Music Nova Scotia Announces the Support4Culture Artist Lounge!
(September 26, 2023 - Halifax, NS) Music Nova Scotia is excited to announce that by popular demand, the Support4Culture Artist Lounge and ECMA Wellness Hub will be returning to Nova Scotia Music Week 2023!
Created for showcasing artists and located in The Gilded Courtroom (403 Main St, Yarmouth, NS), the Support4Culture Artist Lounge and ECMA Wellness Hub’s goal is to help keep stress levels low during this high-intensity week; take a comfortable seat, grab a snack, and connect with your peers.
Sessions taking place in the Support4Culture Artist Lounge:
Friday, November 3:
10am-12pm: SOCAN 1:1 Consultations
1pm-1:50pm: ECMA Wellness Hub - Rhythm and Rattles - Parent Peer Support Group
2pm-2:50pm: Support4Culture Mentorship Café
3pm-3:50pm: NSCC Recording Arts Student and Artist Meet-Up
Saturday, November 4:
1pm-1:50pm: ECMA Wellness Hub - Queer Artistry Collective - Peer Support Group
2pm-2:50pm: Playing to Tracks - Peer Learning Session
3pm-3:50pm: Support4Culture Mentorship Cafe
Throughout the weekend:
ECMA Wellness 1-on-1’s: Do you have concerns about your mental health or substance use? Have you had difficulty accessing supports you feel would help you? Have you self diagnosed based on symptoms and would like a professional opinion?
Errin Williams, licensed clinical therapist and social worker with over 10 years of mental health counselling experience, is available to meet with you during Nova Scotia Music Week. You and Errin will meet confidentially to come up with a plan to assist you in meeting your mental health and wellness goals. Please reach out to book an appointment wellness@ecma.com - there is no charge for this service.Complimentary headshot photography for showcasing artists from Support4Culture and Meghan Tansey-Whitton (pre-registration is required and will be sent to showcasing artists directly)
Tea, coffee, snacks, etc. will be provided thanks to our friends at Sobeys Yarmouth
Drop-in hearing support sessions: receive a free consultation from the experts at East Coast Hearing and enjoy 20% off hearing tests (regular price $80) and protection!
Rental vouchers and accessories courtesy of Long & McQuade Halifax
Meals
Thanks to our incredible partners Support4Culture, lunch is on us! We will once again be offering showcasing artists one meal voucher per band member that can be redeemed at The Shanty Café (6B Central St, Yarmouth, NS). Meal vouchers will be given to artists at registration with their passes, redeemable for the following menu items:
Chicken Wrap Combo
Aloo Wrap Combo
Chicken Caesar Salad
Breakfast Sandwich Combo
Little Shanty Breakfast
Chicken Sandwich Combo
BLT Sandwich Combo
Fish Burger Combo
Veggie Wrap Combo
Burger Combo
Cup Seafood Chowder
All regular options for sides: fries, beet salad, tossed salad, soups (black bean, chicken, vegetable), plantain chips, or onion rings.
See the full conference schedule for session details at nsmw.ca/schedule/conference
Delegate Passes and Festival Wristbands are on sale now: grab yours at nsmw.ca/tickets
Music Nova Scotia is additionally offering a special 30% member discount for NSMW 2023 Delegate Passes. Please log into the Member Benefit Portal to get the code. Delegate Passes gain access to all NSMW showcases (subject to capacity), conference sessions, mixers, and special events hosted by NSMW.
Music Nova Scotia would like to extend a huge thank you to NSMW’s Premier and Presenting Partners for helping make this year’s event possible: FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, the Province of Nova Scotia, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Labatt, Support4Culture, AA Munro Insurance, MusicAction, and the Government of Québec's Canadian Relations Support Program.
For all inquiries regarding the Support4Culture Artist Lounge and ECMA Wellness Hub, please contact:
Kelsey Whynot
Marketing, Communications, and Sponsorship Lead
Email: kelsey@musicnovascotia.ca
Phone: +1 902-334-1995
