INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY  

Register now for THIS SATURDAY's FREE WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH! Happening @ 1PM via Zoom, the "Taking Up Space" workshop is facilitated by Lisa Anne Ross from Solo Chicken Productions! 

This is presented by MNB, FACTOR & Charlotte Street Arts Centre as part of the International Women’s Day celebration +++ info >

CAL JOHNSON, FIRST RECIPIENT OF THE INDIGENOUS ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Music·Musique NB is proud to announce that Cal Johnson, of Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick, is the first recipient of the Indigenous Artist Development Program. The initiative was created to provide one emerging Indigenous artist with the tools, support and guidance to achieve a new musical project. +++ info >

SAVVY SESSION • SESSION SENSÉE  

APR 15 // Brand Development · Développement de brand
APR 22 // !Earshot Distro Info Session · Session d'info au sujet de !Earshot Distro
MAY 13 // Marketing Plan 101 · Plan de marketing 101 
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NEXT DEADLINE // PROCHAINE DATE    

★ APRIL 1, 2021 ★
Emerging Artist • Marketing

★ 1 AVRIL 2021 ★
Artiste en début de carrière • Marketing

mid-musicnb.org // dim-musicnb.org

WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA, ATLANTIC CHAPTER    

Music·Musique NB, Music Nova Scotia, Music PEI, and Music NL are coming together with WIMC to establish an Atlantic Canadian chapter of the organization. Women in Music Canada (WIMC) is a registered non-profit organization, and one of the largest music industry associations in Canada. With chapters across the country, WIMC hosts educational, career development, and networking events alongside broader programming initiatives, industry engagements, research, and advocacy.  +++ info >

#ForTheLoveOfLive  
#PourLAmourDeLaScene 

The Canadian Live Music Association launches #ForTheLoveOfLive and is asking fans, industry and all those who miss live music to share their memories and support their friends who make up this industry. // L’Association canadienne de musique sur scène lance la campagne #PourLAmourDeLaScene. Les fans, les membres de l’industrie et tous ceux qui s’ennuient d’aller à des concerts, sont invité à partager leurs souvenirs sur les médias sociaux, en utilisant le mot clic officiel. +++ info >

Un prix national pour Émilie Landry 

Le vidéoclip de la chanson « Bouillir d’la misère » d’Émilie Landry a remporté ce samedi soir 13 mars 2021 la première position dans la catégorie « Best Lockdown Video » aux Canadian Independant Music Video Awards. Le vidéoclip, tourné à Moncton à l’automne 2020, est une réalisation du vidéaste Louis-Philippe Chiasson. La chanson est un clin d’œil humoristique à ceux et celles qui ont tendance à se mettre des bâtons dans les roues. On y voit Émilie qui essaie, tant bien que mal, de cuisiner un simple pain, un clin d’œil évident au confinement de la dernière année. +++ info >

Celebrating Women in Music 

March 25, 27, 28 // Prepare to be charmed as SJSQ celebrates women composers over the past 180 years. Featuring Fanny Mendelssohn’s Germanic string quartet in E flat major, American composer Amy Beach, an impressionistic French quartet by Germaine Tailleferre and a spoken quartet from Newfoundland composer Bekah Simms. +++ info >

Canadian Folk Music Award Nomination for Mike Bravener 

Mike Bravener has been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award 2021 in the "Best Traditional Singer" category. Early last summer Mike released "Depends Upon The Pay" and it is for this album's submission that he is nominated. The awards take place on line April 10th and 11th +++ info >

Frantically Atlantic presents: Sláinte: A Celtic Soirée 

March 17, 7:30 pm // An evening of Irish music, poetry and dance in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Frantically Atlantic proudly presents a roster of stellar local musicians performing jigs, polkas, reels, rollicking songs, humorous songs, desperately sad songs and the brilliant poetry of W. B. Yeats. +++ info >

