Music BC’s Career Development Series presents:
The Business Behind Fame: Gig Doctor
With Actor, Writer and Performance Coach Kahlil Ashanti

Take your performances to the next level, with tips and tricks on improving your live show. Then watch as 2 bands go through the process themselves, in a hands-on demonstration of live performance coaching!

Want to be that band? Apply using the form below*!

Saturday June 2nd 2012
1-4pm @ The Biltmore Cabaret
395 Kingsway St, Vancouver

Free for members, $25 General Public, 19+
Rsvp to: rsvp@musicbc.org,
Musicbc.org / 604-873-1914

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Everyone’s favourite music industry mingler is coming to Victoria!

SchMusic BC Networking parties are a great way to meet local artists and industry, build new relationships, learn about Music BC opportunities, and have some fun!

Friday, June 15th 6-9pm
The Temple, 525 Fort St Victoria

No Cover! Everyone is Welcome!

RSVP’s aren’t mandatory, but are appreciated!
rsvp@musicbc.org (with VICTORIA SCHMUSIC in the subject)

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Music BC is proud to announce the re-launch of the Virgin Radio Demo Grant Program for 2012!

Three lucky artists will get the chance to work with one of our three sponsoring studio and producer teams, which include:

FaderMaster Studios & Winston Hauschild

Vogville Studios & Paul Shatto

Hipposonic Studios & Chris Michel

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READ THE REPORT

Film, television, digital media, music, magazine and book publishing sectors
urge government and industry to work together on a strategy to
prevent jobs – and talent – from leaving BC

Listen to CKNW Simi Sara – MReynolds on Launch Day

Vancouver, BC (April 26, 2012): If British Columbia’s creative industries are going to
reach their full job-creating potential in the competitive years ahead, they need the
creative equivalent and focus of the “Own the Podium” approach that earned Canada a
record number of medals at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

A report commissioned by a coalition of the province’s creative industries says a strategic
approach to the future is needed – one that includes moving this $4 billion sector from the
margins to the mainstream of economic and policy thinking, something that’s key to
retaining British Columbia’s creative professionals, as well as their entrepreneurship and
job-creating potential. Without it, the province risks losing its best talent to places such as
Ontario and Quebec with their competitive tax credits, program funding and easier access
to investment capital. Read more »

Music BC’s Career Development Series and V.I.C Fest Present
THE ART OF SONGWRITING

Saturday, June 16th at St. Ann’s Academy Chapel

Featuring:

Kyprios
Scott Stanton & Dave Lang (Current Swell)
Vince Vaccaro
Georgia Murray

Songwriting Workshop: 12:00-2:00pm
Songwriters of all levels are welcome to come participate in a workshop designed to inspire your creativity and hone your craft!

Hear some of BC’s best performers share their secrets on the songwriting process, and how they work their ideas into memorable pieces of music. Attendees are welcome to bring an instrument and share a song to receive feedback on (as time allows).

Songwriters Circle: 3:00-5:00pm

After hearing them speak about the process, see it live in action as our songwriters share their favourite songs, tell the stories about how they came to be, and collaborate together for what is sure to be a unique performance from these talented artists.

Entry with a V.I.C Fest wristband, or free for current paid Music BC members.

Get your V.I.C. Fest tickets and more info here!