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The Canadian Blast BBQ is the official kick off of three days and nights of performances, networking and business development activities led by the Canadian Independent Music Industry Association (CIMA). For 12 years, the Canadian Blast showcase and B2B initiative has travelled the globe to bring vibrant and trend-setting talent and industry from Canada to international export markets through festivals, conferences, trade shows and independent missions in the US, Europe, Asia and Australia. The stellar lineup at SXSW features: Busty and the Bass, Digging Roots, Les Deuxluxes, Royal Tusk, Belle Game and headliner Tokyo Police Club.
March 8, 2017
After 39 great years helping Canadians navigate through MIDEM, CIMA will be ending our relationship with the festival and will not be organizing a mission this year.
February 23, 2017
North America’s World Music Summit, Mundial Montreal, has opened up applications for their 7th annual conference held from November 14-17, 2017.
February 23, 2017
CIMA returned to Kansas City, Missouri from February 15-19, for the 2017 edition of Folk Alliance International, the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry. The event draws over 2500 artists and industry professionals each year and spans a wide variety of genres like blues, traditional, bluegrass, roots and world, to name a few.
February 23, 2017
The countdown for the 2017 Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards has officially begun, as the Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) announced its nominees today. Jess Moskaluke (Langenberg) and Alex Runions (Regina), lead with 5 nominations each. Following with 4 nominations isthe Hunter Brothers (Shaunavon).
February 23, 2017
Manitoba Music and the Canada Council for the Arts are gearing up to launch the second edition of the Market Builder Residency for Indigenous Artists and Industry. This music business project will run from February 27-March 3 in Toronto through Manitoba Music’s Aboriginal Music Program.
February 23, 2017
Submissions are now open for the 2017 edition of M for Montreal. This event offers artists the opportunity to play in front of more than 200 music industry professionals from over 20 countries.
February 23, 2017
Showcase submissions for the 2017 edition of AMERICANAFEST℠, held from September 12-17, are now open and will be accepting applications through Wednesday, March 22, 2017.
February 23, 2017
