December 8, 2023

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Open House

Regina Open House, Thursday!

You're invited to a SaskMusic Open House, Thursday, December 14 from 5-7pm.
Join us for some munchies, mocktails and door prizes, come and go style at our Regina office located at 1831 College Ave (at the John Hopkins Soundstage). Come meet and mingle with our staff and other creative industry folks and guests. All ages may attend.

RSVPs are appreciated: https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/saskmusic-open-house/

Please enter the building using the WEST side door (off Hamilton St), parking is available in any unmarked spots in our parking lot. We look forward to seeing you!

 
 

2023 SMAs at Broadway Theatre Dec 2

The 2023 Saskatchewan Music Awards

We're still buzzing about the awards celebration held on Saturday, December 2 at the Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon. So many great performances, including by our Indigenous Music Achievement Award honouree, Edmund Bull! It was lovely to see everyone and celebrate the results of so much hard work and creativity in our local scene.

Official photographs are now available. To download, and for all the information on the SMAs, please visit www.saskmusicawards.com. Thank you to Matt Braden Photography!

The filmed show will be available soon on Rogers TV / Shaw Spotlight community TV channels across the province (we'll post an update when ready to watch).

 
 

Saskatchewan Holiday Playlist

Saskatchewan Holiday Playlist

Enjoy this year's Holiday Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IJim4nNs8w0r2izpiWzAJ?si=0a6d582cb6b74e82

or YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9dALYjCkGtZQqJL4fKRY9ttEWRgFpONY&si=XI4m776Gtvwkpwmb

We'll be accepting holiday or winter-themed songs for consideration for a few more days. New seasonal songs will also be considered for 'featured' spots on our socials this month December. Older tracks can be submitted for playlist consideration as well.
Learn more: https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/m16frmgx19577fl/

 
 

SaskMusic Closing for Holidays

Our staff will be taking time for holidays from December 20 to January 3 inclusive. We will be picking up messages during this time, but please expect delayed responses. As well, mentor consults will be unavailable during this time.

 

Workshops

 

FREE WEBINAR: Meet the Music Supervisors

December 12, 2023

Dec 12, 2023 01:00 PM (SaskTime)

Online via Zoom, Register at: https://cmw.net/panels/meet-the-music-supervisors-2/

Music supervisors get bombarded with pitches, demos and marketing blasts 24/7. How do they cut through the noise when conducting a...

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BDRB x Canadian Creative Accelerator - Black Music Managers Webinar

December 15, 2023

Are you a Music Manager who self-identifies as Black and looking for the opportunity to break your artists into the US Market?

BDRB x Canadian Creative Accelerator (Export Mission) for Black Music Managers

The application deadline is Friday, Dece...

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SaskMusic's Latest

 

Please visit the Opportunities section of our website for more information on the following, as well as additional opportunities.

 
 

Funding Opportunity: Creative Saskatchewan Filmmaker's Grant

Formerly known as the Music Video Production Grant, Creative Saskatchewan's Filmmaker's Grant provides funding for a unique mentorship and production program to produce content under 10 minutes intended to build the filmmakers’ professional portfolio.

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Deadline: December 13, 2023

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Award Opportunity: 2024 Business / Arts Awards

The Business / Arts Awards recognize innovative partnerships between business and the arts, and spotlight exceptional volunteers, leaders and organizations who have made a significant contribution to the arts in Canada. Be part of the celebration by nominating yourself or another champion of the arts for one of the awards. Nominations are open until Friday, December 15th, 2023.

Deadline: December 15, 2023

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Call for Submissions: Re-Creating Community Together

Four artists will be chosen to work with Indigenous Knowledge Keeper and artist, Joseph Naytowhow, from January through March 2024 to develop and perform a cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural performance exploring cultural differences and similarities and forging creative connections between themselves and an audience.

Deadline: December 20, 2023

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Contest Opportunity: Christmas Songwriting Competition

The USA Songwriting Competition is back with their 8th Annual Christmas Songwriting Competition. This is a special limited-time opportunity for your Christmas or Holiday songs. Get an opportunity to have your songs published, cut by recording artists and win great prizes.

