Women In Music

We are thrilled to be sponsoring ticket fees for the November edition of Decolonizing Practices: Decolonizing 101. What is Decolonizing? And why does it matter? This is your invitation to come explore this question. This will be an unforgettable online workshop guided by Ta7taliya Michelle Nahanee, Squamish of Decolonizing Practices (@decolonizefirst), and Jacqueline Jennings, Mixed Heritage, Cree, Anishinaabe, Métis, and settler descent. The event is hosted by Graceclubyvr and Decolonizing Practices. MORE INFO: https://forms.gle/2pJLnELfmmhC8JVT9

Women in Music Canada would like to hear directly from both members as well as other women, female identifying and gender non-conforming individuals within the Canadian music community, regarding the impact of Covid-19. We will be anonymously aggregating responses to create a framework for our programming as well as communicating these priorities to the Canadian music industry stakeholders and all levels of government.

You’re invited! Learn what it takes to release music without a label. RSVP http://www.womeninmusic.wildapricot.org/event-3972608

Some inspiring Sunday reading for you - a great article with manager Ty Stiklorius on her history, how she’s navigating the current climate, and some things in the music industry that need to change. https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/ty-stiklorius-follo/

Over the last week, we’ve been listening, watching, marching, and reading. We see you, we hear you, and we stand with you in the fight for justice and against racism. We are currently revisiting our programming for the remainder of the year to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our community. We look forward to sharing these updates with you in the coming weeks. If there are programs that you’d like to see or if you’d like to be involved, please reach out to us. If you’re looking for resources for your own work, we suggest this working document of scaffolded anti-racism resources created by: Anna Stamborski, M. Div Candidate (2022), Nikki Zimmermann, M. Div candidate (2021), and Bailie Gregory, M. Div, M.S. Ed.

Hello everyone - we wanted to let you know that we had lots of workshops upcoming that we were very excited about, and in light of recent events we are currently working on bringing them online instead of in person. Hopefully this can keep the community engaged while also keeping it safe and healthy! In the meantime if you need immediate support through these challenging times, Unison Benevolent Fund is a great resource: https://unisonfund.ca/covid-19-statement ... Take care of yourselves and one another!

A core value of Keychange is to break down the barriers that people face because of their gender. This year these dynamite people selected to participate in the Keychange Program will create solutions, networks, initiatives, and long term plans to balance gender inequality on the stage and in the boardroom. So proud to see our own Savannah Wellman representing BC! https://keychange.eu//74-new-participants-announced-for-o/

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Entrepreneur Workshop With Jacqueline Jennings this weekend! * We are now also on Instagram, you can find us at @ womeninmusicBC * The beautiful spread pictured here was provided by Meesh Coles * Photographs by Aleisha Kalina... * This program is funded by The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings (FACTOR) with the support of Canada's private broadcasters * Supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia See more

Happy New Year!! Check out our next event Jan 18th! This half-day workshop facilitated by Jacqueline Jennings (entrepreneur coach, start-up consultant) is geared towards entrepreneurial women and gender non-conforming humans that currently have, or are thinking about starting, their own companies in the music industry. This workshop will give attendees the inspiration and tools to dive into developing a clear vision, outline their business plans and set meaningful goals.

In search of musicians and bands to play an emo tribute night! We are looking for 4 bands or solo acts of any genre to play 5 songs each, covering emo bands fr...om the mid-2000s. Hoping to find a variety of bands or solo acts to play these songs in their own style (acoustic, synth, funk etc). The night benefits the Crisis and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC and is booked for Feb 13 at Red Gate on Main Street. Pay is $100, with a back end bonus if the show does well. DM me your stuff if you’re interested!

Applications for Music BC's Let's Hear It series are now open!

Producers Lounge Season II, applications open now!

We're excited to bring everyone together again for a holiday mingler, to meet, share news of some upcoming events and hear what you're all up to! Our last mixer maxed out on attendance so make sure you get your RSVP in!