February 19, 2026

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Evolution registration promo

Upcoming Evolution Youth Music Summit

in Saskatoon. Attend on Friday February 20 or Saturday February 21, 2026
University of Saskatchewan

  • Registrations have closed, but we're accepting walk-in registrations on the day-of

Calling young artists and aspiring music professionals!

Are you interested in music – maybe a musician, singer, songwriter or aspiring producer - and curious to learn more about performing and the music business itself? SaskMusic is offering an exciting opportunity for youth (ages 14 to 25) to learn more about the industry from local music professionals with hands-on workshops and panel presentations.  

Evolution will be a unique opportunity for you to receive information and guidance to get started in the right direction, and meet others who are passionate about music.

We’re gathering working artists and industry professionals to mentor you through topics such as musicianship (with sessions for vocals, bass, guitar, etc), self-promotions, stage skills, and other topics geared to those curious about the music scene.

This one-day summit will be offered on two dates. You can attend on Friday, February 20 or Saturday, February 21.

Registration: 
FREE for SaskMusic Members, or
$30 for Non-Members (Includes a complementary 1-year SaskMusic Membership)

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (Free registration provided for parent or guardian.)

Summit Schedule for Each Day: 

  • 8:30-9:00am | Registration and arrival
  • 9:00-9:15am | Welcome and acknowledgements 
  • 9:15-10:45am | Overview of the Music Business - Fireside chat about the music industry, experiences as an artist; the evolution of an artist’s career.
  • 10:50am-12:00pm | You Have a Song, Now What? - Recording & Releasing Music (panel)
  • 12:00-1:00pm | LUNCH BREAK
  • 1:00-2:15pm | CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS: Instrument workshops will discuss warm ups / technique, professionalism, practice habits, attitude and freelancing, and related topics. Chose one: Vocal workshop, Guitar workshop, Bass workshop, Drums workshop, Behind the Board workshop: Overview of how to get started in live sound or studio recording work (audio engineer or producer), professionalism and best practices, ‘Day in the life’ of a live or recording professional.
  • 2:20-3:20pm | Finding Venues, Booking Shows, & Touring – who to contact, how to book, fair pricing and pay; promoting your gigs; professionalism
  • 3:20-4:20pm | Music, Culture, & Identity -  Speaking as an artist in your genres; navigating creativity & artist identity; connecting with you audiences.
  • 4:20-5:30pm | Performing Tips - Creating a great show, stage plots and soundchecks
  • 5:30-7:00pm | SUPPER BREAK (End of Daytime Programming)
  • 7:00-9:00pm | Live Demonstration Performances and industry panel feedback (Doors open 6:30pm)

Summit schedule is mirrored on each day, with events at the University of Saskatchewan Education Building.

 

Thanks to our sponsors Creative Saskatchewan, SaskTel, and SaskEnergy! 

 
 

SaskMusic Metal Summit

Our Metal Summit is happening next weekend!! 

Register Now to Join us for the Conference!

Artists, musicians and industry folks are invited to register for the metal summit conference now, happening February 28 & March 1. We are bringing in a panel of metal experts who are excited to meet with Saskatchewan creatives! 

Topics include Meet the Venues & Festivals, Building Community Through Non-Traditional Spaces, Touring Canada as a DIY Artist, Touring Overseas, DIY Marketing, Labels, Grants, and Keynote Interview, plus networking times. 

Come and hear from 

  • Ash Pearson (3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) in a keynote interview with Peter Mills (CBC Saskatchewan, The 306)
  • Mattie Cuvilier (Clean Up Your Act Productions)
  • Skot Hamilton (Broadway Theatre team; artist)
  • Vince Geiger (StepKid Events, Black Cat; talent buyer)
  • Brittney MacFarlane (Creative Saskatchewan), Danica Lorer (SK Arts), 
  • Scott Cressman (Tooth & Nail Promotions; artist)
  • Bluto Futaba (Poached Records; artist)
  • Swade Orchard (BEEFY Records; artist)
  • Geoff Bourrie (Loud as Hell Festival)
  • Lisa Cope (Nuclear Blast Records)
  • Tyson Boyd (The Starlite Room, ConcertWorks, INFEST)
  • Amanda Gregoire (All Good Promotion & Marketing)
  • Leo Benton (Atonal Agency)
  • Skyler Cafferata (Grimelda)
  • Brant Palko (Amigos Cantina; artist)
  • Zandra Kaszas (Zandra Productions, The Exchange)
  • Brendan McCarney (Double Denim Mgmt, Paper Bag Records)
  • Drea Naysayer (The Naysayers)
  • ZHE The Free (artist) 

