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News | October 22, 2018

MusicNL Week 2018 Award Winners

MusicNL is excited to announce the 2018 MusicNL industry and music award winners. Leading the way are Fortunate Ones and Mark Bragg with three awards each. Rum Ragged and Rube & Rake doubled up with two apiece. "The MusicNL awards are a chance for the province’s finest artists and music industry professionals to be acknowledged for excellence in their artwork," Glenda Tulk, Executive Director of MusicNL, said. "MusicNL is extremely pleased with the quality of talent that was on display this week. We had an extraordinary number of votes per category and thank the membership for their participation in the voting process and all things MusicNL Week 2018 here in Twillingate." MusicNL Week is the provincial music industry association’s annual conference and festival, a week-long series of educational sessions, showcase performances and networking events culminating in the annual awards show. For more general information about MusicNL membership, see our website or...

News | October 02, 2018

FACTOR One-On-One Registration Open!

Sign up now for your chance to meet with the fine funding folks at FACTOR at Music NL Week 2018! Sign up for a private one on one meeting with FACTOR Project Coordinator, Geoff Stairs to ask questions about our programs, deadlines, eligibility, and all the other FACTOR related things you want to know. Meetings are available on Sunday October 14th from 10:00am to 1:00pm and Saturday October 13 From 2:00pm - 4:00pm, and will take place in the lobby of the Alphabet Fleet Inn. Meetings are 20 minutes in length and are limited to one per artist/applicant. Must be a registered conference delegate. Click Here to Pre-Register for SATURDAY OCT 13 Click Here to Pre-Register for SUNDAY OCT 14

News | September 26, 2018

ACCOMMODATIONS IN TWILLINGATE, NL

Accommodations for MusicNL Week - October 10-14, 2018 Please book your accommodations soon. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this listings, please contact gillian@musicnl.ca or (403) 796-7464. Name: Above the Atlantic Type: Vacation Home/Cottage/Cabin Address: 105 Hugh Lane Contact: Merv Greenham Phone: 709-884-5763 Notes: No Minimum Stay Name: Above The Tickle Type: Vacation Home/Cottage/Cabin Address: 84 Main Street Contact: Deborah Bourden/Wilma Hartman Phone: 1-800-450-3950 Website: www.twillingate.com/accommodations/above-tickle Name: Admirals B&B Type: Bed & Breakfast Address: 20 Young's Lane Contact: Derek Bennett Phone: 709-541-0086 Notes: 3 night minimum - 1 small double room available for single night booking (not available Oct 14) – Must call for booking single night Name: All Seasons B&B Type: Bed & Breakfast Address: 44 Main Street Contact: Mark & Ruby Racicot Phone: 1-709-884-1955 Website: www.allseasonsbb.com Notes: No Minimum Stay Name: Alphabet Fleet Inn Type: B&B/Inn/Motel Address: 24 Toulinquet Street Contact: Deborah Bourden/Wilma Hartman Phone: 709-884-1290...

News | September 24, 2018

MusicNL Week Conference Sessions

MusicNL is pleased to announce the conference sessions for MusicNL Week 2018 in Twillingate! The MusicNL Week conference serves to provide an opportunity for professional development for artists and music industry professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador. The sessions intend to address the specific needs of the local music industry, and provide a community-based environment for members to share and hone their professional skills. In keeping with the theme of digital export, conference sessions will be held on synchronization licensing, composing for film and television, and revenue streams and licensing for recorded music. Other topics being discussed at various workshops and panels during the Week include graphic branding, radio play, social media marketing, contract law, stage psychology, mental health and international festival touring. Pre-registration now open for Destroy The Stage and Social Media Marketing audits! Click Here for the full MusicNL Week conference schedule. Click Here to get your pass!...

