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May 6 • 2021 • 6 mai

We invite our members and the New Brunswick music community to submit applications for the 2021 Prix MNB Awards, slated to take place in October. 

You can either:
  • Submit an application on your own behalf or for someone you represent.
  • Send us your suggestions of people who you think are deserving.
Submissions close


MAY

14

 
GET TO IT!
Nous invitons nos membres et la communauté musicale du Nouveau-Brunswick à soumettre des candidatures pour les Prix MNB Awards 2021, prévus pour octobre. 

Vous pouvez:
  • Soumettre une candidature en votre nom ou au nom de quelqu'un que vous représentez. 
  • Envoyer vos suggestions de gens que vous pensez sont méritants. 
Date limite


14

MAI

 
ALLEZ-Y!

★ Festival (506) ★

Festival (506) is taking place October 21 to 24, 2021, in various venues across New Brunswick. Festival (506) features 12 EMERGING + DEVELOPING artist showcases (recorded live during the event), professional development and networking sessions (both live – fingers crossed – and online), as well as training sessions pre-event on stage craft and industry event prep.

APPLY TO FESTIVAL (506)

Le Festival (506) se déroule du 21 au 24 octobre 2021, dans diverses salles du Nouveau-Brunswick. Le Festival (506) présente 12 vitrines d'artistes EN ÉMERGENCE et EN DÉVELOPPEMENT (enregistrées en direct pendant l'événement), des sessions de développement professionnel et de réseautage (à la fois en personne – on espère! – et en ligne), de même que des sessions de formation pré-festival au sujet de la présence sur de scène et de la préparation aux événements de l'industrie.

CANDIDATURE AU FESTIVAL (506)

★ EXPORTNB ★

ExportNB is a year-long program aimed at furthering the careers of 6 to 8 EXPORT-READY + EXPORTING artists. ExportNB showcases are pre-recorded in a professional studio and are structured to fit the needs of international industry events. The MNB team will work with the selected cohort to identify and pursue opportunities in accordance with the artist's export strategy.

APPLY TO EXPORTNB

ExportNB est un programme qui s'échelonne sur un an et qui vise à faire progresser les carrières de 6 à 8 artistes PRÊT.ES À L'EXPORTATION ou QUI EXPORTENT. Les vitrines d'ExportNB sont pré-enregistrées dans un studio professionnel et sont structurées pour répondre aus besoins des événements de l'industrie à l'international. L'équipe MNB travaillera avec la cohorte d'artistes sélectionné·es pour identifier et saisir des opportunités en lien avec la stratégie d'exportation de l'artiste.

CANDIDATURE À EXPORTNB

COUNTRY: Co-writing retreat //  Retraite de co-écriture 

MNB is launching applications for a songwriting retreat focused on Country artists, as part of the Canadian Songwriter Challenge! The event will take place from July 15-18th in Miramichi NB.// MNB lance les soumissions pour une retraite de co-écriture pour artistes country, dans le cadre du Défi canadien de la chanson!  L'événement aura lieu du 15 au 18 juillet à Miramichi NB.  +++ info >

NEXT DEADLINE // PROCHAINE DATE    


★ JUNE 1, 2021 ★
Emerging Artist • Marketing

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

mid-musicnb.org // dim-musicnb.org

 

Unison Benevolent Fund // Fonds de bienfaisance Unison

Unison is a non-profit music industry charity that provides counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community. For immediate assistance, call tool free 1-855-9UNISON. // Le Fonds de bienfaisance Unison est un organisme à but non-lucratif qui offre des services conseil et un secours d’urgence à la communauté musicale canadienne. Pour une assistance immédiate, appelez gratuitement 1-855-9UNISON+++ info >

Canada Music Week Online Conference

May 18-21, 2021 // This year we’re featuring a 4-day music summit covering all sectors of the industry delivered in a totally interactive streamed format. We’re excited to provide a platform for domestic and international delegates to exchange ideas, explore trends & make meetings connections COMPLETELY ONLINE. Join us this May 18-21 for an amazing array of live streaming sessions from industry pro’s about breakthroughs and insights into global challenges facing an ever-changing music landscape. +++ info >

Festival de la chanson de Saint-Ambroise


Les inscriptions pour la 30e édition du Festival de la chanson de Saint-Ambroise (Saguenay) sont maintenant ouvertes. Le concours s’adresse aux interprètes qui sont divisés en 3 catégories (7 à 12 ans, 13 à 17 ans et 18 ans et plus) et aux auteurs-compositeurs-interprètes (15 ans et plus). +++ info >

NEW 2021 ECMA DATES ANNOUNCED


The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) has announced rescheduled dates for the virtual edition of the 2021 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference, which was moved online last week, due to renewed concerns about rising COVID-19 numbers in Nova Scotia. This virtual celebration of East Coast Music will now occur June 9 - 13, 2021, entirely online. +++ info >

Global Toronto Online: June 14-18


Global Toronto music showcase and conference, is a platform for re-imagining and building a sustainable, equitable, and accessible music sector. GT focuses on creating and strengthening relationships across the ecosystem, with equity-seeking communities at its core. GT21 runs online June 14-18, 2021. MNB Members, contact Dawn for a FREE registration code! +++ info >

Contact East 2021

Calling all Atlantic Canadian performers: artist submissions for Contact East 2021 are now LIVE! Contact East is APA's hallmark showcase summit and Atlantic Canada's premiere performing arts booking conference. The event brings together performing arts presenters, managers, and agents to see top-quality performances from a diverse range of artistic genres

The application deadline is Friday, May 21, 4pm AST. +++ info >

FRANCOFÊTE EN ACADIE


Les inscriptions aux vitrines 2021 et au répertoire d'offres de spectacles 22-23 sont lancées!
 