 

REGISTER HERE for the conference

Conference Schedule:

Friday, February 27: Festival Night 1                             

  •  9:00pm-12:00am | Festival Kickoff Show at Amigos Cantina (19+) - Into Eternity, Augurium, Dead Shit Earth

Saturday, February 28: Conference Day 1 & Festival Night 2

  • 9:00am-9:45am | Conference check-in
  • 9:45am-10:00am | Introductions, brief weekend overview
  • 10:00am-11:00am | Meet the Venues & Festivals – We’ll discuss what goes into a festival application, what artistic directors are looking for, how to get on a venue’s radar and stand out from the crowd, and how to meet expectations once you land the gig; and get invited back!
  • 11:00am-12:00pm | Building Community Through Non-Traditional Spaces – We’ll discuss all ages shows in non-traditional venues, building community through these types of events, and meet the promoters navigating the underground music scene.
  • 12:00pm-1:30pm | Lunch Break
  • 1:30pm-2:30pm | Touring Canada as a DIY Artist – We’ll discuss reaching out to venues, what the touring landscape looks like, planning your route, creating a budget, and tips and tricks to have a successful tour.
  • 2:30pm-3:30pm | Touring Overseas - Join an assortment of international and local delegates as they take a deep dive into the specifics of overseas markets. When does it make sense to tour overseas, and what do you need to have in place to do so?
  • 3:30pm-4:00pm | Networking, wrap up
  • 6:00pm-12:00am | Festival Night 2 at Coors Event Centre (Vizzy Stage and Greenroom) (All Ages) - Adolyne, Kelevra, Krash, Manmeat, Reject, Slutty Waist, Untimely Demise

Sunday, March 1:  Conference Day 2    

  •  9:15am-10:00am | Conference check-in
  • 10:00am-11:00am | DIY Marketing - You're putting in the time to create it...but what do you do with it once it's done? We'll talk timelines, digital marketing, merch, and things not to forget in your rush to get your new release out or book that gig.
  • 11:00am-12:30pm | Keynote with Ash Pearson (3 Inches of Blood/Revocation) - Canadian metal drummer known for his technical prowess, versatility, and prominence in extreme music will talk about his career.
  • 12:30pm-2:00pm | Lunch Break
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm | Labels - We’ll discuss what a label does, and how it differs from other music industry roles. What does pitching to a label look like in 2026?
  • 3:00pm-4:00pm | GRANTS!!! (in a death metal voice) - We'll be joined by Creative Saskatchewan and others to discuss funding options for heavy bands and take questions from attendees.
  • 4:00pm-4:30pm | Closing Statements, Farewells/Wrap

 

PS We are keeping rates super low and accessible!

You can reserve discounted hotel rooms at our Metal Summit host hotel, the Alt Hotel in Saskatoon (480 2 Ave. S) which is just a five minute walk to the Saturday venues.

To book, contact the hotel by phone (639)-398-0250 using the Group Name: 2026 SaskMusic Delegates Room Block or use this link to book online. The block is first come, first served and may sell out, so book sooner than later. 

...And the Festival portion!

Festival wristbands (both nights) are included for those who register for the conference. Or, you can purchase individual tickets for the evenings of February 27 and 28, with ten Saskatchewan metal bands in total.

Friday, February 27, Into Eternity, Dead Shit Earth, and Augurium at Amigos Cantina 9pm-midnight. Tickets are $20 and available in advance HERE, through www.amigoscantina.com. This show is 19+.

Saturday, February 28, Adolyne, Kelevra, Krash, Man Meat, Slutty Waist, and Untimely Demise at Greenroom and Coors Event Centre from 6pm-midnight. Tickets are $30 and available in advance HERE, through www.coorseventcentre.com. This event is all ages.

This project is made possible through the support of Creative Saskatchewan, the Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR) and Canada's private radio broadcasters, and the Government of Canada.

 
 

Regina Songwriters February promo

SaskMusic x Regina Songwriters: Creative Connection & Co-Writing

Sunday, February 22, 7:00-9:00 pm SK Time
Online via Zoom. Register HERE
Free to attend, and songwriters of all skill levels and styles welcome!