News | September 24, 2018

Export Buyers Program One-On-One Meetings

MusicNL 2018 Awards & Conference Week October 10-14, 2018 Twillingate, NL One-On-One Speed Dating Meetings Friday, October 12 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Saturday, October 13 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: The Blue Barrel at the Anchor Inn MusicNL is pleased to present the 26th celebration of the MusicNL 2018 Awards and Conference from October 10-14 in Twillingate, NL. The 2018 Music NL Awards & Conference Week will include a multitude of showcases, conference panels, workshops, networking activities and a boutique Export Buyers Program. MusicNL Week 2018 will welcome 16 International and Canadian music buyers and delegates (including booking agents, festivals, presenters, programmers, and music supervisors) from Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Manitoba, USA and the United Kingdom. The MusicNL 2018 Conference will offer multiple opportunities to network and meet face to face with these invited guests in pre-scheduled one-on-one speed dating meetings throughout...

News | September 24, 2018

2018 Export Delegates

International Delegates Polly Bolton Strada Agency, Driffield, UK stradamusic.com Polly Bolton joined the Strada (formerly Adastra) team as an agent shortly after leaving university, having graduated in theatrical design and production. Polly has spent the past few years building a large roster of traditional and contemporary folk acts from across the UK as well as from further afield including Germany, France, Spain and the USA. Polly is a working musician herself and brings an already extensive knowledge of the business from the field. A mandolin player and singer with several groups, Polly has toured nationally and internationally in various guises for almost 10 years. Micah Davidson President/Founder / Head of Event Division Midwood Entertainment, Charlotte, NC, USA midwoodentertainment.com Established in 2015, Midwood Entertainment is quickly becoming one of the leading Talent and Event Agencies in the Southeast. Led by Founder Micah Davidson, Midwood offers a diverse roster of musicians as...

News | September 24, 2018

Export Buyers Program Delegates and Artists

MusicNL Announces Export Buyers Program Delegates, Showcasing Artists MusicNL is pleased to welcome 16 music supervisors, booking agents, festival programmers and more from the U.K., U.S., and all across Canada for the 2018 MusicNL Export Buyers Program. We’re happy to announce that the following Export Buyer Delegates will be joining us in Twillingate: Polly Bolton - Strada Agency - Driffield, UK Micah Davidson - President/Founder / Head of Event Division Midwood Entertainment - Charlotte, NC, USA Joe Lopez - MJG Productions - St Paul, MN, USA Dylan Hankey - Program Coordinator/ Programmer Navy Pier - Arts, Culture and Events - Chicago, IL, USA Mike Kaiz - Founder/ Booking Agent Strategic Touring - Chicago, IL, USA Justin Nordell - Executive Director - Philadelphia Folk Song Society - Philadelphia, PA, USA Bob Paterson - Founder/ Booking Agent BPA Live - Bury St Edmunds, UK Sarah Chipon - Booking Agent, Atomic Music Group,...

News | September 12, 2018

NewFound Talent Contest MusicNL Week 2018 Edition

MUSICNL OFFERS YOUNG MUSICIANS OPPORTUNITY TO KICKSTART THEIR MUSICAL CAREERS DURING MUSICNL WEEK MusicNL is proud to present the 2018 NewFound Talent Contest during MusicNL Week in Twillingate on Wednesday October 10th, 2018. The NewFound Talent Contest is designed to discover, develop, encourage and showcase young entertainers. The competition offers professional development prizes valued at over $6,000 to aid talented young performers enhance their songwriting, performing and music business skills. Young musicians aged 19 and under will perform for a panel of professional judges and an audience. The contest will take place at the Twillingate Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday October 10th. “The MusicNL NewFound Talent Contest is a phenomenal way for us to identify our future stars while they are still developing,” says Glenda Tulk, Executive Director of MusicNL. “This contest provides young musicians with expert mentorship and performance exposure. It is one of our most important all-ages initiatives and...

News | September 11, 2018

VOTING FOR FAN’S CHOICE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR GOES LIVE

Voting for The Telegram and The Central Voice Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year is officially underway. Go to The Telegram‘s website, read some ‘fun facts’ about the nominees and then make your selection! Voting is also happening on the four websites consolidated under The Central Voice umbrella – The Beacon, The Advertiser, The Pilot and The Nor’wester. ChessClub, LeRiche, Ouroboros, The Kubasonics, Mark Bragg and The Swinging Belles are in the running for this year’s hardware. The winner will be announced during MusicNL Week 2018 in Twillingate.

