Music Nova Scotia Announces 2014/2015 Board of Directors
(Tuesday, June 3, 2014) Music Nova Scotia is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for 2014/2015. All incumbents that re-offered have won by acclamation.
Board Members (re-offered, won by acclamation):
- Andrea Dawson Thomas
- Christine Buiteman
- Jason Michael MacIsaac
- Jonny Stevens
- Jamie Robinson
- Kris McCann
- Krista Keough
These members join the following Board of Directors:
- Bill Appleby
- Brian Doherty
- Ian McKinnon
- Kimberly Sinclair
- Mike Campbell
- Tiffany Spencer
- Troy Arseneault
Executives for the Board of Directors will be determined during the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at the Music Nova Scotia office at 2169 Gottingen Street. The meeting will go from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. All Music Nova Scotia members in good standing are invited and encouraged to attend.
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For more information, please contact:
Lisa Stitt
Member Relations/Operations Manager
Music Nova Scotia
(902) 423-0291
Calling All Nova Scotia Country Music Artists
Music Nova Scotia is running a contest in tandem with the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) for a chance to win a once in a lifetime opportunity to play alongside Canada’s Country Music greats at Country Music Week in Edmonton, AB from September 4-7, 2014.
How it works:
Each province has been asked to select one Country Music Artist/Act (“Act”) to represent that province in the “CCMA Spotlight Performance Contest” (“National Contest”). When all of the participating provincial Acts from across Canada are chosen for the National Contest, these Acts will be highlighted on an online poll and the public will be encouraged to vote on who they want to see perform at Country Music Week this year. These Acts must abide by the “CCMA Spotlight Performance Contest – OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS”. This National Contest will open on June 26, 2014 and close on July 3, 2014. The winner will be announced on July 10, 2014.
Any and all Nova Scotia-based country music artists who are interested in representing their province at this National Contest are required to fill out the online form found here no later than 5:00 p.m. ADT, June 17, 2014. Please be prepared to submit the following items when you begin your application:
Application Requirements
- Two songs (MP3 format or link to any online streaming account)*
- Fifty-word bio*
- One promotional photo (JPEG or EPS format)*
- Social media platforms - please include links to social media outlets you use (i.e., link to Facebook artist page, twitter account, website, etc....)*
*please use the “attachments” button at the bottom of the online application form to attach all of your files
Your application will be evaluated by a jury of music industry professionals and one successful Act will be selected to move on to the National Contest for their chance to win two performance spots at Country Music Week® in Edmonton, Alberta. The winner of the national contest will win a performance spot at the CCMA Industry Lunch taking place on Friday, September 5 and the CCMA Pre-Show Party on September 7, 2014.
More Information on Country Music Week Events:
CCMA Industry Lunch & Awards
The first of four Canadian Country Music Association Award ceremonies, the CCMA industry Lunch & Awards recognizes some of Canada’s most influential industry professionals in the areas of radio, retailer, album design, video director and record producer among other achievements. Always accompanied by great food and the promise of some enjoyable entertainment, the CCMA Industry Lunch & Awards is pleased to acknowledge those who work to promote the genre day in and day out, all year round. Be there to see the industry’s key players from behind the scenes taking the stage to accept their honours and applaud them for all the hard work that they put into making country music an enticing market for all. The winning act will perform one (1) song on the CCMA Industry Lunch & Awards, the CCMA will work with the winner to ensure proper accompaniment at this event.
CCMA Pre-Show Party
The CCMA Awards John Deere branded Green Carpet will attract nominees, performers, presenters and national media. In 2013, there were over 35 media outlets present on the carpet including print (photographers), television, radio and online. Bigger than that is the Fan Zone, which in 2012 and 2013 attracted over 6,500 screaming fans excited to see their favourite stars as they arrived at the broadcast. We will be celebrating with these early arrivers with a Pre-Show party in the parking lot of Rexall Place. We are bringing in a portable stage, performers, an all-star host, food trucks, vendors and a photo booth to capture all of the fun. The winning act will perform two (2) songs on the CCMA Pre-Show Party. The CCMA will work with the winner to ensure proper accompaniment at this event.
What the National Contest winner receives:
There is only one (1) prize awarded, which goes to the Winner. The prize consists of:
- A performance spot at the CCMA Industry Lunch & Awards
- A performance spot at the CCMA Pre-Show Party
- A free one (1) year CCMA membership
- A free one (1) year membership to the association the winner qualified
- One (1) complimentary Full Delegate Registration to Country Music Week in Edmonton, AB (non-transferable)
- One (1) $450.00 honorarium from Radio Starmaker Fund
- One (1) hotel room for four (4) night accommodation (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) at the Courtyard by Marriot in Edmonton
- Transportation (economy class) to and from hometown to Edmonton (to a maximum $1,000 Cdn).
Note: In the case that the winner is a duo or band, the CCMA will review the prize package on a case by case basis
Nova Scotia Music Week Heads to Truro Colchester: Call for Artists and Volunteers
(May 27, 2014, Halifax, NS) Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2014 (NSMW) heads to the hub of the province this fall as the festival will take place in Truro Colchester from November 6 to 9. With over 100 artists playing on multiple stages, NSMW is one of the largest music festivals in the region.
Music Nova Scotia Executive Director Scott Long is excited to take NSMW to Truro Colchester and views this year’s event as a great opportunity to grow the province’s music industry.
“We are thrilled to bring NSMW to Truro Colchester for the first time, and we believe its impact on the community - both economically and culturally - will be significant. Holding this event in the hub of the province makes it accessible to Nova Scotians far and wide. All are welcome and we look forward to the inaugural Truro Colchester edition of NSMW,” says Long.
Artist Showcasing Submissions Now Open
Artist showcasing submissions to play NSMW 2014 are now open. Artists interested in performing during the festival can click here to review the showcase manual for eligibility requirements, and here to apply to showcase. Showcasing submissions will close Monday, June 16 at 5:00 p.m. You must be a member of Music Nova Scotia in good standing to apply. If your membership is not up to date by 5:00 p.m. on June 16 your submission will not be considered eligible.
The cost to submit is $30 CAD and is payable via PayPal or credit card over the phone (contact Lisa Stitt by phone 902.423.0291). You can also pay with debit/cash by visiting the Music Nova Scotia office at 2169 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS.
Volunteer Applications Now Open
By volunteering with NSMW you not only become part of an ever growing and internationally recognized event, but you also open yourself up to opportunities for personal development. The conference provides a great opportunity to meet new people and gain valuable skills and experience. It also provides rewards in exchange for your time and efforts, including the chance to hear great music made in Nova Scotia.
If you want to volunteer for NSMW and be a part of this award-winning event, applications are now open. Click here to apply, or for more information contact Volunteer Coordinator, Cathy von Kintzel or Volunteer Manager, Alanna Swinemar.
Accommodations
The official host hotel for NSMW 2014 is the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Centre Truro (rooms are currently sold out).
Other accommodations with special NSMW delegate rates are available at:
- Berry’s Motel
- Best Western Plus Glengarry
- Comfort Inn
- Rainbow Motel
- Super 8 Truro
Head to www.nsmw.ca and look under the “Stay” tab to view information on hotels in the area.
For more information on NSMW and to keep up-to-date on the event, please visit www.nsmw.ca.
#NSMW2014
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For more information contact:
Lisa Stitt
Member Relations/Operations Manager
Music Nova Scotia
902.423.0291
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