This month is all about collaboration - co-writing and connecting with your fellow songwriters. We’ll kick things off with introductions similar to a real co-writing session, sharing things like your favourite songwriters, the styles you gravitate toward, and what you think makes a great song. Once we’ve gotten to know each other, we’ll walk through some co-writing fundamentals before breaking into small groups for a short, low-pressure co-writing session.

The goal is to get a hands-on introduction to co-writing, experience the creative energy of writing together, and collaboratively write a chorus in a supportive, relaxed environment.

Facebook group    Instagram

 
 

Showcasing and Export-Readiness - Indigenous Music Series Session 13

With Brandi Vezina and Aurora Wolfe

Wednesday, February 25, 7:00pm
Online via Zoom. Register HERE
Free to attend; artists of all skill levels and styles welcome! 

This session aims to outline an introduction to music exporting and showcasing. We've invited Aurora Wolfe (Dump Babes) and Brandi Vezina (artist) to share their knowledge on these topics. Alongside Aurora and Brandi, some of our SaskMusic staff will engage in a collaborative panel discussion and share insights, tips, and tricks into approaching music exporting and showcasing.

 

 
 

Performance Masterclass Weekend:
Luther Mallory "Destroy the Stage"

Registration opens shortly!

SaskMusic is thrilled to present a performance masterclass with Luther Mallory. He'll be bringing his incredible two-day workshop Destroy the Stage, to Saskatoon, March 14-25, 2026! For those who can't attend the weekend - or want to keep learning - there will be an additional 2-hour mini-seminar offered on the evening of March 15.

Destroy The Stage is Luther Mallory's high-energy, transformational performance coaching for artists who want to get out of their heads and fully into the moment on stage.

Through practical, immediately usable tools - voice, movement, storytelling, audience engagement, and focus - artists learn to break patterns of overthinking and harsh self-judgment that weaken connection.

The result is a more present, expressive performance with fewer fear barriers, more vulnerability, more risk-taking, and a stronger bond with the audience.

Luther Mallory is an Artist Performance Coach, keynote speaker, and music artist who helps performers build magnetic stage presence by breaking the overthinking and harsh self-judgment that weaken audience connection. A former touring musician with 10 years on the road and 1,000+ shows, he's coached more than 1,000 artists and serves as the Performance Coach for the JUNO Masterclass, as well as CMI's Artist Entrepreneur programs.

Watch for registration to open in the coming days! 

With thanks to Creative Saskatchewan.

 

Workshops

 

Agency and Advocacy for Composers With Stefani Truant

February 20, 2026

Session 1, February 20:
So you've been offered a commission — now what?

Beyond the excitement of writing a new piece, commissions often come with questions that many composers are left to navigate on their own. This session offers a composer-center...

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The Numbers Behind the Art: A Financial Overview for Artists

February 21, 2026

A Financial Overview for Artists

When: Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 1-3pm
Where: Online
Cost: $10 for paid association (SATP, ScreenSask, Saskatchewan Craft Council, SaskMusic, or SaskInteractive) members, or $40 for non-members

Presented by t...

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Saskatoon Songwriters Group Meetup

March 1, 2026

Songwriters and artists of all skill levels are welcome to attend these FREE sessions on various topics to assist in developing your songwriting chops.

Register to attend at: https://www.s12.ca/saskatoon-songwriters-group

More details TBD

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Theatre & Event Lighting 101 Workshop

March 1, 2026

Are you part of a drama group, helping to manage a local venue, or even a musician? Or are you just fascinated with stage lighting and want to pursue it as a passion? Then you'll be excited for this event!

A lighting expert is coming to Swift Curren...

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Women in Music Canada 2026 Global Summit

March 2, 2026

Women in Music is proud to announce that the first Women in Music Global Summit will take place in Toronto from March 2–4, 2026, coinciding with International Women’s Week. For those unable to attend in person, the Summit will also be accessible virtua...

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A Hands On Financial Workshop for Artists

March 7, 2026

Presented by the Saskatchewan Association of Theatre Professionals

When: Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 1-3pm
Where: Online
Cost: $10 for paid association (SATP, ScreenSask, Saskatchewan Craft Council, SaskMusic, or SaskInteractive) members, $40 for no...

