2. Submit your music to be reviewed at The Bloggers’ Round Table – only a few spots left

Saturday, November 5 5:10 pm – 6 pm, Haley’s Lounge

We’re going to have a little fun at the end of the Mind Over Music conference – a ‘circle of truth’, if you will, for YOUR music.  If you think you have something pretty special, submit it to our expert panel of music bloggers for a public listening party and critique.  Held at Haley’s Lounge with drinks and smiles, this is meant to be a relaxed event.  So go ahead – submit your music! 

Bloggers: Chris Bracco – Tight Mix Blog tightmixblog.com, Daniel Nightingale – Noisography noisography.com, Jonathan Briggins – The Broken Speaker thebrokenspeaker.com, Sagar Jha – Contributor to The Broken Speaker and North by East West one.nxew.ca

Please submit tracks to lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca by October 24th.  *Please note that if you don’t choose one track to be reviewed, we will choose for you!

3. Nominees - get yer tickets – discounted!

If you’re a nominee and you want to go see if you win at the Music and Industry Awards Brunch, you can get a half-off ticket to the brunch!  Just call Lisa at 902-423-6271 ex 7.  Discounted tickets are likely to run out before Music Week, so save your money and call Lisa.  Did I mention that Fireball is sponsoring (ie sampling at) the brunch?

If your award is given out at the Gala Awards Show, you are entitled to a free ticket – but if you want to sit with a mate, you have to let Lisa know.  Again, call 902-423-6271 ex 7. 

4. Discount delegate passes for those who submitted, but didn’t get into NSMW

Remember that if you submitted to NSMW, but didn’t get a showcase this year, you are welcome to get a discount delegate pass for $50 plus tax (reg. $75), through Lisa Stitt at 902-423-6271 ex 7.  We want you to come!  C’mon, it will be fun!

5. Accommodations during NSMW are getting scarce!  But we just brought two more hotels on board for the delegate rate…

Accommodations are few and far between in Yarmouth now.  Word is the Rodd Grand is totally booked!  So please, please find a place to stay in Yarmouth!

Music Nova Scotia has negotiated a preferred hotel rate for our valued members and conference delegates now at the Comfort Inn and the Best Western. Music Nova Scotia recommends booking now to ensure you are close to all the action!

Comfort Inn www.comfortinn.com/hotel-yarmouth-canada-CN253?sid=x7VscM.nSnWOglRF.22
96 Starrs Rd., Yarmouth, NS, CA, B5A 2T5
Phone: (902) 742-1119
Fax: (902) 742-1114
Best Western Mermaid (yes, it’s called the Mermaid)
http://www.bwmermaid.com/index.html

545 Main St
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Canada B5A 1J6
Sheri Needham at:
Telephone (International): 1-800-528-1234
Telephone(Local): 1-902-742-7821
Toll Free Direct: 1-800-772-2774
Fax: 902-742-2966
E-Mail: yarmouth@bwmermaid.com

Delegate pass rate: $92.00 per night plus HST

You must indicate that you will be a Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week delegate when booking your accommodations and provide your delegate pass upon check out to receive this special delegate rate. You must present your delegate pass upon check out to receive this rate!

There are a number of Bed & Breakfast and local accommodations available as well, and a comprehensive listing of these can be found by visiting:
http://www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com/where-to-stay/

Stay tuned for regular updates for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week!

2. New Guest Delegate announced: Justin Bridgewater (US)

Justin Bridgewater is an agent at The Agency Group (New York), where he has worked for the past 5 years.  He currently represents 22 artists in North America, as well as many of them in S. America, Australia, Japan and the Pacific Rim.  His roster is diverse in genres with acts such as: Alexisonfire, Four Year Strong, Murder by Death, Bad Rabbits, Fake Problems, mewithoutYou, Rocky Votolato and The Young Veins, among others.
 
Prior to becoming an agent, Justin worked as an assistant to Nick Storch at Face the Music Touring for a year and a half and then at The Agency Group for another 3 years.  He also has experience as a concert promoter, as he was the coordinator of MACRoCk (Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference) while he earned his Bachelor’s degree at James Madison University, where he booked such acts as: Sufjan Stevens, Mates of State, Fugazi, Animal Collective, Dashboard Confessional and many others.  He also was the Business Manager, Assistant Program Director and a DJ at the university’s 24-hour, student-run radio station WXJM.

For the full list of guest delegates, please go to: http://www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw-buyers

3. Discount delegate passes for those who submitted, but didn’t get into NSMW

Remember that if you submitted to NSMW, but didn’t get a showcase this year, you are welcome to get a discount delegate pass for $50 plus tax (reg. $75), through Lisa Stitt at 902-423-6271 ex 7.  We want you to come!  C’mon, it will be fun!

4. Accommodations during NSMW are getting scarce!  But we just brought two more hotels on board for the delegate rate…

Accommodations are few and far between in Yarmouth now.  Word is the Rodd Grand is totally booked!  So please, please find a place to stay in Yarmouth!

Music Nova Scotia has negotiated a preferred hotel rate for our valued members and conference delegates now at the Comfort Inn and the Best Western. Music Nova Scotia recommends booking now to ensure you are close to all the action!

Comfort Inn www.comfortinn.com/hotel-yarmouth-canada-CN253?sid=x7VscM.nSnWOglRF.22
96 Starrs Rd., Yarmouth, NS, CA, B5A 2T5
Phone: (902) 742-1119
Fax: (902) 742-1114
Best Western Mermaid (yes, it’s called the Mermaid)
http://www.bwmermaid.com/index.html

545 Main St
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Canada B5A 1J6
Sheri Needham at:
Telephone (International): 1-800-528-1234
Telephone(Local): 1-902-742-7821
Toll Free Direct: 1-800-772-2774
Fax: 902-742-2966
E-Mail: yarmouth@bwmermaid.com

Delegate pass rate: $92.00 per night plus HST
You must indicate that you will be a Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week delegate when booking your accommodations and provide your delegate pass upon check out to receive this special delegate rate. You must present your delegate pass upon check out to receive this rate!
There are a number of Bed & Breakfast and local accommodations available as well, and a comprehensive listing of these can be found by visiting:
http://www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com/where-to-stay/

5. Ticket information for nominees

If you are a nominee, please note the following information for tickets:

A. Industry Award Nominees receive:

• 1 Free Delegate Pass (access to all Festival and Conference events, subject to capacity. Not included in this pass are Songs & Stories, and the NSLC Gala Awards Show) per nominee.
• 1 discounted Industry Brunch ticket purchased through Lisa Stitt (902-423-6271 ext. 7 or email at lisa@musicnovascotia.ca) for $9.99. Additional tickets to the brunch are available for $24.99 through TicketPro.
Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories. Bands receive one delegate pass for each member.

B. Artist Award Nominees (presented at the Industry Brunch) receive:

• 1 Free Delegate Pass (access to all Festival and Conference events, subject to capacity. Not included in the delegate pass are Songs & Stories, and the NSLC Gala Awards Show) for each band member of the nominated group.
• 1 discounted Industry Brunch ticket purchased through Lisa Stitt (902-423-6271 ext. 7 or email at lisa@musicnovascotia.ca) for $9.99. Additional tickets to the brunch are available for $24.99 through TicketPro.
• It is highly encouraged that all nominees purchase brunch tickets as soon as possible, as the brunch is expected to sell out. Seating is not pre-assigned, but be sure to purchase the discounted ticket and any additional brunch tickets ASAP.
The following categories are NOT presented at the brunch, and will be awarded at the NSLC Gala Awards Show: Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year, Recording of the Year, Female Artist Recording of the Year, Male Artist Recording of the Year, Group Recording of the Year, Music Video/DVD of the Year, New Artist/Group Recording of the Year, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year.

Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories. Bands receive one delegate pass each member.

C. Artist Award Nominees (awards presented at the Gala) receive:

• 1 Free Delegate Pass (access to all Festival and Conference events, subject to capacity. Not included in the delegate pass are Songs & Stories, and the NSLC Gala Awards Show) for each band member of nominated act.
• 1 free Gala ticket per nominated act, with the option to purchase extra tickets in reserved area for additional band members for regular ticket price (contact office administrator at MNS, Lisa Stitt, at 902-423-6271 ext. 7 or email at lisa@musicnovascotia.ca). This means if you want your entire band to attend the gala, you will need to purchase additional tickets AT THE SAME TIME that you reserve your complimentary seat in order to be seated together.
• The following awards are given out at the Gala Awards Show: Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year, Recording of the Year, Female Artist Recording of the Year, Male Artist Recording of the Year, Group Recording of the Year, Music Video/DVD of the Year, New Artist/Group Recording of the Year, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year. All other categories are awarded at the Music and Industry Awards Brunch.

Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories. Bands receive one delegate pass each member.

You can see our fun nominee announcement with people from all over the city reading the names at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLfNQY2vjYU

Please go to our nominee link at www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw to see the full list of nominees. 
 

Music Nova Scotia and the Atlantic Presenters Association (APA) will also offer a two day series for Bringing It Home presenters with Cheryl Ewing, author of Raising the Curtain, a manual for young audience presenters.  Titled "Creating That Moment: How to Build a Relationship with Your Audience," Ewing will present two sessions covering issues that are relevant to all presenters, including: Developing a Presenting Series and Attracting an Audience and Keeping Them.
Here’s a taste of the rest – full descriptions available here.

THURSDAY

International Speed Meetings 2 - 4 pm
Check out the incredible guest delegate list from the UK, Europe, US and Canada.  This is for export-ready artists and industry professionals.  Apply here.

International Pin Pals 7 – 9 pm
Join Music Nova Scotia at Brunswick for an evening of live music and bowling with the international delegates. Participants must be pre-registered by emailing lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca.

FRIDAY

5 Minute Pitch to Buyers 9 – 10 am
Here is your opportunity to “pitch” your music to buyers from the International Program, Bringin’ it Home, Atlantic Universities, and the Atlantic Presenters Association. Apply here.

10 Ways to Promote your Music on a $1,000.00 Budget 10:10 – 11 am
There are far more bands without money than those who have it. So, what is the best way to spend what you have? Panelists: Chris Bracco – Digital Marketing Manager, Intrigue Music LLC, Erik Nielsen – Wingnut Music, Sari Delmar – President, Audio Blood Media. Moderator – Josh White, Halifax Pop Explosion

Developing a Presenting Series - Part 1 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
For Bringing It Home Buyers: Thinking of bringing the performing arts to your community? Cheryl Ewing, author of Raising the Curtain, a manual for young audience presenters, will guide you through all aspects of developing a presenting series, including budgeting; artist negotiations and contracting; marketing and committee development.

Ask an Agent 11:10 am – 12 pm
Have you ever wondered what it takes to get agency representation? When is an artist ready to work with an agent? What do agents look for in an artist? Will an agent find you or should you approach an agent? Our panel of music agents including Emma Hogan from ITB (UK) and Jason Furman from S.L. Feldman & Associates (CDN) will be shedding light on the finer points of getting agency representation. Moderator – Waye Mason

D2F Keynote Interview with Erik Nielsen 1 pm – 1:50 pm
Direct-to-fan (D2F) is the new business model emerging with the hopes it will revitalize our music industry and benefit artists at all levels. Erik Nielsen is one of the earliest proponents of the D2F strategy and will discuss his background, experiences and the myth that D2F is simply creating a Topspin account and building a splash page. Interviewer – Jesse Mawhinney

Developing a Presenting Series - Part 2 1 pm – 5 pm
Workshop with Cheryl Ewing This workshop is limited to BIH Buyers only
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Publishing and Performing Rights 101 2 pm – 2:50 pm
This panel will discuss the ins and outs of the often mysterious but very important part of the music business: publishing and performing rights. Panelists: Brandan Haas – Associate Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI, Sheri Jones – Artist Manager, Jones & Co.. Stacey Mitsopulos – LL.B., B.A., Taylor Mitsopulos Klein Oballa, Tim Hardy – Member and Industry Relations Executive, SOCAN, Moderator - Jonny Stevens, Halifax Pop Explosion

Route US 101 3 pm – 3:50 pm
This panel features Robyn Boyd, Artist Agent & Manager and Liana White, Director of Administration for the CFM. Robyn and Liana will cover all the ins and outs of what every musician needs to know before planning a tour in the United Sates.  Moderator – Serge Samson.

Meet the Festivals – An International Perspective 4 pm  – 4:50 pm
Representatives from marquee music festivals worldwide will share insight into how they choose bands to showcase at their festivals. Panelists Detlef Schwarte – Reeperbahn, Ed Ward – Milwaukee Irish Festival, Grímur Atlason – Iceland, Jon Dunn – Festival Republic, Kat Morris – The Great Escape Festival. Moderator - Jonny Stevens, Halifax Pop Explosion.

SATURDAY

5 Minute Pitch to Buyers 9-10 am
Here is your (second) opportunity to “pitch” your music to buyers from the International Program, Bringin’ it Home, Atlantic Universities, and the Atlantic Presenters Association. Apply here.
 
