SaskMusic Board of Directors' elected for 2025-26 year

At SaskMusic's June 24 AGM, the membership elected their Board of Directors for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Congratulations to all those elected or re-elected! 

We welcome our new directors Alex Urzada, Matt Stinn, Evan Thompson, and Royal Wood. Re-elected included, Marian Donnelly, Walter Jeworski, and Jackie Kroczynski.

Continuing on the board for the second year of their terms include Arjun Shankar, Christopher Tessmer, Katie Newman, Katie Sahlu, and Xuan Deng.

Departing directors included Brad Bellegarde, Erik Mehlsen, Mike Davis, Uzochi (Zochi) Ifeanyiukachu, and Shannon Josdal.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our board this past year, and we look forward to working with our new board for this fiscal 25/26. Our current board bios can be found at https://www.saskmusic.org/about-us/meet-the-board.

Come Together applications close July 1, 2025

SaskMusic is thrilled to once again be hosting Come Together alongside Canada’s provincial music associations and SODEC. As a collective, we are working together to present two days of industry showcases and meetings in Toronto this November.

Come Together is an opportunity for artists from across Canada to meet with, build business relationships, and showcase for key music industry professionals from Toronto and surrounding areas including labels, agents, managers, publishers, music supervisors, publicists, and more. Participants will work directly with their music industry association to identify key music business contacts to invite and meet with.

This event has goals beyond showcasing with a push towards industry connections, team building and business strategies for both artists and businesses.

Application deadline is July 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (PST).

Artists must be available to attend both days of programming and showcasing in Toronto, November 25-26, 2025.

Artists selected for this showcase may be eligible to apply to Creative Saskatchewan and other funding agencies for financial support. Sask artists are also paid an honorarium for their performance.

For more information and to apply, visit the application: https://airtable.com/appPXFP2QkrXiHpsK/shrNxffTR1ljlPHKE

This event is possible with support from Creative Saskatchewan and the Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR).

SaskJazz Jam set for July 10

SaskMusic is proud to present the SaskJazz Jam on July 10, 2025 featuring local musician and educator Emmett Fortosky, along with Mo Lefever and Ted Warren as they lead an exciting festival jazz jam starting at 8 p.m. at The Bassment!

There is no charge to attend and/or perform at the jam and we welcome singers and instrumentalists of all ages and levels to make an effort to develop their jazz “chops”.

SaskMusic closed for summer holidays

Please note that SaskMusic's office will be closed from June 30 to July 6 for staff summer vacation.

Staff will be available to return emails on phone calls upon their return on Tuesday, July 8, 2025!

Have a great summer!

SaskMusic accepting Sweet Summer Concert Series submissions until July 3

We have re-opened our call for submissions for the series as we have added additional dates and are looking for additional partners to work with as well. (If you have already applied, you don't need to apply again! You'll be contacted if we are interested in booking you, and we'll keep your info on hand all summer).  

All performances are paid, with mileage honorariums if applicable. 

This opportunity is intended for SaskMusic members of all genres and all ages.

For full criteria, and to apply, fill out our application online before 5 p.m. (CST) on July 3, 2025.

SaskMusic launches First Peoples Creating 2025 playlist

In celebration of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025, our playlist of current releases from Indigenous artists residing in, or who are from the Saskatchewan region, Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10, is available on our Spotify and our Youtube today!

To suggest further tracks for this playlist, please send an email to Denny@saskmusic.org.

We'll be expanding on it throughout the month!

SaskMusic celebrating Pride Month 2025 across Saskatchewan

Happy Pride Month!

Pride is a global month of action and celebration, born out of the fight for equal rights for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, during which communities across Canada host events each year in June.

There are many events underway in Saskatchewan this month to celebrate and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and SaskMusic has curated a list of events to support and/or attend. 

SaskMusic is also pleased to be directly supporting the following events: 

• Battlefords Pride Week, The Battlefords, July 21-27, Facebook Supported by SaskMusic
• Prince Albert Pride Week, Prince Albert, June 1-8, Facebook Supported by SaskMusic
• Pride in the Park, Meadow Lake, June 29, Facebook Supported by SaskMusic
• Queen City Pride, Regina, June 6-15, Website Supported by SaskMusic

You can learn more about some of these other events on our website as well!

SaskMusic Songwriters Showcase at Country Thunder 2025

We're pleased to be partnering again this year with Country Thunder Saskatchewan for the Songwriters Showcase.

On the afternoons of July 11-13, 2025 you can find the showcase stage on the Country Thunder grounds to listen to songs and the stories behind them. Each afternoon, 4 different artists will take turns sharing their music, songwriters-in-the-round, acoustic style. (Get there early as seating is limited!)

The performers include: Ali Fontaine, Brock Andrews, Casey Stone, Cooper Tropeau, Darryl Anderson, James Barker, Jason McCoy, Josh Stumpf, JJ Lavallee, Jordyn Pollard, Kara Golemba, Teagan Littlechief, and Tim Hicks!

For full performer biographies, visit our website.

