According to a 2018 survey by the ECMA, 20% of participating musicians reported having struggled with suicidal thoughts. Compared to the national average of 3.3 per cent, that is an extremely alarming statistic. After several discussions with our partners at ECMA and others prompted by this information, MusicNL has decided that it’s time to get LOUD about music […]
FACTOR has announced an Emergency Support Fund for Canada’s Live Music Sector to help those facing financial pressure! The purpose of this program is to help Canadian live music companies and organizations operating in Canada who are facing financial pressures due to public health directives in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Deadline to Apply:Septemer 2nd, […]
MusicNL is pleased to announce a one-time COVID-19 funding program to support artists touring within Newfoundland & Labrador. Between June 9, 2021 and March 31, 2022 (or until funding is exhausted), we will be accepting applications for intra-provincial touring for Newfoundland & Labrador musicians. Applicants may apply for up to 100% of eligible expenses to […]
St. John’s, NL, Canada – June 7, 2021: MusicNL has teamed up with the Landfall Trust of Brigus and Genoa Design International to present their first ever musician-in-residence program. After a competitive selection process, St. John’s based folk duo Rube & Rake were selected as the inaugural recipients of the program. The duo will spend […]
MusicNL is a proud signatory of BDRB, a declaration to end anti-black racism in the Canadian music industry. Individuals and organizations can sign on here Press release click here
ST. JOHN’S NL – MusicNL applauds governments focus on becoming more accountable with the people’s money while investing wisely in those devastated by the global pandemic. MusicNL is pleased to learn about the new Artist Support Program, a component of the new Tourism and Hospitality Program ($30 million) in Budget 2021. As well, a new accountability framework, […]
MusicNL and It’s Mental are excited today to announce the release of a mental health survey which will be one of the building blocks for the creation of a new peer support network for the music sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. Other building blocks include equipping upwards of 30 individuals in the sector with Mental Health First […]
MusicNL is pleased to announce a new partnership with Landfall Trust of Brigus. This partnership will give one MusicNL member the opportunity to spend two full weeks this summer (August 7-20) at the stunning Kent Cottage in Brigus. Learn more click here
MusicNL is please to partner with Music PEI, Music Nova Scotia, Music NB, CMAOntario, MCMA, SCMA, Country Music AB, BCCMA to feature one Newfoundland and Labrador Country Artist from coast to coast to coast! Deadline: May 15, 2021 Learn more click here
MusicNL pleased with the Federal Government’s investment in the music sector in Budget 2021. Supporting Musicians and Music Venues. To help Canadian musicians, concert venues, producers, and distributors, Budget 2021 proposes to provide $70 million over three years, starting in 2021-22, to Canadian Heritage for the Canada Music Fund. This includes up to $50 million in 2021-22 to help the […]