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August 10, 2010

More than 70 showcasing performers will hit the stages during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week in Yarmouth, November 4-7 for fans and music buyers from around the world.  Music Nova Scotia announced the full roster today, during a cross-Halifax busking campaign by top Nova Scotia Music Week artists.

“We want to remind everyone in Halifax that Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week is a public event,” said Music Nova Scotia’s Executive Director Scott Long.  “And we invite all music fans to come to Yarmouth November 4-7 for incredible music showcases and lots of one-on-one interaction with your favourite musicians.”

For a full list of showcasing artists go to www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw-artists.

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July 20, 2010

Wintersleep – So Glad to be Back Home!
Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Yarmouth 2010
November 4-7, 2010

Music Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce that Wintersleep will headline an all-ages show with a 19+ licensed area on Saturday, November 6 at the Rodd Grand Yarmouth Convention Centre in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010.

The Juno-winning quintet hasn’t played in Yarmouth (Tim D’Eon and Paul Murphy’s hometown) in quite a while, but they are taking time out of their tours of Canada, the U.S. and Europe to get in touch with the hometown fans.

Tickets will go on sale for $19.99 (plus convenience fee) through www.ticketpro.ca on Friday, July 23.  You can also call 1-888-311-9090 or buy them in person at any Ticketpro outlet - including City Drugs 369 Main St Yarmouth and the Saulnierville Pharmacy 9999 Highway 1, Saulnierville.

Stay tuned for more showcase announcements to come for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week.

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Music Nova Scotia Award Nominations Now Open
Deadline: July 23, 2010, 5:00 p.m. (NO extensions)

Music Nova Scotia is now accepting music and industry award nominations for Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010 until Friday, July 23 at 5:00 p.m. – no extensions will be given! Please click here to read the NSMW 2010 Awards Manual with all forms required. Make sure you read the information contained in these documents carefully to ensure that your submissions fulfill the criteria for the categories you are applying for.

Music Nova Scotia may present awards in forty-seven (47) categories.

Music Awards

All Nova Scotian artists who are members in good standing and who released recordings between January 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 are eligible to submit for the Music Nova Scotia Music Awards. You are not eligible to be nominated for the same record in the same category two years in a row.

Nova Scotia Music Week is using Sonicbids as the preferred method to apply for music awards. Visit www.sonicbids.com/nsmwawards to complete your application. With Sonicbids, you are able to upload information quickly and easily saving you time, mailing and product cost.

The jury will listen to a selection of four songs so please update your Sonicbids page to reflect this. Paper applications will still be accepted. When submitting a CD, please mark the four songs you would like the jury to listen to.

Industry Awards

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.

There are two new categories this year in the Industry Awards:

Community Presenter of the Year
This award goes to a non-profit community organization that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to presenting musical performances in Nova Scotia. The award goes to the organization.

Radio Station of the Year 
This award recognizes a radio station for outstanding achievement in radio broadcasting. The award goes to the station.

Note: Industry Awards will require a paper application.

Online voting will take place in the late summer/early fall.  Only current members are eligible to vote.  Update your Music Nova Scotia membership now – www.musicnovascotia.ca/join.

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About Nova Scotia Music Week:

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, a music industry conference and the international and domestic buyers program, as well as the awards brunch and gala awards show. Music Nova Scotia is proud to present Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010, held in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia from November 4-7.

For further information on NSMW submissions, please contact:

Dwayne Ellis
Project Coordinator - IT & Events
Music Nova Scotia
(902) 423-6271 ext. x 110
(902) 221-7936 mobile
(902) 423-8841 Fax
1-888-343-6426 Toll Free
GMT -4
302-5516 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G6
dwayne@musicnovascotia.ca
www.musicnovascotia.ca

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Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Yarmouth 2010 Update:
First Round of Conference Buyers Announced

Make contacts, Make money, Make waves

Get your showcase submissions in by Friday, June 11

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010 will welcome talent buyers from all around the world to see our own home-grown talent.

The international buyers and panellists will take part in “The New Music Experience”, a comprehensive four day music industry conference happening November 4-7, 2010 at the Rodd Grand Yarmouth Hotel. “The New Music Experience” conference, produced by Music Nova Scotia and Music Ally is open to all showcasing artists and registered delegates and will be comprised of panel discussions, keynote interviews, speed meetings, and hands-on digital training (beginner and advanced sessions). Panel discussions and keynote interviews will be focused on the following tracks:

1. Bands, Fans, and Brands – how to monetize your content in the digital age
2. Managers, Agents, and Labels – New Roles in the digital age
3. Measuring ROI – Public and Private Investment in the Music Sector

All talent buyers will also be out to see music showcases and the Five-Minute Pitch session.

