Home for the Holidays 2021 Concert Submissions

SaskMusic is looking for artists to perform live-streamed concerts for the holiday season. SaskMusic member artists are invited to apply for one of the available spots to perform a concert that will be streamed live on our social media pages, via Zoom to Facebook and YouTube.

We are looking for approximately 30-40 minutes (1 set) of live music content from Saskatchewan-based artists. This may consist of solo performers, duos, or even bands, as long as you can setup a mix suitable for streaming. We'll ask you to observe any public health guidelines that could be in effect at the time of the show, if selected. We welcome holiday-themed songs, but that's not a requirement. 

Selected artists will receive an honorarium of $200* and are encouraged to create a tipjar/honorarium link where fans can also donate and that we'll post with your stream.
*Honorarium would be adjusted for sets that incorporate more than one musician in the performance.

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2021 Saskatchewan Music Award Nominations Closing Soon!

SaskMusic is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination submission period for the 2021 Saskatchewan Music Awards. The fourth annual awards will honour excellence in the Saskatchewan music industry and celebrate the achievements of our music industry members over the past year. An awards event announcing the winners will be streamed online on January 20, 2022, in conjunction with the Very Prairie: Saskatchewan Music Summit.

SaskMusic notes, "We invite artists and industry members from all across the province to make submissions. There has been so much exciting music coming from Saskatchewan this year, with creativity continuing despite the challenges of the pandemic. We hope to see representation from a wide range of musical styles, cultural backgrounds, and artistic experiences of those working in our music scene. We look forward to a wonderful celebration honouring the hard work of our talented artists and industry members this past year."

Submissions for the SMAs will close at 11:59pm CST on November 2, 2021.

More info and eligibility critera

Developing Your UK Market: Apply Now for Mentorship!

We are working with the UK-based Enki Music to provide direct information about the UK music market to SaskMusic members.

While touring internationally is difficult at the current time, progress can still be made in learning about options to release, market, tour and develop your team overseas. Topics of discussion may include things such as industry trends, how to market yourself as a foreign artist overseas, tour routing and festival markets, logistics, information on the publishing network, and more.

This program will be of interest to artists, bands, songwriters, and others. Spots will be provided in this intake to a range of artists, from emerging to export-ready artists.

More info and application form

2022 JUNO Award Nominations: Submissions Bursary
Deadline: December 10, 2021

Making a JUNO Awards nomination submission this year? We want to help!

SaskMusic will accept applications from Saskatchewan-resident artists and music industry professionals to have the costs of their CARAS voting membership plus up to two nomination submissions for the 2022 JUNO Awards reimbursed (to a total maximum reimbursement of $225 plus tax per applicant).

More info

Seeking Music Instructors for the Sask Music Directory

Are you teaching music lessons of any kind this fall, and have openings? You can submit yourself into the Sask Music Directory, with categories for both in-person music instruction (https://www.saskmusic.org/directory/search-directory/category:music-instruction) or the newer Online Music Lessons category (https://www.saskmusic.org/directory/search-directory/category:online-music-lessons)

It's free to submit. Just login to your SaskMusic account at www.saskmusic.org/login and go to Listings!

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!

Please check out the monthly songwriter groups Facebook pages for more information about upcoming meetings and whether they will be online or in-person.

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

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

• Blenders Presents Megan Nash & The Best Of Intentions, October 29, 2021, Lyric Theatre (The)
• 6M, w/DJ Charly Hustle, MilesHigh, Black Lake, October 29, 2021, Black Cat Tavern
• Kriss the Sky, October 29, 2021, Revival Music Room
• El Guitaro , October 29, 2021, Rail Yard Saloon
• JJ Voss- HALLOWEEN BASH, October 30, 2021, Grande Theatre
• Eliza Mary Doyle , October 30, 2021, Bassment (The)
• 104.9 THE WOLF'S HALLOWEEN HOWL W/ W3APONS, THE HOURHAND, AND DUSTIN RITTER AND THE BLUE BASTARDS, October 30, 2021, Exchange/The Club
• Rock 102 presents: Whale and the Wolf w/ Velours, October 30, 2021, Amigos
• Tyler Gilbert live at Summer Bash, October 31, 2021, Summer Bash
• Hummingbird Crossing at Bushwakker's, November 3, 2021, Bushwakkers
• The Garrys & Wolf Willow, November 5, 2021, Bassment (The)

Side Door Seeking Folks for Show Support (remote work)

Side Door Access Inc. (Side Door) is a digital booking and ticketing platform whose mission is to support artists by providing tools and resources to facilitate performances virtually and in non-traditional performance spaces across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and the UK. As a website platform, this technology-based company with dedicated customer support is innovating the touring model for performing artists by promoting accessibility, agency, and removing barriers to entry. Artists, hosts, presenters, and audiences sign up for free, connect through the online community and expand the landscape of opportunities for artists.

Side Door is looking for dedicated applicants who are tech-savvy, with strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for music and the arts. The ability to problem-solve under pressure and work independently is a must. The nature of the work is to be one of a team of folks who are assigned shows to support, booked on the Side Door platform.

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Birthday Cake Records Seeking Label Manager (remote work)

Birthday Cake Records is looking for a Label Manager to help take its rapid growth to the next stage. The ideal candidate has experience in the music industry at a label, distributor, marketing, or management firm. They are a driven individual with the ability to juggle projects and competing priorities, while meeting deadlines. Strong communication is essential, as they have to liaise with a range of people and ensure everyone is kept on the same page. Clarity, honesty, and responsiveness are key. The confidence and capacity to make decisions, manage information, and coordinate plans, timelines, proposals, applications, and reports is important.

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Mighty Cypress Seeking Administrative Assistant (remote work)

Mighty Cypress is an Artist Management company that launched in Winnipeg in 2015. The Administrative Assistant’s primary role is to support the Artist Manager by taking things off their plate. This is a varied role with the opportunity to become involved in a wide range of business and personal tasks. 

The Administrative Assistant is a motivated individual that enjoys working behind-the-scenes to solve problems and complete administrative tasks. They have the ability to juggle projects and competing priorities, while meeting deadlines. Strong communication is essential. The confidence and capacity to administer information, coordinate plans, timelines, proposals, applications, and reports is important. They will need to have meticulous attention to detail and be able to work under pressure — much of the work is responding to the needs of other people.

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