Amplifying Our Stories and Voices 

March 21 // In celebration of African Heritage the Fredericton Playhouse and the New Brunswick African Association present a multi-disciplinary show of song, dance, and music. Featuring a roster of local performers, both professional and amateur, Amplifying Our Stories and Voices will showcase Afro dance and drum, spoken word poetry, and Congolese tunes. You’ll be dancing in your seat with these celebrations of African stories! +++ info >

Brent Mason signs Publishing deal 

Saint John based Singer, Songwriter and Master Story-teller Brent Mason has just signed an exclusive publishing deal with the new local entertainment company 428 Entertainment Group. Brent has a rich and extensive catalog of songs including 11 studio albums.  +++ info >

New Saint John arts & music podcast 

— Tin Can Chronicles, a music and arts podcast that promotes New Brunswick artists, musicians, events, and arts workers, will be released on March 2nd at www.tincanchronicles.ca and will be available through all major podcast platforms. Tin Can Chronicles offers an insightful perspective on the music industry and the arts sector more broadly. +++ info >

Ouvrez les aboiteaux, interprétée par Troiselle

Troiselle, avec son album Filles du vent, a voulu rendre hommage à certaines des chansons qu’elles aiment présenter en spectacles. Ouvrez les aboiteaux étaient une de celles qui les touchent tout particulièrement et qui leur fait grand plaisir d’interpréter. +++ info >

Becka deHaan Releases 3rd Full length Album

Becka deHaan is pleased to announce the long-awaited release of her new Second Coming Themed Album, "Calming Trust and Coming King." This is the 3rd album from the Fredericton-based singer, who is also its producer along with Tim Davidson, of REM Studios in Saint John. Once again, the talents of Becka deHaan do not disappoint in her newest release, Calming Trust & Coming King! This soulful album depicts our shared humanity through the musings and carefully crafted word wielding that Becka is uniquely known for. +++ info >

SSI Soundstage    

Sound Specialists Inc.(SSI) is looking to partner with bands to provide an avenue for bands to play together in a safe and social distance manner.  Full audio, video and lighting production is provided to stream live.  For more information or booking availability please contact us on all our social media, click the “Book Today” button on our website or email soundstage@ssiaudio.com +++ info >

UNB Music Workshops   

The UNB Conservatory is hosting online workshops. Enjoy learning virtually guided by expert instructors from the comfort of your home. Topics include: 

• Jazz Theory
• Music Production
• Movement for Musicians
• Songwriting 
• Performance Anxiety 
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@ CHARLOTTE STREET ARTS CENTRE

Take a tour through the Centre's current exhibits as if you were here, except you don't have to wear a mask or go out into the cold. Enter through the West wing of the building and stroll through Ysabelle Vautour’s exhibit in the Penny Gallery. Next, make your way one-directionally through the Glencross Gallery to Diane Davis’s exhibit on the landing / the East Wing stairwell, and over to Kaitlin Hoyt's exhibit in the West Wing stairwell and lobby.  +++ info >

@ THÉÂTRE DU MONUMENT-LEFEBVRE  

Consultez la programmation et les événements à venir sur le site du Monument-Lefebvre.

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@ THE CAP

March 17 // St. Patrick's Day at The Cap with Richie Young & Not Now, Madame!
March 18 // Rock'N'Roll Bingo
March 19 // Cavedweller & A Lucid Nightmare
March 20 // Comedy Night at The Cap 
March 26 // Colin Fowlie with Michelle Morrison

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@ THÉÂTRE CAPITOL THEATRE

With the return to the Yellow phase of recovery, the Capitol Theatre is proud to present a LIVE, in person concert featuring professional New Brunswick artists. Moncton band The Divorcees will take the stage on Friday, March 19 at 8 p.m. // Avec le retour en phase Jaune, le Théâtre Capitol est fier de présenter un spectacle en présentiel, mettant en vedette des artistes professionnels du Nouveau-Brunswick. Le groupe de Moncton, The Divorcees, prendra la scène le vendredi, 19 mars à 20 h. +++ info >

