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.

Join Music Nova Scotia

To join MNS and reap the benefits of membership, you can call Darryl Smith, Membership, Education & Investment Program Manager (FACTOR Regional Educational Coordinator), 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