Volunteers and Festivals: The Milwaukee Irish Fest Story 10:10 am – 11 am
Keynote Interview with Ed Ward. Ed Ward, Founder of the Milwaukee Irish Fest, will be on hand to discuss how his organization recruits, motivates, trains, rewards and retains volunteers. The Milwaukee Irish Fest is the largest Irish festival in North America attracting over 100,000 spectators over four days and requires 4000 volunteers to make it work. You have to see it to believe it. Interviewer – Jonny Stevens.

The State of Independence: Selling out ... every seat in the house 11:10 am – 12 pm
This panel will discuss the past, present and future of independent music and seek to answer questions like: Can you get rich being an independent artist? Where is the fine line between “indie” label artist support and selling out? Panelists: Greg Van Bastelaar – FACTOR, Jen Rogers – Six Shooter Records, Kieran Roy – General Manager, Arts and Crafts, Matthew Hall – The Lexington and White Heat Club, Rod Kukla – A&R, American Recordings, Moderator – Waye Mason.

Attracting an Audience and Keeping Them – Part 1 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
For BIH Buyers only. Workshop with Cheryl Ewing. Where do you find your audience? How do you bring them to your activity? How do keep and expand this audience – in numbers and in programming interest? These are the essential elements of presenting.

Copyright Reform in Canada Keynote Address with Dr. Michael Geist 1- 2 pm
For over ten years, many in the music industry have made copyright reform a focal point of their advocacy efforts, arguing that Canadian copyright law lags behind much of the rest of the world and that changes are crucial to future success of the industry. Dr. Michael Geist will offer a different perspective, making the case that the effect of copyright reform is greatly exaggerated and that the industry would do better to emphasize new business models, streamlined licensing, and an embrace of the internet and new technologies.

Attracting an Audience and Keeping Them – Part 2 1 pm  – 5 pm
For BIH Buyers only.

Industry Roundtable: The Acadian and Francophone Music Industry 1:30 pm – 3:30pm
Discussion on the Acadian and Francophone music industry in Nova Scotia as well as the arts in general; its challenges, its positioning, how to better develop the industry, its relationship with the English sector and how to increase participation of French artists in Music Nova Scotia. Guest Speakers: Daniel LeBlanc (Grand Dérangement), Lorraine Plourde (FéCANE), Ron Bourgeois, Weldon Boudreau

Artist Legal Aid Clinic 2:10 pm  – 3:00 pm
For most artists, acquiring and defending legal rights are costly, and the various legal mechanisms can be complex and difficult to understand. Starting up and running a music business can pose very unique and sometime complex legal challenges. This panel aims to give artists free useful summary legal information. Please bring along any legal documents!  Panelists: Stacey Mitsopulos, Kelsey McLaren, Noémi Westergard. Moderator – Serge Samson.

Data is the New Oil! 3:10 pm – 4 pm
Data is just like crude. It’s valuable, but if unrefined it cannot really be used. The issue is how do we deal with the massive amounts of data that are available to us? How can we change this crude into a valuable commodity – the insight we need to make actionable decisions? Panelists: Alex White – Co-founder and CEO, Next Big Sound , Darren Gallop – CEO, Marcato Digital Solutions, Marie-Alicia Chang – Co-Founder and Head of Business Development, Music Metric, Mark Thomas – Product Director, BuzzDeck. Moderator - Erik Nielsen – Wingnut Music

How to Really Get Your Music on Blogs with Chris Bracco  4:10 pm – 5 pm
Music blogs have become an extremely effective medium for artists to garner positive and sometimes career-changing exposure. Getting featured on a blog can cause significant boosts in music and ticket sales for an artist. Join Chris Bracco, author of the popular e-book How to Really Get Your Music on Blogs for an informative session that will cover topics like defining your music, lifestyle and fans; finding the best blogs for your music, how to become an active community member, crafting a killer pitch, and tracking results.

The Bloggers’ Round Table 5:10 pm – 6 pm
Music Nova Scotia is excited to introduce a panel of music bloggers and digital tastemakers enlisted to review your work, no holds barred. If you think you can handle the ‘circle of truth’ and would like to have your music analyzed by a painfully honest panel, we invite you. Bloggers: Chris Bracco – Tight Mix Blog, Daniel Nightingale – Noisography, Jonathan Briggins – The Broken Speaker, Sagar Jha – Contributor to The Broken Speaker and North by East West
 

2. Accommodations during NSMW are getting scarce!  But we just brought two more hotels on board for the delegate rate…

Word is the Rodd Grand is totally booked!  So please, please find a place to stay in Yarmouth!

Music Nova Scotia has negotiated a preferred hotel rate for our valued members and conference delegates now at the Comfort Inn and the Best Western. Music Nova Scotia recommends booking now to ensure you are close to all the action!

Comfort Inn
96 Starrs Rd., Yarmouth
Phone: (902) 742-1119

Best Western Mermaid (yes, it’s called the Mermaid)
545 Main St
Yarmouth
Sheri Needham at:
Telephone (International): 1-800-528-1234
Telephone(Local): 1-902-742-7821
Toll Free Direct: 1-800-772-2774
E-Mail: yarmouth@bwmermaid.com

Delegate pass rate: $92.00 per night plus HST

You must indicate that you will be a Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week delegate when booking your accommodations and provide your delegate pass upon check out to receive this special delegate rate. You must present your delegate pass upon check out to receive this rate!
There are a number of Bed & Breakfast and local accommodations available as well, and a comprehensive listing of these can be found by visiting:
http://www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com/where-to-stay/

4. Music Nova Scotia Award Nominees announced and ticket information for nominees.
All of the nominees have been released!  You can see our fun nominee announcement with people from all over the city reading the names here.

Please go to our nominee link to see the full list of nominees.  If you’re a member, you should have voted.  If you didn’t and don’t know how, call Laura at 902-423-6271 or email laura@musicnovascotia.ca for your voting information.  If your membership is out of date, please renew now – www.musicnovascotia.ca/join in order to vote!

Plus, don’t forget everyone you know to take part in our PUBLIC vote for the Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year category.  Nominated are Jenn Grant, Carmen Townsend, Jimmy Rankin, Three Sheet and David Myles.  Go to our home page – www.musicnovascotia.ca for a one-click vote.

***If you are a nominee, please note the following information for tickets:

A. Industry Award Nominees receive:

• 1 Free Delegate Pass (access to all Festival and Conference events, subject to capacity. Not included in this pass are Songs & Stories, and the NSLC Gala Awards Show) per nominee.
• 1 discounted Industry Brunch ticket purchased through Lisa Stitt (902-423-6271 ext. 7 or email at lisa@musicnovascotia.ca) for $9.99. Additional tickets to the brunch are available for $24.99 through TicketPro.

Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories. Bands receive one delegate pass for each member.

B. Artist Award Nominees (presented at the Industry Brunch) receive:

• 1 Free Delegate Pass (access to all Festival and Conference events, subject to capacity. Not included in the delegate pass are Songs & Stories, and the NSLC Gala Awards Show) for each band member of the nominated group.
• 1 discounted Industry Brunch ticket purchased through Lisa Stitt (902-423-6271 ext. 7 or email at lisa@musicnovascotia.ca) for $9.99. Additional tickets to the brunch are available for $24.99 through TicketPro.
• It is highly encouraged that all nominees purchase brunch tickets as soon as possible, as the brunch is expected to sell out. Seating is not pre-assigned, but be sure to purchase the discounted ticket and any additional brunch tickets ASAP.
The following categories are NOT presented at the brunch, and will be awarded at the NSLC Gala Awards Show: Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year, Recording of the Year, Female Artist Recording of the Year, Male Artist Recording of the Year, Group Recording of the Year, Music Video/DVD of the Year, New Artist/Group Recording of the Year, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year.

Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories. Bands receive one delegate pass each member.

C. Artist Award Nominees (awards presented at the Gala) receive:

• 1 Free Delegate Pass (access to all Festival and Conference events, subject to capacity. Not included in the delegate pass are Songs & Stories, and the NSLC Gala Awards Show) for each band member of nominated act.
• 1 free Gala ticket per nominated act, with the option to purchase extra tickets in reserved area for additional band members for regular ticket price (contact office administrator at MNS, Lisa Stitt, at 902-423-6271 ext. 7 or email at lisa@musicnovascotia.ca). This means if you want your entire band to attend the gala, you will need to purchase additional tickets AT THE SAME TIME that you reserve your complimentary seat in order to be seated together.
• The following awards are given out at the Gala Awards Show: Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year, Recording of the Year, Female Artist Recording of the Year, Male Artist Recording of the Year, Group Recording of the Year, Music Video/DVD of the Year, New Artist/Group Recording of the Year, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year. All other categories are awarded at the Music and Industry Awards Brunch.

Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories. Bands receive one delegate pass each member.

5. MNS Mobile App – are you in it?

Music Nova Scotia launched a really cool mobile app.  It tells everyone who’s playing where and when, with music, photos and even video.

The catch?  All the information comes from you, MNS member.  So go to your MNS profile and make sure it’s up to date with as much cool stuff as you can muster.  Then lay back and wait for the adoring fan mail to arrive.

****For all showcasing artists, please list your NSMW show time. That way, you won’t be missed in the NSMW listings.  Here’s step by step how to do it:

1. Log into your artist profile
2. Select “edit profile”
3. Go to “manage tour dates”
4. Then “add a date”
5. In the box marked venue write “Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011 @ VENUE (Rudder’s, Rodd Grand, etc)”
6. Don’t forget to add a time!
 

6. NSLC Gala Awards Show and Songs & Stories Hosts and Performers Announced
Please see our amazing lineup of performers and hosts for the NSLC Gala Awards Show and Songs & Stories here

To apply for a 5 Minute Pitch or a Speed Meeting please click here.

The deadline to submit for the Pitch Sessions or the Speed Meetings is 5 PM on Friday, October 8. There will be no extensions for these applications.

For more info, contact Alex Meade at alex@musicnovascotia.ca

2. Accommodations during NSMW are getting scarce!  But we just brought two more hotels on board for the delegate rate…

Accommodations are few and far between in Yarmouth now.  Word is the Rodd Grand is totally booked.  So please, please find a place to stay in Yarmouth.

NEW! Music Nova Scotia has negotiated a preferred hotel rate for our valued members and conference delegates now at the Comfort Inn and the Best Western. Music Nova Scotia recommends booking now to ensure you are close to all the action.

Comfort Inn
96 Starrs Rd., Yarmouth, NS, CA, B5A 2T5
Phone: (902) 742-1119
Fax: (902) 742-1114

Best Western Mermaid (yes, it’s called the Mermaid)
545 Main St
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Canada B5A 1J6
Sheri Needham at:
Telephone (International): 1-800-528-1234
Telephone(Local): 1-902-742-7821
Toll Free Direct: 1-800-772-2774
Fax: 902-742-2966
E-Mail: yarmouth@bwmermaid.com

Delegate pass rate: $92.00 per night plus HST

You must indicate that you will be a Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week delegate when booking your accommodations and provide your delegate pass upon check out to receive this special delegate rate. You must present your delegate pass upon check out to receive this rate!

There are a number of Bed & Breakfast and local accommodations available as well, and a comprehensive listing of these can be found by visiting:
http://www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com/where-to-stay/

3. Music Nova Scotia Award Nominees announced and ticket information for nominees

All of the nominees have been released!  You can see our fun nominee announcement with people from all over the city reading the names here. Please go to our nominee link at www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw to see the full list of nominees.  If you’re a member, you should have voted.  If you didn’t and don’t know how, call Laura at 902-423-6271 or email laura@musicnovascotia.ca for your voting information.  If your membership is out of date, please renew now – www.musicnovascotia.ca/join in order to vote!

Plus, don’t forget everyone you know to take part in our PUBLIC vote for the Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year category.  Nominated are Jenn Grant, Carmen Townsend, Jimmy Rankin, Three Sheet and David Myles.  Go to our home page – www.musicnovascotia.ca for a one-click vote.

***If you are a nominee, please note the following information for tickets:

A. Industry Award Nominees receive:
• 1 Free Delegate Pass (access to all Festival and Conference events, subject to capacity. Not included in this pass are Songs & Stories, and the NSLC Gala Awards Show) per nominee.
• 1 discounted Industry Brunch ticket purchased through Lisa Stitt (902-423-6271 ext. 7 or email at lisa@musicnovascotia.ca) for $9.99. Additional tickets to the brunch are available for $19.99 through TicketPro.
Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories. Bands receive one delegate pass for each member.

B. Artist Award Nominees (presented at the Industry Brunch) receive:
• 1 Free Delegate Pass (access to all Festival and Conference events, subject to capacity. Not included in the delegate pass are Songs & Stories, and the NSLC Gala Awards Show) for each band member of the nominated group.
• 1 discounted Industry Brunch ticket purchased through Lisa Stitt (902-423-6271 ext. 7 or email at lisa@musicnovascotia.ca) for $9.99. Additional tickets to the brunch are available for $19.99 through TicketPro.
• It is highly encouraged that all nominees purchase brunch tickets as soon as possible, as the brunch is expected to sell out. Seating is not pre-assigned, but be sure to purchase the discounted ticket and any additional brunch tickets ASAP.
The following categories are NOT presented at the brunch, and will be awarded at the NSLC Gala Awards Show: Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year, Recording of the Year, Female Artist Recording of the Year, Male Artist Recording of the Year, Group Recording of the Year, Music Video/DVD of the Year, New Artist/Group Recording of the Year, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year.

Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories. Bands receive one delegate pass each member.

C. Artist Award Nominees (awards presented at the Gala) receive:
• 1 Free Delegate Pass (access to all Festival and Conference events, subject to capacity. Not included in the delegate pass are Songs & Stories, and the NSLC Gala Awards Show) for each band member of nominated act.
• 1 free Gala ticket per nominated act, with the option to purchase extra tickets in reserved area for additional band members for regular ticket price (contact office administrator at MNS, Lisa Stitt, at 902-423-6271 ext. 7 or email at lisa@musicnovascotia.ca). This means if you want your entire band to attend the gala, you will need to purchase additional tickets AT THE SAME TIME that you reserve your complimentary seat in order to be seated together.
• The following awards are given out at the Gala Awards Show: Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year, Recording of the Year, Female Artist Recording of the Year, Male Artist Recording of the Year, Group Recording of the Year, Music Video/DVD of the Year, New Artist/Group Recording of the Year, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year. All other categories are awarded at the Music and Industry Awards Brunch.

Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories. Bands receive one delegate pass each member.

4. Guest Delegates

The full list with bios (and pics, so you can see who you’re going to look for) is at http://www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw-buyers

5. MNS Mobile App – are you in it?

Music Nova Scotia launched a really cool mobile app.  It tells everyone who’s playing where and when, with music, photos and even video.

The catch?  All the information comes from you, MNS member.  So go to your MNS profile and make sure it’s up to date with as much cool stuff as you can muster.  Then lay back and wait for the adoring fan mail to arrive.

****For all showcasing artists, please list your NSMW show time. That way, you won’t be missed in the NSMW listings.  Here’s step by step how to do it:

1. Log into your artist profile
2. Select “edit profile”
3. Go to “manage tour dates”
4. Then “add a date”
5. In the box marked venue write “Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011 @ VENUE (Rudder’s, Rodd Grand, etc)”
6. Don’t forget to add a time!

6. International Pin Pals

It’s time to get that music career rolling! Spare yourself the embarrassment of a strike out (professionally speaking; get your head out of the gutter) by joining Music Nova Scotia at Brunswick Lanes in Yarmouth during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week for an evening of live music and bowling with the international delegates. As The Dude would say, it’s you know, a lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.

This opportunity gives priority to Export Ready and Exporting artists under the Export Development Program. If you would like to participate in International PinPals, please forward your name(s) to Lindsay-Bea Davis at lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca. Team space is limited. Music Nova Scotia will act as the matchmaker in selecting teams.

Bands selected to perform at the bowling alley will be chosen from the list of NSMW showcasing submissions.

Don’t miss out on this unique networking opportunity! You never know, you could end up rolling in the dough.

International Pin Pals
Thursday, November 3, 2011
7:00 PM
Brunswick Lanes
80 Brunswick St
Yarmouth, NS

The Bloggers Round Table

The music will be played, the beer will be consumed, and the feedback won’t be sugar coated. Music Nova Scotia is excited to introduce a panel of music bloggers and digital tastemakers enlisted to review your work, no holds barred. If you think you can handle the ‘circle of truth’ and would like to have your music analyzed by a painfully honest panel, we invite you. The only rule? No crying like a sissy.

A call for music submissions and day and time for this NSMW event will be announced in September. Stay tuned!

7.  NSLC Gala Awards Show and Songs & Stories Hosts and Performers Announced

Please see our amazing lineup of performers and hosts for the NSLC Gala Awards Show and Songs & Stories here

Stay tuned for regular updates for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week!

Rod Kukla (US) -  Rod S. Kukla has been a member of the A & R Departments at Columbia and Sanctuary Records.  Currently working at American Recordings for Mega producer Rick Rubin and managing EMI songwriter Simon Wilcox.  Rod Started his career at Columbia Records working for Randy Jackson (American Idol) and later with A & R legend, John David Kalodner (Aerosmith, Foreigner, Whitesnake, Shawn Colvin) Rod S. Kukla has worked with many artists and songwriters, most notably, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Jeff Steele, Sixpense None the Richer, Widespread Panic, Simon Wilcox and Zebrahead

Greg Van Bastelaar (CDN) –  Greg Van Bastelaar’s career began in 2001 by studying Recorded Music Production at The Trebas Institute Of Toronto. It was there that he met world-renowned Songwriter/Producer Justin Gray. A relationship was struck and his time at Big Boom Entertainment resulted in a phenomenal experience working directly in the creation of music.
2006 brought an exciting opportunity with Warner Music Canada, working directly under the General Manager of Warner Chappell Music Canada. During this time, a wealth of contacts were added to Greg's network and he quickly became a mainstay on the local Toronto music scene.
Greg eventually jumped at the chance to work for The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings (FACTOR). This environment plugged him directly into the heart of the Canadian independent music industry, allowing him to develop key relationships as well as to help the industry thrive as a whole.

Sari Delmar (CDN) -  President of Audio Blood Media Sari Delmar got her start in the industry at a young age as a freelance writer for top music publications such as Exclaim! and Clash Magazine (UK). She has worked for a number of major Canadian companies within the industry including positions at Wind-Up Records Canada, Third Estate Merchandise, Nevado Records, and Rebel Music Publicity and Promotions; all the while maintaining Audio Blood and helping out artists on the side. Before long, Audio Blood bands started gathering steam and required more full-time attention, prompting her to take on Audio Blood full time at the beginning of 2009. Through her extensive past, Sari has created and maintained working relationships with hundreds of media outlets across Canada as well as many key players in the Canadian music industry. Aside from running Audio Blood, Sari founded an artist management company, New Rose, in 2010. She manages up and coming artists The Balconies and Sandman Viper Command. Sari has worked projects in the past for the likes of Gaslight Anthem, Duran Duran, ZZ Top, People In Planes, Finger Eleven, The Stanfields, and more. She also represents a great number of east coast talent including Carleton Stone, Kim Wempe, Carmel Mikol, Ben Caplan & the Casual Smokers, Alert the Medic, Paper Lions, and more!

Stacey Mitsopulos –  (CDN) (LL.B., B.A. (Hons.)) has been practicing entertainment and media law with Chris Taylor since 2002. After graduating at the top of her class at The University of Western Ontario (Honours B.A.) she earned her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Windsor in 1996, and was called to the Bar in 1998.

Prior to co-founding Taylor Mitsopulos Klein Oballa, Stacey worked in the Legal Department of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC); she also gained corporate/commercial experience at the national law firms of Bennett Jones and Heenan Blaikie.

As her client list clearly demonstrates, Stacey is a strong supporter of independent musicians across the country, frequenting artist showcases and helping bands land record deals via her extensive contacts in Canada and worldwide.

Stacey's expertise includes drafting and negotiating all legal aspects of entertainment contracts, and advising clients on many aspects of Canadian and international entertainment law, including licensing, production, distribution, copyright, and personality issues.
 
Liana White (CDN) -  Liana White has worked for AFM (Canada) since 1996. White was the Artist Immigration Administrator before being promoted to her current position: Director of Administration and Services.
 
In her position as Director of Administration and Services, White oversees the AFM’s Immigration Department, in addition to the overall administrative functions of the AFM’s Canadian Office [now operating in Canada as Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM)].
 
During her tenure with AFM overall, White has gained a multitude of industry-related experience and is very understanding of the needs of musician’s today.
 
White has become recognized within the Canadian music industry as the authority on immigration requirements for both US and Canadian musicians. This recognition is not only from musicians she has specifically assisted with their immigration needs, but has also received such recognition from industry publications and associations, such as: Canadian Musician Magazine, Songwriters Association of Canada, Canadian Conference of the Arts, Orchestras Canada, Music Nova Scotia, The New Indie (Volume II), Music Manitoba, and International Musician. White has written articles, given interviews and provided artist-immigration consultation to these industry associations. White has also been a regular participant in the East Coast Music Association’s (ECMA) International Buyers Program, providing immigration advice and support to the musician-members of the ECMA during their annual Conference and Awards week.
 
In addition to immigration advice and services, in her role with the AFM/CFM White also assists members who have experienced contractual defaults, and educates members on the overall benefits of being an AFM/CFM member.
 
Tim Hardy (CDN) -  Tim Hardy has worked with SOCAN in a variety of positions within their Licensing & Membership Departments in both its Head Office in Toronto and its Atlantic Canadian Office based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, since 1995. Tim’s current role with SOCAN (Member & Industry Relations Executive – Atlantic Region) has him based in Dartmouth, but on the road throughout Atlantic Canada. The Member Relations role allows Tim to work with songwriters, composers and music publishers, as well as industry associations and key influencers within the region, spreading the word about SOCAN and its role within the Canadian music industry. The Industry Relations role allows Tim to work directly with many industry associations in Atlantic Canada (Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses, Chambers of Commerce, Hospitality Associations, Restaurant Associations, etc.) whose membership is affected by SOCAN licensing. Tim also does numerous presentations and workshops throughout the region discussing SOCAN, copyright, performing rights and the SOCAN Foundation.
 
At SOCAN, we understand that the Canadian music industry is only as strong as the sum of its parts. We are proud to play a leading role, working with other organizations to ensure the long-term health of our members’ livelihoods and the Canadian music industry as a whole.SOCAN is the Canadian copyright collective for the right to communicate to the public and publicly perform musical works. We administer these rights on behalf of our members (composers, lyricists, songwriters and their publishers) and those of affiliated international organizations by licensing this use of their music in Canada. The fees collected are distributed as royalties to our members and to affiliated organizations throughout the world. We also distribute royalties received from those organizations to our members for the use of their music worldwide. SOCAN has offices in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Halifax.
 
Previously announced:

Mark Thomas (UK) – Product Director, BuzzDeck

Jon Dunn (UK) – Vice President of Music Promotions UK for Live Nation / promoter for Festival Republic

Erik Nielsen (UK) – Wingnut Music

Kat Morris (UK) – Operations Manager The Great Escape

Matthew Hall (UK) – booker for The White Heat  and the Lexington

Emma Hogan (UK) – ITB (International Talent Booking)

Marie-Alicia Chang (UK) – Co-Founder and Head of Business Development, Music Metric

Detlef Schwarte (Germany) – Managing Partner Inferno Events/Reeperbahn Festival

Grímur Atlason (Iceland) – Festival Manager, Iceland Airwaves

Alex White (US) – Co-Founder & CEO, Next Big Sound, Inc.

Brandan Haas (US) – Associate Director - Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI

Chris Bracco (US) – digital marketing manager Intrigue Music, LLC and runs Tight Mix.

Robyn Boyd (US) – President, Wooden Ship Productions

Kieran Roy (CDN) – General Manager of Arts & Crafts

Jason Furman (CDN) – Booking Agent - S.L. Feldman & Associates

Jen Rogers (CDN) – Six Shooter Records

Stay tuned for more!

 2. NSLC Gala Awards Show and Songs & Stories Hosts and Performers Announced

Please see our amazing lineup of performers and hosts for the NSLC Gala Awards Show and Songs & Stories here

3. Music Nova Scotia Award Nomiees announced and ticket information for nominees.

All of the nominees have been released! Watch our fun nominee announcement with people from all over the city reading the names.

Please go to our nominee link at www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw to see the full list of nominees. If you’re a member, you should have voted. If you didn’t and don’t know how, call Laura at 902-423-6271 or email laura@musicnovascotia.ca for your voting information. If your membership is out of date, please renew now – www.musicnovascotia.ca/join in order to vote!

Plus, don’t forget everyone you know to take part in our PUBLIC vote for the Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year category. Nominated are Jenn Grant, Carmen Townsend, Jimmy Rankin, Three Sheet and David Myles. Go to our home page – www.musicnovascotia.ca for a one-click vote.

***If you are a nominee, please note the following information for tickets:

A. Industry Award Nominees receive:
·         1 Free Delegate Pass (access to all Festival and Conference events, subject to capacity. Not included in this pass are Songs & Stories, and the NSLC Gala Awards Show) per nominee.
·         1 discounted Industry Brunch ticket purchased through Lisa Stitt (902-423-6271 ext. 7 or email at lisa@musicnovascotia.ca) for $9.99. Additional tickets to the brunch are available for $19.99 through TicketPro.
Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories. Bands receive one delegate pass for each member.
 
B. Artist Award Nominees (presented at the Industry Brunch) receive:
·         1 Free Delegate Pass (access to all Festival and Conference events, subject to capacity. Not included in the delegate pass are Songs & Stories, and the NSLC Gala Awards Show) for each band member of the nominated group.
·         1 discounted Industry Brunch ticket purchased through Lisa Stitt (902-423-6271 ext. 7 or email at lisa@musicnovascotia.ca) for $9.99. Additional tickets to the brunch are available for $19.99 through TicketPro.
·         It is highly encouraged that all nominees purchase brunch tickets as soon as possible, as the brunch is expected to sell out. Seating is not pre-assigned, but be sure to purchase the discounted ticket and any additional brunch tickets ASAP.
The following categories are NOT presented at the brunch, and will be awarded at the NSLC Gala Awards Show: Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year, Recording of the Year, Female Artist Recording of the Year, Male Artist Recording of the Year, Group Recording of the Year, Music Video/DVD of the Year, New Artist/Group Recording of the Year, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year.
 
Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories. Bands receive one delegate pass each member.
 
C. Artist Award Nominees (awards presented at the Gala) receive:
·         1 Free Delegate Pass (access to all Festival and Conference events, subject to capacity. Not included in the delegate pass are Songs & Stories, and the NSLC Gala Awards Show) for each band member of nominated act.
·         1 free Gala ticket per nominated act, with the option to purchase extra tickets in reserved area for additional band members for regular ticket price (contact office administrator at MNS, Lisa Stitt, at 902-423-6271 ext. 7 or email at lisa@musicnovascotia.ca). This means if you want your entire band to attend the gala, you will need to purchase additional tickets AT THE SAME TIME that you reserve your complimentary seat in order to be seated together.
·         The following awards are given out at the Gala Awards Show: Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year, Recording of the Year, Female Artist Recording of the Year, Male Artist Recording of the Year, Group Recording of the Year, Music Video/DVD of the Year, New Artist/Group Recording of the Year, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year. All other categories are awarded at the Music and Industry Awards Brunch.
 
Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories. Bands receive one delegate pass each member.

4. NEW Showcasing Artists

New Showcasing Artists! 
Two additions to the original list: Rich Aucoin www.richaucoin.ca and Banded Stilts bandedstilts.bandcamp.com
Please see the full list on our website.

Everyone’s a winner: Don't forget to contact Lisa Stitt at 423-6271 ext. 7 to purchase your discounted delegate passes if you applied to showcase but were not selected!

5. MNS Mobile App – are you in it?

Music Nova Scotia launched a really cool mobile app.  It tells everyone who’s playing where and when, with music, photos and even video.

The catch? All the information comes from you, MNS member. So go to your MNS profile and make sure it’s up to date with as much cool stuff as you can muster. Then lay back and wait for the adoring fan mail to arrive.

****For all showcasing artists, please list your NSMW show time. That way, you won’t be missed in the NSMW listings. Here’s step by step how to do it:
1.     Log into your artist profile
2.     Select “edit profile”
3.     Go to “manage tour dates”
4.     Then “add a date”
5.     In the box marked venue write “Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011 @ VENUE (Rudder’s, Rodd Grand, etc)”
6.     Don’t forget to add a time!

6. International Pin Pals

It’s time to get that music career rolling! Spare yourself the embarrassment of a strike out (professionally speaking; get your head out of the gutter) by joining Music Nova Scotia at Brunswick Lanes in Yarmouth during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week for an evening of live music and bowling with the international delegates. As The Dude would say, it’s you know, a lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.
This opportunity gives priority to Export Ready and Exporting artists under the Export Development Program. If you would like to participate in International PinPals, please forward your name(s) to Lindsay-Bea Davis at lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca. Team space is limited. Music Nova Scotia will act as the matchmaker in selecting teams.

Bands selected to perform at the bowling alley will be chosen from the list of NSMW showcasing submissions.
Don’t miss out on this unique networking opportunity! You never know, you could end up rolling in the dough.

International Pin Pals
Thursday, November 3, 2011
7:00 PM
Brunswick Lanes
80 Brunswick St
Yarmouth, NS

The Bloggers Round Table

The music will be played, the beer will be consumed, and the feedback won’t be sugar coated. Music Nova Scotia is excited to introduce a panel of music bloggers and digital tastemakers enlisted to review your work, no holds barred. If you think you can handle the ‘circle of truth’ and would like to have your music analyzed by a painfully honest panel, we invite you. The only rule? No crying like a sissy.
A call for music submissions and day and time for this NSMW event will be announced in September. Stay tuned!

7. Accommodations at NSMW

Official Host Hotels:
Rodd Grand Yarmouth
417 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 4B2
902.742.2446

Rodd Colony Harbour Inn
6 Forest Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 3K8
902.742.9194
Fax: 902.742.6291

Music Nova Scotia has negotiated a preferred hotel rate for our valued members and conference delegates. Music Nova Scotia recommends booking now to ensure you are close to all the action!
Delegate pass rate: $92.00 per night plus HST

You must indicate that you will be a Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week delegate when booking your accommodations and provide your delegate pass upon check out to receive this special delegate rate. You must present your delegate pass upon check out to receive this rate!

There are a number of Bed & Breakfast and local accommodations available as well, and a comprehensive listing of these can be found by visiting:

http://www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com/where-to-stay/

Stay tuned for regular updates for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week!

For more information, please contact:
Laura Simpson
Communications and Membership Coordinator
Music Nova Scotia
(902) 423-6271 ext. x 2
302-5516 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G6
laura@musicnovascotia.ca
www.musicnovascotia.ca

About Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week (NSMW)
Now in its 15th year, Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week brings together the music industry and the public for four jam-packed days of performances, a music industry conference and the international and domestic buyers program, the awards brunch and gala awards show, and this year will also play host to COCA Eastern Regional Conference. Music Nova Scotia is proud to present Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011, held in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia from November 3-6. For more information, go to www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw.

Major Partners for NSMW
Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, and Heritage, FACTOR, Molson Canadian, SOCAN Foundation, Rodd Hotels & Resorts, The NSLC, The Yarmouth Vanguard, Bell Aliant, CJLS The Wave, and the Town of Yarmouth

Laughs will continue with the much-loved and long-lost Owen and Gerry.  This singing comedy duo from the Southwest Shore were staples on local radio, with hits like, “If I Had a Million Lobsters” and “Lobster Claw”.  They have come out from their fishing shacks for this reunion appearance, exclusively at The NSLC Gala Awards Show.

The Gala is guaranteed to move you with musical performances from local Ryan Cook, Jenn Grant, Carmen Townsend, Slowcoaster, Three Sheet, Jimmy Rankin and Rhapsody Quintet.  There will also be a hot collaboration by some of Canada’s most up-and-coming hip-hop acts, including Juno-nominee Ghettosocks, Ghettochild, J-Bru, Quake and Asia. More performers will be announced soon.

Music Nova Scotia is pleased to have the continued support of the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC).  This year, the NSLC has become the presenter of the Gala Awards.

“Nova Scotia Music Week is a very important provincial event that recognizes local musical talent, brings people together and helps build a stronger sense of community,” says Bret Mitchell, NSLC President & CEO. “We are pleased to be a part of events like this that make Nova Scotia an even better place to live, work and play.”

The Gala is also presented by Sound Systems Plus, Christie Lites, St. Cecilia Studios, CJLS The Wave and Yarmouth and Acadian Shores.

Eight awards will be given to the winners at the Gala, including the Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year, which is decided by the public. To vote, visit www.musicnovascotia.ca.  The other awards include Female and Male Artist Recordings of the Year, Group Recording of the Year, Recording of the Year, SOCAN Songwriter of the Year, New Artist Recording of the Year and Music Video of the Year.  A full list of nominees for these categories can be seen below.  All other Music Nova Scotia Awards will be given out at the Music and Industry Awards Brunch at 11 a.m. Sunday, November 6. 

Music Nova Scotia is also pleased to announce Jimmy Rankin will host this year’s Songs & Stories, held Saturday, November 5 at 8:00 p.m. at Th’Yarc in Yarmouth.  Guest singers are: David Myles, Molly Thomason, Kim Dunn, Irish Mythen, Keith Mullins and Jon Janes of The Mountains & The Trees.

The NSLC Music Nova Scotia Gala Awards tickets, Songs & Stories tickets and other NSMW event tickets are on sale online at www.ticketpro.ca, via phone 1-888-311-9090 or in person at any Ticketpro outlet including:

- Yarmouth Mariners Centre Box Office – 31 Cottage St., Yarmouth, NS  (902) 742-2155
- City Drug Store – 369 Main St., Yarmouth, NS  (902) 742-3579
- Saulnierville Pharmacy – 9999 Highway #1, Saulnierville, NS  (902) 769-0893

Jenn Grant is nominated for Entertainer of the Year and Female Artist of the Year.  Her latest album, Honeymoon Punch is nominated for Recording of the Year.  She I s nominated for SOCAN Songwriter of the Year with her song, “How I Met You” and her video for “Getcha Good”, directed by Andrew Stretch, is nominated for Music Video of the Year.

Jimmy Rankin’s album, Forget about the world is nominated for Country and Bluegrass Recording, Male Artist Recording and Recording of the Year.  Rankin is also nominated for SOCAN Songwriter of the Year with his song, “Here in my Heart” and he is also up for Entertainer of the Year.

Ryan Cook’s album, Peaks & Valleys is nominated for four Music Nova Scotia Awards: Country and Bluegrass Recording, Male Recording and Recording of the Year and his song, “Gaspereau Valley”, gives him a nomination in the SOCAN Songwriter category. 

David Myles is also nominated for four awards, including Entertainer, Folk Recording, Male Artist Recording and Recording of the Year

Three nominations each go to Laura Peek, We're Doomed, Three Sheet, Slowcoaster, Norma MacDonald, J-Bru and Scott Macmillan.

Two nominations each go to Armada Drive, Jenny MacDonald, Christina Martin, Keith Mullins, Scientists of Sound, Molly Thomason, Ruth Minnikin, Kim Wempe, Zac Crouse, Shelter With Thieves, Something Good, Gloryhound, Quake, Stone Mary, Dave Gunning, JRDN, Brian Doyle, Cassie and Maggie MacDonald.

One nomination each goes to Kuato, Ryan MacGrath, Dan Doiron, The Hupman Brothers Band, Aselin Debison, The Modern Grass Quartet, Ghettochild, DJ IV, DJ Y-Rush, Petey Punch, Uncle Fester, Snug, Minus World, Mat Trouble, Ambition, Orchid's Curse, The Stanfields, Gypsophilia, Jordi Comstock, Kev Corbett, Kevin Fox, Adam Fine, Jay Smith, Tanya Davis, Pogey, Kenneth and Angus MacKenzie, A'drian S and Dutch Robinson.

Music Nova Scotia has also selected nominees for the Industry Awards.  The full artist nomination breakdown can be found below and at http://www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw-awards. 

Award nominees are selected by juries of industry professionals from the Music Nova Scotia membership. Electronic voting will begin today, September 6 until September 29.  Email notices will be sent to all eligible members of Music Nova Scotia, who will vote on the award winners. 

The awards will be handed out at the Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards Brunch, which will be held on Sunday, November 6 at the Rodd Grand Yarmouth. Awards will also be handed out at the NSLC Music Nova Scotia Gala Awards Show, which will take place at the Yarmouth Mariners Centre on Sunday, November 6.

Tickets are on sale online at www.ticketpro.ca, via phone 1-888-311-9090 or in person at any Ticketpro outlet including:

Yarmouth Mariners Centre Box Office – 31 Cottage St., Yarmouth, NS  (902) 742-2155
City Drug Store – 369 Main St., Yarmouth, NS  (902) 742-3579
Saulnierville Pharmacy – 9999 Highway #1, Saulnierville, NS  (902) 769-0893

The full list of nominees:

Alternative Recording of the Year
Presented by Aberdeen Paving

Armada Drive – Armada Drive
Kuato – Winter EP
Laura Peek – Key
Ryan MacGrath – Cooper Hatch Paris
We're Doomed – Like A Machine

Blues Recording of the Year
Presented by In Focus Optical

Scott Macmillan and Brian Doyle – Live Off the Floor
Jenny MacDonald – Bye, Bye Mr. Bluesman
Dan Doiron – Even My Guitar is in Love With You
The Hupman Brothers Band – Loveseat Volume 1
The Hupman Brothers Band – Loveseat Volume 2

Country and Bluegrass Recording of the Year
Presented by Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame

Aselin Debison – Homeward Bound
The Modern Grass Quartet – The Modern Grass Quartet
Norma MacDonald – Morning You Wake
Jimmy Rankin – Forget about the world
Ryan Cook – Peaks & Valleys

Digital Artist of the Year
Presented by Lixar

Jenny MacDonald
Christina Martin
Ghettochild
Keith Mullins
Three Sheet 

DJ of the Year

DJ IV
DJ Y-Rush
Petey Punch
Uncle Fester
R$ $mooth
DJ T-Woo

Electronic Recording of the Year
Presented by Coggins Refrigeration Limited
Snug – Time Travel
Minus World – Minus World
Ruth Minnikin and Her Bandwagon – Depend On This
Scientists of Sound – Wealth and Hellness
Mat Trouble – Revenge of the Nerd

Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year – PUBLIC VOTE
Presented by Bell Aliant

Jenn Grant
Carmen Townsend
David Myles
Jimmy Rankin
Three Sheet

Female Artist Recording of the Year
Presented by Delta Hotels
 
Jenn Grant – Honeymoon Punch
Carmen Townsend – Waitin’ and Seein’
Norma MacDonald – Morning You Wake
Laura Peek – Key
Molly Thomason – Beauty Queen
Kim Wempe – Painting With Tides

Folk Recording of the Year
Presented by The Coast 89.7 CKOA-FM

Norma MacDonald – Morning You Wake
David Myles – Live at the Carleton
Zac Crouse – You Plan to do Nothing
Molly Thomason – Beauty Queen
Kim Wempe – Painting With Tides
Christina Martin – I Can Too

