NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Orchard Hall
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Format: Workshop
Host: Jo Lukis
Participants:
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 12:30PM - 1:20PM
Venue: Orchard Hall
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.
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Format: Panel
Host/Moderator: Shay Allen
Participants: Brooke Morgan, Rebecca Seidu
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: CLOSED
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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Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Venue: Orchard Hall
Moderator: Maddy Oliver
Young Music Professionals (YMP) is a not-for-profit organization that works to create a clear, accessible, and supportive career pipeline in the country’s music industry.
The network is dedicated to connecting members with each other, industry veterans, and opportunities.
If you are a Northern Turtle Island-based/Canadian music business professional who is aged 35 and under, join us to learn more about membership!
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: CLOSED
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: CLOSED
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: CLOSED
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
Artist Lounge
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Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Little Piggies Reflexology is delighted to offer three new modalities to my roster of treatments. I’m currently studying Structural Reflexology and offering half-price case studies, Reflexology Lymph Drainage is fluid removal for those retaining lymph from post-cancer or accidents and the fun and very cool Foot Reading
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Format: Workshop
Host/Moderator: Avery Dakin
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Wellness
Entry: NSMW Passholders
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Venue: Artist Lounge
Recreation therapy can play a vital role in supporting musicians and artists who are transitioning their serious leisure into a livelihood. By providing targeted interventions that address burnout, identity formation, motivation, and social connectedness, creative professionals can aim to maintain their well-being and preserve the joy and meaning that originally inspired their engagement in music or art.
Join Avery Dakin to make some friendship bracelets to keep for yourself or swap during NSMW as you build connection with other artists and industry.
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Format: Workshop
Host/Moderator: Erinn Williams
Panelists: Art Ross
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 3:00pm- 4:00pm
Venue: Artist Lounge
Welcome to a supportive community that embraces and celebrates the talents of LGBTQIA2+ musicians. Our peer support group offers a safe and welcoming space where queer artists might come together to share experiences, exchange ideas, and uplift one another on their musical journeys.
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Blomidon Room
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Format: Round Table
Participants: Meg Shorette, Nate Dorough, Ricardo Spicer
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: https://podio.com/webforms/29842259/2476734
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: 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: 1:00PM - 1:50PM
Venue: Blomidon Room
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.
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: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Venue: Wolfville Curling Club
Pre-registration Link: https://podio.com/webforms/29847382/2477574
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. Subject to capacity. Thursday Nov 7, 4:00pm to 6:30pm at the Wolfville Curling Club.
NSMW conference schedule
FRIDAY - NOV 8
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Orchard Hall
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Format: Presentation
Host/Moderator: Eve Horne
Participants: Corey LeRue, Keziah Myers
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: Bee Ramesh, Bernardo Queiros, Jo Lukis, Jan Clausen
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 meaningful connections and leveraging your core supporters for sustainable growth.
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Format: Presentation
Host: Kim Fry
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 1:30pm - 2:20pm
Venue: Orchard Hall
Green touring has been around for decades and musicians like Neil Young, The Indigo Girls and Bonnie Raitt have been committed prior to the movement for a climate conscious music industry. But as the climate emergency intensifies, the music industry is starting to make this approach more mainstream. This presentation will explore green touring and easy choices to make during the planning phase (rentals, routing, accommodations, rider, etc) to make touring more sustainable even with limited resources.
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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: CLOSED
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 - 7:00pm
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: CLOSED
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: Presentation
Host/Moderator: Bonnie Fedrau
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Career Foundations
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 1:00pm - 1:40pm
Venue: Salon A/B/C
Have you performed on your own or someone else’s song? There could be money waiting for you. Join Bonnie Fedrau for an AMA style session where you can learn about Neighbouring Rights and royalties owed to you as a performer..
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Format: Presentation
Host/Moderator: Houtan Hodania
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Career Foundations
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 1:50pm - 2:30pm
Venue: Salon A/B/C
Did you know you should be getting paid for your music every time you play a show? Did you know that spins on campus/community radio can pay up to $5 a spin? Learn about how to collect income from SOCAN that is owed to songwriters for the public performance of their songs.
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Format: Speed Meeting
Host/Moderator: Bonnie Fedrau, Houtan Houdania
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Career Foundations
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Salon A/B/C
Pre-Registration Link:
SOCAN https://podio.com/webforms/29931263/2490255
ACTRA-RACS https://podio.com/webforms/29931274/2490256
These 10-minute one-on-one meetings will offer artists the opportunity to sit down with Bonnie Fedrau from ACTRA-RACS and Houtan Hodania from SOCAN and take a deep dive into their royalties. Meetings will take place in the Salon A/B/C room of The Old Orchard Inn.
