INDUSTRY PATHWAYS: EXPERT ACCESS - DEADLINE EXTENDED

We're accepting applications for the Expert Access component until MARCH 3, 2023.

What is "expert access", you ask??

It's a new program that gives live music businesses (& artists!!) access to national experts - Lawyers, accountants, therapists, digital marketers - all at ZERO cost!

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This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada.

VOIES DE L'INDUSTRIE: ACCÈS AUX EXPERT.ES - DATE LIMITE REPOUSSÉE

Music-Musique NB ajoute une 2e session de formation Projet Soundcheck 

La formation Project Soundcheck est si populaire que la première session est déjà COMPLÈTE! Ne vous inquiétez pas, nous avons ajouté une DEUXIÈME SESSION le 13 mars de 18h à 21h.

Projet Soundcheck est une initiative de prévention qui vise à donner aux festivals, aux lieux de diffusion et aux communautés les compétences et la formation nécessaires pour prévenir et répondre à la violence sexuelle dans les salles de spectacle. En réduisant l'apathie des spectateurs et en formant les professionnels du secteur à intervenir lorsqu'ils sont témoins d'un comportement préjudiciable, nous pouvons favoriser des espaces plus sûrs dans notre industrie musicale.

La formation, présentée par Sexual Violence NB, sera offerte GRATUITEMENT à tout travailleur du secteur de la musique en direct (y compris les artistes et les interprètes, le personnel des salles de spectacle, les organisateurs de festivals, les techniciens de l'audio et de l'éclairage, les agents de sécurité ou toute autre personne qui travaille dans le secteur de la musique). 

Formation Projet Soundcheck
Date : 13 mars 2023
Heure : 18h00 - 21h00
Lieu : en ligne (via Zoom)
Coûts : GRATUIT
pré-inscription requis
Présenté en anglais

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Ce projet a été rendu possible par le Gouvernement du Canada.

Music·Musique NB adds another date for the Project Soundcheck training

Project Soundcheck training is so popular, the first session is already FULL. Don't worry, we've added a SECOND SESSION on March 13th from 6-9pm.

Project Soundcheck is a prevention initiative, aimed at giving festivals, venues & communities the skills and training to prevent and respond to sexual violence in live music spaces. By reducing bystander apathy and training industry professionals to intervene when seeing harmful behaviour, we can foster safer spaces in our music industry.

The training, presented by Sexual Violence NB, will be offered FREE to any live music worker (including artists and performers, venue staff, festival organizers, audio/lighting technicians, security guards, or anyone that works in live music settings). 

Project Soundcheck Training
Date: March 13, 2023
Time: 6-9pm
Location: online (via Zoom)
Cost: FREE
pre-registration required
Presented in English

REGISTER HERE >>

This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada.

Paddlefest 2023 Dates Announced

The 2023 edition of the Paddlefest Music & Outdoor Recreation Festival will be happening Thursday, May 18th - Sunday, May 21st in St. Andrews By-the-Sea! 

Visit their website to learn more or to become involved!

Jono's Birthday Bash - Wolastoqey Language Revival Fundraiser

Unforgettable night of beats and rhymes at Jono's Birthday Bash on Feb 17th at Xeroz Arcade Bar. Raising support for Wolastoqey Language Revitalization. Show starts at 9pm with performances by Chef Yersa, Summoner Breeze, Flacko Finesse and Jono, and beats by Metaphyzik. Grab your tickets now!

African Heritage Month Activities with Battle of The Arts NB

February 16th, join BOTA for a family drumming night, open to all ages. Got a drum? Bring it with you. Don't have a drum? They will provide you one. Feel free to reach out to the Fredericton Public Library ahead of time to reserve a drum and a spot for you and your family, as Saa Andrew takes you around Africa with diverse drum rhythm.

In The Light album release

Chad‘s debut album is entitled ”In The Light”. Every song has been made up of intimate and personal lyrics with a broad haunting musical imagination to capture your attention with multiple lyrical hooks that are relatable to anyone no matter their background or experiences in life. Positive expressions of hope litter the title tracks such as, In The Light, Can You Find a Place, Somehow and Alive while other songs reflect his struggles.

Carol Of The Bells | Spanish Guitar (Music Video)

Have you ever wondered what it it would be like if you blend a Christmas carol and a Spanish guitar together? The New Brunswick guitar virtuoso Maksim Osipau has just released a new rendition of the famous tune - Carol Of The Bells. Here it is in all its glory!

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Open Strum is teaming up with One Tree Planted

Open Strum will release a new song in English and a new song in Spanish at the end of January, and anyone who gives the non-profit One Tree Planted a donation will receive the songs before they are released. ⁠ ⁠ The donations need to be made to the non-profit, Open Strum will not accept any funds.⁠⁠ The songs feature Arianny Vicent, Mike Bourgeois, Danny Bourgeois, Invarian and Jean-Pascal Comeau.

Announcing the Performance Lineup for the 2023 East Coast Music Awards Presented by Rogers

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is thrilled to announce the lineup of artists who will be performing at the 35th Annual East Coast Music Awards Presented by Rogers, taking place at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

This year, ECMA celebrates a major milestone with the 35th anniversary of the festival and award show, bringing with it the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the past, present, and future of music in Atlantic Canada. This lineup of performers is guaranteed to bring you the best in East Coast music, reflecting the wide range of diversity and talent across our region.

FACTOR: First Time Applicants

If you have never applied to FACTOR before, you must first create and submit an Applicant Profile and an Artist Profile to apply to the Artist Development program. After you finish filling out your profiles remember to click on the Request Review button to finalize them. Your profiles will automatically receive a provisional rating which allows you to start your project application right away. You’ll also be assigned a Project Coordinator who will be your FACTOR primary point of contact. For details on profiles and creating applications, see our step-by-step guide below.

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