Rendez-vous sur notre site internet afin de connaître tous les détails. La date limite pour remplir un formulaire d'inscription est fixée au 28 mai. L’édition 2021 de la FrancoFête en Acadie à Dieppe sera réalisée en formule hybride du mardi 2 au samedi 6 novembre prochain.

Manitoba Arts Network

Applications are now open at iWantToShowcase.ca for performers of all types: musicians, dance, and theatre groups. This year Manitoba Showcase 2021 will be completely online on October 28th-30th. 15 artists will be selected by jury to pre-record their virtual Showcase to be uploaded to www.thepitch.ca, a marketplace for the Performing Arts and full-featured digital showcasing service that connects artists and arts presenters/buyers. Deadline: May 14, 2021.

604 Records/Light Organ Records Song Camp

Set to foster an atmosphere of creativity and opportunity for unsigned artists, the 604LO (604 Records / Light Organ Records) songwriting camps are focused on offering our creative services to the greater community while also opening the door for a wider range of artists to form relationships with our labels. The experience will allow unsigned artists to network, write songs, participate in a one on one call with a label rep - and the opportunity for a potential demo deal. Deadline: May 27, 2021. More info on May 11 > 

2021 FMO Awards & Showcasing

Folk Music Ontario is pleased to announce that their 2021 Award and Online Showcasing applications are now open. PLEASE NOTE: Those who applied for a showcase at the cancelled 2020 conference can choose to move their application to 2021. You will still need to apply, but there will be no registration application fee as long as you are applying with the same material.  Application Deadline: Monday, May 31, 2021

2021 FMO Awards - More Info and Applications
2021 Online Showcasing - More Info and Applications

Artist Submissions for Contact ONtour

Artist showcase applications for Contact ONtour 2021, taking place virtually from September 13 - 18, 2021, are now open at IWanttoShowcase.ca! This year, all showcases and pitches will be virtual and will require an application. You will be asked to indicate in your application if you are interested in a pitch if not selected for a showcase. We encourage performing artists of all disciplines from Ontario and other Canadian provinces and territories, to apply. Deadline: May 7, 2021

Mundial Montréal 2021

Les préparatifs sont actuellement en cours pour l'édition 2021 de Mundial Montréal.

Pour les artistes intéressés à postuler, l'appel à candidatures sera bientôt ouvert. Restez à l'affût ! Veuillez noter que si vous avez postulé en 2020, votre candidature sera reportée à cette année. Merci de nous faire part de vos nouvelles et de confirmer votre intérêt pour l'année 2021. +++ info >

POP Montréal 2021

POP Montréal lance un appel à tous les groupes de musique qui souhaitent jouer pour le 20e anniversaire du festival. Les artistes intéressés peuvent soumettre leur candidature dès maintenant. DATE LIMITE: 21 mai 2021. // Artist applications are now open for POP Montréal 2021. +++ info >

NOCTURNE - CALL FOR PROJECTS

Nocturne welcomes proposals to their 14th annual art at night festival from artists at any stage of their career. Nocturne: Art at Night (Nocturne) is a fall festival that brings art and energy to the streets of Kjipuktuk (Halifax & Dartmouth). The completely free annual event showcases and celebrates the visual arts scene in Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia). Nocturne 2021 will take place from October 13-16, 2021.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: May 23, 2021 (midnight AST) +++ info >

SOCAN ADDS NEW PLATFORMS FOR ONLINE CONCERT

SOCAN members will now be able to receive royalties from both free and ticketed online concerts on more digital platforms. Both “performance” and “reproduction” rights royalties will be paid for, respectively, one-time live digital broadcasts and copies of music. For qualifying free online concerts, including those on Facebook Live, Instagram Live, YouTube and Twitch, $75 will be distributed. This applies to all setlists provided and to a maximum of 30 concerts per quarter per performer. The funds will be distributed to the music creator and publisher rightsholders of the music performed. More digital platforms will be added as they become licensed with SOCAN. +++ info >

Contact ONtour: Showcase & Pitch Applications

Contact ONtour (formerly Ontario Contact) will be going virtual this year. Contact ONtour will take place virtually during the week of September 13th-18th, 2021, with some activities taking place throughout September. While we wish we could gather in person, we are excited by the opportunities that a virtual conference present. This year all showcases and pitches will be virtual, and both will require an application. Applications are now open to all Canadian artists and are due via IWanttoShowcase by May 7th, 2021 at 11pm EST. Click below for full details. +++ info >