News | August 22, 2018

VIDEOGRAPHERS NEEDED FOR MUSICNL WEEK 2018

MusicNL is seeking expressions from qualified professionals to produce live videos of showcases at MusicNL Week 2018. As a not-for-profit organization, we encourage proposals that have a partnership or sponsorship component. MusicNL requires a responsive, innovative professional with a high regard for detail. This project will require: Presence at MusicNL Week 2018 in Twillingate from October 10-14 Multi-camera filming of select songs for approximately 50 showcases Ensure adequate and appropriate lighting Mixing live room sound and sound recording from board Cutting and editing videos for sole use by MusicNL and showcasing artists Interested parties should submit a quote and proposal to glenda@musicnl.ca by August 27, 2018.

News | August 17, 2018

MUSICNL WEEK 2018 LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Interested in volunteering at the hottest music themed week of the year? Wanting to learn hands-on about live show support? Are you fabulous with social media updates and videography/photography? Do you have a shining personality and an interest in being an ambassador at our events? Are you eager to help with ticketing and making our event a success? If you answered yes to any of the above, then we want YOU involved in MusicNL Week 2018! We have a full schedule of events planned for MusicNL Week 2018 set for Twillingate from October 10-14 and we need your help. Don’t miss out on being part of this innovative event that will bring together industry experts, musicians and music lovers for a week of learning, networking, inspiration and celebration. MusicNL week Volunteer Opportunities Box Office The role of volunteers on the door - working under a MusicNL staff member -...

News | June 08, 2018

MUSICNL ANNOUNCES OPENING OF AWARD AND SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS; CHANGES TO AWARD SUBMISSION GUIDE

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR AN INDUSTRY AWARD CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A MUSIC AWARD, EXPORT BUYERS PROGRAM OR SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE The MusicNL Awards provide industry recognition to artists and industry professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador. These awards are given out at MusicNL Week, the provincial music industry association’s annual conference and festival, which offers a week of educational sessions, showcase performances and networking, culminating in the annual awards show. MusicNL Week 2018 will take place in Twillingate, from October 10-14. Applications for nominations and showcases will be open from June 1, to June 30, 2018. Details on eligibility for the various programs can be found online at www.musicnl.ca. MusicNL invites export-ready artists to apply for export showcases. As in past years, there will be juried showcases for which applicants are not required to be export-ready. In response to industry trends, MusicNL has made the following...

News | May 28, 2018

MUSICNL ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO AWARD SUBMISSION GUIDE

The MusicNL Awards provide industry recognition to artists and industry professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador. These awards are given out at MusicNL Week, the provincial music industry association’s annual conference and festival, which offers a week of educational sessions, showcase performances, and networking, culminating in the annual awards show. In response to industry trends, MusicNL has made the following changes to the way the MusicNL Awards operate. Album/Recording submission period has been changed to May 1 2017-July 31 2018 (last year the submission period was from June 1 2016- Aug 31 2017.) Gospel Artist of the Year category changed to Inspirational Artist of the Year to be more inclusive of all faiths and beliefs. Rock/Pop Artist of the Year split into Rock Artist of the Year and Pop Artist of the Year. This change is reflective of the variety of music in the above categories and the increasing...

News | May 15, 2018

Call for Jurors- MusicNL Week 2018

Call for Jurors: Showcase and Award Selection Each year MusicNL accepts applications for nomination from members who meet the criteria for awards and showcases as part of MusicNL Week. New Jurors: MusicNL is seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals from the music community who would like to jury on the 2018 selection committee. Jurors will review showcase and award nominee submissions to determine successful applicants in each category. Please fill out this Juror Form outlining your interest and area of expertise (i.e., songwriting, musical arrangement, genre). Past Jurors: The staff and Board of Directors of MusicNL are calling on all past jurors who have worked with us on past showcase and awards selection. We need your eye for detail, and ear for originality, creativity, and musical excellence in preparation for MusicNL Week 2018. Please send an email to info@musicnl.ca or call (709) 754-2574 if you are interested...