Help shape the future of the Canadian music industry by sharing your experiences

Dr. Kirsten Robertson and Dr. Todd Green from Brock University, in collaboration with the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA), are conducting a research project focusing on work experiences in the Canadian music industry.

They are examining how technological changes, including Artificial Intelligence, are affecting how you do your work and the opportunities that are open for growing your music career. 

Your contribution will provide invaluable insight into the industry and your participation will be entirely confidential.

If you are currently working in the music industry (or have left the industry within the past five years) and are interested in contributing approximately 60-90 minutes for an interview (online or in-person), please reach out to Dr. Kirsten Robertson at krobertson@brocku.ca.

Let's collaborate to help the Canadian music industry thrive!

All eligible participants will receive a $25 gift card as a token of appreciation for their time. 

The CLMA seeking recommendations for Board of Directors election.

CLMA board members are champions of all live music activity across Canada and possess a keen interest in creating the conditions for concerts to thrive–through advocacy, policy and business development, and research.

Candidates must be:

• An active CLMA member (non-members would be required to join the association in advance of the slate being finalized)
• A Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• A least eighteen years of age
• Self-recommendations are acceptable

The CLMA seeks qualified and passionate candidates, especially with demonstrated proficiency in the following:

• Legal
• Not-for-profit festival leadership/mgmt
• Independent venue leadership/mgmt

The Board of Directors further seeks qualified candidates who may be:

• Individuals who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC)
• Women and gender-diverse individuals
• Those located both in and outside of the Greater Toronto Area, with specific interest in territories, Prairie provinces, and Maritime provinces

If you or someone you know would make a strong addition to the CLMA Board and are eligible for consideration, visit their website.

(Please be aware that making a recommendation does not guarantee the recommended individuals a spot on the slate.)

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY: 2026 Winterruption Festivals

This is your chance to play the Winterruption festivals in Edmonton, Winnipeg and/ or Saskatoon!
Taking place January 21-25, 2026 - Winterruption festivals are Western Canada's premiere multi-venue winter festivals.

If selected: artists/bands wil...

Deadline: June 25, 2025

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Song opportunity : The Songs of Diwali Contest 2025

The Songs of Diwali Organization is holding a Diwali themed song contest.  The song must be in English and the music and verse must be absolutely original to the creator(s).

The theme of the song will celebrate Diwali, an inclusive, multi-faith fest...

Deadline: June 30, 2025

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Battle of the Bands (Sponsored by Water Vision Pool & Spas)

Battle of the Bands is back for another year! Sponsored by Water Vision Pool & Spas the winners will take home $1500 and get the chance to perform a 1 hour set after the competition.

Seize this opportunity to prove you’ve got what it takes to claim ...

Deadline: June 30, 2025

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Call for artists: The 2025 DARC Indigenous Residency

The Hnatyshyn Foundation is proud to support the DARC Indigenous Residency, a one-month intensive on-site artist residency offered to mid-career Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) artists who are seeking to develop their current practice, exp...

Deadline: June 30, 2025

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SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITY: Come Together Showcase & Industry Event 2025

Artist applications are now open for the 2025 edition of Come Together, presented by Canada’s Provincial Music Associations and SODEC. As a collective, these organizations are working together to present two days of industry showcases and meetings in T...

Deadline: July 1, 2025

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Showcase Opportunity : Your Roots Are Showing 2026 - Ireland's Folk Conference

Your Roots Are Showing, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting folk music in Ireland and worldwide, is now in its third year and has become a cornerstone event for Ireland's folk, roots, and traditional music community. This ann...

Deadline: July 7, 2025

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Artist Residency opportunity - Banff Musicians in Residence Winter 2026

The Banff Musicians in Residence program provides space and focused time for musicians of all genres to concentrate on artistic development while working on projects that can be either individually or group/ensemble based. Along with the freedom to str...

Deadline: July 9, 2025

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UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVE CAREER : Audio Engineer: Banff Musicians in Residence 2026

Banff Centre's Audio Recording Engineer program is a continuing education opportunity designed for emerging recording engineers with mature artistic insight, professional experience and/or formal professional/educational training. Participants will rec...

Deadline: July 9, 2025

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Contest & Mentorship Opportunity: RBC Emerging Musician Program

Canada's Walk of Fame has launched its 13th annual RBC Emerging Musician Program – now, in partnership with Stingray! - one of Canada's most successful programs supporting aspiring Canadian musical artists, aged 15 to 35. This is a very important initi...

Deadline: July 13, 2025

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Canada's Music Incubator (CMI): Artist Development for Western Canadian Artists

AE WEST is an extension of CMI's Artist Entrepreneur program, exclusively available to Western and Northern-based artists. Delivered in partnership with The National Music Centre at Studio Bell in Calgary over five weeks, this program provides the same...

Deadline: July 14, 2025

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Award Opportunity: The Canadian Folk Music Awards 2025

The 2026 CFMAs will take place April 9-12, 2026, in Calgary, AB This weekend will capture the true heart of the folk community, while celebrating the nominees and the category recipients.

Created in 2005, the Canadian Folk Music Awards celebrate the...

