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2018 conference survey
Don't forget to complete the 2018 FMO Conference survey. We've gone ahead and extended the date to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to share their input, your opinion matters to us. All respondents who complete the survey by Friday, November 23, 2018 will be entered into a random draw for one of five registrations for the 33rd Annual FMO Conference, taking place September 27-29, 2019 at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites.
Please click here to complete the conference survey.
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AFTER THE STORM: Tornado Relief Concert
On September 21, 2018, a devastating storm ripped through the Ottawa/Gatineau region. Multiple tornadoes causing significant damage to houses and local hydro grids touched down in the area. More than 170,000 households were left without power. Homes were lost, food was spoiled, and communities were forever changed.
In response to the devastation and ongoing need for help, CUPE 503, in partnership with Ottawa’s music industry, are proud to announce the AFTER THE STORM: Tornado Relief Concert featuring:
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The Jim Cuddy Band
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Matt Mays
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Sarah Harmer
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Kellylee Evans
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Le Groupe SWING
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Jim Bryson
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Rebecca Noelle
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Kira Isabella
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Craig Cardiff
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Julian Taylor
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Jeremy Fisher
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Cody Coyote
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River Town Saints
This FREE concert will raise much needed money for victims of the September tornadoes and the long-term recovery effort required. The concert will be held at The Arena at TD Place on Saturday, November 10 from 6pm – 11pm (doors at 5:30pm). For more information, please click here.
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Maple Blues Awards nomination
Nominations for the 2019 Maple Blues Awards have been announced. FMO member Ken Kawashima (Sugar Brown) was nominated for Songwriter of the Year and for Recording/Producer of the Year, for his album It’s a Blues World.
Organizational member Stony Plains Records also received a nomination for Recording/Producer of the Year, for The Ice Queen (artist Sue Foley, producer Mike Flanigan).
Finally, FMO member Ken Whiteley is nominated for the Blues With a Feeling (Lifetime Achievement) Award. Congratulations to these and all of the other nominees!
The 22nd Maple Blues Awards will be presented February 4, 2019 at Koerner Hall in Toronto.
For more information and a full list of nominees, please visit www.mapleblues.ca/nominees.html.
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Mundial Montreal 2018
Mundial Montreal is heading into its 8th edition, from November 13 to 16 in downtown Montreal. This year more than 350 delegates from 20+ countries, including 150 presenters from all Canadian provinces, will view showcases featuring artists from across Canada, Australia, Korea, Spain, and more! The Indigenous Sounds series will feature 6 artists (including 2 internationals!), a networking session and a panel. We look forward to greater results and more touring for artists than ever!
For more information and to register, please click here.
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Folk Music research survey 
Great news, the deadline to participate in Folk Alliance International's survey has been extended to Friday, November 9, 2018. The purpose of the survey is to assess folk music's relationship to the broader music industry. All participants will be entered in a drawing for one of five $100 gift cards.
Click here to complete the survey (which will take about 10-12 minutes). All responses are anonymous and will not be shared with any other organizations.
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Advocacy Alert
Have you received funding from Celebrate Ontario or the Ontario Music Fund? Please take this opportunity to support these great music funds:
October 5, 2018
Dear Colleague:
We are asking for your help...
We are following up on our recent correspondence, and out of deep concern for the future of both the Celebrate Ontario program and the Ontario Music Fund. These programs total $35 million in investment with over 400 recipients. In the past year, Celebrate Ontario supported over 328 festivals and events, and the Ontario Music Fund over 60 live music stakeholders and associations.
As we know, Ontario has had its first change of government in over 15 years. The new government has made it clear that all programs will be reviewed.
The stage has been set for significant cuts to program spending, including funding for arts and culture.
The time is now for immediate action – we must encourage our new government to recognize and reward the economic, social and cultural power of live music. To do this, we have engaged Crestview Strategy, who are helping us to achieve our primary goal which is to preserve government support for the live music industry by deploying a focused effort to directly advocate to the new government and protect existing funds.
Will your event and/or organization be impacted by cuts to Celebration Ontario and the Ontario Music Fund?
We are currently and quickly trying to raise the necessary funds to execute our advocacy strategy and protect these crucial investments and we need your help. Can you contribute our suggestion of the equivalent of 1% of the total funding you receive from Celebrate Ontario and/or the Ontario Music Fund so that we can leverage the access to government Crestview can provide, and inspire the government to maintain support for our industry?
Millions of dollars and thousands of jobs are at stake, as are our festivals and events, the careers of artists and the multitude of others who benefit from a thriving live music industry.
Will you help?
1. Please join others in the industry who have already pledged support to, and leadership for, this vital initiative by contacting Victoria Shepherd to request a confidential invoice for the amount of your pledge. For a relatively small amount of support, we can work on your behalf towards a stable future.
2. Please complete this survey so that we can share your stories to support the crucial importance of these funds.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any question or need any further information.
Thank you in advance for your commitment and contributions to Ontario’s incredible live music sector.
Sincerely,
Erin Benjamin
Executive Director
ebenjamin@musiccanadalive.ca
613-769-5559
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Call for submissions
Just a reminder that the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is accepting submissions for the 2019 JUNO Awards until this Friday, November 9, 2018 at www.junosubmissions.ca.
In order to be considered for nomination for the 2019 JUNO Awards, national music release dates must fall in the eligibility period of September 1, 2017 - November 9, 2018.
Read the official press release here.
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Funding/grant deadlines
Canadian Heritage
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
For festivals starting between September 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019
*For information contact your Canada Arts Presentation Fund advisor.
Deadline: January 31, 2019
Ontario Arts Council
Music Recording Projects
Applications are available in Nova approximately two months before the deadline.
Grant notification will be available approximately four months after each deadline.
*For more information contact Claire Boué, Interim Granting Administrator.
Deadline: November 15, 2018
Radio Starmaker
Radio Starmaker Fund
The deadline for applications being submitted is 5:00 PM EST, Thursday, November 15, 2018.
The Board of Directors will meet in December to make final decisions regarding funding for this quarterly round.
Deadline: November 15, 2018
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