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

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