The infamous SchMusic returns to the Biltmore!

You know the deal – come out for a free drink, no cover, and meet some local industry folks and fellow musicians to help forward your career!

Tuesday, May 25th from 7:00-9:00pm
rsvp to: rsvp@musicbc.org

*** Added bonus for Music BC Members ***

From 6:00-7:00 there will be an industry speed-meet-and-greet for selected members ONLY!

If you are a Current Paid Member, in your RSVP say you want to be entered for the meet and greet, and we will pull member’s names at random to participate. Deadline for rsvp’s is Friday May 14th, and we will do the draw and announce the winners on Monday May 17th!
(rsvp to: rsvp@musicbc.org)

These selected members will get to do a circuit of 5 minute meetings with local industry professionals, such as:
Ken Beattie, Killbeat Music; http://www.killbeatmusic.com
Rob Calder, Boompa Records; http://www.boompa.ca
Rob Wright, SL Feldman & Associates Booking Agency; http://www.slfa.com/
Kyle Kraft, Battle Axe Music; http://www.kraftyentertainment.com
James Sutton, the PEAK FM; http://www.thepeak.fm
Brian Thompson, Thorny Bleeder Records; http://www.thornybleeder.com
Scott Johnson, Warner Records; http://www.warnermusic.ca
Lara Farcasan, Live Nation; http://www.livenation.com
Terry O’Brien, SOCAN; http://www.socan.ca/
Chris Brandt, Nimbus School of Recording Arts; http://www.thefarmstudios.com/
Nat Jay, Artist; http://www.myspace.com/natjay
…And More!

So get in your rsvp soon to participate in this awesome opportunity!

FACTOR Grants 101 – Wednesday, May 5^th 5:30pm-7pm

Music BC is continuing our series of 2010 in-house seminars in our Vancouver office with a session hosted by Executive Director Bob D’Eith covering the fundamentals of applying for FACTOR grants.  He will be covering all the basic steps and necessities in order to hand in a well-crafted application, which can help improve your chances of receiving a grant from FACTOR.

The seminar is free for Current Paid Music BC members, $25 for non-members who can get on the standby list and can attend if the seats are not all filled by members. Due to limited seating, priority will be given to those who are currently working on applications for the May 14^th and May 31^st deadlines.  Those who are accepted will receive a confirmation email.

Date: Wednesday May 5^th, 5:30pm
Location: #530-23 West Pender St (Music BC office)
Free for Music BC Members, $25 for non-members
**SEMINAR FULL!**

The Aboriginal Music Industry with Elaine Bomberry & Bob D’Eith – Wednesday April 28th, 5:30-7pm

This first workshop for Aboriginal Musicians by Music BC will focus on introducing the importance of the work of Music Industry Associations (MIA) across Canada and how they can enhance a Musicians career.  Elaine Bomberry will discuss the overall impact of the Aboriginal Music industry. (Creator of the Best Music of Aboriginal Canada JUNO category in 1993, former Board of Directors for the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, and producer of Rez Bluez TV on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network).  In addition, Music BC Executive Director Bob D’Eith will give a presentation of the state of the Canadian music industry.

Come and learn what your MIA can do for you!

This is a FREE seminar, including non-members!!
RSVP today! Space is limited!

Wednesday April 28th, 2010, 5:30 – 7pm
Music BC Vancouver Office  (#530 – 23 W. Pender St.)
RSVP with subject line “Aboriginal  Seminar’ to rsvp@musicbc.org