News | November 03, 2017

MusicNL Week 2017 Conference Survey - We Want to Hear From You!

Well folks, MusicNL Week 2017 is in the books! We're already in pre-planning mode for 2018, but we need your help. In order to make our industry conference bigger and better in the future, we need to hear from you - we wanna know what you thought of the 2017 Industry Conference and Export Program. We're making it as quick and easy as possible, and have constructed TWO SHORT SURVEYS for you to fill out, one for the Conference and one for the Export Program. To sweeten the deal a little bit, give us your name and e-mail at the end of the survey and you'll be entered to win the very first MusicNL Week 2018 delegate pass!! Thanks in advance from the MusicNL team! CLICK HERE FOR THE CONFERENCE SURVEY CLICK HERE FOR THE EXPORT PROGRAM SURVEY

News | October 14, 2017

MusicNL VIP Mixer & Red Carpet Pre-Show 6:30PM

Tomorrow is the big day we have been waiting for! MusicNL Week closes with the annual Award Show, taking place at St. John's Convention Centre at 8pm with performances by Amelia Curran, The Once, tHE NOVAKS, Fortunate Ones, and more! We will be laying down the red carpet AT 6:30PM for all of your amazingly beautiful faces to smile on. Put on your best dress and suits and get a photo with your favourite Music lover! Gary from NL Now will be making a special appearance just for the event. Say hello and have a sociable. SPECIAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCES BY NL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

News | October 14, 2017

Winners of the MusicNL Week 2017 Industry Awards Brunch

MusicNL put off another amazing Industry Awards Brunch with great attendance and performances by 2017 Newfound Talent Contest Winners Madison Vardy & Bailey Jordan-Neil. The Winners of this year's Music Industry Professionals are: Graphic Artist of the Year - Krista Power Industry Professional of the Year - Andrew Boyd Media Person of the Year - Paul brace Music Educator of the Year - melanie o'brien Outstanding Company of the Year - rock eden Side Musician of the Year - darren "boobie" browne Volunteer of the Year -don-e coady A great big 25th anniversary MusicNL Thank You to the sponsors, volunteers, board, and staff for pitching in and dedicating their time, patience, and skills to make the event a success. Also, a huge attitude of gratitude to the Convention Centre and The Delta for catering and serving the meal.

News | October 14, 2017

MusicNL Teams up with St. John's International Women's Film Festival for ticket giveaways

MusicNL will draw for 2 sets of tickets for film screenings with the St. John's International Women's Film Festival. The draw will take place on Sunday, October 15 at the Women in NL Music Conference Session, St. John's Convention Centre. The festival will two feature docs titled Chavela (about a Mexican Grammy award-winning personality Grammy-winning Mexican icon Chavela Vargas), and a closing night feature, Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World. Rumble is nothing less than a superbly produced documentary about the influence of native music on rock music. Buffy St Marie and Robbie Robertson. Click HERE for more information on St. John's International Women's Film Festival

News | October 04, 2017

MusicNL Week 2017 O'Reilly's Happy Hour

Join us on Friday of MusicNL Week 2017 at O'REILLY'S IRISH NL PUB for a free mixer as we warm up for the weekend showcases, conference sessions, and award Show. Volunteers, members, sponsors, industry partners, and members of the general public are welcome! Music by DAVE PENNY

News | October 04, 2017

Fire at the Majestic Theatre

Last night there was a fire at the Majestic Theatre which will force the movement of some MusicNL Week 2017 shows. Please stay tuned to the site for updated venue information. "It's unfortunate as we were looking forward to using the beautifully refurbished building but we are trouble shooting as quickly as humanly possible," says Glenda Tulk, Executive Director of MusicNL. "We feel very sad for the Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland and Labrador and the venue staff and hope for speedy renovations as this type and size of venue is really needed in the downtown core." The Newfound Talent Show & Youth Workshop on October 11th has been moved to the Masonic Temple, 6 Cathedral St. The Gospel Show & MusicNL Songwriters' Circle: Legends & Stars has been moved to THE COCHRANE CENTRE, 81 Cochrane St

News | October 02, 2017

Register now for the Industry Awards Brunch!