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
Blomidon Room
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Format: Round Table
Host/Moderator:
Participants: Jan Clausen, 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: https://podio.com/webforms/29842259/2476734
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: Panel
Host/Moderator: Lisa Gleave
Participants: Andrew Chandler, Art Ross, Kim Lake, Meghan Sivani Merrigan
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Venue: Blomidon Room
Much attention has been paid to making spaces more accessible for audiences, but what about artists? In this panel discussion, we will chat about why backstage accessibility is important, and take a look at some of the simple changes venues and festivals can make. We’ll also learn about creating and understanding accessibility riders and hear about a new project aimed at helping venue and festival organizers assess their spaces from the artist's accessibility perspective. This session is part of the JUNOS Wavemakers Legacy Programming in partnership with ACOA.
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Format: Presentation
Host/Moderator: Catherine Harrison
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Wellness
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Venue: Blomidon Room
Catherine Harrison (M.Psych, P.C.C.) leads a dynamic and interactive presentation on improving mental health within the music industry. This interactive presentation encourages participant engagement through practical exercises and Q&A. Walk away with actionable insights, a renewed perspective on mental health, and a sense of community support within our vibrant Canadian music industry.
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Format: Keynote/presentation
Host/Moderator: Bee Ramesh
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 2:00pm - 2:50pm
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
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: NSMW Artist Lounge
Pre-registration Link: CLOSED
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.
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Format: Speed Meeting
Host/Moderator: Steph Pronk
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Career Foundations
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Venue: NSMW Artist Lounge
Pre-registration Link:https://podio.com/webforms/29961135/2493562
Are you a pre-emerging artist who has not recorded professionally?
Gain experience recording in-studio by partnering with NSCC students. Through this partnership, you'll receive a stereo 2-track demo that you can use for: booking shows, festivals and showcasing opportunities; and applying for grants.
The Nova Scotia Community College has a Music Production and Engineering program at its Ivany campus in Dartmouth, and with it a state-of-the-art modern recording studio. You'll get to spend time in-studio, experiencing the recording process from start to finish.
This is an NSCC student-driven project, where the students are honing their craft through practical experience. Multi-track files are not included in this offer. The project(s) must be completed by April 20, 2025.
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Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Little Piggies Reflexology is delighted to offer three new modalities to my roster of treatments. I’m currently studying Structural Reflexology and offering half-price case studies, Reflexology Lymph Drainage is fluid removal for those retaining lymph from post-cancer or accidents and the fun and very cool Foot Reading
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Format: Workshop
Host/Moderator: Allegra Swanson
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Wellness
Entry: NSMW Passholders
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Venue: Artist Lounge
While waiting in airports or sitting long hours on a tour bus, why not put your phone down and try out a new hobby? Recreation therapy can play a vital role in supporting musicians and artists who are transitioning their serious leisure into a livelihood. By providing targeted interventions that address burnout, identity formation, motivation, and social connectedness, recreation therapists can help creative professionals can aim to maintain their well-being and preserve the joy and meaning that originally inspired their engagement in music or art.
Allegra Swanson is an avid knitter and crocheter as a means to be creative, find mindfulness, and connect with others. While sometimes a solo pursuit, sharing projects and gathering together is an age-old way for people to find connection and enhance their creativity Materials will be available for those interested in picking it up or bring your own projects and join the knitting circle.
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Format: Workshop
Host/Moderator: Errin Williams
Panelists: Nicole Ariana
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass / Artist Pass
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 2:30pm- 3:30pm
Venue: Artist Lounge
Join us for a meet-up specifically for neurodivergent artists to connect and share experiences. This session will be an opportunity to share practical strategies for navigating the creative industry and addressing common challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals. Come ready to exchange ideas, network, and discuss opportunities for collaboration.
NSMW Conference - Acadia University
The Axe
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Format: Mixer
Pre-registration Required: No
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 sunZEN.
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 sunZEN. 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: Evan Newman, Gaby Gauthier-Durand, Laura Cappe, Rebecca Seidu
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: Peggy Hogan
Participants: Bee Ramesh, Cody Coyote, Judith Lynch, My Best Friend Jacob, Mobo, Rebecca Seidu, Ricardo Spicer.