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CCMA Saskatoon

CCMA Updates and Calls

Community Engagement Call

The Canadian Country Music Association thrives on member contributions and their commitment to shaping the future of Canadian country music. They are now accepting applications for various Community Engagement opportunities within the CCMA. Whether you're interested in joining committees, volunteering for seminars, supporting networking events, or lending your expertise to educational initiatives, they want to hear from you.  

To be considered for a community engagement role, please submit your application no later than February 20, 2026 at 5:00PM ET. Click here to apply.

Jurors Sought

The CCMA is now accepting applications from those who wish to volunteer their time and expertise by acting as a juror for select 2026 CCMA Awards and Country Music Week programming. 

Jurors are selected annually. Those chosen sit on carefully constructed panels of knowledgeable industry professionals, evaluating submissions and/or contenders for certain CCMA Award categories and Country Music Week programming opportunities. This jury process takes place in the spring/summer and requires a reasonable time commitment (2-4 hours, varying based on award category or program). Jurying will take place online.

The CCMA and its members take pride in upholding the integrity of the association and honouring the best in the business. Apply today to become a CCMA juror if you feel you would be an asset to the betterment of the genre and association.

To be considered for a juror role, please submit your application
no later than March 6 at 5:00PM ET. Apply here.

Performance Opportunities

This September, Country Music Week 2026 and the 2026 CCMA Awards will be in Saskatoon, and they are excited to offer a range of performance opportunities for our Country Music Week events. 

  • CCMA Songwriters Unplugged Presented by SOCAN - submissions
  • Other performance opportunities throughout Country Music Week, including local performances within the city of Saskatoon leading up to and during Country Music Week 2026 - submissions

Deadline for these: February 27 at 4PM ET. (CCMA members, see your recent CCMA member emails for promo codes.)

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical components of business at the CCMA and they are committed to making these values an integral part of their culture. All are encouraged to apply and will be considered with equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexuality, colour, ability, or religion.

 
 

Women in Music Global Summit

Women in Music Global Summit

March 2-4/2026 in Toronto and online

Registration is open for the first-ever global summit from Women in Music Canada! Join March 02-04 2026 in Toronto at the Allied Music Centre, or tune in virtually for three full days bringing together women and gender-diverse leaders, creators and changemakers from across the music industry. 

Women in Music Canada members receive discounts, so if you’re not yet a member, consider joining to take advantage of early access and savings.

Check out all of the amazing speakers announced thus far on their Instagram, and stay tuned for the full schedule and list of speakers on February 9!

Learn more and register here.

Entrepreneur Accelerator

The 2025 Women in Music Canada Entrepreneur Accelerator is complete, with an incredible community of participants coming together through the program. Visit the program page to meet the 2025 cohort and see the impact they’re making across the music industry. Special congratulations to Sask's Aiden McRorie-Wilson on being selected for the program!

 
 

Performance Opportunity - Arts in Garden 2026

Wiebe Works is proud to present the 7th annual Art in The Garden Festival as part of our mission to provide a platform for artists from a variety of cultural backgrounds to showcase their craft. The Wiebe family owns a farm near Langham & Saskatoon, Sa...

Deadline: February 20, 2026

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Showcase Opportunity: AMERICANAFEST 2026

AMERICANAFEST brings together the Americana music community from around the world including artists, music industry professionals, tastemakers and die-hard music fans to Nashville, TN, for multiple days of discovery showcases, panels and special events...

Deadline: February 27, 2026

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Showcase Opportunity - COCA Showcase 2026 (Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA) National Conference)

For over 35 years, COCA has provided a platform for talent to showcase their work in front of college and university event programmers from across Canada. We are currently accepting applications from acts in the following categories:

• Music (Bands,...

Deadline: February 27, 2026

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Festival Opportunity - Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival


Are you ready to perform on one of Canada’s most beloved festival stages? The 34th annual Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival is looking for incredible artists from all genres—folk, roots, funk, blues, rock, and beyond—to join us July 23–26, 2026.
As ...

Deadline: February 27, 2026

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Awards Opportunity: CANADIAN LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY AWARDS 2026

The stage is set, the lights are up, and the spotlight is on waiting to celebrate Canada's live music industry. Nominations for the 2026 Live Music Awards are now open.

