MNS News

MNS Annual General Meeting 2020 Board of Directors Election Results

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2020-06-24 12:12

Four (4) incumbents re-offered and four (4) additional nominations competed for eight (8) seats with terms ending in 2022.

The following individuals have been elected to the Music Nova Scotia Board of Directors:

Dana Beeler

Dena Williams

Kyle Cunjak

Marc Perry - incumbent

They will join the existing board members, Barbara Cameron, Brian Doherty, Israel Ekanem, Matthew Sampson, Meghan Scott, Mike Campbell, Rosanna Burrill, Sarah Atkinson, Tracey Williams, Mike McGuire (Appointed) and Cecil Wright (Appointed).
Music Nova Scotia Funding Update

Submitted by admin on Fri, 2020-06-19 14:06

As mentioned previously, after consultation with the province, industry leaders, and artists we have created two new one-time Investment Programs:

COVID-19 Response Program (available to Artists II, III, and Export Ready Companies)

Songwriter Mentorship Program (available to all Artists)

Music Nova Scotia Executive Director Search Now Open

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2020-06-17 13:22

Music Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit association that encourages the creation, development, growth, and promotion of Nova Scotia’s music industry. They do this by providing education, information and resources to their members; by advocating for the industry to all levels of government and private sector; and by promoting the export of Nova Scotia music regionally, nationally, and internationally. On their behalf, we are seeking an experienced professional as its Executive Director.

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