NSMW conference schedule
THURSDAY - NOV 7
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Orchard Hall
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TBA
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Format: Panel
Host/Moderator: Evan Newman
Participants: Peggy Hogan
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Career Foundations
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 12:30PM - 1:20PM
Venue: Orchard Hall
In a world where there are 160,000 songs uploaded to streaming services every day, how does an artist build a fan base? It all starts at home. Learn the best practices and strategies for building your audience and growing your career on stage and online.
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Format: Panel
Host/Moderator: Shay Allen
Participants: Brooke Morgan, Laura Cappe
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 1:30PM - 2:20PM
Venue: Orchard Hall
Are you maximizing your front-facing DSP platforms? Join this insightful panel to evaluate and enhance your digital streaming strategy across major platforms. Experts will guide you through an audit of your presence on digital streaming services, offering tips to maximize streams. Learn how to assess your current strategy, identify areas for improvement, and effectively leverage DSPs to boost your music career.
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Format: Showcase
Host/Moderator: None
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Venue: Orchard Hall
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Here is your opportunity to pitch to guest delegates attending the conference. Your audience will consist of both international and domestic guest delegates. Artists have five minutes on stage with only one microphone and DI to showcase why they have what it takes to get booked, signed, synced, or played.
This event requires pre-registration. Participants will be notified of their selection in advance of NSMW.
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Salon A/B/C
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Format: Round Table
Participants: Cassie Fox, Erik Dickson, MOBO, Richy Muirhead
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Venue: Salon A/B/C
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Join the festival buyers in small group sessions where you can learn what types of acts they book, how their selections are made, and ask any questions you may have about their festivals.
10:00am - Cicada Festival - Erik Dickson
10:30am - Pitch Scotland - Richy Muirhead/MOBO
11:00am - Loud Women - Cassie Fox
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Format: Speed Meeting
Host/Moderator: Music Nova Scotia Staff
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Venue: Conference Room A/B/C
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Artists showcasing at Nova Scotia Music Week and their teams are invited to partake in one-on-one meetings with invited NSMW International and Domestic Delegates. More information on Delegates can be found here.
This event requires pre-registration. Participants will be notified of their meetings in advance of NSMW.
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Format: Round Table
Host:
Participants: Andy Jones, Benjamin Street, Laura Cappe, Nate Dorough, Pamela Owusu-Brenyah, Teon Gibbs, TIm Potocic
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 12:30PM - 3:30PM
Venue: Conference Room A/B/C
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Join the festival buyers in small group sessions where you can learn what types of acts they book, how their selections are made, and ask any questions you may have about their festivals.
12:30pm - FOCUS Wales - Andy Jones
1:00pm - Wild Paths - Benjamin Street
1:30pm - Pop Kultur - Pamela Owusu-Brenyah
2:00pm - Do It For The Culture - Teon Gibbs
2:30pm - School Night - Laura Cappe & Nate Dorough
3:00pm - Supercrawl - Tim Potocic
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Blomidon Room
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Format: Roundtable
Participants: Meg Shorette, Nate Dorough
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 10:30AM - 11:20AM
Venue: Blomidon Room
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Join a panel of experts on a market deep-dive into our closest neighbour: the United States. Learn how to tap into this market’s potential through touring, showcasing, radio, and PR.
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Format: Workshop
Host: Jo Lukis
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 1:00PM - 1:50PM
Venue: Blomidon Room
Before you spend on marketing or promotion, learn how to maximize the available features of your online profiles to encourage organic discovery and audience growth. Give new listeners (as well as promoters, festivals, publishers, labels, and jurors…) the best possible experience finding you and your music online.
NSMW Conference - Wolfville Curling Club
22 Elm Ave, Wolfville, NS
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Format: Mixer
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Venue: Wolfville Curling Club
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Join us for a rousing round of curling while meeting and mingling with international and domestic delegates. Pre-registration is required, first come, first served, and subject to capacity.
NSMW conference schedule
FRIDAY - NOV 8
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Orchard Hall
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Format: Presentation
Host/Moderator: Eve Horne
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 10:30am - 11:20am
Venue: Orchard Hall
In the modern music industry, the devil is in the details—specifically, metadata. As a musician, your ability to collect every penny you’re owed hinges on how well you manage and utilize metadata. Join us for an eye-opening session that demystifies the crucial role metadata plays in the royalty collection process.
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Format: Panel
Host/Moderator: Laura Cappe
Participants: Bernardo Queiros, Jo Lukis, Noreen Hamid
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 12:30PM-1:20PM
Venue: Orchard Hall
Explore the "1000 True Fans" theory and its potential to transform your music career. This session will focus on how building a niche, dedicated audience can lead to long-term success. Learn from industry professionals about fostering connections and leveraging your core supporters for sustainable growth.
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TBA
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Format: Showcase
Host/Moderator: None
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Venue: Orchard Hall
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Here is your opportunity to pitch to guest delegates attending the conference. Your audience will consist of both international and domestic guest delegates. Artists have five minutes on stage with only one microphone and DI to showcase why they have what it takes to get booked, signed, synced, or played.
This event requires pre-registration. Participants will be notified of their selection in advance of NSMW.
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Please join Music Nova Scotia as we officially open the 27th annual Nova Scotia Music Week!
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Venue: Orchard Hall - Old Orchard inn
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Salon A/B/C
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Format: Speed Meeting
Host/Moderator: Music Nova Scotia Staff
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Venue: Salon A/B/C
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Artists showcasing at Nova Scotia Music Week and their teams are invited to partake in one-on-one meetings with invited NSMW International and Domestic Delegates. More information on Delegates can be found here.