Soutien aux événements de musique

Dans la foulée d’un financement supplémentaire au Fonds de la musique du Canada (FMC), Musicaction lance un nouveau programme pour l’année 2021-2022 qui vise à appuyer la présentation d’événements musicaux sécuritaires dans le contexte actuel, tels les spectacles, les vitrines et les tournées d’artistes canadiens, devant un public en présentiel comme en virtuel. Cette nouvelle initiative dotée d’une enveloppe de 6 M $ pour le marché francophone est supervisée par la Direction de la politique et des programmes de la musique du ministère du Patrimoine canadien et administrée par la Fondation Musicaction. +++ info >

Support for Live Music Events

The purpose of the Support for Live Music Events program is to stimulate the employment of Canadian artists and cultural workers, including technicians and other service providers and supporting workers, by providing financial support for live music events featuring Canadian artists that can be presented before an in-person audience and/or through digital dissemination. The funding will mitigate the significant financial risks associated with presenting live music events in the current uncertain climate. Events supported through the Canada Music Fund (CMF) are expected to generate earning opportunities for artists and cultural workers in the live music sector.  +++ info >

TD INCUBATOR FOR CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The TD Incubator for Creative Entrepreneurship is a program that provides emerging music creators with seed funding, mentorship, and the opportunity to participate in a progressive webinar series that will hone their skills of entrepreneurship. // L’Incubateur de créativité entrepreneuriale TD est un programme qui offre aux auteurs-compositeurs émergents un financement de démarrage, un mentorat et la chance de participer à une série de webinaires progressifs qui les aideront à développer leurs compétences entrepreneuriales. +++ info >

Radio Starmaker Fund for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour

The next deadline for the Artist Funding Program for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour will now be May 20th, 2021. The website for the Radio Starmaker Fund is now back on-line and ready to accept applications. This funding stream is available to eligible musicians who have not yet met Starmaker sales criteria. This will be a "stepping stone" program that recognizes the systemic barriers that prevent otherwise eligible applicants from qualifying for the established Starmaker programs. +++ info > jerryleibowitz@starmaker.ca

Reeperbahn Festival 2021

Applications for this year's pandemic-proof edition of the Reeperbahn Festival will now only be accepted by mail!

From now on applications for the Reeperbahn Festival 2021 are accepted via the application tool.
Due to the high number of band applications we kindly ask for your understanding that we cannot answer single requests. If we can offer a slot for the Reeperbahn Festival 2021, we will get back to you with further questions. Thanks for your patience. Application deadline is 23 July 2021+++ info >

2021 Professional Development Schedule

Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) has confirmed the company’s professional development schedule for 2021, which includes the core programs (Artist Entrepreneur, AE West, and Artist Manager), and features the addition of Virtual Artist Manager and CMI One-On-One.  Applications for all 2021 programs are now open. Artist Entrepreneur has been offered since 2012, AE West since 2017, and Artist Manager since 2015.  Space for all physical and virtual programs is limited except CMI One-On-One which is limited by CMI mentor availability.  +++ info >

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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT FOR MEMBERS

• List of NB, NS + PEI Festivals + booking info
• List of NB music venues + booking info
• List of NB Radio Stations + contact info
• List of available funding for artists + industry pros
• And MUCH, MUCH MORE!

⇨ Submit your music to 75+ radio stations for FREE!
⇨ Send us your news
⇨ Free ECMA Membership
⇨ Access to the A&E health insurance plan
⇨ Discount rate at Front Row Insurance
⇨ Discount rate at Enterprise Rent-a-car
⇨ Discount rate for a Bandzoogle website

PROFITEZ-VOUS DE TOUS VOS AVANTAGES DE MEMBRE?

CONTENU RÉSERVÉ AUX MEMBRES

• Liste des festivals du NB, NÉ + IPÉ + info de booking
• Liste des salles de spectacles du NB + info de booking
• Liste des stations de radio du NB + info contact
• Liste des subventions pour les artistes + pros de l'industrie
• Et BEAUCOUP PLUS!

⇨ Envoyez votre musique à 75+ stations de radio GRATUITEMENT!
⇨ Envoyez-nous vos nouvelles
⇨ Adhésion gratuite à l'AMCE
⇨ Accès au plan d'assurance santé A&E
⇨ Tarif réduit pour les Assurances Front Row
⇨ Tarif réduit pour une location d'auto à Enterprise
⇨ Tarif réduit pour un site web avec Bandzoogle

Deadline Document · Document des dates limites

 

Our Deadline Document has been updated! Includes grants and deadlines from the Canada Council for the Arts, FACTOR, the SOCAN Foundation, Musicaction, ArtsNB, and much more!

Notre document des dates limites a été mis à jour! Ça inclut des subventions et des dates limites du Conseil des arts du Canada, FACTOR, la fondation SOCAN, Musicaction, ArtsNB, et plus encore!

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This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters.
Ce projet est financé en partie par FACTOR, le gouvernement du Canada et les radiodiffuseurs privés du Canada.