October 17, 2024

SaskMusic's Latest

 

Work Together - Booking Shows

SaskMusic Work Together:
Booking Shows with Kevin Kyle

  • Regina: Wed, Oct 23 7-9pm at SaskMusic (1831 College Ave, 3rd Floor (John Hopkins Sound Stage building) WEST side door off parking lot
  • Saskatoon: Thur, Oct 24 6:30-8:30pm at Cliff Wright Library, Meeting Room (1635 McKercher Dr)
  • Free drinks & munchies. Everyone welcome.
  • Please pre-register: https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/qed3e821yumdgq/

Join us for the next edition of our casual Work Together nights! In this session we have long-time artist & band manager Kevin Kyle leading us through the do’s and don’t of booking your shows. Where do you find the right venues to play? How do you reach out to the booker? What do you include in your pitch? Venue contracts? Door split or guarantee? How many times do you follow up and what do you do after the show to keep in contact with the venue?

These questions and more will be covered with practical advice and examples from Kevin’s 20 years on the road booking national/international shows and tours, from Canada and the U.S. to Japan. Join us for this FREE Work Together with drinks and munchies provided. Bring your laptop or your notebook and be ready to craft the best pitch for you and your band!

Kevin is a Sask artist originally hailing from the Belleville/Tyendinaga region of Ontario, who’s been active in the Saskatchewan and International music scene for more than 20 years. Kevin’s experience includes working as a booking agent, music publicist, video editor, music teacher, and freelance musician. Inclusivity, community, and a love of the arts are the passions that Kevin brings along with his industry experience.

 
 

IMDPC Posting

Indigenous Music Development Program Coordinator

We are preparing to post an opening for a new 6-month position with SaskMusic. A separate email will be distributed to our mailing list with further information shortly. 
 

 
 

SMA Save the Date

We're pleased to announce the date of the next Saskatchewan Music Awards: March 2, 2025 in Regina! Plan on joining us to celebrate the Saskatchewan music industry, with categories recognizing artists and industry members. Submissions will open in mid- November - stay tuned!

 
 

 Cadence Weapon

Cadence Weapon
presented by the Regina Folk Festival and SaskMusic

Friday, November 8
Doors & Free Breakfast at 9:30am / Workshop 10am-11:30am

University of Regina - College Avenue Campus (2155 College Ave)  
+ Livestream option
Pre-register so we can plan catering: https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/q1x6plpm0vsiik3/

Join SaskMusic and the Regina Folk Festival for a special event with Cadence Weapon. He will share his experience of getting into making music, what it takes to have a creative life and read excerpts from his book Bedroom Rapper. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and interact. 

This event will have both an in-person and a livestream option. For those who attend in person, there will be a free breakfast courtesy of SaskMusic.

Cadence Weapon is Edmonton-born, Toronto-based rapper, producer, writer and poet Rollie Pemberton. His 2021 album Parallel World won Canada's Polaris Music Prize.

The son of a pioneering hip-hop radio DJ, Pemberton grew up around a diverse library of music. Splitting his time between Edmonton's experimental electronic and underground rap scenes as a teenager, Pemberton eventually developed a hybrid of both styles. Cadence Weapon has released five albums, all of which have been nominated for the Polaris Music Prize, with Breaking Kayfabe (2006), Hope In Dirt City (2012) and Parallel World (2021) being shortlist nominees. Pemberton has toured extensively following the success of these albums, playing festivals like Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Pitchfork Music Festival, Roskilde and Primavera Sound and performing shows with artists such as Public Enemy, Diplo, Questlove, De La Soul and many more.

Pemberton's music is known for pairing groundbreaking production with incisive, socially conscious lyricism. Pemberton served as Poet Laureate of Edmonton from 2009 to 2011, making him the literary ambassador of his hometown. His poem "The Garden" was incorporated into a bronze sculpture at the Alberta Legislature Grounds in Edmonton in 2018. Pemberton was the narrator and a writer for the VICELAND television series PAYDAY and Mister Tachyon and he has hosted lectures and conducted live interviews for CBC q and Red Bull Music Academy. Pemberton's debut book, Bedroom Rapper, is a personal account of his life in music as an artist, critic and fan amid a changing digital landscape. It was released in early 2002 by McClelland & Stewart.

 
 

Regina Songwriters promo

Regina Songwriters Meetup: October 27

The next Regina Songwriters x SaskMusic meetup will be Sunday, October 27, 2-4pm, at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina.

This month we will generate song prompts, and then spend some time develping our new song ideas through a few different fun exercises. There will be time at the end for a song share. Bring your notebooks and instrument (a keyboard will be available.)

