Mentorship Opportunity: 2021 Virtual Edition of AE West

Mentorship Opportunity: 2021 Virtual Edition of AE West

Four-week digital edition returns November 2-26, 2021. Includes virtual seminars, workshops, one-on-one mentoring, webinars, and more.

Deadline: September 24, 2021

Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) and the National Music Centre (NMC) are inviting artists of all genres across Western Canada to apply for the 2021 digital edition of Artist Entrepreneur West (AE West) by Friday, September 24, 2021.
 
The artist development program was brought online in 2020 with 12 emerging artists able to access business skills and customized training from industry professionals that will ready them for post-pandemic relaunch. After a successful run last year, the four-week digital edition will return from November 2-26, 2021. It includes virtual seminars, workshops, one-on-one mentoring, webinars, and more. The cost for the online program is $850 plus tax per artist.
 
"Despite the challenges of the pandemic, CMI has continued to deliver impactful and empowering programs to artists and managers across Canada," said Ryan Warner, Programs Director, CMI. "We’re excited for a new virtual offering of AE West and look forward to developing the talented artists of Western Canada in a hands-on, customized program with a personal touch."
 
AE West is an extension of CMI’s highly regarded, Toronto-based Artist Entrepreneur program and represents a partnership between CMI, a national not-for profit organization, and NMC. The majority of costs for the program are offset thanks to the generous support of TD, Viewpoint Foundation, the Kanovsky Family Foundation, and the Government of Canada. Many notable artists have benefitted from the program, including 2021 WCMA-nominated R&B artist Sebastian Gaskin, 2020 JUNO Award-winning soul-folk singer Celeigh Cardinal, 2019 Project WILD Top 10 Finalists, Michela Sheedy and Devin Cooper, and more.
  
“The light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter for the return of live music,” said Adam Fox, Director of Programs, National Music Centre. “With this in mind, we are eager to help artists prepare for careers in a post-COVID world and arm themselves with the skills to navigate the music industry as the world begins to reopen.”
 
Eligible artists must be 18 years old or over and actively writing, recording, releasing (or about to release) music and performing live. Interviews will be conducted with appropriate candidates in October prior to program admission.
 
Interested, eligible artists can apply now by clicking here.

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