June 13, 2025

SaskMusic's Latest
 

SaskMusic is encouraging people to support and attend one of the many local fundraisers in support of northern relief happening in communities across the province.

Those include the Stronger Together Northern Relief Concert Series in Prince Albert on June 11 or the Hearts of the North fundraiser happening in Saskatoon on July 4, both of which SaskMusic has been proud to support.

If you're planning a wildfire support fundraiser please let us know so we can promote it on our channels. 

Further, if immediate financial assistance is necessary, full time working artists may be eligible to apply to the Unison Fund.

  
 

Sweet Summer Concert Series kickoff on June 17

SaskMusic is kicking off our Sweet Summer concert series with a free show at Bushwakkers on June 17, at 7p.m.

Join us for performances from three great artists: Jasim & UG, Ella Jade, and Artie Balkwill and enjoy the casual atmosphere of Bushwakker's with dinner and drinks. 

More information on our website. 

Watch for more series dates to be announced soon, as we will be booking more artists during the summer!

  
 

Submit your shows TODAY!

If you haven't submitted your shows to SaskMusic's FREE Live Music Listings, now is the time to do so! 

You can view the full list on our website, check if your events are listed, and if they're not you can either: login or create an account with us to enter your dates OR email the details to gigs@saskmusic.org (be sure to include artist name, dates/time, venue and address, artists on the bill, etc.)

We accept:

  • Listings from any Saskatchewan-based artist, for dates anywhere in Canada
  • Saskatchewan dates for any artist
  
 

Do you have music festival information for SaskMusic?

SaskMusic is curating a standing list of music festivals in Saskatchewan, and we'd like YOUR event to be on it! Visit the list on our website, and let us know if you're not listed. 

Also, during the summer months, we'll be highlighting the wide range of music, artistry, and community being celebrated across the province at these festivals during our Saskatchewan Festival Highlights push! 

If you have questions, please reach out to Marketing & Communications Manager, Miguel Fenrich.

  
 

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 Celebrating National Indigenous History Month in Saskatchewan

National Indigenous History Month recognizes the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada.

We encourage you to take part in some of the many events happening in recognition of it around the province, and you can view our curated list on our website.

  
 

SaskMusic launches First Peoples Creating 2025 playlist

Also, 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!

  
 

Have you voted for the WCMA nominees yet?

Last week the Western Canadian Music Alliance announced the 2025 Western Canadian Music Award nominees. The winners of the awards in both the Artistic and Industry categories will be unveiled during BreakOut West in Winnipeg, MB September 24 - 28, 2025.

Congratulations to the numerous nominees from Saskatchewan!

Paid SaskMusic members (Individual, Band, Corporate) should now have received their voting links from BreakOut West. If you did not receive yours please contact us ASAP! 

Don't forget to check your junk/spam folders!

  
 

SaskMusic seeking Board of Directors nominations ahead of AGM

SaskMusic is currently seeking members to serve on the Board of Directors. Currently, there are seven positions to be filled (each position is a 2-year term).

If you're interested, a signed nomination form must be received by SaskMusic before midnight June 15, 2025 in order for a nominee to be included in the board of directors elections.

If you're interested, you can read more on our website or fill out an application form.

Please note: only paid, current members are eligible to serve on the SaskMusic Board and attend/vote for nominees at the AGM.

  
 

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!)

For full performer biographies, visit our website.

  
 

SaskMusic Summer Holiday

Please be aware that SaskMusic staff will be away for holiday vacation from June 30-July 4, 2025.

Staff will be able to respond to emails and return phone calls upon their return on July 5, 2025. 

Happy Summer!

  

Workshops
 

July Workshops:

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

  

SaskMusic's Latest
 

Draft Report Presentation for Regina Public Schools Band program

The Band Parent Leadership Team will be hosting a public meeting with Dr. John Benham on June 14, 2025 as he discusses his report on the Regina Public School Band program.

If you'd like to express your concern about proposed cuts to Regina Public Schools' band program, the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA) has letter writing templates. 

To read more responses from parents, community members, and band-enthusiasts in Regina, visit the Stop Defunding Band in Regina Public Schools Facebook Page.

Also, if you haven't already, please read and share the SAA's most recent statement in response to a June 2 letter from the Regina Public Schools'.

  
 

Come Together Call for Applications opens

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 opportunity may be eligble to apply for showcase support through Creative Saskatchewan and other funders.

For more information and to apply, visit the application.
 

  
 

Trille Or winners announced at May gala

Congratulations to the various Saskatchewan musicians and artists who won or were nominated for the 13th edition of the Trille Or Gala!

The bi-annual event honours the French-speaking music scene in Ontario and Canada's western provinces with the gala hosted at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on May 29, 2025.

Winners include: 

To see the full list of nominees visit our website.

  
 

Creative project funding stream closes for applications June 25

Creative Export Canada offers funding for projects that forecast generating export revenues and help Canadian creative industries reach more people around the world.

Ultimately, the program aims to increase export profitability for Canada's creative industries.

The Export Development Stream of the program enables for-profit companies and not-for-profit organizations in the creative industries with little to no experience in export to expand their sales into international markets. It also enables seasoned exporters to enter international markets where they currently have little to no sales and to develop new or existing international business networks.

The application deadline is June 25, 2025, for projects with expenses occurring between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026.

For more information on guidelines, eligibility and requirements, please visit their website.

  
 

SCMA – 306 Songwriter Circle Series

The Saskatchewan Country Music Association is pleased to announce new performance opportunities for SCMA members.

Series Vision: Throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2025, the SCMA will facilitate songwriter rounds in various communities throug...

Deadline: June 15, 2025

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Conference Opportunity - FOLK+ (The Free Online Music Conference)

  • Folk+ is an annual two-day online music conference that takes place on Zoom and inside our member platform, Chorus, sponsored by Grassy Hill Entertainment. Folk+ is a pay-what-you-can event and open to anyone who wants to attend.
  • Learn about the F...

Deadline: June 16, 2025

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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 : 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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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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Cultural Careers
 

The Regina Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is currently inviting applications for the position of Music Director, to begin in the 27/28 Season.

The RSO is searching for its next compelling artistic voice and community leader – someone who will champion musical excellence, embrace artistic risk, promote community engagement, and serve as a visible, inspiring ambassador for orchestral music across southern Saskatchewan.

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials by July 15, 2025 with more information about the role available on RSO's website.

To view other current openings in cultural work, please view:

  
 
 

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