This event is free to attend and we encourage songwriters of all skill levels, genres, and ages to join us.

Made possible in part through the support of FACTOR Canada.

 
 

Songwriters Showcase

Songwriters Showcase Dates: Regina

Submission Deadline 5pm, October 25/2024

SaskMusic and Bushwakkers Brewpub Regina are planning a series of multi-artist concerts intended to provide amateur / emerging songwriters with an opportunity to gain performance experience and connect with other songwriters. We have 3 initial dates planned in Regina with hopes to expand this series in the future.

We are looking primarily for artists who have not had many opportunities to perform yet, and who are looking to start building their audience or try out their artist wings. Please see further details, and apply through this link.

The first concert will be Tuesday December 3. Please join us!

 
 

Saskatoon Songwriters

The Original Open Mic at s12 Stage runs at 1pm with host Micheal Lander: October 20 and December 8.

Saskatoon Songwriters will meet again Sunday, November 3 at 1pm. This month's topic is "Writing from Images". Then 3-4pm, open floor for sharing.

These events are at Studio 12, 9-1025 Boychuk Dr., Saskatoon.

 
 

Soundcheck

Soundcheck: A Survey on Mental Health

Your input is needed! We're helping to build a picture of the mental health challenges in the Canadian music industry. All music professionals are called on to participate in a new study by partners Revelios Mental Health, Unison Fund, and SOCAN. By anonymously sharing your experiences and opinions, you can help shape a healthier, more supportive industry. Together, we can promote well-being and destigmatize mental health in our community. Take the survey now and please share it with your network.
https://bit.ly/3Tw3RGS
 

 
 

Promoter Program

NEW FACTOR, Musicaction Grant for Live Music Promoters, Venues

Deadline 3pm SK / 5pm ET October 31/24

This pilot program will support concert promotion activities that bring audiences to Canadian artist shows and is a recognition of the essential nature of concert promoters in the development of Canadian artists’ careers.

Eligibility criteria include:

  • have been in operation and presented concerts successfully by Canadian artists for at least a full year at the time of application.
  • Support the career development of Canadian artists through concert promotion activities. This includes Canadian-owned concert venues that promote their own shows – at least 50% of programming must be eligible musical performances, of which at least 50% must be by Canadian artists.
  • Earned a minimum of $50,000 in eligible revenues from the presentation and promotion of concerts by Canadian artists in their last fiscal year
  • Have a permanent stage and/or infrastructure to support musical performances

Read the full guidelines and eligibility criteria at https://www.factor.ca/programs/promoter-program/
 

 
 

Folk Music Ontario

Congratulations to SK artists who recently showcased at the Folk Music Ontario conference, October 3-6 in Mississauga: Lancelot Knight, Last Birds, and The North Sound. You can learn more about the event at https://folkmusicontario.org/conference .

 
 

WIMC Leadership

Leadership Accelerator Applications 

Presented by Women in Music Canada with the International Indigenous Music Summit, ADVANCE Music Canada, and ArtHaus, the second annual Leadership Accelerator prepares more women and gender-diverse professionals for executive-level leadership roles. ⁠

Who's this for? Mid-level industry professionals, in existing music companies or entrepreneurs, with a primary goal of preparing women and gender-diverse music professionals for advancement to senior management and director-level opportunities. ⁠

What is the purpose of the program? This will serve as a catalyst to create an ecosystem with more women and gender-diverse role models and mentors in senior positions. This new national program will especially cater to intersectional women and gender-diverse people who have the least representation in organizational leadership roles, and as leaders in the music industry nationally.⁠

Enrolment is a combination of participants with paid registrations through companies, and participants through scholarships from a juried selection. Space is limited to fifteen participants total. 

The Program will run online January 25/2025-March 29/2025, Tuesdays 7-9pm ET. Executive coaching sessions will run as per specific arranged times by participants. An in-person component will following these dates in Toronto on April 15/2025. 

⁠Deadline: November 29, 2024
Learn more and apply at https://www.womeninmusic.ca/en/programs/wimc-leadership-accelerator

 

Workshops

 

Beyond educational events included in this e-release, visit our website for our regularly updated list!