Francophone Recording of the Year

Luc Tardif - Et sans aucune raison apparent
Timmy Saulnier - L'Homme que Je Voudrais Étre
Élise Comeau – Élise
Bête 5 - Bête 5 
Unisson – Unisson

Group Recording of the Year
Presented by Rudder's Seafood Restaurant & Brew Pub
 
Shelter With Thieves – Someday is Never Soon Enough
Something Good – Business As Usual
Three Sheet – Sheet Music
Gloryhound – Electric Dusk
Slowcoaster – The Darkest Of Discos

Hip Hop Recording of the Year
Presented by Coastal Financial Credit Union
 
Quake – The Myth
Ambition – Just for Kicks
J-Bru – The Jason LP
Ghettochild – In The Making
Something Good – Business As Usual

Loud Recording of the Year
Presented by Yarmouth Metal
 
Armada Drive – Armada Drive
Stone Mary – Hellbound Gypsy Train
Orchid's Curse – Voices: The Tales of Broken Men
Shelter With Thieves – Someday Is Never Soon Enough
We're Doomed – Like A Machine

Male Artist Recording of the Year
Presented by Delta Hotels
 
David Myles – Live at the Carleton
Jimmy Rankin – Forget about the world
J-Bru – The Jason LP
Dave Gunning – A Tribute to John Allan Cameron
Ryan Cook – Peaks & Valleys
JRDN – IAMJRDN

Music Video of the Year
Presented by NSCC Burridge Campus and NSCC School of Applied Arts New Media
 
Jenn Grant – Getcha Good – Director: Andrew Stretch
The Stanfields – Ship To Shore – Director: Aram Kouyoumdjian
Ghettochild Feat. Chad Hatcher – On the Move – Director: The Hansen-MacDonald Brothers
J-Bru – Movin' On Up – Director: Marc André Debruyne
Gypsophilia – Agricola and Sarah – Director: Sydney Smith and Jason Levangie

Musician of the Year
Presented by Minor Music

Scott Macmillan
Jordi Comstock
Kev Corbett
Keith Mullins
Kevin Fox
Adam Fine

New Artist Recording of the Year
Presented by Grant Thornton LLP
 
Quake – The Myth
Carmen Townsend – Waitin' and Seein'
Cassie and Maggie MacDonald – Fresh Heirs
Zac Crouse – You Plan to do Nothing
We're Doomed – Like A Machine
Scientists of Sound – Wealth and Hellness

Recording of the Year
Presented by Krista Keough Creative Communications
 
Jenn Grant – Honeymoon Punch
Carmen Townsend – Waitin' and Seein'
David Myles – Live at the Carleton
Jimmy Rankin – Forget about the world
Slowcoaster – The Darkest Of Discos
Ryan Cook – Peaks & Valleys

Rock Recording of the Year
Presented by Graves Electrical Ltd.
 
Stone Mary – Hellbound Gypsy Train
Carmen Townsend – Waitin' and Seein'
Slowcoaster – The Darkest Of Discos
Gloryhound – Electric Dusk
Jay Smith – Jay Smith

SOCAN Songwriter of the Year
Presented by SOCAN
 
Jenn Grant – How I Met You
Laura Peek – Stay Sharp
Jimmy Rankin – Here in my Heart
Tanya Davis – Eulogy for You and Me
Ruth Minnikin – Depend On This
Ryan Cook – Gaspereau Valley

Traditional/Roots Recording of the Year
Presented by The Old Triangle
 
Dave Gunning – A Tribute to John Allan Cameron
Cassie and Maggie MacDonald – Fresh Heirs
Pogey – Full Speed Ahead
Kenneth and Angus MacKenzie – Piob is Fidheall
Scott Macmillan and Brian Doyle – Live Off the Floor

Urban Recording of the Year
Presented by Wedgeport Boats Limited
 
A'drian S - My Nightmare, My Everything
JRDN – IAMJRDN
Dutch Robinson – Life

Music Nova Scotia 2011 Industry Award Nominees

Booking Agent of the Year

Stephanie Purcell
Jason MacIsaac
Craig Mercer
Shimon Walt

Community Presenter of the Year

Little River Folk Society
CKDU
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society

Company of the Year
Presented by ECMA

GroundSwell Music
Marcato Digital Solutions
Diminished Fifth Records
Forward Music Group
LimeLight

Corporate Sponsor of the Year
Presented by Music Nova Scotia

Marcato Digital Solutions
Molson Canadian
The NSLC
Maritime Broadcasting Systems (MBS)
Z103 (Evanov Radio Group)
Rogers

Educator of the Year
Presented by Spears MacLeod Pharmasave

Donna Rhodenizer
Greg Simm
Waye Mason
Shimon Walt

Event of the Year
Presented by CBDC Yarmouth

25th Anniversary Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
Celebration Square - 2011 Canada Winter Games
Halifax Pop Explosion (HPX)
Celtic Colours International Festival
Riverfest

Industry Professional of the Year

Ian McKinnon
Darren Gallop
Stephanie Purcell
Kimberly Sinclair
Jonny Stevens

Manager of the Year
Presented by Graham Construction Ltd.

Jason Burns
Ian McKinnon
Darren Gallop
Heather Gibson
Mike Greatorex

Media Professional of the Year
Presented by Red Tentacle Music Solutions

Alison Lang
Stephen Cooke
Tom Bedell
Maria Panopalis
Phlis McGregor

Producer of the Year
Presented by Yarmouth Dental Group

Jamie Robinson
Dave Gunning
Daniel Ledwell
Dale Murray
Fred Lavery

Production Company of the Year

Cargo Productions
Tour Tech East
Sound Systems Plus
Christie Lites
Cottage Lunch
Ocean Blue Music

Promoter of the Year
Presented by Cassa Office Plus

Sonic Concerts
Leif Helmer
Craig Mercer
Broken Chord Promotions
Yarmouth Metal
Troy Arseneault

Publicist of the Year

Matt Charlton
Wendy Phillips
Peggy Walt
Spincount
Red Tentacle

Radio Program of the Year
Presented by Radio CIFA

Halifax Is Burning (CKDU)
That East Coast Show (CKBW)
East Coast Rising (101.5 The Hawk)
East Coast Countdown (Syndicated)
Atlantic Airwaves (CBC)
Route 104 (Q104)

Radio Station of the Year
Presented by Theriault Financial

CKDU 88.1FM (Halifax)
Live 105 (Halifax)
The Coast 89.7 (Glace Bay)
101.5 The Hawk (Port Hawkesbury)
Q104 (Halifax)
Big Dog 100.9 (Truro)

Recording Studio of the Year

Wee House of Music
Echo Chamber
The Sonic Temple
Lakewind Sound Studios
Codapop Recording Studio

Studio Engineer of the Year

Darren Van Neikerk
Charles Austin
Eric Leclerc
Michael "Sheppy" Shepherd
Andrew J.H. Gillis

Technician of the Year
Presented by Sound Systems Plus

Steve "Snickers" Smith
Eric Leclerc
Robbie Aggas
Brian Power
Ryan Smith

Venue of the Year
Presented by Broken Chord Promotions

The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
The Petite Riviere Fire Hall
The Seahorse Tavern
The Carleton Music Bar & Grill
Glasgow Square Theatre
The Marigold Cultural Centre

Visual Artist of the Year
Presented by Argyle Fine Art

Mat Dunlap
Janette Rawding
Daniel Ledwell
Jeff Clairmont
Chr!s Sm!th
Nick Brunt

Volunteer of the Year
Presented by Sonic Entertainment Group

Scott Drummond
Kevin Hall
Debbie Rockola
Brian Doherty
Chantal Caissie

****For all showcasing artists, please list your NSMW show time. That way, you won’t be missed in the NSMW listings.  Here’s step by step how to do it:

1.     Log into your artist profile
2.     Select “edit profile”
3.     Go to “manage tour dates”
4.     Then “add a date”
5.     In the box marked venue write “Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011 @ VENUE (Rudder’s, Rodd Grand, etc)”
6.     Don’t forget to add a time!

3. Even More Guest Delegates Announced

Mark Thomas (UK) - Product Director, BuzzDeck, AWAL Mark joined the AWAL team in October 2008. Having studied the Tonmeister degree in Music and Sound Engineering, he spent a year mixing film sound tracks for Technicolor. In 2006 he became a freelance web developer, later co-founding SolarBerry Interactive Media Ltd. Here Mark specialized in interactive development. He jumped at an opportunity to join AWAL as it drew together both his musical background and online experience. He has since conceived and led development of the BuzzDeck platform.

Jon Dunn (UK) – Vice President of Music Promotions UK for Live Nation / promoter for Festival Republic, which  is the UK’s leading Festival and Event promoter. We are extremely proud to be the team behind the greatest rock shows on the planet; the Reading & Leeds Festival, the critically applauded Latitude, The Big Chill, Ireland's Electric Picnic, Hove in Norway, Berlin Festival and our new venture in Florida, Orlando Calling.

Erik Nielsen (UK) -   Erik Nielsen in an artist manager and music industry consultant whose Wingnut Music counts Elton John, James Blunt, and leading digital analysts Music Ally as clients. His 11-year tenure with Marillion launched pioneering 'Direct-to-Fan' business models now popularly being adopted across the whole music industry - a decade later. Based in Oxford he also manages A Genuine Freakshow, and is a board member of the UK Music Managers Forum.

Previously announced:

Kat Morris (UK) Operations Manager The Great Escape
Matthew Hall (UK) booker for The White Heat  and the Lexington
Emma Hogan (UK) ITB (International Talent Booking)
Detlef Schwarte (Germany) – Managing Partner Inferno Events/Reeperbahn Festival
Grímur Atlason (Iceland) – Festival Manager, Iceland Airwaves
Alex White - Co-Founder & CEO, Next Big Sound, Inc.
Brandan Haas - (US) Associate Director - Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI
Chris Bracco (US) digital marketing manager Intrigue Music, LLC and runs Tight Mix.
Robyn Boyd (US) – President, Wooden Ship Productions
Kieran Roy (CDN) – General Manager of Arts & Crafts
Jason Furman (CDN) – Booking Agent - S.L. Feldman & Associates
Jen Rogers (CDN) Six Shooter Records
Marie-Alicia Chang – Co-Founder and Head of Business Development, Music Metric

Stay tuned for more!

4. Showcasing Artists

All showcasing artists have been announced!  Please see the full list on our website.

Everyone’s a winner: Don't forget to contact Lisa Stitt at 423-6271 ext. 7 to purchase your discounted delegate passes if you applied to showcase but were not selected!

5. International Pin Pals

It’s time to get that music career rolling! Spare yourself the embarrassment of a strike out (professionally speaking; get your head out of the gutter) by joining Music Nova Scotia at Brunswick Lanes in Yarmouth during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week for an evening of live music and bowling with the international delegates. As The Dude would say, it’s you know, a lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.
This opportunity gives priority to Export Ready and Exporting artists under the Export Development Program. If you would like to participate in International PinPals, please forward your name(s) to Lindsay-Bea Davis at lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca. Team space is limited. Music Nova Scotia will act as the matchmaker in selecting teams.
Bands selected to perform at the bowling alley will be chosen from the list of NSMW showcasing submissions.

Don’t miss out on this unique networking opportunity! You never know, you could end up rolling in the dough.

International Pin Pals
Thursday, November 3, 2011
7:00 PM
Brunswick Lanes
80 Brunswick St
Yarmouth, NS

The Bloggers Round Table

The music will be played, the beer will be consumed, and the feedback won’t be sugar coated. Music Nova Scotia is excited to introduce a panel of music bloggers and digital tastemakers enlisted to review your work, no holds barred. If you think you can handle the ‘circle of truth’ and would like to have your music analyzed by a painfully honest panel, we invite you. The only rule? No crying like a sissy.
A call for music submissions and day and time for this NSMW event will be announced in September. Stay tuned!

6. Accommodations at NSMW

Official Host Hotels:

Rodd Grand Yarmouth
417 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 4B2
902.742.2446

Rodd Colony Harbour Inn
6 Forest Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 3K8
902.742.9194
Fax: 902.742.6291

Music Nova Scotia has negotiated a preferred hotel rate for our valued members and conference delegates. Music Nova Scotia recommends booking now to ensure you are close to all the action!

Delegate pass rate: $92.00 per night plus HST

You must indicate that you will be a Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week delegate when booking your accommodations and provide your delegate pass upon check out to receive this special delegate rate. You must present your delegate pass upon check out to receive this rate!

There are a number of Bed & Breakfast and local accommodations available as well, and a comprehensive listing of these can be found by visiting:
http://www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com/where-to-stay/

2. More Guest Delegates Announced

Kat Morris (UK) is the Operations Manager for The Great Escape. The Great Escape takes place every May and is now firmly established as Europe's most important showcase festival and music industry convention. A total of 15,000 industry and festival goers invade the seaside town of Brighton with showcases taking place in 30 walkable venue over the 3 days. The weekend features inspiring seminars, networking parties and plenty of new music. ''Think of The Great Escape as the SXSW of Britain or Glastonbury by the sea'' NME 2011  

Chris Bracco (US) is currently the digital marketing manager for Intrigue Music, LLC, an international music management and publishing company based in Portland, Maine. In his free time, Chris keeps busy designing websites for bands and music businesses, and runs a popular music industry blog called Tight Mix. 

