http://www.musicbc.org Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:25:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are heading to Canadian Music Week! The Music BC office will be closed from Thursday,  March 11th and re-open on Monday March 15th, 2010. However, you will be able to reach us during this time through email – please direct all general inquiries to info@musicbc.org, or see the staff directory here: ... http://www.musicbc.org/archives/1578 “The Pros and Cons of Writing for Film” with Michael Conway Baker Career Development Series,  Thursday, March 18, 2010 11:00 am. Canadian Music Centre and Music BC will jointly present a Career Development Series  for composers working in the classical genre. The event takes place on  March 18, 2010 at 11:00 am at ... http://www.musicbc.org/archives/1576 Selected artists who participated in the Make A Case Against Racism Project will be showcasing during the Olympic celebrations. On Saturday, Feb 20th in the Robson Square area you can catch Jarimba performing at 2:30,  Sandy Scofield at 3:15, and Alpha Yaya Diallo at 4:00. Thank you to everyone who participated! http://www.musicbc.org/archives/1531 The Music BC office will be closed from Friday, February 12th until reopening on Monday March 1st. However, you will be able to reach us during this time through email - please direct all general inquiries to info@musicbc.org, or see the staff directory here: http://www.musicbc.org/?page_id=120 Thank you for understanding - and enjoy ... http://www.musicbc.org/archives/1529 Music BC also provides and facilitates funding opportunities that are open to the general public of British Columbia. MITAP is a travel funding program administered by Music BC on behalf of the Province of BC  that provides separate travel funding opportunities for ARTISTS and music industry BUSINESS purposes. Deadline: MONDAY FEBRUARY ... http://www.musicbc.org/archives/1508 2009 IN REVIEW – by Bob D’Eith 2009 was a crazy, busy year! Vancouver 2009 JUNO Awards The year started off in full JUNO Awards mode. All hands were on deck at Music BC preparing for Canada’s biggest music celebration. The Vancouver JUNO Awards March 26-29th were an incredible success, from the WestJet ... http://www.musicbc.org/archives/1498 Hevy D Kettle Corn has teamed up with Canwest Global to offer artists a unique promotional opportunity - this time with an Olympic theme! Music BC members who have recordings of positive, inspirational  songs are encouraged to submit for the chance to be featured in the Province during the Olympics! Selected artists ... http://www.musicbc.org/archives/1492 Congratulations to the Top 3 Peak Performance Project Artists: (In Alphabetical order) BEND SINISTER THE LEFT WE ARE THE CITY These three will be sharing $275,000 towards career development!  The prize order (1st place – $150,00  2nd place – $75,000 and 3rd place – $50,00) will be announced at the final showcase on January 22nd ... http://www.musicbc.org/archives/1489 Please note the Music BC Office will be closed for the following dates over the holidays: Monday December 21st - Friday January 1st (we will re-open on Jan 4th!) Thank you for understanding, and have a great holiday yourself! http://www.musicbc.org/archives/1486 The top 3 Peak Performance Bands will take to the stage at the Commodore Ballroom on Friday, January 22nd, 2010! It is at this concert that they will find out their place and prize - 1st place taking home $150,000, 2nd $75,000 and 3rd place recieving $50,000. As well as the top ... http://www.musicbc.org/archives/1483