Music Videos: From Concept to Creation with Versa Films

We are once again teaming up with our friends at SMPIA to present a workshop as part of this years Eye on Saskatchewan Screen Week & Expo! Join us Thursday, August 26 at 2pm (online) as we talk Music Videos: From Concept to Creation with Dylan Hryciuk and Brianne Janex of Versa Films. They will take us through an in-depth look at how to approach music video creation, from finding inspiration to managing the project and much more. Free to register, all are welcome.

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Supporting Survivors of Sexualized Violence Training

presented in partnership with the Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre, September 7, 2021 from 1-4pm (online)

Supporting Survivors of Sexualized Violence Training (SST) is a program created by SSAIC and designed to train professionals and community members alike to receive disclosures and support survivors in a compassionate and trauma-informed way.

Survivors of sexualized violence have experienced a trauma, and deserve to be treated with care and compassion. Survivors report that the way they are supported when they first disclose has a significant impact on their self-worth, resilience, and healing. With this training, we hope to equip as many people as possible with the tools to best communicate, understand, and guide them to their next steps to begin their healing.

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!Earshot Distro New Offer:
SaskMusic Members get up to 50% off uploads now through January 31/2022

The NCRA/ANREC (Non-profit radio in Canada) has set up the !Earshot Distro system to allow artists and labels to upload their music and submit it directly to 75+ radio stations (Campus/Community/Indigenous and Podcasters) and their programmers (and growing). This is a non-profit system that eliminates the need to send out CDs or unsolicited emails.

SaskMusic members have access to the system from now through January 31/2022 at up to a 50% discount. You are encouraged to upload both your new and back catalogue releases onto the system. Their is no cost to create an account, the only cost occurs when you have completed uploading your material and wish to push the finished product into the library/catalogue. Pre-discount costs are $7.00 Canadian +Tax per song or $50.00 Canadian +Tax per album (8-20 songs).  Once a release is live in the system, there are no additional costs to keep it in the library. To obtain the discount code, login to your SaskMusic account (www.saskmusic.org/login) and in the Backstage area, go to Member Resources.

Managing Your Music Business: Planning, Prioritizing & Revenues
September 15, 2021 (online)

Calling Saskatchewan artist entrepreneurs! Creative Saskatchewan invites you to join them virtually from 10:30am – 3:30pm on September 15, 2021 for a one-day workshop to help you get your business administration in order. The team from Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) will provide you with tips and tools to more effectively plan, prioritize and manage your business. JUNO Award nominee, Megan Nash, will also be on-hand to share her business insights and experiences. Although these workshop presentations are specifically related to music, there will certainly be something of interest for all creative entrepreneurs, so anyone from any creative sector is welcome to join.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions of the pros, learn some valuable business insights and hear from fellow a creative entrepreneur. It’s absolutely free and will be presented on Zoom… all you have to do is register!

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Music Pro Summit - Virtual Conference - Sept 8 -11

Music tech and culture collide at Music Pro Summit: the ultimate destination to navigate the industry’s most exciting intersection. Learn and connect with music industry leaders from around the world as they discuss today's issues and innovations. The conference will focus on education and business development with top speakers from Downtown Music, CD Baby, Chartmetric, Musiio, Found.ee as well as strategists sharing how to grow audiences on TikTok, Spotify (playlisting), Twitch (monetizing live streaming) and more. They will also have guest speakers from the UK/Europe, India, Africa, Asia/Asia Pacific, and South America. An opportunity for you to connect with top music industry professionals from around the world as they talk about the issues that are critical for music makers.

A limited number of FREE passes are available to SaskMusic subscribers on a first come basis.

TICKETS:    https://buytickets.at/indieweek/539149/r/music-pro-summit-saskmusicusic
ACCESS CODE:  SKfree
1. Click link
2. Click "Buy Tickets"
3. When prompted "Do You Have Access Code" paste Access Code
4. Click Apply
5. Pull down 1 beside Music Pro Summit ticket.
(If the code doesn't work, all the free passes are gone.)

Check out the Speakers + Schedule here: http://musicprosummit.com/

Summer is still here! Check out our Sask playlist

Submissions are now closed for this years version of our Summer playlist and we ended up with an incredible mix! Have you checked it out yet? Bops, bangers, jams, dreamy summer-vibes, and feel-good songs. Happy Listening!

Listen now on Spotify

SaskMusic Office Re-Opening Update

From August 1-September 1, our offices will re-open on a by-appointment-only basis for consults, memberships, etc. Staff will mask for appointments and we request that visitors mask during this time. We will review this policy in September.

We also remain available through the summer for consults/questions by video call, phone and email. We hope to resume in-person events this fall and look forward to seeing you!

Call for SaskMusic Jurors!

Would you like to participate in future SaskMusic juries? Let us know and we'll keep you on our contact list for the next year.

Selection for any given jury (which might include showcase events/opportunities; awards; or other) will be dependent on the number of people interested, a pool drawn from local and national industry members, our desire to achieve a diverse jury, and the experience you indicate.

Sign up at: https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/saskmusic-juror-signup-2021/

Featured Singles/Videos: https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/p1b5aft60baybgl/

Submit Albums/News: https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/p1j5txnh11l7bht/

Have you recently released or will soon be releasing an official single, music video, or album, in any genre? Have some exciting music news to share?We want to know what you've got going on! Even if we follow your socials, we (and other media) don't see, or catch everything you post about. Please let us know your release date and/or other activities. Just follow the links above!

#ForTheLoveOfLive Awareness Campaign

The Canadian Live Music Association has launched #ForTheLoveOfLIVE, an awareness campaign to bring attention to the damage COVID-19 shutdowns have caused Canada's live music industry.

Make some noise and tag Canadian Live Music Association on social media as you share your favourite live music memories, support artists and live music workers, and ensure live music remains at the forefront of recovery conversations.

Click the link below to access digital toolkits for fans and industry stakeholders, and instructions on how to engage with your local MLA/MP.

canadianlivemusic.ca/fortheloveoflive

The monthly Songwriters groups are currently meeting online via Zoom. Please check out their Facebook groups for more information about the next meeting.

Saskatoon group info: https://www.facebook.com/saskatoonsongwriters/

Regina group info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/258208420940008/

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• Jeffery Straker, September 17, 2021, Bassment (The)