@ CENTRE DES ARTS D'EDMUNDSTON

Le Centre des arts d'Edmundston sera illuminé jusqu'au 21 mars prochain afin de reconnaître la résilience, le courage et la détermination des travailleurs du secteur culturel en temps de pandémie. La population est invitée à montrer son appui en partageant sur les médias sociaux une photo de leur héros de la culture ou du Centre illuminé, avec la mention #herosculturel et #centredesartsedmundston

Conversations of the Heart // Conversations du coeur

On March 19-20, Dialogue NB invites you to its Conversations of the Heart, an online community project on Zoom. The principle: we tell each other everything! What's going well, and what's not so well. What makes us sad, and what makes us happy. // Les 19 et 20 mars, Dialogue NB vous invite à ses Conversations du cœur, un projet communautaire en ligne sur Zoom. Le principe: on se dit tout ! Ce qui va bien, et ce qui va moins bien. Ce qui chagrine, et ce qui nous met le cœur en joie.  +++ info >

Global Music Match 2.0

ECMA is pleased to announce applications are now open for Global Music Match 2021. To apply for GMM submit HERE.

This program is an intensive 16-week, artist driven program, designed to establish connections between export-ready artists around the world. Through these introductions artists will enhance their social media skill sets, interact with new audiences, create new and engaging content and have the opportunity to work together and create musical collaborations on a global scale.

Funding Supporting Arts and Live Events Workers

A total of $181.5 million will be invested in 2021–2022 to help provide work opportunities for artists and cultural workers and stabilize the overall environment. That includes New funding for COVID-safe live arts or music events that can be virtual or physically distanced and a new, one-time digital innovation fund that will enable recipients to adapt or create works to be shared with audiences online +++ info >

ACT NOW! For the Survival of the Arts and Culture Sector 

L’AAAPNB et ArtsLink NB publient aujourd’hui la version anglophone du rapport intitulé ACT NOW! For the Survival of the Arts and Culture Sector. Ce rapport est le fruit de deux séries de consultations menées auprès de 250 artistes, organisations et entreprises artistiques et culturelles au Nouveau-Brunswick dont l’objectif est de tracer les grandes lignes d’un plan de relance du secteur. +++ info >

#inspiredbyNB #inspireparleNB

THC is launching a campaign that celebrates our cultural industries—notably art, music, literature, craft, and performing arts— and encourages New Brunswickers to show their support. Visit inspiredbyNB.ca and check out the work of our artists and creators and make a purchase. // TPC lance une campagne qui célèbre nos industries culturelles - notamment l’art, la musique, la littérature, l’artisanat et les arts de la scène - et encourage les Néo-Brunswickois à manifester leur soutien. Visitez le site inspireparleNB.ca. Découvrez le travail de nos artistes et créateurs et faites un achat.

ARTS NB NEWS // NOUVELLES DE ARTS NB

The Career Development, Creation and Documentation Programs deadlines are coming up soon! Mark your calendars:  April 1st is the deadline to apply. // Les dates limites des programmes de Développement de carrière, de Création et de Documentation s'en viennent à grand pas! Inscrivez les dates à votre calendrier: le 1er avril est la date limite pour y appliquer. +++ info >

NEWS FROM FACTOR

With travel and gathering restrictions still in place, FACTOR will be assessing eligible virtual Showcase and Tour Support applications based on the parameters outlined in the Virtual Performance document.

When applying for a virtual performance within any of our programs:

• An Application Budget must be uploaded upon submission.
• Following the execution of the virtual event, a completed cost report must be uploaded. +++ info >

NOUVELLES DE MUSICACTION

6 avril 
Production d’un album – Jury
Production et promotion de titres - Jury
Commercialisation nationale – Jury

12 avril
Développement de la carrière d’artistes, de compétences et d’affaires