Deadline: December 23, 2023

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Showcase Opportunity: New Skool Rules 2024

New Skool Rules is an international urban music festival and conference in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The festival takes place from May 31 - June 2, 2024, providing a platform for urban music acts to show festival programmers, labels, booking agents, music managers, publishers and sync agents.

Deadline: December 28, 2023

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Contest Opportunity: USA Songwriting Competition

The 29th Annual USA Songwriting Competition is now accepting entries. EARLY ENTRY BONUS: First 1,000 entrants will each receive a complimentary 1 year subscription to Recording magazine.

Deadline: June 21, 2024

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Showcase Applications Open: 2025 International Indigenous Music Summit

Calling all Indigenous music artists across Turtle Island and around the world…

The showcase applications are officially open for the 2025 International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS), which will take place from June 2 to 6, 2025, in Toronto, Ontari...

Deadline: November 25, 2024

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Mentorship and Networking Opportunity: CMI's Artist Entrepreneur Program

Canada's Music Incubator's highly regarded Artist Entrepreneur professional development program is accepting applications for the March/April session. AE will take place in downtown Toronto and run for six weeks. Artists from all musical genres are wel...

Deadline: January 5, 2025

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Festival Opportunity - Sled Island Music & Arts Festival 2025

This is your chance to play at the Sled Island Music & Arts Festival (June 18-22, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta)!


If selected: artists/bands from Calgary will receive $200 for a first show; artists/bands from the rest of Alberta will receive $350 for ...

Deadline: January 10, 2025

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Showcase Opportunity: Departure Festival + Conference 2025 (Formerly Canadian Music Week)

Immerse yourself in the future of music at Departure Festival + Conference.

From electrifying live performances and showcases by rising stars and global icons to insightful industry discussions, you'll be at the forefront of the music industry. Conn...

Deadline: January 17, 2025

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Performance Opportunity: Ness Creek Music Festival 2025

The Ness Creek Music Festival offers incredible live music from Saskatchewan, across Canada and around the world. Join over 3,000 people in the forest of northern Saskatchewan, be part of a tent-city community and enjoy Indie, Roots & Folk music from a...

Deadline: April 15, 2025

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Showcase Opportunity : FOCUS Wales 2026

With 300+ live performances, the festival showcases the very best new talent emerging from the nation alongside established names and a selection of exciting international acts. Submissions are open to all new music artists of all genres worldwide.

Deadline: November 1, 2025

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Song Contest: Great American Song contest 2025

The Great American Song Contest™ is a uniquely designed songwriting competition that offers these very opportunities — and benefits every songwriter, lyricist and composer who participates. Win prizes, get heard, gain feedback from industry professiona...

Deadline: November 20, 2025

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Award Opportunity: 2026 Women in Music Canada Honours

The 4th annual Women in Music Canada Honours are now live!

The Honours are designed to celebrate and uplift Canadian women, innovators, and creators across all genres who have achieved exceptional success in their field during the year of eligibilit...

Deadline: November 28, 2025

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Showcase opportunity - 2026 JUNOFest

For two jam-packed nights, JUNOfest will take over Hamilton’s most iconic stages and hidden gems featuring live music from every genre, coast to coast.

Ready to be part of Hamilton’s next big music moment? Whether you're a solo act or a full band, t...

Deadline: December 19, 2025

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SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITY: NXNE Music Festival 2026 in Toronto!

NXNE is Canada’s most important discovery music festival, presenting thousands of essential emerging artists, often just before they break, from across Canada and around the world - since 1995. And applications to play the festival are now open.

Fro...

Deadline: December 31, 2025

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SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITY: The Great Escape 2026

The Great Escape welcomes artists from every genre and every corner of the globe. As the world’s leading festival for discovering new music, TGE offers a unique chance to showcase your talent in front of thousands of music fans, alongside 450+ emerging...

Deadline: February 15, 2026

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Festival Opportunity - Saskatchewan Jazz Festival 2026

Saskatchewan artist applications for the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival are now open. To complete the Saskatchewan artist application form CLICK HERE

Please note: This form is for Saskatchewan artists ONLY. Canadian & International Artists should clic...

Deadline: March 13, 2026

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