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: CLOSED
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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Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Venue: Orchard Hall
Women in Music Canada (WIMC) is a registered non-profit organization and one of the largest music industry associations in Canada. Through programming, community building, and online resources our goal is to strengthen the social-economic balance of the music industry.
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: CLOSED
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 - 2:20PM
Venue: Salon A/B/C
Pre-registration Link: CLOSED
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: CLOSED
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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Format: Panel
Host/Moderator: Mac Thomas
Participants: Brendan McCarney, Meg Shorette, Nate Dorough, Teon Gibbs
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 12:30pm - 1:20pm
Venue: Blomidon Room
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: Andrew Sannie
Participants: Danica Bansie, Jeff Waye, Josh Briggs, Michelle Allman-Esdaille
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Career Foundations
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 1:30pm - 2:20pm
Venue: Blomidon Room
Join a panel of publishers and music supervisors to dive into the world of sync licensing. Discuss trends, opportunities, and best practices for placing your music in TV, movies, and advertising. This collaborative session will offer valuable insights into the licensing process and how to effectively pitch your songs.
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Format: Panel
Host/Moderator: Judith Lynch
Participants: Erin Costelo, Holly Gordon
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Career Foundations
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 2:30pm - 3:20pm
Venue: Blomidon Room
Join us for "Navigating the CBC," a panel featuring three CBC tastemakers, who will discuss opportunities for artists, emerging trends in programming, and strategies for leveraging CBC platforms for greater visibility. This session is designed for musicians, producers, and anyone passionate about the Canadian music scene. Don't miss the chance to learn how to effectively engage with one of Canada's key cultural institutions!
NSMW Conference - Old Orchard Inn
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: NSMW Artist Lounge
Pre-registration Link: CLOSED
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.
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Format: Workshop
Host/Moderator: Jacob Smith
Participants: Mobo, Peggy Hogan, Ricardo Spicer, Shannon Sanders
Pre-registration Required: Yes
Track: Career Foundations
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 10:30AM-11:20AM
Venue: Artist Lounge
Pre-registration Link: https://podio.com/webforms/29929057/2489975
The first half of this workshop will provide artists and producers the opportunity to play their beats for professional producers and get instant feedback on their songs. The second half will focus on opportunities to monetize your productions through sample licensing and writing bespoke productions for sync licensing.
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Format: Presentation
Host/Moderator: Matthew Gorman
Participants: Career Foundations
Pre-registration Required: no
Track:
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 12:30pm - 1:20pm
Venue: NSMW Artist Lounge
We’ve all heard the horror stories – whether in the media or from a friend that signed a “bad deal”. Join entertainment lawyer Matt Gorman in a discussion about music industry contract “red flags”. This session is no substitute for obtaining legal advice before signing a contract, but dealing with red flags often requires artists to understand what is “industry standard” from the outset, and sticking up for yourself when presented with a one-sided contract. Matt has seen it all, and is excited to share some tips when it comes to protecting yourself in the music industry. -
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Venue: NSMW Artist Lounge
Little Piggies Reflexology is delighted to offer three new modalities to my roster of treatments. I’m currently studying Structural Reflexology and offering half-price case studies, Reflexology Lymph Drainage is fluid removal for those retaining lymph from post-cancer or accidents and the fun and very cool Foot Reading
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Format: Workshop
Host/Moderator: Mallory Gorman
Pre-registration Required: No
Track: Wellness
Entry: NSMW Passholders
Date: Thursday, November 7th
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Venue: Artist Lounge
Recreation therapy can play a vital role in supporting musicians and artists who are
transitioning their serious leisure into a livelihood. By providing targeted interventions that
address burnout, identity formation, motivation, and social connectedness, recreation
therapists can help creative professionals maintain their well-being and preserve the joy and meaning that originally inspired their engagement in music or art.
In this intervention, leisure sampling will be used to help clients explore new activities and
how to take them from passive to active leisure to maximize health benefits.
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Format:
Host/Moderator: Errin Williams
Participants: Maya Taraschi
Track: Career Foundations/Next Steps
Entry: NSMW Delegate Pass Holders
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 2:30 - 3:30
Venue: Artist Lounge
Join us for a meet-up for BIPOC artists to connect and share their unique experiences in the creative industry. This session will address the challenges and opportunities specific to BIPOC creatives, fostering discussions on representation, access, and community support. Come to network, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative projects that amplify diverse voices in the arts.