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queer artist affinity space
Music Nova Scotia Hosts Queer Artist Affinity Space: Building Connections & Navigating the Music Industry
(July 4, 2024) Music Nova Scotia is pleased to be hosting an affinity space for queer artists at the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning on Friday, July 26 before the Dartmouth Festival Series presents Halifax Pride Closing Party with headliner Priyanka. Hosted by Art Ross (Pillow Fite) and Jade Bennett, they will lead round tables on challenges faced in the industry, strategies for navigating and advocating within the industry, showing up authentically, and more, while making friendship bracelets.
(July 9, 2024 – Halifax, NS) Music Nova Scotia is pleased to be hosting an affinity space for queer artists at the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning on Friday, July 26 before the Dartmouth Festival Series presents Halifax Pride Closing Party with headliner Priyanka. Hosted by Art Ross (Pillow Fite) and Jade Bennett, they will lead round tables on challenges faced in the industry, strategies for navigating and advocating within the industry, showing up authentically, and more, while making friendship bracelets. The session will finish with networking over snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
As a group, after the event, we will head to the Dartmouth Festival Series Stage to enjoy the show!
Date: July 26, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: MacPhee Centre (50 Queen St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1G1)
TABLE TOPICS:
Navigating and Advocating Within the Industry:
- Effective advocacy for queer representation and inclusion.
- Building supportive networks and alliances.
- Understanding rights and protections within the music industry.
Authenticity and Identity:
- Staying true to oneself while building a public persona.
- Dealing with pressures to conform to industry norms.
- Sharing personal stories of authenticity and its impact on career.
Career Development and Opportunities:
- Identifying and leveraging career growth opportunities.
- Tips for successful grant applications and funding.
- Networking and collaboration opportunities within the community.
Artistic Collaboration and Community Building:
- Finding and working with like-minded artists.
- Building a sense of community within the local scene.
- Collaborative projects and their benefits.
Both the Dartmouth Festival Series show and this event are free. Participants are encouraged to register for each in advance with the links below.
Free tickets to Dartmouth Festival Series presents Halifax Pride Closing Party here
The stage is located at Ferry Terminal Park (88 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth) which is a 7 minute walk from the MacPhee Centre.
Registration for MNS’ Queer Artist Affinity Space here