Music BC Featured Members Application
November 26, 2008 by savry
Filed under Uncategorized
Want to be considered for a member-of-the week spot on the Music BC Website and e-Newsletter? Have a look at the requirements below and send us what you got! We have two sections: Featured Artist, and Featured Business.
Rules:
1) Must be a current paid member of Music BC
2) Artist can be selected no more than once per year
3) Priority will be given to artists with upcoming events or news to promote
4) Artist must have a Myspace or personal website page
5) Application does not guarantee inclusion, selection is at Music BC’s discretion.
How to Apply:
Send the following to info@musicbc.org
1) Artist or Business info and Music BC member number
2) Link to Myspace page or website
3) Banner specifics: Must be jpg or gif; 72 dpi resolution; 300px wide x 90px high; no gradients; no animated banners
- Featured Video Applications!
The new Music BC website now also features a video of the week! We’d like to see member videos submitted, they can be music videos, live footage, or other music-related creativity, as long as they follow the requirements below:
Rules:
1) Must be music of a current paid member of Music BC
2) Artist can be selected no more than once per year
3) Video must be appropriate for ALL AGES – lyrically and visually
4) Video must be hosted by YouTube
5) Application does not guarantee inclusion, selection is at Music BC’s discretion.
6) You must have full permission to post this video. If you do not own the masters to the music in this video, or have rights to use the footage, we will not accept it.
How To Apply:
Send the following to info@musicbc.org
1) Artist info (Name, Website) and Music BC member number
2) Link to YouTube. DO NOT send actual video clip.
Factor Deadlines
Deadline: November 28th – Sound Recordings, Emerging Artists, Marketing & Promo
Deadline: December 15th – Touring/Showcase, Business Development, Collective Initiatives
To apply online and for more deadlines, please check: www.factor.ca
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November 20, 2008 by savry
Filed under Industry News
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RFP for The Peak Performance Program
November 11, 2008 by savry
Filed under Announcements
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Peak Performance Boot Camp
The Peak FM Vancouver
Administered by Music BC Industry Association
Email RFP to bob@musicbc.org or send to Music BC office (see below)
Deadline: December 15, 2008
Summary of RFP
The Peak FM is a new AAA format FM station launching in Vancouver in late 2008. As part of their licensing requirements with the CRTC the Peak FM has dedicated Canadian Content Development funds to help develop BC musicians and recording artists. The Music BC Industry Association shall be administering the program: The Peak Performance Program (“PPP”). The PPP will be running for seven years commencing in the spring of 2009.
One component of the PPP is an educational Boot Camp which will take place each summer for seven summers starting in the summer of 2009. The proposer of this RFP will bid on the production and delivery of the facilities, accommodation and food required to carry out the boot camp.
Boot Camp specific requirements
1. Accommodation for 100 people including artists, staff and faculty (no more than two people per room for 80 artists– one person per room for 20 faculty and staff ) for a period of one week from arriving Sunday and departing Sunday;
2. Food and non-alcoholic beverages during the period including a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner. Proposed menu to be provided. Proposer shall deliver reasonable special meal and dietary requests for no extra charge i.e. lactose intolerance, peanut allergies (such request which shall be sent to proposer at least two weeks prior to event);
3. Two local excursions for all 100 participants including any transportation and entry fees;
4. Lock-out on a theatre able to handle at least 150 – 250 people for the entire week;
5. Minimum of Four (4) smaller rooms for break-out and master-class sessions during the week;
6. Minimum of two (2) music rehearsal rooms with back-line (professional drums, bas and guitar amps) during the week;
7. Production of showcasing opportunities for 20 acts (playing three songs each) on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings including provision of professional back-line drums, bass and guitar amps (proposer may use venue and music retail sponsors approved by The Peak and Music BC);
8. Promotion of showcases in local area;
9. Video-taping team is not required, but any supplemental proposals are welcome;
10. Theatre must include full lights, sound and on-call sound man during week;
11. Theatre must be able to allow for projections and computer display hook-up;
12. Break-out rooms require white boards and erasable pens;
13. Provision of one full-time proposer staff member on-site during entire Boot Camp week;
14. Any extra value-added propositions over and above the basic requirements shall be also taken into account.
15. Please see attached example course outline for proposed delivery and time lines.
16. Theatre may be used for showcasing if proposer is able ensure public participation in showcasing during the event.
17. All faculty and course materials will be provided by Music BC.
Required materials
1. Full proposal including cost and budget break-down, facility specifications, accommodation specifications, meal menus and excursion details;
2. Back-ground materials on region or area that proposer is proposing;
3. Full contact information;
4. Proposer background and experience;
5. Possible available dates during summer;
6. Long-term availability i.e. can this facility be booked for multiple years in advance?
Peak Performance Boot Camp
Course Content Example (subject to change):
Sunday 3-5 pm Artists arrive at Boot Camp
6 – 8 pm Dinner, welcome and orientation
Monday 8 am Breakfast
9 – 10:30 am Theatre Introduction to Music Business
11 am -12 pm Breakout sessions – music biz skills
12 – 1 pm Lunch
1 – 3 pm Theatre – Stage Performance – 4 artists
3:30 – 5:30 Musician, Vocal and Songwriting Master Classes
6 – 8 pm Dinner
Tuesday 8 am Breakfast
9 – 10:30 am Theatre – Introduction to Marketing, Promotion, Publicity and Radio
11 am – 12 pm Breakout sessions – music biz skills
12 – 1 pm Lunch
1-3 pm Theatre Stage Performance – 4 artists
3:30 – 5:30 Musician, Vocal and Songwriting Master Classes
6 – 8 pm Dinner
Wednesday 8 am Breakfast
9 – 10:30 Theatre – Music and the Internet
11:00 – 1:00 Group excursion (including lunch)
1-3 pm Theatre Stage Performance – 4 artists
3:30 – 5:30 Musician, Vocal and Songwriting Master Classes
6 – 8 pm Dinner
Thursday 8 am Breakfast
9 – 10:30 Theatre – Showcasing, Touring and Merchandise
11:00 – 12:00 Breakout sessions – music biz skills
12 – 1 pm Lunch
1-3 pm Theatre – Stage Performance – 4 artists
3:30 – 5:30 pm Musician, Vocal and Songwriting Master Classes
6-8 pm Dinner
9 – 12 Artist showcases (three songs each artist 6 artists)
Friday 10 am Brunch
11 am – 12:30 – Music Publishing (including Film, Television and Video game music)
1-3 pm Theatre Stage Performance – 4 artists
3 – 6 Free Time
6 – 8 Dinner
9 – 12 Artist showcases (three songs each artist 7 artists)
Saturday 10 am Brunch
12 – 6 Group excursion
6 – 8 Dinner
9 – 12 Artist Showcases (three song each artist 7 artists)
Sunday 10 am Brunch
12:00 – 1 pm Theatre – Closing keynote
1 pm Boot Camp over artists return home
Comments and Questions:
Please address all comments and questions to Bob D’Eith, Executive Director of Music BC (604) 873-1914 or bob@musicbc.org .
Proposals can be sent via email to bob@musicbc.org or delivered to the Music BC office (NO FAXES PLEASE)
Courier/ Entrance Address:
Music BC
#530 – 23 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3
Mailing Address:
Music BC
#530 -425 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6E3
Music BC’s New Website!
November 3, 2008 by savry
Filed under Announcements
As you may have noticed, we have changed our website! Please take a look around and let us know if there are any broken links or something just isn’t right!
We are still working on a few more add-ons to the website so sit tight and look out for those!
We hope you enjoy the site! Any suggestions or comments are always welcomed. Please email us at info@musicbc.org
