MNS News

Office Closure Update

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2020-10-05 14:37

As we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19, Music Nova Scotia is striving to deliver the services and resources our members have come to expect. The office will remain closed until at least early 2021. In the meantime, we have made the following adjustments in order to offer the following services and resources for our members.

Poster Printing
Artist Development Information Sessions

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2020-09-14 14:22

As previously announced, this year there is a special one time only deadline for the Artist Development Program. This deadline is available to any Artist (not rated Artist II or III) who didn't apply in 2020 or was unsuccessful in May of 2020.
Music Nova Scotia Funding Update

Submitted by admin on Thu, 2020-08-27 13:38

Due to the ongoing impacts and restrictions of COVID-19, Music Nova Scotia will be putting the following programs on hold for the remainder of 2020:

Tour Support
Showcase Support
Business Travel

The following programs will be available for the September 15, 2020 deadline:

Marketing Support (for Artists II & III)
Mentorship

Furthermore, there will be another special deadline on October 15, 2020 with the following programs available:

Artist Development

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