Kieran Roy (CDN) As General Manager of Arts & Crafts, Kieran plays a key role in the development of some of Canada's leading independent artists.  He serves as manager to Jason Collett, Zeus, and Dan Mangan, calling on a wealth of industry knowledge and business savvy to provide guidance in all aspects of the artists' careers.  He oversees sales and marketing for the label and plays a key role in new business development.  In addition, Kieran is responsible for music licensing, liaising with music supervisors, agencies and producers to actively pitch the company’s label and publishing assets for film, television and advertising placements.  Prior to joining A&C, Kieran spent six years at Sony BMG as an artist marketing manager. 

Matthew Hall (UK) Matthew graduated from University in 2000 with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and has worked in the music industry almost ever since; starting with DJing, moving into promoting a club night and booking bands. Somewhere along the lines White Heat (for that was the name of the club) got a reputation for being quite good (putting on newly signed or unsigned bands), spawned a record label (now defunct - don’t even ask) and moved to a slightly larger venue in Soho, London. Matthew now runs a venue in Kings Cross, London named the Lexington that is to be home to the new monthly Nordic music showcase night starting in November. 

Jen Rogers (CDN) Six Shooter Records 

Emma Hogan (UK) ITB (International Talent Booking) is one of the world's premier live music booking agencies, representing more than 300 artists, from Aerosmith to ZZ Top, Megadeth to Morrissey. Emma Hogan is the agent representing acts such as My Latest Novel Previously announced

Jo Bartlett – Founder, The Green Man Festival (UK)

Alex White - Co-Founder & CEO, Next Big Sound, Inc.

Brandan Haas - Associate Director - Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI (USA)

Detlef Schwarte – Managing Partner Inferno Events/Reeperbahn Festival (Germany)

Grímur Atlason – Festival Manager, Iceland Airwaves (Iceland)

Jason Furman – Booking Agent - S.L. Feldman & Associates (Canada)

Marie-Alicia Chang – Co-Founder and Head of Business Development, Music Metric (UK)

Robyn Boyd – President, Wooden Ship Productions (USA)

 

Stay tuned for more!

3. Showcasing Artists

All showcasing artists have been announced!  Please see the full list on our website. 

Everyone’s a winner: Don't forget to contact Lisa Stitt at 423-6271 ext. 7 to purchase your discounted delegate passes if you applied to showcase but were not selected!

4. 2011 Domestic Buyers Program
 
The BIH program has confirmed the following presenters:

Bay St. Lawrence Community Centre, Chedabucto Bay Folk Society (Stanfest), Chedabucto Place Association, Glasgow Square Theatre (Town of New Glasgow/New Glasgow Jubilee), Harmony Bazaar Festival of Women & Song Society, King's Theatre, Little River Folk Society, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society, Marigold Cultural Centre, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Musquodoboit Valley BiCentennial Theatre, Osprey Arts Centre. Petite Riviere Fire Department and the Savoy Theatre.

Stay tuned for updates on additional Domestic Buyers through COCA, BIH, and APA.

5. Official Showcasing and Concert Venues Announced

The showcasing and concert venues for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia will be:

The Rodd Grand Convention Centre - 417 Main Street, Yarmouth
Haley's Lounge - 417 Main Street, Yarmouth
Dooly's - 117 Water Street, Yarmouth
Rudder's Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub - 96 Water Street, Yarmouth
The Thirsty Fisherman/Rodd Colony Harbour Inn – 6 Forest Street, Yarmouth
TH'YARC - 76 Parade Street, Yarmouth
The Mariners Centre - 31 Cottage Street, Yarmouth

Music Nova Scotia extends a sincere thank you to all of the venues for their continued support; we couldn’t do it without them!
 

6. Music Nova Scotia and ANSMA Present the Black Vibes Showcase

Music Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce a partnership with the African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) to produce a Black Vibes Showcase at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011.

"The African Nova Scotian Music Association is pleased and excited to produce the popular Black Vibes Showcase for the very first time at the Nova Scotia Music Week in November.” says ANSMA’s Past President Ed Matwawana. “We recognize that partnering with Music Nova Scotia during this event is a good and important step toward developing a healthy relationship and together building a stronger musical culture in our region". 

Stay tuned for more information on the Black Vibes Stage at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week.

7. International Pin Pals

It’s time to get that music career rolling! Spare yourself the embarrassment of a strike out (professionally speaking; get your head out of the gutter) by joining Music Nova Scotia at Brunswick Lanes in Yarmouth during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week for an evening of live music and bowling with the international delegates. As The Dude would say, it’s you know, a lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.

This opportunity gives priority to Export Ready and Exporting artists under the Export Development Program. If you would like to participate in International PinPals, please forward your name(s) to Lindsay-Bea Davis at lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca. Team space is limited. Music Nova Scotia will act as the matchmaker in selecting teams.

Bands selected to perform at the bowling alley will be chosen from the list of NSMW showcasing submissions.

Don’t miss out on this unique networking opportunity! You never know, you could end up rolling in the dough.

International Pin Pals
Thursday, November 3, 2011
7:00 PM
Brunswick Lanes
80 Brunswick St
Yarmouth, NS

The Bloggers Round Table

The music will be played, the beer will be consumed, and the feedback won’t be sugar coated. Music Nova Scotia is excited to introduce a panel of music bloggers and digital tastemakers enlisted to review your work, no holds barred. If you think you can handle the ‘circle of truth’ and would like to have your music analyzed by a painfully honest panel, we invite you. The only rule? No crying like a sissy.

A call for music submissions and day and time for this NSMW event will be announced in September. Stay tuned!

8. Accommodations at NSMW

Official Host Hotels:

Rodd Grand Yarmouth
417 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 4B2
902.742.2446

Rodd Colony Harbour Inn
6 Forest Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 3K8
902.742.9194
Fax: 902.742.6291

Music Nova Scotia has negotiated a preferred hotel rate for our valued members and conference delegates. Music Nova Scotia recommends booking now to ensure you are close to all the action!

Delegate pass rate: $92.00 per night plus HST

You must indicate that you will be a Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week delegate when booking your accommodations and provide your delegate pass upon check out to receive this special delegate rate. You must present your delegate pass upon check out to receive this rate!

There are a number of Bed & Breakfast and local accommodations available as well, and a comprehensive listing of these can be found by visiting:
http://www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com/where-to-stay/

The showcasing performers are: Ambition
Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers
Aselin Debison
Asia & NuGruv
Audrey and the Agents
Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers
Black Moor
Brite-VU
BROKEN OHMS
Carleton Stone
Carmel Mikol
Carmen Townsend
Cassie & Maggie MacDonald
Charlie A'Court
Chelsea Nisbett
Christina Martin
Colin Grant Band
Dreamplane
DRUMLIN
Dylan Guthro
Edo King & Afro Nova Musica
Electric City Underground
Fleur Mainville
Ghettochild
Ghettosocks
Gianna Lauren
Glory Glory
Gloryhound
Gypsophilia
Ian Sherwood
In-Flight Safety
Jay Smith
J-Bru
Jeff Torbert
Jenn Grant
John Campbelljohn
Jon McKiel
Kenneth MacKenzie
Kestrels
Kim Wempe
Last Call Chernobyl
Laura Merrimen
Laura Peek
Marko Simmonds
Mo Kenney
Molly Thomason
Nick Everett
No Flyers Please
Orchid's Curse
POGEY
Quake
Rachel Davis
Rain Over St. Ambrose
Renee Smith
Ria Mae
Ryan Cook
Ryan MacGrath
Sanktuary
Scientists of Sound
Slowcoaster
Soho Ghetto
Something Good
Steve Gates
Stone Mary
Tanya Davis
The Hupman Brothers Band
The Moonshine Ramblers
The Stanfields
The Stogies
The Town Heroes
Three Sheet
We're Doomed
Writers' Strike
Young River
Zac Crouse

For more about these artists, see www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw-artists.

Music Nova Scotia wishes to thank everyone who applied and encourage you all to apply in 2012.  Those artists who submitted to showcase but were not selected are entitled to a discounted delegate pass at a rate of $50.00, available only through Lisa Stitt. Discounted passes can be purchased through Lisa over the phone at 902-423-6271 ext. 7 with Visa or MasterCard or in person with any method at the Music Nova Scotia office.

To date, COCA representatives from Acadia University, Saint Mary’s University, University of New Brunswick – Fredericton, University of New Brunswick – Saint John, Mount St. Vincent University, Nova Scotia Community College, University of Prince Edward Island, Dalhousie University, Holland College, St. Francis Xavier University, Mount Allison University, and Cape Breton University have confirmed their attendance at the conference.

The BIH program has confirmed the following presenters:

Bay St. Lawrence Community Centre, Chedabucto Bay Folk Society (Stanfest), Chedabucto Place Association, Glasgow Square Theatre (Town of New Glasgow/New Glasgow Jubilee), Harmony Bazaar Festival of Women & Song Society, King's Theatre, Little River Folk Society, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society, Marigold Cultural Centre, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Musquodoboit Valley BiCentennial Theatre, Osprey Arts Centre. Petite Riviere Fire Department and the Savoy Theatre.

Stay tuned for updates on additional Domestic Buyers through COCA, BIH, and APA.

2. Official Showcasing and Concert Venues Announced

The showcasing and concert venues for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia will be:

The Rodd Grand Convention Centre - 417 Main Street, Yarmouth
Haley's Lounge - 417 Main Street, Yarmouth
Dooly's - 117 Water Street, Yarmouth
Rudder's Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub - 96 Water Street, Yarmouth
The Thirsty Fisherman/Rodd Colony Harbour Inn – 6 Forest Street, Yarmouth
TH'YARC - 76 Parade Street, Yarmouth
The Mariners Centre - 31 Cottage Street, Yarmouth

Music Nova Scotia extends a sincere thank you to all of the venues for their continued support; we couldn’t do it without them!
 

3. International Delegates to Date

Jo Bartlett – Founder, The Green Man Festival (UK)

Alex White - Co-Founder & CEO, Next Big Sound, Inc.

Brandan Haas - Associate Director - Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI (USA)

Detlef Schwarte – Managing Partner Inferno Events/Reeperbahn Festival (Germany)

Grímur Atlason – Festival Manager, Iceland Airwaves (Iceland)

Jason Furman – Booking Agent - S.L. Feldman & Associates (Canada)

Marie-Alicia Chang – Co-Founder and Head of Business Development, Music Metric (UK)

Robyn Boyd – President, Wooden Ship Productions (USA)

Stay tuned for more!

4. Music Nova Scotia and ANSMA Present the Black Vibes Showcase

Music Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce a partnership with the African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) to produce a Black Vibes Showcase at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011.

"The African Nova Scotian Music Association is pleased and excited to produce the popular Black Vibes Showcase for the very first time at the Nova Scotia Music Week in November.” says ANSMA’s Past President Ed Matwawana. “We recognize that partnering with Music Nova Scotia during this event is a good and important step toward developing a healthy relationship and together building a stronger musical culture in our region". 

Stay tuned for more information on the Black Vibes Stage at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week.

5. International Pin Pals

It’s time to get that music career rolling! Spare yourself the embarrassment of a strike out (professionally speaking; get your head out of the gutter) by joining Music Nova Scotia at Brunswick Lanes in Yarmouth during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week for an evening of live music and bowling with the international delegates. As The Dude would say, it’s you know, a lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.

This opportunity gives priority to Export Ready and Exporting artists under the Export Development Program. If you would like to participate in International PinPals, please forward your name(s) to Lindsay-Bea Davis at lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca. Team space is limited. Music Nova Scotia will act as the matchmaker in selecting teams.

Bands selected to perform at the bowling alley will be chosen from the list of NSMW showcasing submissions.

Don’t miss out on this unique networking opportunity! You never know, you could end up rolling in the dough.

International Pin Pals
Thursday, November 3, 2011
7:00 PM
Brunswick Lanes
80 Brunswick St
Yarmouth, NS

The Bloggers Round Table

The music will be played, the beer will be consumed, and the feedback won’t be sugar coated. Music Nova Scotia is excited to introduce a panel of music bloggers and digital tastemakers enlisted to review your work, no holds barred. If you think you can handle the ‘circle of truth’ and would like to have your music analyzed by a painfully honest panel, we invite you. The only rule? No crying like a sissy.

A call for music submissions and day and time for this NSMW event will be announced in September. Stay tuned!

6. NSMW Volunteers – Limited Time Promotion: 2 for 1 NSLC Gala Tickets

For a limited time only, anyone who registers to volunteer at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week will receive 2 for 1 deal on NSLC Gala Award Show tickets. That’s two tickets to the biggest event of the year for only $29.99 (plus convenience fee)! Only a limited number of volunteers are eligible for this promotion, so those registered in time for the deal will receive a notification from Music Nova Scotia with their discounted ticketing details.  All 2 for 1 gala tickets must be redeemed by October 1, 2011.