 
 

Fall Theatre Workshops

Regina Lyric Theatre is proud to partner with incredible theatre artists, each bringing their unique expertise and passion to the table. Together, they aim to provide enriching and inspiring workshops for community theatre performers in Regina. Get ready to dive into creativity and elevate your skills this season! Upcoming:

  • October 20 - Stage Intimacy with Rachel Walliser
  • October 27 - Accent Basics with Shannon Holmes
  • November 4 3 - Listen, Listen, Let Go: Creating Authentic Characters with Mark Claxton
  • November 10 - Incorporating Music into Script with Kelley Jo Burke
  • November 17 - Vocal Technique for Acting with Joseph Shane McLellan
  • November 24 - Stage Combat with Jordie Richardson

Details:
- Workshops take place Sunday afternoons from 1-4 PM at 2208 Victoria Ave E
- $40 per workshop
- Capacity: 16 participants
- Open to participants aged 18+
- Register here

 
 

FREE WEBINAR: The Audacity of Relevance with Alex Sarian

October 23, 2024

The Audacity of Relevance with Alex Sarian 

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 pm SASKTIME
Where: Zoom Webinar
Accessibility: This session will be presented with ASL interpretation and auto-generated French and English captions

Regi...

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SOCAN AI 101: Artificial Intelligence – Creator-Focused Companies

October 30, 2024

Join SOCAN in a discussion with AI companies DAACI and Musical.AI to learn more about ethical AI development on October 30th at 3pm.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents many risks for creators, but is there a future where this technolog...

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Trauma-Informed and Cultural-Sensitivity Training (T.A.C.T.) by Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP)

November 1, 2024

CAMP

The Community Arts Mentorship Program is excited to announce its Trauma-Informed
and Cultural-Sensitivity Training (T.A.C.T.), happening November 1-3, 2024 in Regina, with the
location to be confirmed.

T.A.C.T. supports individuals and organiz...

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GCYXE Gospel Choir Experience Workshop

November 8, 2024

Gospel Choir Experience

GCYXE, the Gospel Choir Experience, put on by Sonia Reid Studios and CHI Productions is an opportunity for anyone and everyone to experience and participate in an energetic gospel choir for a weekend. 

Who can attend? You can! And bring some fri...

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SaskMusic's Latest

 

JUNO Submissions
The 2025 JUNO Awards Presented by TD

The road to the #JUNOS starts with submitting!
National music release dates must fall between the eligibility period of September 1, 2023 to November 1, 2024 to be considered for nomination. For a complete list of JUNO Awards categories, eligibility rules, and voting criteria, visit www.junoawards.ca/submissions. To submit, see junosubmissions.ca
Deadline: November 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET / 8:59 PM PT
(Early bird rate ends October 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET)

SaskMusic is once again offering a bursary to assist with submission costs. Learn more at https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/q12ccoaq19zcris/ .

 
 

SIMA Show promo

The Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards

Congratulations to the nominees, winners and organizers of the recent SIMAs! The 2nd annual awards were held in Prince Albert on Saturday night, October 12. The winners were:

  • Youth Award: Julianna Parenteau
  • Pow Wow Drum Group of the Year: Cree Canaries
  • Song of the Year: Sëdézë - “Earthside”
  • Emerging Artist of the Year: Nige B
  • Indigenous Language Recording of the Year: Leonard Adam “Grandparents”
  • Gospel Recording of the Year: Sundance Brass
  • Instrumentalist of the Year: J.J. Lavallee
  • Country/Roots Artist or Group of the Year: J.J. Lavallee
  • Rock/Heavy Metal/Blues Artist or Group of the Year: Lancelot Knight
  • Rap/Hip Hop/Electronic Artist or Group of the Year: Nige B
  • Female Artist of the Year: Julianna Parenteau
  • Male Artist of the Year: Dakota Favel
  • Fan's Choice Award: Sëdézë
  • Willard Ahenakew Award: Rebecca Strong

SaskMusic was a proud event sponsor.

 
 

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Call for applications: TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators 2024

Applications are now open for the TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators, presented by the National Screen Institute. Back for its fourth year, the program is expanding to create room for up to 300 qualified participants, a significant increase fro...

Deadline: October 18, 2024

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Showcase Opportunity: SXSW 2025

Showcasing at SXSW means performing in one of Austin’s famous live music venues for 30,000 industry reps, 3000 media members, and thousands of fans and fellow musicians from all over the world. The SXSW Music Festival takes place March 10-15, 2025.

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Deadline: October 31, 2024

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Showcase Opportunity: CANADA HOUSE AT SXSW 2025

Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2024
Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CIMASXSW2025

CIMA is excited to announce that submissions are now open for Canada House at SXSW 2025! We will once again be in attendance for this key showcase & business deve...

Deadline: November 15, 2024

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Competition Opportunity - 2025 Wacken Metal Battle Canada

One Band To Rule Them All! Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce its return for 2025 battles nationwide for one independent band to be crowned champion and perform at one of the world’s most prestigious and largest already sold-out metal fest...

