Monday May 30th, 100.5 the PEAK and Music BC announced the 20 artists selected to be in this year’s PEAK Performance Project! The festivities will kick off with a showcase from every band at the Canada Day celebrations in Surrey, followed by the annual Bootcamp in Princeton, BC.
Check out the list of selected artists here: http://peakperformanceproject.com/2011/05/2011-top-20-announced/
From Open Mic To Open Road
How to tour smarter, not harder
Date/time: Saturday, June 25th 2011 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Vancouver Public Library, Alice MacKay Room
Free for members, $25 for non-members
This panel will focus on how to take your band to the next level, starting with a solid local foundation then hitting the road with a strong plan.
Featuring the perspectives of booking agents, promoters and touring artists, hear first hand tips on how to make your tour a success!
Panelists:
Steven Himmelfarb, Billions
Lara Farcasan, Live Nation
Adam McIsaac, SL Feldman & Associates
Tyler Bancroft, Said the Whale
rsvp to: rsvp@musicbc.org
Saturday, June 18th 2011
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
St Ann’s Academy,
835 Humboldt Street Victoria
Songwriter’s Workshop
A hands-on seminar for songwriters of all levels!
Music BC members free admission and stay free for VicFest!
$25 for public by pre-registration (VicFest tickets extra)
Join Music BC here: www.musicbc.org
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
pre-register at info@musicbc.org
Dan Hill and Friends
An intimate acoustic concert with songwriters
Dan Hill, Ralph Murphy, Ron Irving and Vince Vacarro
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Open to all Music BC members and VicFest ticket holders
Space is limited, festival seating
Pre-register at info@musicbc.org for priority seating
VicFest Tickets available at: vicfest.ca
Applications for the 2011 PEAK Performance Project are now closed! Please do not contact the PEAK or Music BC regarding the status of your application – they will be reviewed over the next few weeks, and if we have any questions we will contact you with the information you provided.
Make sure to listen to 100.5 the PEAK or stream online at thepeak.fm on Monday, May 30th at 3:15pm to hear the top 20 announcement, and find out if your band will be in the running for 100.5 thousand dollars!
Good Luck!
Exclusive to Music BC Members!
We have partnered with the Robson Square Artisan Market and as a member of Music BC, they are offering you a $15.00 discount on your application. If you have already applied and you are a member of Music BC, contact the folks at the market at 604.761.4366 and they’ll help you out.
Visit www.robsonsquaremarket.com and find all the information you need under the “Applicants/Vendors” Tab to proceed with your promo code.
Robson Square exploded back into the spotlight hosting 2011 Winter Olympic parties in the heart of downtown and it has continued to be a central spot for activity opening its family friendly skating rink again this past winter. Now for summer 2011 it will become the exciting and colorful Robson Square Artisan Market.
The Market will open at 10am to the public at no charge each weekend throughout the summer starting on Saturday, June 4th, 2011. Expect to find local artisans featuring hand-made art, florists offering stunning arrangements, and exciting entertainment for the whole family.
If you are a local entertainer or busker that would like to take part in the Robson Square Artisan Market, you can find more information and application forms on the market webpage under the “Applicants/Vendors” tab. The deadline for applications to perform in June is May 18th, 2011
Follow the Market on twitter @artisanmrkt604, and on their Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/RobsonSquareArtisanMarket
Your Music BC Promo Code is: RSM2255