The MusicNL Week 2017 Industry Award Brunch will take place at st. john's convention centre on Saturday, October 14 from 11:00 am -1:00pm. if you have been nominated for an award, are a sponsor or music industry professional who would like to attend, please reserve your seat now. please rsvp to scott@events@musicnl.ca or call (709) 754-2535 here are the industry award nominees: MEDIA PERSON OF THE YEAR Andrew Boyd Greg Smith Paul Brace OUTSTANDING COMPANY OF THE YEAR Atlantic Disc and DVD Kilbride Music Lawnya Vawnya Rock Eden The Sound Solution SIDE MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR Darren "Boobie" Browne Glen Collins Jason Whelan VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Andrew Boyd Betty Fitzgerald Don-E Coady INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR Andrew Boyd Bryan Power Jason Whelan Mary Beth Waldram Michelle Robertson Robert Buck Long & Mcquade MUSIC EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR Adam Baxter Kyle McDavid Melanie O'Brien the sign shop GRAPHIC ARTIST OF...

News | September 29, 2017

Seeking CDs/records for Fred's Records booth at Convention Centre

Wanna sell your music during MusicNL Week 2017? To make MusicNL Week extra special this year, we are inviting you to advertise and sell your CDs & records with Fred's Records in the Convention Centre lobby from Thursday Oct 12-Saturday Oct 14/17. DEADLINE to confirm your interest is FRIDAY October 6/17. Please email Tony Ploughman or KATIE PREDHAM or call (709) 753-9191 for more information.

News | September 26, 2017

ENTER THE SELFIE STAR CONTEST AND WIN!

SHOW YOUR MUSIC LOVE & WIN! #MUSICNL25 CHECK OUT THE SEPTEMBER EDITION OF THE OVERCAST FOR THE LIST BELOW ST. JOHN’S LONG & MCQUADE REID’S MUSIC LSPU HALL THE BLACK SHEEP THE FAT CAT FRED’S RECORDS THE JAG HOTEL SMOKE’S POUTINERIE WHINK ROCKET BAKERY THE SHIP THE ROCKHOUSE GYPSY TEA ROOM NL CHOCOLATE COMPANY EAST PORT PROPERTIES (WATER ST) THE FIFTH TICKET THE REPUBLIC FREAK LUNCHBOX IRENE’S THE SOUND SALON SPA MALLARD COTTAGE THE MARTINI BAR MODEL CITIZENS NATURAL BOUTIQUE LEYTON GALLERY NONIA O’REILLY’S IRISH PUB LEGROW’S TRAVEL BERNARD STANLEY GASTROPUB FLIGHT CENTRE CLARENVILLE EASTLINK CENTRE WHEELHOUSE PUB CAVENDISH PERFECT PICKS BONAVISTA THE GARRICK THEATRE WALKHAM’S GATE PUB GANDER LEGENDS LOUNGE & GRILL THE ALBATROSS HOTEL CORNER BROOK FLYNN’S ENTERTAINMENT HAPPY VALLEY GOOSE BAY LAWRENCE O’BRIEN CENTRE PRIZES: 1ST PRIZE: (VALUE $500) 1 STUDIO SUITE AT THE JAG HOTEL (INCLUDES BREAKFAST), DINNER FOR 2 @ EXILE RESTAURANT, 2 VIP TICKETS FOR MUSICNL WEEK...

News | September 25, 2017

2017 Export Delegates

Ben Anderson President/ Festival/ Presenter Prescott Park Arts Festival/ Up, Down & Away Festival, The Word Barn - Portsmouth, NH, USA www.prescottpark.org www.brightandlyon.com www.thewordbarn.com Ben Anderson is the President of the Prescott Park Arts Festival which produces over 80 summer concerts, theatre and film events to nearly 250,000 people. A Nova Scotia native, Ben presents a variety of Canadian acts throughout each performance season, and recently created the Up, Down & Away Festival that solely features Canadian musicians. Alongside the Festival, he runs his own 100-seat venue, The Word Barn, and company, Bright & Lyon Productions, producing concerts and overseeing a variety of multi-arts production projects including the creation of four performance venues and one theatre. He is the recipient of a NH Business in the Arts Award, NH Governor’s Arts Award for Distinguished Arts Leadership, and Seacoast Young Professionals Top 10 To Watch. Bev Burton Promoter/ Programmer Killer...

