MNS News

MNS International Women's Day Workshops

Submitted by Danabeeler on Mon, 2020-02-24 10:12

International Women's Day, celebrated globally since 1975, is a focal point in the movement for women's rights. It is a day when all women are recognized and celebrated. Music Nova Scotia is proud to join the many other music industry associations across the country celebrating International Women’s Day.
Location Announced For Nova Scotia Music Week 2020 & 2021

Submitted by Danabeeler on Tue, 2020-02-04 14:03

(February 4, 2020) Each November, more than 1,000 musicians and music industry professionals from around the world come together in Nova Scotia to showcase and celebrate the incredible musical talent that exists in the province.

Music Nova Scotia is happy to announce that Sydney, Cape Breton will host the 2020 edition of Nova Scotia Music Week (NSMW), taking place from November 5th to 8th. Truro will host the event in 2021.
Updates to Music NS Investment Programs 2020

Submitted by Danabeeler on Mon, 2020-02-03 14:14

Important Changes to the Music Nova Scotia Investment Program
Please be advised of the following important changes to the Music Nova Scotia Investment Program:

1. The program levels for artists are being renamed; the same programs are available to the corresponding levels.

Join Music Nova Scotia

To join MNS and reap the benefits of membership, you can call Dana Beeler, Member Relations, at 1-888-343-6426, or click here to join online.

Note: there are two steps to joining online.

First, you'll register an account on our website, then you'll need to create a Project once you're logged in. A Project is a band, group, company or other business; whatever you would like your membership to pertain to.
When you create your Project, you will be prompted to purchase a membership for that Project in order to become a member. You can be a member of multiple Projects, too, each with their own membership.

Membership Rates

Individual Artists- $50
Promote your news in our daily email newsletter / Apply for showcasing opportunities and awards / Create a profile online at musicnovascotia.ca / Use our resource centre / Have access to year-round workshops / Free consultations / Voting member status for ONE representative for the AGM and Music Nova Scotia Awards / Business referrals / Networking opportunities. Individual memberships can not display company names, you must hold a small business or corporate membership.

Band/Group - $60
Promote your news in our daily email newsletter / Apply for showcasing opportunities and awards / Create a profile online at musicnovascotia.ca / Use our resource centre / Have access to year-round workshops / Free consultations / Voting member status for ONE representative for the AGM and Music Nova Scotia Awards / Business referrals / Networking opportunities. Band memberships can not display company names, you must hold a small business or corporate membership.

Small Business - $70
Promote your news in our daily email newsletter / Apply for awards / Create a profile online at musicnovascotia.ca / Use our resource centre / Have access to year-round workshops / Free consultations / Voting member status for ONE representative for the AGM and Music Nova Scotia Awards / Business referrals / Networking opportunities

Student - $20 (Student ID Required)
Promote your news in our daily email newsletter / Create a profile online at musicnovascotia.ca / Use our resource centre / Have access to year-round workshops / Free consultations / Business referrals / Networking opportunities *Students do not have voting rights and are not eligible for showcasing opportunities. A membership upgrade is required for showcase eligibility. Student memberships can not display company names, you must hold a small business or corporate membership.

Corporate - $135
Promote your news in our daily email newsletter / Placement of logo and link on "Corporate Members" webpage / Apply for showcasing opportunities and awards / Create a profile and advertise online at musicnovascotia.ca / Use our resource centre / Have access to year-round workshops / Free consultations / Voting member status for TWO representatives for the AGM and Music Nova Scotia Awards / Business referrals / Networking opportunities

Non-Profit - $70
Promote your news in our daily email newsletter / Apply for showcasing opportunities and awards / Create a profile online at musicnovascotia.ca / Use our resource centre / Have access to year-round workshops / Free consultations / Voting member status for TWO representatives for the AGM and Music Nova Scotia Awards / Business referrals / Networking opportunities

Venue - $70
Promote your news in our daily email newsletter / Apply for showcasing opportunities and awards / Create a profile online at musicnovascotia.ca / Use our resource centre / Have access to year-round workshops / Free consultations / Voting member status for One representative for the AGM and Music Nova Scotia Awards / Business referrals / Networking opportunities