election for its board of directors. There are two (2) incumbents re-offering and one (1) open seat, with three (3) total seats to fill.
Music Nova Scotia members are encouraged to nominate anyone who, in their opinion, would be a good candidate for the Music Nova Scotia board of directors. We also invite anyone interested in being nominated to declare their interest by submitting a completed nomination form - full nomination details and the nomination form are available here.
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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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Music Nova Scotia would like to extend congratulations to the Nova Scotian and Cape Breton artists and industry who were awarded 2024 East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown:
Nova Scotia:
- Maggie Andrew - African Canadian Artist of the Year
- Neon Dreams - Album of the Year
- Charlie A’Court - Blues Recording of the Year
- Cloverdale - Dance Recording of the Year
- Rich Aucoin - Electronic Recording of the Year
- Orchid’s Curse - Loud Recording of the Year
- The Bombadils - Rising Star Recording of the Year
- Good Dear Good - Rock Recording of the Year
- Jenn Grant - Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year
- Halifax Jazz Festival - Event of the Year
- Katie Kelly - Media Person of the Year
- Corey LeRue - Producer of the Year
- The Carleton - Venue of the Year
- Brothers Boyd - Video Director of the Year
- John Poirier - Industry Builder Award
- Ian Alistair Gosbee - Stompin’ Tom Award
Cape Breton:
- Morgan Toney - Roots/Traditional Recording of the Year
- Jamie Foulds - Audio Engineer of the Year
- Stephen Muise - Stompin’ Tom Award
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ANSMA is hiring for four (4) new part-time positions:
- Administrative Assistance (Operations)
- Program Coordinator (Core Programming & Special Projects)
- Production Coordinator (Events/Showcase)
- Communications/ Outreach Coordinator (Digitial Presence and Community Engagement)
Deadline to apply for these positions is May 20th, 2024 at 11:59pm.
More Info >>>
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The Town of New Glasgow is excited to be hiring for the position of Program, Culture and Events Manager. This position is responsible for leading the integrated approach to the Town of New Glasgow programs and events management, destination development, and the Town service delivery for such activities and initiatives as well as provides the oversight and management of Glasgow Square.
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the 2024/2025 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class submissions are open now until 5 P.M. ET on May 31, 2024. Artists can apply now at junomasterclass.ca. There are no submission fees associated with the program and all eligibility requirements can be found here.
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Prismatic is hiring two positions – Technical Producer and Marketing Coordinator!
Are you interested in learning about the arts sector and festival production? Would you like to work with a close-knit team that is dedicated to showcasing and uplifting the work of Indigenous artists and artists of colour? Come work with us at Prismatic! Apply by May 7th, 2024 at 5pm.
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Today, the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) proudly announces the kick-off of " Hear and Now: Understanding the economic power and potential of Canada’s live music industry,” marking the first-ever Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) of the live music sector in Canada.
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Applications are now open for the RBCxMusic First Up Program, Powered by MusiCounts. This program will equip 30 emerging artists and music entrepreneurs with the skills, connections, and industry insights needed to fuel fulfilling and sustainable careers in music. The deadline to apply is May 14.
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Volunteer at INGObeach Pride! Apply now at INGObeach.com/volunteer
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⭐️Appel à tous les artistes acadiens et francophones de la N.-É.! ⭐️ Le programme STELLA est de retour pour soutenir votre développement artistique et professionnel. Que vous soyez musicien, danseur, artiste visuel, écrivain, cinéaste ou autre, STELLA peut vous aider à développer votre projet, obtenir du mentorat et du soutien, appui à la promotion et bien plus encore! Déposez votre candidature avant le 31 mai à minuit!
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StART is a mentorship and career development program through which opportunities are created to help emerging artists learn new skills, broaden their networks and showcase their talents. Mentors will respond to ongoing work, providing guidance, feedback and encouragement through the whole 4 weeks!
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Artist applications for Pitch Scotland 2024 are OPEN! ‼️ This year’s conference & international showcase is on 22-23 August. Nova Scotian artists can apply now until May 17, 2024.
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Smooth sibling harmonies and a lush symphony orchestra. After a stunning performance as part of our online Fusion Sessions in 2021, North Preston vocal powerhouses Reeny and Mahalia Smith join Symphony Nova Scotia live with a brand-new program of original works. Don’t miss this riveting concert of extraordinary energy and spectacular homegrown soul.
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Pop Punk & Emo Night @ Gus' Pub for all you pop punkers, emos and elder emos! No, It's Fine, Sisyphus Defeated, Parade Square, and Leafgreen perform originals plus covers of classics from the early 2000's and more!
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Songwriters From Here & Away presents a Songwriters Circle at The Pink Piano Cafe & Oounge with Mike Biggar, Laura Rae, and Jon Cornwall
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A cozy house concert with Blue Lobelia and Stewart Legere. Email islaymcnab@gmail.com to secure your ticket!
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Cecilia Concerts presents a performance of the evocative and powerful works of Métis composer Ian Cusson, featuring the expressive Sri Lankan tenor Asitha Tennekoon, the rich-voiced Innu soprano Élisabeth St-Gelais, and award-winning pianist Jennifer King at Halifax’s Joseph Strug Concert Hall.
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Scotia Music Room (the old Wandlyn Amhertst) Concert Series presents Kyle O'Brien Band, $10 cover
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY
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HARMZ ft. KAYO
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DANIEL JAMES MCFADYEN, DARRAGH JESSOME
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IAN SHERWOOD
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KAYO
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CONTRIVED
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STEEL CUT OATS
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PEACH ON A BEACH
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JUNE BODY
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L'NU JOKER
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RACHEL DAVIS & DARREN MCMULLEN
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The MNS newsletter is published on Wednesday of each week. News can be submitted until 5 pm ADT on Monday for that week's newsletter.
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