Music Nova Scotia needs people like you to make this happen, so if you would like to volunteer please contact Angela Carver at 902-742-8946 or email volunteer@musicnovascotia.ca.

7. Accommodations at NSMW

Official Host Hotels:

Rodd Grand Yarmouth
417 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 4B2
902.742.2446

Rodd Colony Harbour Inn
6 Forest Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 3K8
902.742.9194
Fax: 902.742.6291

Music Nova Scotia has negotiated a preferred hotel rate for our valued members and conference delegates. Music Nova Scotia recommends booking now to ensure you are close to all the action!

Delegate pass rate: $92.00 per night plus HST

You must indicate that you will be a Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week delegate when booking your accommodations and provide your delegate pass upon check out to receive this special delegate rate. You must present your delegate pass upon check out to receive this rate!

There are a number of Bed & Breakfast and local accommodations available as well, and a comprehensive listing of these can be found by visiting:
http://www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com/where-to-stay/

After moving to the mountains of Wales Jo and her partner, Danny Hagan, started The Green Man Festival in 2003.

The event played host to the new folk, folktronica and psychedelic scene that was emerging. Jo and Danny are also part of this scene as musicians in both The Yellow Moon Band and It's Jo and Danny. The festival grew from 350 people for one day in 2003 to 14,000 people in August of this year when Fleet Foxes, Iron and Wine, Explosions in the Sky, Holy F**k, Destroyer, Noah and the Whale, Laura Marling and a host of other acts will play over the 21st - 23rd of August.

The Green Man Festival is totally independent and won the Best Medium Sized Festival at the 2010 UK Festival Awards after The Flaming Lips, Joanna Newsom, Beirut all played.

The following music industry professionals will be attending music week to participate in the International Buyers Program and the Mind Over Music Conference:

Alex White - Co-Founder & CEO, Next Big Sound, Inc

Brandan Haas - Associate Director - Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI (USA)

Detlef Schwarte – Managing Partner Inferno Events / Reeperbahn Festival (Germany)

Grímur Atlason – Festival Manager, Iceland Airwaves (Iceland)

Jason Furman – Booking Agent - S.L. Feldman & Associates (Canada)

Marie-Alicia Chang – Co-Founder and Head of Business Development, Music Metric (UK)

Robyn Boyd – President, Wooden Ship Productions (USA)

Stay tuned for more!

3. Music Nova Scotia and ANSMA Present the Black Vibes Showcase

Music Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce a partnership with the African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) to produce a Black Vibes Showcase at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011.

"The African Nova Scotian Music Association is pleased and excited to produce the popular Black Vibes Showcase for the very first time at the Nova Scotia Music Week in November.” says ANSMA’s past President Ed Matwawana. “We recognize that partnering with Music Nova Scotia during this event is a good and important step toward developing a healthy relationship and together building a stronger musical culture in our region". 

Stay tuned for more information on the Black Vibes Stage at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week.

4. Music Nova Scotia Awards Nominations Now Closed

The submission period for the 2011 Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards nominations is now closed. Thank you for your submissions!

The final Music and Industry nominees will be narrowed down by a jury of esteemed local music industry professionals with a keen sense of the current market. All nominees will receive a complimentary delegate pass to Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week, which gives you access to all showcases (subject to capacity), the educational conference and VIP after-parties. This is a $75.00 value.

The nominees in each category will be announced on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011. Voting will also open on September 6th. Only current members are eligible to nominate and vote.  Update your Music Nova Scotia membership now – www.musicnovascotia.ca/join.
Winners will be announced at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week in Yarmouth, NS, November 3-6th, 2011.
For more information on Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011, please visit http://musicnovascotia.ca/Events/NSMW/.

5. International Pin Pals

It’s time to get that music career rolling! Spare yourself the embarrassment of a strike out (professionally speaking; get your head out of the gutter) by joining Music Nova Scotia at Brunswick Lanes in Yarmouth during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week for an evening of live music and bowling with the international delegates. As The Dude would say, it’s you know, a lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.

This opportunity gives priority to Export Ready and Exporting artists under the Export Development Program. If you would like to participate in International PinPals, please forward your name(s) to Lindsay-Bea Davis at lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca. Team space is limited. Music Nova Scotia will act as the matchmaker in selecting teams.

Bands selected to perform at the bowling alley will be chosen from the list of NSMW showcasing submissions.

Don’t miss out on this unique networking opportunity! You never know, you could end up rolling in the dough.

International Pin Pals
Thursday, November 3, 2011
7:00 PM
Brunswick Lanes
80 Brunswick St
Yarmouth, NS

The Bloggers Round Table

The music will be played, the beer will be consumed, and the feedback won’t be sugar coated. Music Nova Scotia is excited to introduce a panel of music bloggers and digital tastemakers enlisted to review your work, no holds barred. If you think you can handle the ‘circle of truth’ and would like to have your music analyzed by a painfully honest panel, we invite you. The only rule? No crying like a sissy.

A call for music submissions and day and time for this NSMW event will be announced in September. Stay tuned!

6. NSMW Volunteers – Limited Time Promotion: 2 for 1 NSLC Gala Tickets

For a limited time only, anyone who registers to volunteer at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week will receive 2 for 1 deal on NSLC Gala Award Show tickets. That’s two tickets to the biggest event of the year for only $29.99 (plus convenience fee)! Only a limited number of volunteers are eligible for this promotion, so those registered in time for the deal will receive a notification from Music Nova Scotia with their discounted ticketing details.  All 2 for 1 gala tickets must be redeemed by October 1, 2011.

Music Nova Scotia needs people like you to make this happen, so if you would like to volunteer please contact Angela Carver at 902-742-8946 or email volunteer@musicnovascotia.ca.

7. Accommodations at NSMW

Official Host Hotels:

Rodd Grand Yarmouth
417 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 4B2
902.742.2446

Rodd Colony Harbour Inn
6 Forest Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 3K8
902.742.9194
Fax: 902.742.6291

Music Nova Scotia has negotiated a preferred hotel rate for our valued members and conference delegates. Music Nova Scotia recommends booking now to ensure you are close to all the action!

Delegate pass rate: $92.00 per night plus HST

You must indicate that you will be a Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week delegate when booking your accommodations and provide your delegate pass upon check out to receive this special delegate rate. You must present your delegate pass upon check out to receive this rate!

There are a number of Bed & Breakfast and local accommodations available as well, and a comprehensive listing of these can be found by visiting:
http://www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com/where-to-stay/

Stay tuned for regular updates for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week!

Electronic Recording of the Year
This award recognizes a recording which has been composed with or prominently features electronic equipment and which is defined by its electronic elements. Musical genres and respective sub-genres such as (but not limited to) electro-pop, techno, house, trance, drum’n’bass, dubstep, electro-acoustic, sample-based music, ambient and downtempo are eligible for this category.

The cost to submit is $25.00 CAN, HST included. Submissions must be paid for through PayPal, by cheque, in the office with any method (debit, cash, etc.), or over the phone with Visa or MasterCard through our Finance Administrator Lisa Stitt (902-423-6271 ext. 7).

3. COCA Buyers

Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA) will be hosting their Eastern Regional Conference in Yarmouth during Nova Scotia Music Week.

“Music Nova Scotia is excited to announce that COCA will be holding their 2011 Eastern Regional fall conference in conjunction with Nova Scotia Music Week. This partnership will see entertainment buyers from 16 post secondary institutions from across Eastern Canada attend music week to shop for talent. Music Week is about business not only for the host community but also for our members”, Long continues, “adding the COCA regional to our International and Bringin’ it Home buyers programs will see upwards of 60 music buyers attending the event in 2011.”

To date, COCA representatives from Mount Saint Vincent University, University of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia Community College, Acadia, St.Francis Xavier University, Saint Mary’s University and Holland College have confirmed their attendance at the conference. Stay tuned for future announcements on additional post secondary intuitions.

4. International Program – New Guest Delegate Added

Jason Furman – Booking Agent - S.L. Feldman & Associates (SLFA)

A graduate from the University of Western Ontario with an honours degree in Political Science, Jason originally began a career in politics where he worked as a Youth Co-chair for the former Deputy Prime Minister John Manley.  Not completely satisfied with his career path, Jason changed directions and attended the Harris Institute for the Arts where he graduated with a certificate in Recording Arts Management.  And so began his career in the music industry.  He has since been an agent for SLFA where he primarily specializes in contemporary music and is responsible for an active roster that includes; Classified, Shawn Desman, Keshia Chante, Karl Wolf, These Kids Wear Crowns, Skratch Bastid and many more.

Previously announced international guests:
Alex White - Co-Founder & CEO, Next Big Sound, Inc.
Grímur Atlason – Festival Manager, Iceland Airwaves (Iceland)
Brandan Haas - Associate Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI (USA)
Marie-Alicia Chang – Co-Founder and Head of Business Development, Music Metric (UK)
Robyn Boyd – President, Wooden Ship Productions (USA)

5. International Pin Pals

It’s time to get that music career rolling! Spare yourself the embarrassment of a strike out (professionally speaking; get your head out of the gutter) by joining Music Nova Scotia at Brunswick Lanes in Yarmouth during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week for an evening of live music and bowling with the international delegates. As The Dude would say, it’s you know, a lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.

This opportunity gives priority to Export Ready and Exporting artists under the Export Development Program. If you would like to participate in International PinPals, please forward your name(s) to Lindsay-Bea Davis at lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca. Team space is limited. Music Nova Scotia will act as the matchmaker in selecting teams.

Bands selected to perform at the bowling alley will be chosen from the list of NSMW showcasing submissions.

Don’t miss out on this unique networking opportunity! You never know, you could end up rolling in the dough.

International Pin Pals
Thursday, November 3, 2011
7:00 PM
Brunswick Lanes
80 Brunswick St
Yarmouth, NS

The Bloggers Round Table

The music will be played, the beer will be consumed, and the feedback won’t be sugar coated. Music Nova Scotia is excited to introduce a panel of music bloggers and digital tastemakers enlisted to review your work, no holds barred. If you think you can handle the ‘circle of truth’ and would like to have your music analyzed by a painfully honest panel, we invite you. The only rule? No crying like a sissy.

A call for music submissions and day and time for this NSMW event will be announced in September. Stay tuned!

6. International Buyers Program – New Buyer Added

Alex White - Co-Founder & CEO, Next Big Sound, Inc.

Alex White has been around music his whole life. His dad is a professional cellist and he grew up playing cello, guitar, piano, and bass fronting a band in high school and working at a local recording studio.

He then got much more into the business side of things working two summers at Universal Records, running the production company at Northwestern University (booking and producing acts like Counting Crows, Kanye West, Flight of the Conchords, Ok Go, Girl Talk etc.)  He also went on a two-month long nationwide tour with an awesome up-and-coming band called Sing It Loud (Epitaph) handling all the content and online presence for the band.

He raised two small seed rounds before closing a Series A financing in the fall of 2009. Next Big Sound has been busy hiring engineers, establishing partnerships, talking with hundreds of professionals throughout the music industry and building the Premier product. This year Billboard named Next Big Sound one of 10 Startups To Watch and Alex White to their 30 Under 30 list.

Previously announced buyers:

Grímur Atlason – Festival Manager, Iceland Airwaves (Iceland)

Brandan Haas - Associate Director - Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI (USA)

Marie-Alicia Chang – Co-Founder and Head of Business Development, Music Metric (UK)

Robyn Boyd – President, Wooden Ship Productions (USA)

7. NSMW Volunteers – Limited Time Promotion: 2 for 1 NSLC Gala Tickets

For a limited time only, anyone who registers to volunteer at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week will receive 2 for 1 deal on NSLC Gala Award Show tickets. That’s two tickets to the biggest event of the year for only $29.99 (plus convenience fee)! Only a limited number of volunteers are eligible for this promotion, so those registered in time for the deal will receive a notification from Music Nova Scotia with their discounted ticketing details.  All 2 for 1 gala tickets must be redeemed by October 1, 2011.

Music Nova Scotia needs people like you to make this happen, so if you would like to volunteer please contact Angela Carver at 902-742-8946 or email volunteer@musicnovascotia.ca.

8. Accommodations at NSMW

Official Host Hotels:

Rodd Grand Yarmouth
417 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 4B2
902.742.2446

Rodd Colony Harbour Inn
6 Forest Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 3K8
902.742.9194
Fax: 902.742.6291

Music Nova Scotia has negotiated a preferred hotel rate for our valued members and conference delegates. Music Nova Scotia recommends booking now to ensure you are close to all the action!

Delegate pass rate: $92.00 per night plus HST

You must indicate that you will be a Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week delegate when booking your accommodations and provide your delegate pass upon check out to receive this special delegate rate. You must present your delegate pass upon check out to receive this rate!

There are a number of Bed & Breakfast and local accommodations available as well, and a comprehensive listing of these can be found by visiting:
http://www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com/where-to-stay/

Music Awards (27 categories)

All Nova Scotian artists who are members in good standing and who released recordings between January 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 are eligible to submit for the Music Nova Scotia Music Awards. The only exceptions for providing recordings are DJ of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Musician of the Year and Digital Artist of the Year, which do not require a recording. You are not eligible to be nominated for the same record in the same category two years in a row.

