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Canadian Music Week Announces 2017 Dates

The 35th installment of Canadian Music Week will take place on April 18-22, 2016. For the 35th edition, Canadian Music Week will shine a spotlight on France, while the special focus will be on Italy.

June 30, 2016

The Canadian Songwriter Challenge Returns to the Yukon

The Canadian Songwriter Challenge is a two-day songwriting workshop in Whitehorse co-presented by Music Yukon, Atlin Arts and Music Festival, the Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations and Bell Media.

June 30, 2016

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA), CIMA and BreakOut West Present: Canadian Blast at Australian Music Week

The ECMA, CIMA and BreakOut West are excited to partner with Australian Music Week to give the opportunity to six artists (two from each association) the opportunity to perform at Australian Music Week festival and conference in New South Wales, Australia from November 2-4, 2016.

June 30, 2016

Market Square Will Be Home to 2017 ECMAs

New Brunswick’s Festival Place, Market Square, will be home to ECMA 2017, hosted in Saint John from April 19-23, 2016.

June 16, 2016

Manitoba Music Showcase Opportunities: ManyFest and CBC Music Manitoba

Manitoba Music is working alongside Downtown Winnipeg BIZ on the musical component of ManyFest, which will take over Broadway in Winnipeg from September 9-11, 2016. Manitoba Music is also working with CBC Manitoba on its series of noon hour concerts in Winnipeg this summer. Part of the Downtown Winnipeg Biz Farmer’s Market, the events will take place every Thursday in August. All events are free and open to the public.

June 16, 2016

FAI 2017 Official Showcase Applications Now Open

Folk Alliance International’s 29th annual conference will return to Kansas City, MO from February 15-19, 2017 and the official showcase applications are now open! Artists will be able to apply from June 15, 2016 until October 3, 2016.

June 16, 2016

Call for Submissions: Canadian Music Cafe

The 2016 edition of the Canadian Music Café takes place September 12 and 13 in the heart of downtown Toronto (venue to be announced soon).

June 16, 2016

MusicOntario Canadian Songwriting Challenge: Call for Submissions

MusicOntario is launching its second annual Canadian Songwriter Challenge in partnership with the Bell Media National Songwriting Initiative and Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations. The event will be hosted by MetalWorks Recording Studio and will take place between July 26-28, 2016.

June 16, 2016