Deadline: July 15, 2025

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Festival Opportunity: VENUExVENUE 2025

VENUExVENUE Music Festival and Conference
returns for its third edition this fall,
taking place November 6–8, 2025,
in Canada's Music City — London, Ontario.

This is your chance to join 50+ artists from across the country
and beyond for three da...

Deadline: July 25, 2025

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Artist opportunity - 2025 WIM Canada Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

Applications are now open for the 2025 Entrepreneur Accelerator!

Women in Music is launching the sixth annual Entrepreneur Accelerator program, focused on supporting the next wave of women and gender- diverse Canadian music industry leaders. This ye...

Deadline: July 31, 2025

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Mentorship Opportunity: Women in Music Canada National Mentorship Program 2025

WIM Canada is excited to announce the launch of their national mentorship program!

The program is dedicated to connecting trans, non-binary and 2-spirit professionals from all different skill sets.

COHORT 3 - OPEN NOW

Sign-ups Open: September ...

Deadline: October 15, 2025

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Artbridge Newcomer Artist Survey organized by CARFAC SASK and Saskatchewan Arts Alliance.

The Artbridge Newcomer Artists Research Project aims to gather information to better empower newcomer artists to Canada, living in Saskatchewan by bridging connections between newcomer artists, arts organizations, and immigration organizations.

The ...

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• CHRISTINE JENSEN QUARTET, June 26, 2025, Bassment (The)
• Jeffery Straker's Prairie Skyscraper Concert Series, June 26, 2025, Grain Elevator
• DTNYXE Patio Series Live Music, June 26, 2025, Blackrose Whiskey Club
• YOUNG FRIEND w/ Frances Whitney , June 27, 2025, Capitol Music Club (The)
• PIANO FRIDAYS: MARTIN JANOVSKY, June 27, 2025, Bassment (The)
• Chris Mooney, June 27, 2025, Bar Willow
• Cole Patton, June 27, 2025, Royal George Bar
• SOUTHERN CROSS: A TRIBUTE TO CROSBY, STILL, NASH & YOUNG, June 27, 2025, Bassment (The)
• Canadian Coldwater Revival , June 28, 2025, Capitol Music Club (The)
• Kylee & Daryl Carver, June 28, 2025, Bronco's Pub & Grill
• Tyler Burton Live at the Lancaster, June 28, 2025, Lancaster Taphouse
• Jeff Mertick, June 28, 2025, Bar Willow
• Jeffery Straker, June 28, 2025, Camp Saskadet
• MARK CHESTNUTT, June 28, 2025, Moose Jaw Events Centre (formerly Mosaic Place)
• 2nd Annual Living Skies Music Festival, June 28, 2025, CENTENIAL PARK
• Aaron Karpinka, June 30, 2025, Rook & Raven Pub
• Warman Canada Day, July 1, 2025, Lion's Park
• Mz. Muzik & BowTie Guy Canada Day Celebration, July 1, 2025, Wascana Park
• Beachside Romeos at The Waterfront Regina Beach, July 3, 2025, The Waterfront
• Jeffery Straker, July 3, 2025, Frehlick Hall - Woodlawn Regional Park
• Jeremy and His Kazoo at Sidewalk Days, July 3, 2025, Grant Hall
• Mr. Eric Summer library tour 2025, July 3, 2025, Rosthern Community Multipurpose Centre
• SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, July 3, 2025,
• SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival 2025, July 3, 2025, SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival
• Mr. Eric Summer library tour 2025, July 4, 2025, Katepwa & District Lions Club
• Mr. Eric Summer library tour 2025, July 4, 2025, Yorkton Public Library
• Patio Concert, July 5, 2025, Rusty Kage Smokehouse
• Taya Lebel, July 7, 2025, The Rook & Raven Pub
• Mr. Eric Summer library tour 2025, July 7, 2025, North Battleford Library
• Mr. Eric Summer library tour 2025, July 7, 2025, Prince Albert Public Library
• Mr. Eric Summer library tour 2025, July 8, 2025, Gary Anderson Community Centre
• Mr. Eric Summer library tour 2025, July 8, 2025, St. Brieux Public Library
• An Evening With Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit, July 9, 2025, Conexus Arts Centre
• SSO & SJO: Paris on the Prairies, July 9, 2025, Broadway Theatre
• EKKSTACY - THE "FOREVER" TOUR, July 10, 2025, Coors Event Centre
• Hunter Brothers, July 10, 2025, Country Thunder
• Country Thunder, July 10, 2025, Country Thunder
• Mz. Muzik & BowTie Guy Visit the Melfort Library, July 11, 2025, Melfort Library
• Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox: Magic & Moonlight Tour , July 11, 2025, TCU Place
• Big Flat Folk Fest, July 11, 2025, Town of Eastend Campground
• Big Flat Folk Fest 2025, July 11, 2025, Campground Riverside Blvd
• Prairie Music Hall Festival, July 11, 2025, Dexter Hall
• WDM Summer Fun Day, July 12, 2025, Western Development Museum
• Mz. Muzik & BowTie Guy Visit the Humboldt Library, July 12, 2025, Humboldt Library
• Wynonna Judd The Greatest Hits Tour, July 15, 2025, TCU Place