Music PEI
115 Richmond Street, 3rd Floor C1A 1H7 Charlottetown, PE, Canada

In case you missed it, all of the Breaking Down Racial Barriers discussions remain available to watch on the Canadian Independent Music Association - CIMA/Canadian Blast Facebook page.

September 22 is Light Up Live day to shine a light on the live music industry. We all miss live events, but there are a million Canadians who work in this industry, most of whom cannot return to work yet. More info: https://lightuplive.ca/

Today should have been the first day of Showcase PEI. It started in 2008 and after 12 consecutive years, this will be the first pause. I have come to enjoy this... event so much. The combination of presenting some of our amazing artists, meeting some really incredible people in the music biz from around the globe, introducing them to the beauty, the people and food of PEI and creating some lifelong friendships, it has really taught me so much. I will be sad but also hope that next year we are back with all the excitement, passion and fun of previous years. Below is our traditional yearly photo of all the delegates outside the old Trailside Music Cafe. Music PEI See more

Register now for episode 8 of Breaking Down Racial Barriers at www.bdrb.eventbrite.ca. Props to CIMA for organizing this series of important discussions around race in the music industry.

Kings Playhouse has paid gig opportunities available. Interested performers should contact [email protected].

Steve Giddings is looking for a recording by an Island artist of O Canada to use at his school. Anybody out there have any leads?

Submissions for both programs close September 25th! For additional information, contact program manager Steve Love [email protected].

Looking forward to this show Sunday night!

DEADLINE TOMORROW! Music PEI is very proud to announce the new Music Supervision Mentorship Program (MSMP), a deep dive into learning how to become a music supervisor. Music Supervision is an exciting job within the music industry. Music Supervisors are responsible for placing music in film, TV, commercials, video games and other special projects. It is a creative job with a strong administrative component.... The MSMP will cover all facets of the music supervision job, running the gamut from creative to the business side and everything in between. Music PEI has partnered with instinct entertainment, a leading Canadian music supervision company, to deliver the program. One-to-one mentorship with instinct owner Michael Perlmutter and staff will include exercises and take away work to help fine-tune your new-found skills. Each week, real-world examples are discussed, detailing intricacies and requirements involved in the music supervision process. This 8-week comprehensive class will leave you with the foundation and skills needed to move into the music supervision world. The program is set to begin in September 21st. Applicants can find submission details on the Music PEI website. Submission deadline is September 11th. You must be a full-time resident of PEI to be eligible. If you require additional information, please contact Music PEI Program Officer Steve Love [email protected]. More info at musicpei.com/programs

Submissions are now open for two of our most popular programs: Golden Ticket and Takin Care of Business! Golden Ticket gets your new song recorded and released by hooking you up with a producer and publicist. SIX artist will be chosen to participate this year! More info: https://bit.ly/3jQEuLz Takin Care of Business helps you get your administrative ducks in a row as John MacPhee of Paper Lions coaches you through managing performance rights organizations, licensing your song...s for film and TV, cataloguing material, and so much more. SIX participants will be also accepted to the TCOB program. More info: https://bit.ly/357DoXM Deadline for both programs: Sept 25th!

Music PEI is very proud to announce the new Music Supervision Mentorship Program (MSMP), a deep dive into learning how to become a music supervisor. Music Supervision is an exciting job within the music industry. Music Supervisors are responsible for placing music in film, TV, commercials, video games and other special projects. It is a creative job with a strong administrative component. The MSMP will cover all facets of the music supervision job, running the gamut from crea...tive to the business side and everything in between. Music PEI has partnered with instinct entertainment, a leading Canadian music supervision company, to deliver the program. One-to-one mentorship with instinct owner Michael Perlmutter and staff will include exercises and take away work to help fine-tune your new-found skills. Each week, real-world examples are discussed, detailing intricacies and requirements involved in the music supervision process. This 8-week comprehensive class will leave you with the foundation and skills needed to move into the music supervision world. The program is set to begin in September 21st. Applicants can find submission details on the Music PEI website. Submission deadline is September 11th. You must be a full-time resident of PEI to be eligible. If you require additional information, please contact Music PEI Program Officer Steve Love [email protected]. More info at musicpei.com/programs

Congratulations to islanders Catherine MacLellan, Vishtèn, and Irish Mythen Music on being selected for #GlobalMusicMatch! Global Music Match unites 14 Music Export Programs for a world first! 96 artists from 14 countries are taking part in what could be the largest online matchmaking of musicians ever undertaken. More info at www.globalmusicmatch.com

Application Deadline THIS FRIDAY AUG 28th! Film PEI and Music PEI have partnered to create an exciting new program called Diverse Voices. The program is designed to serve emerging artists in the BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ2s+ and youth communities of music artists and filmmakers with the goal of creating 3 new music videos. The program will provide a prize valued at $2500 per song which includes the musical artist recording a new song in a professional studio and the filmmaker producing a... video to accompany the song. Applicants must be age 25 or under and belong to one of the above mentioned groups. More info and the application link can be found here: https://www.musicpei.com/news/article.php?newsid=419

Join us tonight on Zoom at 7:00pm for Music PEI's Annual General Meeting (AGM). We will be announcing the results of the voting for the new incoming Board of Directors. Included in this years Agenda is a motion to add a seat to represent the Black Cultural Society. Anyone is welcome to join the meeting but only members with a current Music PEI membership may vote. Here is the agenda for the 2020 AGM:... https://bit.ly/2Q4uFg2 Here are the minutes from the previous AGM: https://bit.ly/3hbtE1C Here is the ZOOM link for the AGM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81481347654 Meeting ID: 814 8134 7654

