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Events > Molson Canadian Presents Nova Scotia Music Week 2010
Yarmouth to Host Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2010Port 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. Last year, Yarmouth and its accommodations received nearly 700 conference delegates and opened its music venues to thousands of fans. Using figures and indicators provided by the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, it is estimated that over $620,000 was generated in revenue in the host community by attending delegates and the local public. An additional $60,000 was spent directly by Music Nova Scotia on local goods and services. Artists earned more than $300,000 from business created at the festival. This makes Nova Scotia Music Week a million-dollar event. “We’re just thrilled to be able to host it again this year,” said Karen MacKay, General Manager of the Rodd Grand, host hotel of Nova Scotia Music Week 2009. “This has been one of the best events we’ve ever had. It’s huge for the tourism factor and it’s huge for even the gas stations in town to have all these people in our communities. Anytime of the year is great, but November is perfect because it’s one of the slowest months. This is the brightest piece of news we’ve had in a long time…since last November!” Laura Muise is the General Manager of Rudder’s Restaurant, a music venue during Nova Scotia Music Week 2009. She also was delighted with the announcement. “It means a lot to the businesses in Yarmouth. The mood has been very sad since we’ve been dealing with the loss of the ferry link. So to hear this news is just fabulous.” Music Nova Scotia’s Executive Director Scott Long said last year’s Nova Scotia Music Week in Yarmouth was the most successful to date. “Nova Scotia Music Week is becoming not just a great celebration for fans and musicians, but a serious place to do business. This year, we will be expanding our lucrative international buyers program and making this a truly global event.” The host location was selected after an open call for submissions. After review, Yarmouth demonstrated the best infrastructure and readiness to host the four-day event this year. -30- About Music Nova Scotia: Music Nova Scotia (MNS) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1989 with a mandate to encourage the creation, development, growth and promotion of Nova Scotia’s music industry. Through communication, education, promotion and advocacy, MNS continues to be a leader in the music industry and is recognized as the official voice of the Nova Scotia music sector. About Nova Scotia Music Week: After ten years in Halifax, Nova Scotia Music Week went on the road to Liverpool in 2006. In 2007 the event returned to Liverpool, then travelled to Pictou County in 2008, and last year the festival and conference took place in Yarmouth, November 5-8. In 2009, Music Nova Scotia presented 66 showcasing performances on 5 stages. It also ran an international buyers program and a two-day conference with international speakers. 2010 will be the 14th year for Nova Scotia Music Week. For more information, please contact: |