News | September 20, 2017

MusicNL Week Conference Announcement!

Check out the MusicNL Week 2017 Conference Schedule! Conference Sessions Announced, Pre-Registration Now Open 10/25 Export Delegates Announced This year our motto is go big or go home - MusicNL Week is offering four days jam-packed with workshops and panel discussions as well as various networking opportunities to artists and industry professionals at all levels of their careers. Session topics include artist management, music publishing, international touring, marketing, production, songwriting and more! New this year are two workshops geared towards artists in the heavy metal and rap/hip-hop genres. We’re welcoming Josh Hogan to present a custom session entitled “The Many Methods of Marketing Metal Music”, as well as his popular “No One Owes You Shit” presentation: a look at various inspiring truths about the music industry that everyone needs to know, no matter what level of your career you’re at. Andree Gracie of Grey Sea...

News | September 18, 2017

Announcing the FIRST TEN Export Delegates!

Our Export Buyers Program gives exporting and export-ready artists an opportunity to perform for and network with our curated roster of interested music buyers from Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. We're pleased to announce some of our roster of twenty-five buyers confirmed for MusicNL Week 2017! David Silbaugh - Talent Buyer, Summerfest - Milwaukee, WI, USA Terri Dollar - Program Director, Artsplosure/First Night® Raleigh/Arts Alive Raleigh - Raleigh, NC, USA Jennifer Campbell - Executive Director, P.E.I. Mutual Festival of Small Halls - Charlottetown, P.E.I Sarah Chipon - Booking Agent, Atomic Music Group - Toronto, ON Kelly Symes - General Manager, Festival of Small Halls Ontario / Ottawa Bluesfest / CityFolk - Ottawa, ON Robert Nosworthy - Creative Producer/ Festival Programmer, Nozstock: The Hidden Valley Festival - Herefordshire, West Midlands, UK...

News | August 31, 2017

MUSICNL ANNOUNCES 2017 AWARD NOMINEES

St. John’s: Janet Cull, Ian Foster, Steve Maloney & The Once each nominated for five awards. Awards will be given out at the MusicNL Week 2017 Awards Show taking place Oct. 15, 2017 at the St. John’s Convention Centre. MusicNL is pleased to announce the 2017 MusicNL Award nominees. With five nominations each, Janet Cull, Ian Foster, Steve Maloney and The Once lead the pack. Other multiple nominees include Gavin Simms, The Kubasonics, Town House and rising stars Earle & Coffin, Doug Dorward, Clare Follett and Rough Hands. “The MusicNL Awards are an opportunity for the province’s finest artists and music industry professionals to be recognized for excellence in their craft” says Glenda Tulk, Executive Director of MusicNL. “Competition was fierce this year with over 250 award applications in 24 categories.” 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of MusicNL as the province’s music industry advocacy group. As part of its new export strategy, MusicNL will offer an...

News | August 25, 2017

JOIN US FOR THE RELEASE OF OUR MUSICNL WEEK 2017 AWARD NOMINEES!

Members of the public, MusicNL members, staff/board of directors, and sponsors are invited to attend MusicNL's annual press conference on Thursday, August 31, 2017 @ 11:00 am. *Arrival time is 10:30am* MusicNL will release the lineup of award nominees for MusicNL Week 2017 at , Fred's Records 198 Duckworth Street. Special musical guest Sherry Ryan will entertain us during the event. *Refreshments provided, children welcome* The announcement will highlight names of over 60 nominees in 24 categories including FACTOR Album of the Year, Ron Hynes SOCAN Songwriter of the Year, and The Overcast Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year. "This is a very special year for MusicNL as we recognize the incredible growth of the music industry in Newfoundland & Labrador over the past 25 years," says Glenda Tulk." We strive all year round to keep the music culture in NL alive." MusicNL received over 250 applications from a diverse group of performing artists and groups. Each submission was reviewed by an...

