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Music PEI is Hiring!

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Submissions Open For The 2024 Music PEI Awards

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Music PEI is Hiring for Music PEI Week!

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Music PEI Week

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Music Week is jam-packed with top-shelf Island talent that will be showcased over 11 events and 8 concerts throughout the festival.

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Become a Juror

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BECOME A JUROR

Music PEI is looking for Jurors!
We are looking for interested parties who have experience in the music industry to join our jury pool.

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Export Showcases

EXPORT SHOWCASES

Applications are now open for various export showcase opportunities coming up in 2023/2024.

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📣 Music PEI is now HIRING for a January 2024 po

📣 Music PEI is now HIRING for a January 2024 position! 📣

Title: Assistant Event Coordinator - Canadian Song Conference
Compensation: $650/week for 37.5 hrs/week
Duration: January 15th, 2024 - June 14th, 2024 (22 Weeks)
Location: Music PEI Office (115 Richmond Street, Charlottetown)
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday to Friday

ABOUT THE POSITION
The successful applicant will support Music PEI staff with planning the 2024 Canadian Song Conference. Some of the tasks are event planning logistics, delegate coordination, booking travel/ accommodations, sponsor and artist care, etc. This position will also assist with additional administrative duties in the Music PEI office as required.

An ideal candidate will have a connection to the music industry, be proficient in digital communication, sending and receiving emails, have strong organizational skills, and be familiar with Google Workspace. All applicants will be welcome but a preference will be given to (but not limited to) someone with a background in music or the music business and who has an interest in pursuing a career in music. *This is an in-office position.

⏰Please send your resume and cover letter to music@musicpei.com by Friday, December 15th, 2023.
www.musicpei.com

For more info about eligibility, the Canadian Song Conference and the position please visit our website (link in bio).

🏆We are humbled to win the inaugural PEI Arts A

🏆We are humbled to win the inaugural PEI Arts Award for 'Organization of the Year'! 🏆

Thank you to the PEI government, Innovation PEI, and the award jury. Music PEI works hard every day to help PEI artists and industry professionals develop sustainable careers. It is wonderful to have this kind of acknowledgement. A big shout out to our incredible members and our amazing funders, including Innovation PEI, for their continued support.

"As part of its Renewed Action Plan for Arts, Culture and Creative Industries in Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI hosted the first edition of the annual Arts Awards program that celebrates excellence and artistic merit across the province of PEI."
More info: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-recognizes-island-arts-and-cultural-community

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Sacrificing grid aesthetic to remind y’all that submissions for Music PEI Awards close TOMORROW, November 13th, at 11:59PM (AT).

Lots of info on our other similar posts/ more info at link in bio.

Happy Sunday!

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🏆 The deadline is approaching to submit a nomin

🏆 The deadline is approaching to submit a nomination for the 2024 Music PEI Awards! 🏆

You can nominate yourself, a friend, colleague or mentor! We put together 28 awards, each designed to celebrate various genres, styles, industry professionals and community leaders. The awards will be presented during the 2024 Music PEI Week from March 6th to 10th, 2024 in Charlottetown, PEI!

The following awards categories are FREE to submit a nomination:

🌀 Community Contributor Award
🌀 Educator of the Year Award
🌀 Industry Person of the Year Award
🌀 Lifetime Achievement Award
🌀 Live Music Production Professional of the Year Award
🌀 Musician of the Year Award
🌀 Rooted to the Island Award

For a one time fee you can submit for as many other awards as you like depending on your eligibility!

Ready to dive in? Head over to our website or the link in our bio for all the details, guidelines, and to find the application form. We've made a few changes so please read the guidelines carefully. If you have any questions after reading it please email music@musicpei.com or give us a call.

The DEADLINE to submit your nominations is 11:59 PM AT, on November 13th, 2023, so let's see those entries start rolling in!

#MusicPEI #PEIarts #MPEIAwards2024

🔊 SOUND ADVICE 🔊 is our monthly workshop ser

🔊 SOUND ADVICE 🔊 is our monthly workshop series designed to foster collaboration and learning through community knowledge sharing for musicians and industry professionals alike.

