SaskMusic and numerous Saskatchewan artists will head to Toronto for official showcases at Canadian Music Week, one of the premier entertainment events in North America focusing on the business of global music. The Canadian Music Week festival spans 7 nights of performances, with over 800 showcasing bands at more than 40 live music venues in downtown Toronto. Meanwhile, the Music Summit at the Sheraton Centre Toronto (May 9-12) is designed for international industry executives and recording professionals to attend programming streams including social music, live touring, and songwriting and publishing, as well as attend keynotes and breakout sessions with forward-thinkers who shape the entertainment industries.
SaskMusic staff will be on hand to participate in conference session, business to business meetings and networking events, and support our Saskatchewan artists in making connections.
Saskatchewan Artist Showcases at CMW 2018: (accurate as of posting date)
Tuesday May 8
- Paddock: LOA, 9:45pm (Fierce Females) FB event page
Wednesday May 9
- Rock ‘n’ Horse Saloon: Amy Nelson, 7PM
- Remix Lounge: LOA, 11PM
Friday May 11
- Paddock: Gunner and Smith, 12AM
Saturday May 12
- Sneaky Dee's: Grovner, 7PM
- Bovine Sex Club: Surf Dads, 10PM
- Cameron House: Bears in Hazenmore, 12AM
- Dakota Tavern: League Of Wolves, 1AM (Paquin Artist Agency Showcase)
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There are also several industry award shows taking place during CMW. Saskatchewan nominees this year include:
Music Canada Live & Canadian Music Week present the
2018 Live Music Industry Awards, Friday, May 11 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto
- Family Program of the Year: Regina Folk Fest (Regina)
- Small Festival of the Year (6,000 and under): Northern Lights Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Festival (Saskatoon)
Created by Canadian Music Week in partnership with the International Festival Network (IFN) and Music Canada Live, the trade association for the live music sector, the Live Music Industry Awards are a highlight of CMW’s Live Music Summit.
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Jim Beam with Indie 88 and Canadian Music Week present the
2018 Indies (Independent Music Awards), Saturday, May 12 Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto
- Rock Artist/Group of the Year: One Bad Son
The awards honour top independent artists. Public and industry can vote to determine the winners at www.indies.ca/voting until May 1.
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Canadian Music Week presents the
Music and Broadcast Industry Awards 2018, Thursday, May 10, Rebel Entertainment Complex, Toronto
CMW’s biggest night, the annual industry celebration gives props to the pioneers and builders of our industry.
Broadcast Industry Nominees
- Music Director Secondary: Colin Lovequist - 620 CKRM Regina
- Program Director Secondary: Andy Ross - 96.3 Cruz Saskatoon
- Program Director Small: Brad Bazin - GX94/The Fox 94.1 Yorkton
- Station of the Year Medium: 104.9 The Wolf Regina
- Station of the Year AC: Z99 Regina
- Station of the Year Country: Big Dog 92.7 Regina
Music Industry Nominees
- Major Facility Under 8000: Brandt Centre, Regina
- Casino/Specialty Venue: Casino Regina, Regina
- Performing Arts Centre Under 1500: Broadway Theatre, Saskatoon
Good luck to all the nominees and showcasing artists!