News | August 15, 2017

Alan Doyle to host MusicNL Week 2017 Awards show!

aNNOUNCING Alan Doyle as OUR 2017 Awards show HOST on October 15th at St. John's Convention Centre! We are SO PROUD to bring Alan on board AS OUR EMCEE THIS YEAR! HE IS ONE OF OUR MOST TREASURED LEGACY MEMBERS AND WE KNOW HE WILL ROCK IT AT MUSICNL WEEK 2017, AND MAKE IT ONE TO REMEMBER! We have an exciting lineup of special guest panelists, performances, and workshops, including 25 export buyers who will work alongside musicians looking to help YOU BRING YOUR MUSIC CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Showcases will take place at various venues in St. John's including the St. John's Convention Centre, The Majestic, and The Jag Hotel. The week-long event ends on Sunday at the Awards Show, where the audience will be treated to the performances by the nominees for the 2017 MusicNL Awards. Check out The Telegram coverage! And thanks to NTV for featuring the story on Aug 14!...

News | July 26, 2017

We Want YOU to Help Us Rock MusicNL Week 2017!

Call for Volunteers for MusicNL Week 2017 October 11-15, 2017 Interested in volunteering at the hottest music filled week of the year? Wanting to learn hands on about live show support? Are you fabulous with social media updates and video/photography? Do you have a shining personality and are you interested in being an ambassador at our events? Are you eager to help with ticketing and making our event a success? If you answered yes to any of the above, we want YOU involved! We have a full schedule of events and we need your help. Don’t miss out on being part of this innovative event that will bring industry experts, musicians and music lovers together for a week of learning, networking, inspiration and celebration. If interested, please click HERE to apply!

News | July 25, 2017

Statoil MusicNL 2017 NewFound Talent Contest applications due July 27!

STATOIL MUSICNL NEWFOUND TALENT CONTEST 2017 Statoil and MusicNL are proud to present the Statoil MusicNL Newfound Talent Contest on Saturday, August 5 at the 41st Annual Folk Festival in Bannerman Park for the fourth consecutive year! Aimed at being a catalyst for propelling the careers of young musicians in Newfoundland & Labrador, the purpose of the contest is to discover, develop, encourage and showcase young entertainers. The competition offers professional development prizes valued at over $6,000 to aid talented young performers so that they can take their songwriting and performing skills to the next level. Young Musicians aged 19 and under will perform for a panel of professional judges and an audience on the TD Neil Murray Stage for youth performers, which is devoted to showcasing and fostering young talent. NOTE: Song submissions can be originals or covers APPLY https://marcatoapp.com/forms/musicnl/2017statoilmusicnlnewfoundtalentcontest PRIZE DETAILS FIRST PRIZE: Choice...

News | July 21, 2017

Stay tuned for more updates on MusicNL Week 2017

We will announce the nominees and showcases on August 31/17! Stay tuned for more exciting events, updates, and cool happenings in St. John's!!

News | July 21, 2017

MUSICNL WEEK 2017 TO HONOUR 25 YEARS AND FEATURE EXPORT BUYERS PROGRAM

ST. JOHN’S, NL: MUSICNL WEEK 2017 TO BE HELD IN ST. JOHN’S, NL OCTOBER 12-16 WILL HONOUR 25 YEARS OF INDUSTRY BUILDING AND HOST EXPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The year 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of MusicNL. The organization has provided millions of dollars in support to the music industry, professional development and has encouraged export development to outside markets. The creation of MusicNL was spurred by the initiative of the founding members and the talent and enterprise of artist and industry professionals. As such, the organization will place a strong focus on export development in 2017. MusicNL plans to strengthen the music industry in Newfoundland and Labrador by enhancing and diversifying export activities through a robust export development program to members at MusicNL Week 2017. In addition this program, the organization will create an export development strategy to set the stage for upcoming export ready artists. LOOKING TO THE PAST...

