MNS News

Music Nova Scotia Updates to the Investment Programs

Submitted by lisastitt on Fri, 2020-05-22 10:42

Dear Nova Scotia Music Community,

It is an understatement to say that COVID-19 has upended the music industry. Many of Music Nova Scotia’s Investment programs are currently untenable with daily event cancellations and current travel restrictions.

Music Nova Scotia has been consulting frequently with the province, industry leaders, and artists to assess where current opportunities and needs exist in our sector and how best to respond.
Music Nova Scotia Job Opportunities

Submitted by lisastitt on Tue, 2020-05-12 13:17

Conference Coordinator, Festival Production Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, International Delegates Coordinator.

Deadline for Applications: May 25th, 2020, 5:00 PM

Term will be May 17, 2020 - December 6, 2020
Music Nova Scotia's 2020 Annual General Meeting And Call For Nominations

Submitted by admin on Thu, 2020-05-07 12:00

Music Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday, June 23rd 2020 at the Music Nova Scotia office at 2169 Gottingen Street. The meeting will go from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. All Music Nova Scotia members in good standing are invited and encouraged to attend. The location is subject to change due to Covid-19, and will possibly be held virtually. Details will be sent to members if there is a change.

2019 Casino NS Artist in Residence Program

Casino Nova Scotia Annual Artist in Residence Program - $20,000 to support the winner's career!

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Once again Casino Nova Scotia is calling on emerging Nova Scotian musicians to compete for the annual Artist in Residence program! This program will provide the selected musician or group with $20,000 in funding to assist with developing their career through recording, marketing, and live performance opportunities. Music Nova Scotia is administering the program and will provide career path support.

Applications are now open, and close on July 26th at 5:00pm ADT.

Applicants must fill out an online application form, which can be found here.

Along with general contact information, web and social media links, applicants must have the following prepared before beginning the application; these elements are mandatory and must accompany your submission:

Current biography.
Current press photo.
Statement on artists’ goals and career plan. You must provide an extensive plan outlining the coming year’s goals, plans, and career trajectory. Please use the career plan template provided here. Once you have completed the plan, attach the document to the application via the “attachments” tab at the bottom of the application form.
Web link to a music streaming site where a maximum of 3 songs are available; these songs will be evaluated by the jury. Please only link 3 songs - do not provide a link to a player which features more than 3 songs (e.g. a full album).
Lyric sheets for the 3 songs you will be submitting.

To review the Program's rules and regulations, click here.

The applicant evaluation process will include:

Review of online applications and demos
Interview with selected applicants
Live performance of the finalists on September 20, 2019

For the latest information concerning the Casino Nova Scotia’s Artist in Residence Program please visit:

http://musicnovascotia.ca/content/casino-ns-artist-residence-program

Artist in Residence Contact:
Ashlea Barr
Phone: 902-496-6659
Email: abarr@casinonovascotia.com

Music Nova Scotia Contact:
Dana Beeler
Phone: 902-423-6271, ext. 114
Email: dana@musicnovascotia.ca