Employment Opportunity: Programs Assistant Music PEI is now hiring 2 positions. The jobs are created through the Skills PEI Work Experience PEI program. Start date is tentatively August 31st and completion date February 19th. Eligibility for this position includes: Currently unemployed... Currently - on EI - or EI eligible - or had an EI claim in the previous 3 years Preferred candidates will have some experience in the music industry and/or some event management experience. The job outline is broad and includes assisting with many aspects of Music PEIs operations including: Assisting with funding programs Assisting to deliver Music PEI Week - Award submissions and adjudicating (data entry) - Event management - Marketing - Sponsorship delivery Assisting with Workshop delivery Assisting with website development (data entry) Preparation for the Canadian Folk Music Awards (takes place in April) Research Please send resumes or inquiries to [email protected]

Music PEI Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held on ZOOM. We will be announcing the results of the voting for the new incoming Board of Directors. Included in this years Agenda is a motion to add a seat to represent the Black Cultural Society. Anyone is welcome to join the meeting but only members with a current Music PEI membership may vote. Here is the agenda for the 2020 AGM:... https://docs.google.com//1wJ7zqB9pz0yvBr65-CFWI75f9rE/edit Here are the minutes from the previous AGM: https://docs.google.com//1oLnNZotKrcvq5lllAdymNbab-Y7/edit Here is the ZOOM link for the AGM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81481347654 Meeting ID: 814 8134 7654

Nice coverage from CBC on our new Diverse Voices Program partnering with Film PEI.

Film PEI and Music PEI have partnered to create an exciting new program called Diverse Voices. The program is designed to serve emerging artists in the BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ2s+ and youth communities of music artists and filmmakers with the goal of creating 3 new music videos. The program will provide a prize valued at $2500 per song which includes the musical artist recording a new song in a professional studio and the filmmaker producing a video to accompany the song. Applicants mu...st be age 25 or under and belong to one of the above mentioned groups. More info and the application link can be found here: https://www.musicpei.com/news/article.php?newsid=419

Voting on new Music PEI board members closes tomorrow! Music PEI members are now able to vote on nominees to serve on our Board of Directors. Those elected to the board will be announced at the AGM on August 19th. Voting closes Wednesday, August 12 at 5:00 pm AT. If you have any inquiries please contact [email protected].... Vote here: https://www.musicpei.com/about/ballot_member.php

To celebrate PEI Pride Week, here's a little playlist of some great PEI artists. Enjoy!! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3haQeVV4XhwapdgNPFMw1S

In today's Music PEI Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3fhAr8i 1. Members: Vote Now for Music PEI Board of Directors Nominees: https://bit.ly/338nhbk 2. Unison Benevolent Fund's #withoutmusic 3. Watermark Theatre Music Series: 2nd Concert Announced!... 4. CMN: Music Development Fund Program Guidelines Released 5. Canada's Walk of Fame's 2020 RBC Emerging Musician Program 6. CMF COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund: Phase 2 7. CIMA Panel: Breaking Down Racial Barriers 8. Submissions Open for 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards / Prix de musique folk canadienne 9. Submissions Open for 2021 CFMA Unsung Hero Award 10. Bandzoogle's Complete Guide to Live-Streaming for Musicians 11. New SOCAN Program Will Pay for Live Stream Concerts 12. Industry Deadlines 13. Andrew Waite's New Live Video 14. Lawrence Maxwell Releases Sophomore Album: Almost Natural 15. Dylan Menzie New Live Video with Orchestra 16. Island Drive-In Festival: New Shows Added! Read the full newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3fhAr8i Music PEI Members: Email your news to [email protected]

CIMA, The Canadian Independent Music Association is facilitating a series of roundtable discussions on anti-Black racism in the Canadian music entertainment industry. These are important conversations, so don't miss out! More info: shorturl.at/mqBIN

DON'T FORGET if you're a member to cast your vote for the new board members who will come in for the 2020-2021 year. Click the link to login and submit your vote: https://www.musicpei.com/about/ballot_member.php

New music from Little Cities coming Friday, video out now!

You can watch this unique show from the comfort of your home Sunday July 26 starting at 7:30. Some great PEI talents and rising stars doing their own takes of some R&B classics.

A gorgeous video from Dylan Menzie with a huge string section. Well done Dylan Menzie!!

Today is the last day to submit an application to serve on the Music PEI Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the board for a three-year term, please submit your application before 5:00pm today. https://podio.com/webforms/24698860/1814137

Great new video from Andrew Waites concert at the Mack right before the pandemic was declared. An incredible lineup of PEI musicians here doing a classic. Enjoy!!

Deadline Friday:

Submissions for the 2020 Canada's Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program are open now! You could win: Cash prizes (Grand Prize of $20k), showcase opportunities, recording time, access to a creative workshop, mentorship and more! If youre an aspiring musician, aged 15-35, submit your song at https://bit.ly/2ZGe9aC TODAY! #RBCEMP2020

Deadline is this Friday.

Music PEI offices will be closed for the week of July 13-17th. We'll be back at 9am July 20th.

Congrats to The East Pointers for taking home the East Coast Music Association (ECMA) Contemporary Roots Recording of the Year for "Yours to Break"!! Well done lads!