We are pleased to announce the launch of Music BC’s brand new, web-based, fully-automated membership database!

The new system features a host of user-oriented features such as self-managed profiles, a member directory, community calendar, forums, online submissions forms for things like E-News, events, and Member of the Week, as well as an updated Digital Resources Library. 

As part of our new system all old Music BC membership numbers have been retired- you will be issued a brand-new 7 digit membership ID by our new system. This is the number you will use to apply for grants, showcase opportunities, Member of the Week and E-news submissions (all available online now!). If your membership has lapsed (more than 4 weeks since expiring) you will need to create a new profile with on membership.musicbc.org

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Every year a few BC artists make it down to Austin, TX for SXSW but this year the contingent is by no means tiny!

If you’re headed down to Austin for this year’s festivities make sure you go support our BC artists who are showcasing in a variety of venues across the city. Help get the hype going!

BreakOut West at SXSW
Thursday March 14, 2013 – Canada House
(Friends Bar – 208 East 6th)
8pm – Sidney York
9pm -The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer
10pm – Rah Rah
11pm – Current Swell
Midnight – Imaginary Cities
1am – The Sheepdogs

Head to https://soundcloud.com/breakout-west-wcma/sets/breakout-west
for some music.

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Job Opening – Accounting Administrator

 Music BC Industry Association is a non-profit provincial music industry association dedicated to the development of the BC music industry. Music BC provides artist development, export marketing, networking, advocacy, showcasing and other support for industry companies and personnel.  Music BC also has a separate charitable foundation.

 Music BC is looking for a full time Accounting Administrator for our Vancouver office. Position to begin February 2013. This is an entry level position.

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The Songwriters Association of Canada with Music BC and The National Music Centre embarks on the annual Songposium tour. Presented in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver this intensive one-day seminar for aspiring and emerging songwriters is not to be missed.  If you are interested in learning more about the art, craft and business of songwriting, come and hear from some of the foremost international talent in the music industry as they share their experience and knowledge in helping you get your songs heard. Take advantage of this great opportunity to network with songwriters in your area.

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Music BC would like to thank LIVE at Squamish and brand.LIVE for the opportunity to conduct a charity guitar raffle at the LIVE at Squamish music festival this year. We have a gorgeous Epiphone acoustic which we will be requesting all LIVE at Squamish artists sign during the course of the festival. All proceeds will assist Music BC Charitable Foundation on their mission to empower and inspire BC youth through access to music and music education.

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Music BC is proud to announce the re-launch of the Virgin Radio Demo Grant Program for 2012! 3 artists will be chosen to receive free studio time with a producer and engineer to record a high-quality demonstration recording.

Deadline: TBA

Guidelines and Application

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Sunday, April 1^st, 2012, marked the 41^st year of the JUNO Awards- Canada’s premier recording arts industry awards ceremony. BC artists were well represented this year, taking home a trio of the top awards. Michael Buble won Album of the Year (Christmas), Dan Mangan took home two statuettes for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Album (Oh Fortune), while Hedley were awarded Best Pop Album (Storms).

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Starting Wednesday, March 21st, the annual Canadian Music Week celebrations will kick off in Toronto! Canadian Music Fest-featuring the best of emerging and established Canadian talent, consists of showcases from artists all across the country. This year BC hosts a healthy contingent of artists, including those performing at our own CMW showcase at the Rivoli, Friday, March 23rd (Info & RSVP).

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