APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED - Casino Nova Scotia Annual Artist in Residence Program – $20,000 to support the winner’s career!
(Halifax, July 12 2019) 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 closed.
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:
To review the Program's rules and regulations, click here.
The applicant evaluation process will include:
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
(July 2, 2019 Halifax, NS) Music Nova Scotia is now accepting applications for music and industry award nominations for the 2019 Music Nova Scotia Awards.
Nominations will be open until Tuesday, July 16th at 5:00 p.m. ADT.
Please click HERE to read the 2019 Music Nova Scotia Awards Manual and ensure your submission(s) fulfill the criteria required for your nominee. The cost to submit is $30, HST included. Submissions can be paid for through Stripe, at the office by any method (debit, cash, etc.), or over the phone with Visa or MasterCard. To pay over the phone, please call (902) 423-6271.
Music Nova Scotia may present awards in fifty (50) categories.
Music Awards (29 categories)
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A MUSIC AWARD NOMINATION CLICK HERE
All Nova Scotian artists who are members in good standing and have released recordings between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019 are eligible to submit for the 2019 Music Nova Scotia Awards. You are not eligible to be nominated for the same recording two years in a row.
There are nine (9) categories that do not require a recording: Acadian/Francophone Artist of the Year, African Nova Scotian Artist of the Year, Children’s Artist of the Year, DJ of the Year, Electronic Artist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Indigenous Artist of the Year, Musician of the Year & Digital Artist of the Year.
Industry Awards (21 categories)
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR AN INDUSTRY AWARD NOMINATION CLICK HERE
The Music Nova Scotia Industry Awards recognize the achievements and contributions of our industry professionals and leaders from across Nova Scotia over the past year. These awards celebrate the people and companies who are working to build a strong and vibrant Nova Scotia music industry. All Music Nova Scotia members in good standing are eligible to submit.
The final music and industry nominees will be decided upon by a peer jury of esteemed local professionals with expertise in the music industry of Nova Scotia. Music Nova Scotia staff are not members of this jury, and do not contribute to the selection of the final ballot for nominees.
Nominees who are members of Music Nova Scotia will receive a complimentary delegate pass to Nova Scotia Music Week 2019 (NSMW), which offers access to all showcases (subject to capacity) and the conference.
Winners will be announced at Nova Scotia Music Week in Truro, NS, November 7-10, 2019.
For more information on the Music Nova Scotia awards, please contact:
Grace Russell
Events and Marketing Manager
Music Nova Scotia
grace@musicnovascotia.ca
off: +1 902-423-6271 Ext. 115
direct: +1 902-800-8525
mob: +1 902-223-1460
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Volunteer Applications Now Open!
We would love to have you join the NSMW 2019 Volunteer Team!
Volunteering has a lot of great benefits, such as a NSMW volunteer t-shirt, an identification badge, access to all showcasing venues throughout the weekend (subject to capacity), and the opportunity to hear some of the very best music Nova Scotia has to offer!!
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE #NSMW2019 VOLUNTEER TEAM!!
For more information on being a NSMW volunteer, contact:
Anna Jones
International Delegates & Volunteer Coordinator
international@musicnovascotia.
902.423.6271 x 109
Megan Burgess
Volunteer Coordinator - Truro Host Committee
mburgess@truro.ca
902-893-6094
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Deadline for Applications: June 28, 2019 5:00 PM
Term will be July 8, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Looking to work in the music industry? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you! Music Nova Scotia is in the process of arranging a contract hire under the provincial Job Creation Partnerships (JCP) program. The Job Creation Partnership (JCP) is a program designed to support projects that will provide LMDA eligible participants with meaningful work experience that will improve their employment prospects. While project activities should benefit both the participant and the community, the focus of JCP is to aid participants in acquiring work experience that will assist them in finding full time employment.
This position is offered as part of the Job Creation Partnerships program of the Government of Nova Scotia. The JCP program must only be used to assist eligible individuals who:
To be LMDA eligible for Job Creation Partnership you must meet one of the following:
View the full details on the JCP program here.
Job Title: Conference Coordinator
Location: Halifax, NS
Hours: 5 months – 37.5 hours weekly, with some evenings and weekends
Job Description:
The Conference Coordinator will provide support for the conference component of Nova Scotia Music Week 2019. Under the supervision and direction of the Conference Manager and the Events Manager, the Conference Coordinator will work independently and will liaise with the committee members and stakeholders to deliver the project. This person's main focus will be managing the volunteer base, coordinating delegate registration for NSMW.
Primary duties:
Additional duties:
Required Qualifications:
Recommended Qualifications:
Apply through application link only, please attach your resume in PDF format when applying.
Music Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer; thank you for your interest, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information, please contact:
Lisa Stitt
Interim Executive Director / Operations
902-423-0291