Live music doesn't happen by accident. It happens because of you. These awards r...

Deadline: February 27, 2026

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Artist Opportunity - Purple City Music Festival 2026

Purple City is a forward-thinking music festival of the future. This multi-day, multi-venue, all-ages music experience is a youth inspired arts event that is focused on the newest sounds from the global underground. Purple City prides itself in being c...

Deadline: March 1, 2026

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OHSOTO’KINO Recording Bursary Program 2026

The OHSOTO'KINO Recording Bursary is open to Indigenous musicians in Canada. Submissions across all genres are welcome. Two bursaries will be offered: one to a traditional artist or group, and another to a contemporary artist or group. Selected by NMC's National Indigenous Programming Advisory Committee, artists will be awarded a one-week recording session at Studio Bell to produce a commercial release, using NMC's "living collection" of musical instruments and world-class recording studios.

Deadline: March 1, 2026

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Contest Opportunity: Womens Freedom Song Contest 2026

Can you write the next female anthem? Contest starts Dec. 1 and runs until March 1!

Join us in celebrating this day and enter your song, poem/lyric or music video in our contest. Do they celebrate the power and strength of a woman? Well send them in...

Deadline: March 1, 2026

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Festival opportunity - Filberg Festival 2026

Set amongst the stately trees and gardens of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox, BC, the Filberg Festival is truly a unique event. Festival attendees enjoy art, music and nature surrounded by beautiful gardens, heritage buildings and magnific...

Deadline: March 2, 2026

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ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: MUNDIAL MONTRÉAL

Do you identify with the global music movement and wish to present an official showcase at the 16th edition of Mundial Montréal?

The call for artists is now officially open.

Deadline: 

You have until March 4, 2026 to submit your application.

...

Deadline: March 4, 2026

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Showcase Opportunity: Pacific Contact 2026

Pacific Contact is BC’s annual showcase conference for the performing arts.

This 4-day conference attracts hundreds of performing arts professionals who gather to plan performances, network, learn, and develop lasting relationships that extend into ...

Deadline: March 6, 2026

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Performance Opportunity: The Cathedral Village Arts Festival 2026

The CVAF is one of Regina’s largest festivals. Spanning an entire week and hosting dozens of performances and large outdoor events, it attracts and entertains crowds upwards of 40,000 people.

The Cathedral Village Arts Festival (CVAF) will run from ...

Deadline: March 6, 2026

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Charting: Saskatchewan Artists

BILLBOARD (Feb 7/26)

Canada Country

  • #25 Nobody Roads, Josh Stumpf - LW* 30, 13 weeks on chart 
  • #51 Too Young for Growing Up, Matt Johner - LW 54, 4 weeks on chart
  • #54 Life We're Livin, Taya Lebel - LW 58, 2 weeks on chart

Canada Mains...

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The Indigenous Music Series

The Indigenous Music Series is a set of events designed to aid Indigenous artists, musicians, songwriters and other industry members in navigating and accelerating their careers in the music industry. It is set to take place in a hybrid format with bot...

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New Music from Jeff D. Michel - Firehose of Lies

Firehose of Lies is the latest single from Jeff D. Michel, an Estevan, SK, based singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. It is his first new music since the release of his 2021 album Back to the Moon, and one of only a select number of new songs containing vocals

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COMING EVENTS!!

Find the info for our upcoming SaskMusic presentations!

Evolution Youth Music Summit, February 20 and 21 in Saskatoon

Showcasing and Export-Readiness, February 25 over Zoom (part of the Indigenous Music Series)

Regina Songwriters Group, Februa...

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Shaunavon resident Whitey Somers opens the International Blues Challenge

Memphis, Oh Memphis! 2026 has started out to be a pretty good year so far. After winning my spot at Buds on Broadway in Saskatoon at the Road To Memphis Challenge last September, arrangements were made and funds were raised. It was off to the home of the Blues to meet with the best in the world. I'm still trying to take it all in.

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New Single from The-New-Age

Bread Jones has recently formed an outfit, originally 3, including himself, with the addition of a new 4th member, called The-New-Age. The-New-Age is an outfit from the Yorkton area that formed on December 26th, 2025. The New Age has commenced recording of their debut album at Bright Lights Music in Springside as of late December. The first song to come from these sessions will be released on March 6th, 2026. It's entitled "Can't Have Peace".

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