Friday May 24, 2013
Indigenous Music Culture.
The new Astral Radio Artist-in-Residence program at Calgary’s National Music Centre is currently hosting electro-cellist Cris Derksen and hip-hop chanteuse Kinnie Starr for a week of collaboration and experimentation. …read more »
The Canadian Independent Recording Artists’ Association (CIRAA) has a new mentorship program for up-and-coming artists. Check out the details below and apply by December 16th. …read more »
Aboriginal Music Week is one of the largest gatherings and celebrations of Indigenous music and musicians. In 2013 they’re moving up the annual event from early November (brr!) to late August (yay!). Applications are now open – send yours in now! …read more »
Each year, APTN First Tracks produces up to six music video for emerging Indigenous artists or groups in Canada. Join the ranks of First Tracks artists like Derek Miller, Joey Stylez, George Leach, Cris Derksen and Kristi Lane Sinclair and apply now. …read more »
ORIGINS: Breaking Beats & Boundaries is calling Native MCs to compete for a chance at a paid performance spot at the Manifesto Festival 2012. …read more »
Attention musicians! The upcoming documentary series Watchers of the North is looking for music submissions for possible use in the APTN television series. …read more »
Calling First Nations, Métis and Inuit musicians between the ages of 18 and 30! The Asinabka Festival is offering a one-week residency in music production. Apply now. …read more »
The Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards (APCMA) are now accepting submissions for the artist and industry categories. …read more »
The Ottawa Bluesfest is holding a Canada-wide competition for emerging female artists from all genres. Cash prizes and a slot at this year’s festival could be yours! Applications are open now – at no fee to the artist – until March 31st. Here’s the info. …read more »
RPM has partnered with the unique music competition Unsigned Only which seeks to find an undiscovered gem – a band or solo artist, a newcomer or veteran – to develop through one-on-one mentoring. The open call ends in two weeks, so read on and apply! …read more »