This event requires pre-registration. Participants will be notified of their meetings in advance of NSMW.
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Blomidon Room
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Format: Round Table
Host/Moderator:
Participants: Pamela Owusu Brenyah, Simeon Pranger, Wido von Wienskowski
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 10:30AM-11:20AM
Venue: Blomidon Room
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Discover the dynamic music scene of Germany and how to tap into its opportunities. This session will explore market trends, audience preferences, and strategic approaches for artists and industry professionals. Gain actionable insights from experts on how to successfully navigate and grow within the German market.
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Format: Keynote
Host/Moderator: Bee Ramesh
Pre-registration Required:
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Venue: Blomidon Room
This session will explore two unique case studies from the Canadian music industry, each highlighting innovative marketing campaigns with varying budgets and achievements. These examples will showcase the power of creativity, timing, and strategic planning in music marketing, providing valuable insights and takeaways for artists and labels at all levels. Discover how to create impactful campaigns, no matter the resources at hand.
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Support4Culture Artist Lounge
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Format: Mixer
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Career Foundations
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Venue: Support4Culture Artist Lounge
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Building relationships is a crucial part of the music industry, but jumping into the first mixer or heading into one on ones can feel overwhelming. These casual conversations with NSMW international and domestic delegates help you build deeper connections and grow your networks. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided.
There is limited space for this session. Pre-registration is required.
NSMW Conference - Acadia University
The Axe
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Format: Mixer
Pre-registration Required: No
Track:
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Venue: The Axe Bar
An industry mixer and trivia session hosted by la Fédération acadienne culturelle de la Nouvelle-Écosse (FéCANE) open to all NSMW pass holders. Featuring a DJ set by Alchemix.
Un apéro de réseautage et soirée quiz avec les professionnels de l'industrie de la musique organisé par la Fédération acadienne culturelle de la Nouvelle-Écosse (FéCANE) avec un DJ set de Alchemix.. Ouvert à tous les détenteurs d'un laissez-passer NSMW.
NSMW conference schedule
SATURDAY - NOV 9
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Orchard Hall
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Format: Panel
Host/Moderator: Brooke Morgan
Participants: Rebecca Seidu, Laura Cappe, Peggy Hogan, Brendan McCarney
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Career Foundations
Entry: NSMW Delegate Passholders
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 10:30AM - 11:20AM
Venue: Orchard Hall
Understand the key differences between record labels, label service providers, and distributors, and explore how each can impact your music career. Gain clarity on whether a label is right for you or if distribution alone can meet your needs in today’s evolving industry.
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Format: Panel
Host/Moderator: Mac Thomas
Participants: Cassie Fox, Meg Shorette, Seny Kassaye
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 12:30PM - 1:20PM
Venue: Orchard Hall
Unlock the secrets to maximizing your revenue from live performances. Panelists will discuss hard ticket value, key contract terms that all artists should know, and ways to optimize earnings from live events. This session will provide key tips for selling hard tickets, building markets, increasing your guarantees, and creating a fan-base city by city.
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Format: Panel
Host/Moderator: Peggy Hogan
Participants: Bee Ramesh, My Best Friend Jacob, Mobo, Noreen Hamid
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 1:00pm - 2:20pm
Venue: Orchard Hall
Many of the traditional rules of thumb in the indie music industry like "just hop in the van" or "share the workload amongst your band mates" fail to recognize the unique struggles of solo artists, especially those working in genres like rap, R&B, and electronic music. This panel aims to address the challenges experienced by these artists and provide solutions for how to use existing Canadian music infrastructure to their advantage.
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Format: Showcase
Host/Moderator: None
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Venue: Orchard Hall
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Here is your opportunity to pitch to guest delegates attending the conference. Your audience will consist of both international and domestic guest delegates. Artists have five minutes on stage with only one microphone and DI to showcase why they have what it takes to get booked, signed, synced, or played.
This event requires pre-registration. Participants will be notified of their selection in advance of NSMW.
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Salon A/B/C
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Format: Speed Meeting
Host/Moderator: Music Nova Scotia Staff
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Venue: Salon A/B/C
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Artists showcasing at Nova Scotia Music Week and their teams are invited to partake in one-on-one meetings with invited NSMW International and Domestic Delegates. More information on Delegates can be found here.
This event requires pre-registration. Participants will be notified of their meetings in advance of NSMW.
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Regional Buyer 1:1 Speed Meetings
Format: Speed Meeting
Host/Moderator: Music Nova Scotia Staff
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Venue: Salon A/B/C
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Artists showcasing at Nova Scotia Music Week and their teams are invited to partake in one-on-one meetings with invited NSMW International and Domestic Delegates. More information on Delegates can be found here.
This event requires pre-registration. Participants will be notified of their meetings in advance of NSMW.
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Blomidon Room
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Format: Roundtable
Participants: Benjamin Street, Bernardo Queiros, Cassie Fox, Andy Jones
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 10:30AM - 11:20AM
Venue: Blomidon Room
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Explore the intricacies of the UK music market and learn how to establish a strong presence across this influential region. This session will cover key market trends, audience insights, and effective strategies for breaking into the UK scene. Gain practical advice from industry experts on how to navigate this diverse market and grow your music career.
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TBA
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Support4Culture Artist Lounge
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Format: Mixer
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Career Foundations
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Venue: Support4Culture Artist Lounge
Pre-registration Link: OPEN
Building relationships is a crucial part of the music industry, but jumping into the first mixer or heading into one on ones can feel overwhelming. These casual conversations with NSMW international and domestic delegates help you build deeper connections and grow your networks. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided.
There is limited space for this session. Pre-registration is required.