Note: There is one new category this year in the Music Awards:

Electronic Recording of the Year
This award recognizes a recording which has been composed with or prominently features electronic equipment and which is defined by its electronic elements. Musical genres and respective sub-genres such as (but not limited to) electro-pop, techno, house, trance, drum’n’bass, dubstep, electro-acoustic,  sample-based music, ambient and downtempo are eligible for this category.

Industry Awards (21 categories)

The Music Nova Scotia Industry Awards recognize the achievements and contributions of our industry professionals and leaders from across Nova Scotia over the past year. These awards celebrate the people and companies who are working to build a strong and vibrant Nova Scotia music industry. All Music Nova Scotia members in good standing are eligible to submit.

Music Nova Scotia will only be accepting online submissions for the 2011 Music and Industry Awards. To submit for music and/or industry, please visit www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw-submissions.

The cost to submit is $25.00 CAN, HST included. Submissions must be paid for through PayPal, by cheque, in the office with any method (debit, cash, etc.), or over the phone with Visa or MasterCard through our Finance Administrator Lisa Stitt (902-423-6271 ext. 7).

The final Music and Industry nominees will be narrowed down by a jury of esteemed local music industry professionals with a keen sense of the current market. All nominees will receive a complimentary delegate pass to Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week, which gives you access to all showcases (subject to capacity), the educational conference and VIP after-parties. This is a $75.00 value.

The nominees in each category will be announced on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011. Voting will also open on September 6th. Only current members are eligible to nominate and vote.  Update your Music Nova Scotia membership now – www.musicnovascotia.ca/join.

Winners will be announced at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week in Yarmouth, NS, November 3-6th, 2011.

For more information on Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011, please visit http://musicnovascotia.ca/Events/NSMW/.

For further information on NSMW award submissions, please contact:

Dwayne Ellis
Project Coordinator - IT & Events
Music Nova Scotia
(902) 423-6271 ext. x 110
1-888-343-6426 Toll Free
302-5516 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G6
dwayne@musicnovascotia.ca
www.musicnovascotia.ca

It’s time to get that music career rolling! Spare yourself the embarrassment of a strike out (professionally speaking; get your head out of the gutter) by joining Music Nova Scotia at Brunswick Lanes in Yarmouth during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week for an evening of live music and bowling with the international delegates. As The Dude would say, it’s you know, a lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.

This opportunity gives priority to Export Ready and Exporting artists under the Export Development Program. If you would like to participate in International PinPals, please forward your name(s) to Lindsay-Bea Davis at lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca. Team space is limited. Music Nova Scotia will act as the matchmaker in selecting teams.

Bands selected to perform at the bowling alley will be chosen from the list of NSMW showcasing submissions.

Don’t miss out on this unique networking opportunity! You never know, you could end up rolling in the dough.

International Pin Pals
Thursday, November 3, 2011
7:00 PM
Brunswick Lanes
80 Brunswick St
Yarmouth, NS

The Bloggers Round Table

The music will be played, the beer will be consumed, and the feedback won’t be sugar coated. Music Nova Scotia is excited to introduce a panel of music bloggers and digital tastemakers enlisted to review your work, no holds barred. If you think you can handle the ‘circle of truth’ and would like to have your music analyzed by a painfully honest panel, we invite you. The only rule? No crying like a sissy.

A call for music submissions and day and time for this NSMW event will be announced in September. Stay tuned!

3. First round of International Delegates Announced!

Grímur Atlason – Festival Manager, Iceland Airwaves (Iceland)

Grímur Atlason is the new manager of the Iceland Airwaves music festival. Not only has he been working as a promoter in Iceland, but also managed several bands over the years. Artists he has worked with include Marc Almond, Happy Mondays, Emiliana Torrini, FM Belfast, Antony and The Johnsons, Blonde Redhead, Lisa Ekdahl, Kim Larsen, Retro Stefson, Sufjan Stevens, Joanna Newsom, Television, The Fall, Morrissey and many more. He is also the former mayor of the towns Dalabyggð and Bolungarvík.

Brandan Haas - Associate Director - Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI (USA)

As Associate Director, Writer/Publisher Relations at Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), Brandon Haas knows a thing or two about publishing and careers in songwriting. Before landing at BMI, Haas earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Business/Management from the Berklee College of Music and, more recently, worked as an Artist Development Representative for Interscope/Geffen/A&M Octone Records.  At BMI, he is responsible for recruiting and retaining songwriters, composers and music publishers.  

Marie-Alicia Chang – Co-Founder and Head of Business Development, Music Metric (UK)

Marie-Alicia is co-founder at UK technology start-up musicmetric, a company delivering detailed analytics to the music industry. Marie-Alicia’s role is to help bridge the gap between new technology and the music industry. Her passion is music and is an artist in her own right with many projects on the go. Her experience in other media includes working in business development for leading film and television software company KAI, plus years working as a live event promoter giving her a unique and well-rounded insight into the industry.

Robyn Boyd – President, Wooden Ship Productions (USA)

Robyn Boyd founded Wooden Ship Productions, an agency and management company which represents traditional and contemporary artists from Canada, Ireland and Scotland, in 1991. Through twenty years of writing visas for Wooden Ship artists she has become the go to person on US artist visa and tax questions for the International Folk Alliance and OCFF.  Being the petitioner for O and P 3 visas has become an ever expanding part of the services offered by WSP.

Detlef Schwarte - Managing Partner, Inferno Events/Reeperbahn Festival (Germany)

Managing Partner Inferno Events GmbH & Co. KG / Shareholder Reeperbahn Festival GbR
Detlef Schwarte is a partner and managing director of Inferno Events GmbH & Co. KG, a Hamburg event agency that designed including public events like "Night of Knowledge", "Hamburg Theater Night" or "Day of German Unity 2008" and converts. Together with Karsten Jahnke Konzertdirektion Inferno events held since 2006, the "Reeperbahn Festival, which is Germany's biggest club festival. Current work focus of Detlef Schwarte is the realization of the "Reeperbahn Campus, the new business platform for music and creative industry in Northern Europe, to be held parallel to the Reeperbahn Festival
 

4. Kick Ass Pass draws for the next three New Music Tuesdays

For the next three Tuesdays, Music Nova Scotia will be giving out one Kick Ass Pass at 12am sharp! All you have to do is purchase the featured drink and you will receive a ticket in the nightly draw! Also up for grabs each night is a one year membership with Music Nova Scotia.

If you haven’t heard about the Kick Ass Pass, it’s the coolest pass in town. It gives you access to ticketed events, club shows, late night delegate VIP parties and the music industry conference. The Kick Ass Pass saves you $114, which we can all agree is kick ass.

The Kick Ass Pass includes:
• 2 The NSLC Gala Award Show tickets (Sunday, November 6, 8:00 PM)
• 2 Songs and Stories tickets (Saturday, November 5, 8:00 PM)
• 1 Delegate Pass (entry to all showcases, late night shows, and conference subject to capacity)

Have we gone crazy? Probably.
 

5. Don’t miss the showcase submission deadline!

Just a reminder that the deadline for submitting to showcase is Monday, June 13th at 5pm sharp. There will be no exceptions!

Please download the Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Showcase Manual by clicking here. Make sure you read the information contained in this document carefully to ensure that your application fulfills the criteria to be considered. In an effort to make this festival and conference as green as possible, paper applications will NOT be accepted this year.

To submit online, please visit www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw-showcaseapplication. The showcase submission fee is $25.00 CAN (HST included).  Submissions can be paid for through PayPal, cheque, at the office by any method (debit, cash, etc.), or over the phone with Visa or MasterCard. To pay over the phone, please contact Finance Administrator Lisa Stitt at 902-423-6271 ext. 7. Payment must be received prior to June 13th at 5pm to be considered.
 

6. Booking your room in the host hotels

Rodd Grand Yarmouth
417 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 4B2
902.742.2446

Rodd Colony Harbour Inn
6 Forest Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 3K8
902.742.9194
Fax: 902.742.6291

Music Nova Scotia has negotiated a preferred hotel rate for our valued members and conference delegates. Music Nova Scotia recommends booking now to ensure you are close to all the action!

Delegate pass rate: $92.00 per night plus HST

You must indicate that you will be a Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week delegate when booking your accommodations and provide your delegate pass upon check out to receive this special delegate rate. You must present your delegate pass upon check out to receive this rate!

There are a number of Bed & Breakfast and local accommodations available as well, and a comprehensive listing of these can be found by visiting:
http://www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com/where-to-stay/

2. Booking your room in the host hotels

Rodd Grand Yarmouth
417 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 4B2
902.742.2446

Rodd Colony Harbour Inn
6 Forest Street
Yarmouth, NS
B5A 3K8
902.742.9194
Fax: 902.742.6291

Music Nova Scotia has negotiated a preferred hotel rate for our valued members and conference delegates. Music Nova Scotia recommends booking now to ensure you are close to all the action!

Delegate pass rate: $92.00 per night plus HST

You must indicate that you will be a Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week delegate when booking your accommodations and provide your delegate pass upon check out to receive this special delegate rate. You must present your delegate pass upon check out to receive this rate!

There are a number of Bed & Breakfast and local accommodations available as well, and a comprehensive listing of these can be found by visiting:
http://www.yarmouthandacadianshores.com/where-to-stay/

3. The Kick Ass Pass!

(Promotion now over)

Do you want more music for less money? Music Nova Scotia is offering a limited amount of ticket packages for Nova Scotia Music week that will give you access to all ticketed events, club shows, late night VIP delegate parties and the music industry conference.

Introducing the Kick Ass Pass! Buy now and save $114.00. Packages are limited (200) so don’t wait. This offer will end May 31st or when packages sell out.

• 2 The NSLC Gala Award Show tickets (Sunday, November 6, 8:00 PM)
• 2 Songs and Stories tickets (Saturday, November 5, 8:00 PM)
• 1 Delegate Pass (entry to all showcases, late night shows, and conference subject to capacity)

Regular Price: $174.96 plus $19.00 in convenience fees = $193.96
Kick Ass Pass Price: $75.00 plus $5.00 convenience fee = $80.00

The “Kick Ass Pass” is the best value for music fans attending Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011 Yarmouth. This pass provides you with access to ticketed events, club shows, late night delegate VIP parties and the music industry conference.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-888-311-9090, online at www.ticketpro.ca or in person at all Ticketpro outlets including City Drugs in Yarmouth and the Saulnierville Pharmacy.

4. Festival Wristbands

Festivals wristbands are also now on sale for $24.99 plus convenience fee. The festival wristband provides you access to all showcasing subject to capacity. The festival wrist band has sold out the last two years so get your wristband early.

Artists and programming details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-888-311-9090, online at www.ticketpro.ca or in person at all Ticketpro outlets including City Drugs in Yarmouth and the Saulnierville Pharmacy.

5. Partners for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2011 to date

Music Nova Scotia is proud to partner with the following:
Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, and Heritage, FACTOR, Molson Canadian, SOCAN Foundation, Rodd Hotels & Resorts, The NSLC, The Yarmouth Vanguard, Bell Aliant, CJLS The Wave, and the Town of Yarmouth.

Additional partners will be announced in the coming months. Music Nova Scotia would like to thanks all current and future partners for their support. 

Although Yarmouth has been selected as the host for this event for the third consecutive year, this is not to say there was no competition. According to Long, “We actually delayed the timing of our decision considerably to see if we could find outside the box ways to make it work in a community that was just shy of meeting our requirements. At the end of the day it was not feasible logistically or financially due to the recent growth of the event.”

The community that gave Yarmouth a strong run for their money is no stranger to music week, as they hosted it in 2006 and 2007. “Liverpool put in a very strong bid and I would like to thank them for their time and efforts. Nova Scotia Music Week will return to Liverpool in the future. There is infrastructure work being done right now that will make their future bids a reality”, adds Long.
Given the growth of music week and the requirements to host the music festival and conference, the news announced Monday that the Rodd Colony would be closing put Yarmouth’s ability to host large events into question. Music Nova Scotia was briefed on this development and was assured by town officials responsible for the bid that the facility would be opened and fully operational for music week.
The on demand availability of the Rodd Colony is the best case scenario that could come from an unfortunate situation and good news to Music Nova Scotia as the conference will be growing yet again this year. The space and rooms at the Rodd Colony will definitely be needed as the provincial music industry association has just formed an exciting partnership with the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA) that will see the organization host their Eastern Regional Conference in Yarmouth during Nova Scotia Music Week.
“Music Nova Scotia is excited to announce that COCA will be holding their 2011 Eastern Regional fall conference in conjunction with Nova Scotia Music Week. This partnership will see entertainment buyers from 16 post secondary institutions from across Eastern Canada attend music week to shop for talent. Music Week is about business not only for the host community but also for our members”, Long continues, “adding the COCA regional to our International and Bringin’ it Home buyers programs will see upwards of 60 music buyers attending the event in 2011.”

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week will once again partner with Molson Coors Canada, The Rodd Grand Yarmouth and Rodd Colony, The Yarmouth Vanguard, The Town of Yarmouth, Yarmouth 250 and CJLS The Wave.