Deadline: November 20, 2024

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Performance Opportunity: TREEFORT FESTIVAL 2025

Treefort is looking for artists who are taking their craft to new levels and transforming their scene – wherever that may be. Treefort Music Fest is not genre specific, but fairly attitude specific. They look for artists who are serious about their wor...

Deadline: November 24, 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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Call for Submissions - Sākihiwē festival 2025

First Nation, Inuit, Métis, and Indigenous artists from Turtle Island and beyond are invited to submit an update or an application for the 2025 edition of the sākihiwē festival and the sākihiwē summer outreach concert series.

Deadline: December 5, 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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Songwriting Opportunity: International Songwriting Competition 2025

Enter the competition at www.songwritingcompetition.com // Entry fees (per song): $30 until September 18, 2024; $35 after that // Enter as many times as you like

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is a global, annual songwriting competi...

Deadline: January 15, 2025

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Competition Opportunity - SMFA Concerto Competition 2025

The SMFA Concerto Competition is held in conjunction with the Regina and Saskatoon Symphony Orchestras.

The first place winner receives a $2,000 scholarship and the opportunity to appear as a guest artist with the Regina Symphony Orchestra and the S...

Deadline: January 31, 2025

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Performance Opportunity: Black History Month Saskatchewan 2026 by BPES

The BPES Music Show is back and it’s bigger than ever! Join us on February 7, 2026, during Black History Month, for an unforgettable night of music, creativity, and community celebration at Lakeview Church.

We’re currently seeking passionate individ...

Deadline: October 30, 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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Award Opportunity: JUNO Awards 2026

Early Bird Deadline: October 3, 2025 (11:59 PM PT / 2:59 AM ET October 4) Final Deadline: November 6, 2025 (11:59 PM PT / 2:59 AM ET November 7)

Deadline: November 6, 2025

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Award Opportunity: 22nd Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards)

The 22nd Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) promotes excellence in Acoustic Music Performance and Artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition. Win a Top Prize of US$11,00...

Deadline: November 7, 2025

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Showcase Opportunity : Canada House at The Great Escape 2026

Application form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CIMATGE26

CIMA will be returning to The Great Escape in Brighton, UK in May 2026! We will be hosting Canada House showcases on site and providing business opportunities for participating Canadian comp...

Deadline: November 10, 2025

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Contest Opportunity: Her Music Awards by SOCAN Foundation

The Her Music Awards, presented by Anthem Entertainment, are designed to celebrate and support female-identified Canadian mid-career music creators who are on the verge of taking their creative careers to the next level.

Applicants must submit an ap...

Deadline: November 30, 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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Education Opportunity: MusiCounts Music Industry Careers Learning Hub for High School Students

MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity, has announced the MusiCounts Learn TRACK Program, powered by a donation from the RBC Foundation through the RBC Emerging Artists Project: an online learning hub that exposes high school students to the scop...

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Women Nation Fund - Funding Opportunity

http://livenationwomenfund.livenation.com/

The Women Nation Fund is a global, early-stage fund investing in female-founded live music businesses.  Its purpose is to provide access to capital for underrepresented female entrepreneurs in the Concert P...

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Jake Vaadeland to be Named Youngest Ever Recipient to Receive Road Gold Certification from CIMA

Fresh from his trek through Europe which included stops in Germany, Denmark, Netherlands and the United Kingdom, Jake Vaadeland will receive CIMA's Road Gold Certification for his the 'Retro Man ... More and More' tour at Dakota Tavern on September 23,...

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Come Together: 4th Annual Showcases & Industry Meetings incl Merv xx Gotti, Vikki Minor

Artists and industry professionals from across Canada are converging in Toronto this November for the fourth annual celebration of live music at the Come Together showcases and industry meetings. 

Eight music industry associations - SaskMusic, Alber...

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CIMA Stands with the Global Independent Music Community Opposing TikTok’s Boycott of Merlin

Reshared from CIMA news release

Toronto, October 9, 2024 – CIMA stands with the global independent music community in opposing the decision by TikTok to walk away from the negotiating table with Merlin, the licensing agency for over 30,000 independe...

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Cultural Careers

 

To view current openings in cultural work, please view:


Sākihiwē is hiring for a Website Content contract
One part creative writing, one part data entry, the Website Content contractor will help update artist profile pages and add descriptions for images on every part of the sakihiwe.ca website (along with other accessibility updates).
Application deadline: November 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST
Learn more at: https://www.sakihiwe.ca/news/read,article/297/call-for-applications-website-content-support-contract

 
 
 

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