Artists – get your showcase submissions in by Friday to get your music in front of these key decision makers!  Submit now: http://www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw-artists

International buyers and conference panellists are: Steve Mayall (UK) – Music Ally (Conference Designers), Ryan McCann (UK) – Music Ally, Peter Jenner (UK) – Sincere Management, Benji Rogers (UK) – Pledge Music, Albert Marshall (UK) – Take-Two Interactive Software, Henning Ahrens (Germany) – Four Artists Booking, Marigny Lee (USA) – Summerstage/New York City Parks Foundation, Steve Savoca (USA) – Domino Recording Co., Kieran Hanrahan (Ireland) – Temple Bar Trad Festival, Cillian Stewart (Ireland) – Castlepalooza/Cherrycool Promotions, Gregg Boggs (CDN) – Sony Music Canada and Suze Casey (CDN) – Calgary Folk Club. 

Domestic buyers are: Paula Davis – Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Susan Hoover – Osprey Arts Centre, Donald Ferguson – Marigold Cultural Centre, David O'Leary – Evergreen Theatre, Erick Bickerdike – Chester Playhouse, Miles MacDonald - Chedabucto Place Theatre, Leif Helmer – Little River Folk, George Douglas – Tantramar Theatre, Carlton Munroe – Glasgow Square Theatre and The New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee, Russell Easy – Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, Errin Williams Spidle – Harmony Bazaar Festival, Geoff Keymer – Kings Theatre, Troy Greencorn – Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Jonas Colter – Evolve Festival, Jason McLean – The Sunseekers Ball Music & Arts Festival, Lulu Healy – TD Halifax Jazz Festival and Jonny Stevens – Halifax Pop Explosion.
More domestic and international buyers to be announced soon!

Conference delegate passes will be $75 (plus service fee), available through Ticketpro.  Delegates will be given all-access to the conference, regular showcases and late night venue.  Showcasing artists will automatically be given a delegate pass.

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Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Update:
Rodd Grand Yarmouth Announced as Official Host Hotel, Conference Centre, and Late Night Suite
November 4-7, 2010

Do you want to be in the middle of the action at Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week in Yarmouth this year?  Book your hotel room now at the host hotel, Rodd Grand Yarmouth.  This is where the conference, buyer’s program and late night suite will be located. 

If you buy a delegate pass, or if you are a selected as a showcasing artist, you will be given the preferred rate, as negotiated by Music Nova Scotia.  This rate will be secured by presenting your delegate pass at checkout.

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Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Yarmouth 2010 Update: Conference Overview

“The New Music Experience”
November 4-7, 2010

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week’s “The New Music Experience” is a comprehensive four day music industry conference happening November 4-7, 2010 at the Rodd Grand Yarmouth Hotel. “The New Music Experience” conference, open to all Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week showcasing artists and registered delegates, will focus on three separate tracks as a response to the issues faced today by artists and fans, managers, and investors in the music sector.

“The New Music Experience” conference will be comprised of panel discussions, keynote interviews, and hands-on digital training (beginner and advanced sessions). Panel discussions and keynote interviews will be focused on the following tracks:

1. Bands, Fans, and Brands – how to monetize your content in the digital age
2. Managers, Agents, and Labels – New Roles in the digital age
3. Measuring ROI – Public and Private Investment in the Music Sector

Music Nova Scotia is working with London, UK’s, Music Ally once again to produce one of the top music industry conferences in the country. Stay tuned to www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmw in the coming weeks as we unveil our expert panellists and our keynote speaker for “The New Music Experience” conference.

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Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Yarmouth 2010 Call for Showcase Submissions

Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week Yarmouth 2010 is now accepting showcase submissions. The deadline is June 11, 2010 at 5 p.m. 

The Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week showcase stages allow Nova Scotian artists the opportunity to perform for a target audience of influential industry members including record label representatives, talent buyers, managers and media.

You can 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.

 Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week is using Sonicbids - www.sonicbids.com/NSMW - as the preferred method of applying for a showcase spot.  Applying to showcase will cost $25.00 (USD). With Sonicbids, you are able to upload information quickly and easily saving you time, mailing and product cost.

Paper applications will still be accepted and can be found in the NSMW Showcase Manual by clicking here

For further information on NSMW submissions, please contact:

Dwayne Ellis
Project Coordinator - IT & Events
Music Nova Scotia
(902) 423-6271 ext. x 110
(902) 221-7936 mobile
(902) 423-8841 Fax
1-888-343-6426 Toll Free
GMT -4
302-5516 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G6
dwayne@musicnovascotia.ca
www.musicnovascotia.ca


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Yarmouth to Host Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010


Port town nabs million-dollar music festival for second year in a row

For the second year in a row, Yarmouth will host Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week.  Held this year from November 4-7, the festival and conference will showcases more than 60 performances, including one of the province’s biggest gala awards shows.  The conference also attracts top industry professionals from around the world to lead educational workshops.

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