Thursday, September 09, 2010 NSMW 2010 Update: Ticketing September 9, 2010   MOLSON CANADIAN NOVA SCOTIA MUSIC WEEK UPDATE News and Reminders: Ticketing As the planning continues for music week we will bring you updates each week to keep you informed about the latest news and reminders for upcoming deadlines. Delegate passes and Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards Brunch tickets are now on sale! Please see below for important details on ticketing: 1. Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year voting is now open at www.bellaliant.net. 2. Industry Award Nominees receive: • 1 Free Delegate Pass (access to all Festival and Conference events, subject to capacity. Not included in the delegate pass are Saturday night’s Wintersleep show, Songs & Stories, and the 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, other tickets available for $19.99 through TicketPro. Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories 3. 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 Saturday night’s Wintersleep show, Songs & Stories, and the Gala Awards Show) for each band member of nominated act • 1 discounted Industry Brunch ticket purchased through Lisa Stitt (902-423-6271 ext. 7 or email at lisa@musicnovascotia.ca) for $9.99, other tickets 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. Nominees get only one delegate pass and 1 discounted ticket regardless of number of nomination categories   4. 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 Saturday night’s Wintersleep show, Songs & Stories, and the 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) • The following awards are given out at the Gala Awards Show: Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year, Album 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 For a complete list of 2010 Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards nominees, please click here. For further ticketing information and links, please click here. Stay tuned for regular updates for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week! For more information, please contact: Lindsay-Bea Davis Communications and Membership Coordinator Music Nova Scotia (902) 423-6271 ext. x 2 302-5516 Spring Garden Road Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G6 lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca www.musicnovascotia.ca About Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week (NSMW) Now in its 14th year, Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week brings together the music industry and the public for four jam-packed days of performances, music industry conference, international and domestic buyers programs, and the gala awards show. Music Nova Scotia is proud to present Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010. The event will be held in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia from November 4-7, 2010. For more information, go to www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw Funding Partners Nova Scotia Department of Tourism Culture and Heritage | FACTOR | SOCAN Foundation | Town of Yarmouth | Nova Scotia Come to Life   Corporate Partners Molson Canadian | MBS Radio | Z103.5 FM Radio | The Yarmouth Vanguard | The Rodd Grand Yarmouth and Rodd Colony Hotels | Bell Aliant | CJLS Radio | Sound Systems Plus | Christie Lites | St. Cecilia Studios | Thistle Hyundai | Tri-star Avid Media   Accommodation Delegates are encouraged to book their accommodations early!  The Rodd Grand and Rodd Colony, our host hotels, are offering discounted rates when a delegate pass is shown at checkout. While there are more accommodations in Yarmouth County, these locations will be filled with delegates and will be on our weekend-long free shuttle route.  For more information about accommodation, see http://www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw-accommodations How to Purchase Tickets All tickets and delegate passes will be sold through: www.ticketpro.ca 1-888-311-9090 In person at any Ticketpro outlet - http://ww3.ticketpro.ca/pos.php Delegate passes and tickets will be also be available for purchase during the conference at the Nova Scotia Music Week registration desk located at the Rodd Grand Hotel Conference Delegate Pass - Price $75.00 (HST included, Ticketpro service charges not included) Benefits - Access to all showcasing venues subject to capacity. This does not include access to Songs and Stories, Music and Industry Awards Brunch, Gala Awards Show and Music Nova Scotia presents Wintersleep. For further information, please contact: Lindsay-Bea Davis Communications and Membership Coordinator Music Nova Scotia (902) 423-6271 ext #2 (902) 423-8841 Fax 1-888-343-6426 Toll Free GMT -4 302-5516 Spring Garden Road Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 1G6 lindsaybea@musicnovascotia.ca www.musicnovascotia.ca