We're thrilled about the lineup of conversations and guests, and we aim to provide something for everyone, whether you're an emerging artist, a seasoned veteran, an industry professional, or simply curious about breaking into the business side of the industry.

Workshops are FREE to attend for Music PEI members and $5 for anyone else.

We've got two workshops left in our fall term, you can register for them both now at the link in our bio!

#MusicPEI #PEIarts #SoundAdvice

✨Highlights from Showcase PEI 2023✨ @theumbre

✨Highlights from Showcase PEI 2023✨

@theumbrellacollective_
@bradmilliganmusic
@taramacleanmusic
@brandonhowardroy

September 27th at @theguildpei
📸: @mikebernardphotography

Music PEI would like to acknowledge @factorcanada through the government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, @innovation_pei, and @acoacanada for their support in making this event possible.

#MusicPEI #ShowcasePEI #PEIarts

🏆 Nominations for the 2024 Music PEI Award Subm

🏆 Nominations for the 2024 Music PEI Award Submissions are OPEN! 🏆

You can nominate yourself, a friend, colleague or mentor! We put together 28 awards, each designed to celebrate various genres, styles, industry professionals and community leaders. The awards will be presented during the 2024 Music PEI Week from March 6th to 10th, 2024 in Charlottetown, PEI!

The following awards categories are FREE to submit a nomination:

🌀 Community Contributor Award
🌀 Educator of the Year Award
🌀 Industry Person of the Year Award
🌀 Lifetime Achievement Award
🌀 Live Music Production Professional of the Year Award
🌀 Musician of the Year Award
🌀 Rooted to the Island Award

For a one time fee you can submit for as many other awards as you like depending on your eligibility!

Ready to dive in? Head over to our website or the link in our bio for all the details, guidelines, and to find the application form. We've made a few changes so please read the guidelines carefully. If you have any questions after reading it please email music@musicpei.com or give us a call.

The DEADLINE to submit your nominations is 11:59 PM AT, on November 13th, 2023, so let's see those entries start rolling in!

#MusicPEI #PEIarts #MPEIAwards2024

✨Highlights from Showcase PEI 2023✨ @aliciato

✨Highlights from Showcase PEI 2023✨

@aliciatonermusic
@jocereyome
@dylan_menzie
@braedenva
@justynthyme
@lennie_gallant

September 26th at @harmonyhousepei | September 27th @stpeterstheatre
📸: @mikebernardphotography

Music PEI would like to acknowledge @factorcanada through the government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, @innovation_pei, and @acoacanada for their support in making this event possible.

#MusicPEI #ShowcasePEI #PEIarts

🔊 Sound Sessions: Side Musicians 🔊 CALLING A

🔊 Sound Sessions: Side Musicians 🔊 CALLING ALL SIDE MUSICIANS

Guests: Carlie Howell (@carliehowell_is_carliehowell
), Nick Gauthier (@gauthier_guitar)
Target Audience: Artists, Side Musicians
Format: Online - Zoom
Pre-Registration Required (Link in Bio)

In this workshop tailored specifically for session musicians, you'll learn how to master contractual agreements to protect your rights and expectations, navigate various compensation models for fair payment, and enhance your collaboration skills through invaluable insights and expertise provided by Carlie Howell and Nick Gauthier. The focus will be on effective communication, studio professionalism, and building enduring relationships with artists and producers.

This session is also open to solo artists who are interested in learning how to establish clear agreements, fairly compensate session musicians, build strong and professional relationships with these talented collaborators, and ultimately elevate the quality of their musical projects.

#MusicPEI #PEIarts #SoundAdvice

✨Highlights from Showcase PEI 2023✨ @tiffany.

✨Highlights from Showcase PEI 2023✨

@tiffany.pipa
@theothersarahhagen
@catherinemusic

2023 artist exchange pairs @simonalexanders & @aliciatonermusic, @lizzyhardingham & @jocereyome

September 26th at @underthespire & @harmonyhousepei
📸: @mikebernardphotography

Music PEI would like to acknowledge @englishfolkexpo and @westsidemusicsweden for their partnership and our funders, @factorcanada through the government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, @innovation_pei, and @acoacanada for their support in making this event possible.

#MusicPEI #ShowcasePEI #PEIarts

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