News | September 16, 2016

NewFound Talent Contest: MusicNL Week 2016 Edition!

MusicNL is proud to offer young musicians the opportunity to kickstart their musical careers during MusicNL Week 2016! The contest will take place at the Bonavista Anglican Church on Wednesday, October 12th, 2016, kicking off MusicNL Week 2016. The NewFound Talent Contest is an opportunity for young musicians aged under 19 to gain performance experience and compete for a chance to win a prize bundle aimed at providing them with essential tools for their musical careers. Participants perform before a panel of judges who offer invaluable input on performance style, songwriting and technical tips. The prizes so far will help the grand prize-winning artist produce a demo (Blue Room Mixing, GNAudio, The Sound Solution, DC Design House, Atlantic Disc & DVD), give them promotional tools to establish themselves (Tom Cochrane Photo, Chris LeDrew Photography), and allow them to have a consultation with an artist manager to help them set goals for...

News | September 16, 2016

Board of Directors Nominations Now Open

MusicNL Board of Directors Nominations 2016-2017 On Sunday, October 16th, 2016 at 12pm, Music Newfoundland and Labrador will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of its board of directors for the year 2016-2017. MusicNL needs the involvement of all its members to make the association strong and to fulfill its mandate to represent the entire province. CLICK HERE for the 2016-2017 Board of Directors Nomination Form Deadline for submission is October 7th, 2016. Send completed nomination form, or your questions, to Executive Director Glenda Tulk: GLENDA@MUSICNL.CA

News | September 16, 2016

Member Voting for MusicNL Awards - Deadline Friday Sept 23!

Get your votes in! We’ve received an incredible response from all you lovely members in this first week of voting for the 2016 MusicNL Awards! Haven’t voted yet? No worries, you’ve got another whole week! The deadline is Friday, September 23 at 4:00PM NDT Here’s what you need to know. Individuals get one vote, bands get four and businesses get two. You MUST be a MusicNL member to vote - check your status or renew your membership online at http://musicnl.ca/ (Member Login on the right side of the page) For a band to use all four of their votes, they must submit separate juror applications with different e-mail accounts. (TIP: when you create your application, place your band name in the “Company” box) After you submit your application, we get a notification of an application received at the MusicNL office. When we get that, we’ll go in and approve you,...

News | September 07, 2016

MusicNL Announces Nominees for MusicNL Week 2016 Awards

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Nominees for MusicNL Week 2016 awards released The MusicNL Awards are aimed at celebrating the musicians and industry professionals of Newfoundland and Labrador. The awards recognize accomplishments, promote careers in the music industry and are important in building the resumes of music professionals. The MusicNL Awards Gala takes place during MusicNL Week every year. Awards are given out for various genres and categories to both artists and industry professionals. Nominees for this year’s awards include: Repartee, Waterfront Fire, The Monday Nights, Rum Ragged, Warren Gordon, Tara Thompson, Stephen Green, Stephen B Lawrence, Sound Solution, Second Stage Creative Arts, Rozalind MacPhail, Quote the Raven, Pilot to Bombardier, Peter Willie Youngtree, Peter Daniel Newman, Mick Davis, Michelle Noftall, Michael Kinsella, Matthew Barrett, Matt Cooke, Long Distance Runners, London Above, Lawnya Vawnya, Laura Madonna Murray, Lady Brett Ashley, Kyle McDavid, Jessie Meyer, Jason Whelan, It Could Be Franky, Hot...

News | August 31, 2016

MusicNL announces latest MusicNL Week 2016 Sponsor

St. John’s, NL – Wednesday, August 31, 2016 – MusicNL is pleased to announce The Elephant Shop Boutique in Bonavista as our newest sponsor for MusicNL Week 2016. Offering exquisite jewelry, exotic cashmere and linens and unique artefacts acquired through her extensive world travels, The Elephant Shop Boutique has been in operation for seven years and recently expanded to include the Aleksandrs' Artistic Design Gallery upstairs. Owner Elizabeth J Zemdegs is excited about the partnership, and is proud to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s flourishing music scene. MusicNL Week will be held in Bonavista October 13th through 16th.