Get all the details on Music Celebration Week 2022!
Tuesday, Oct. 25
NewFound Talent Contest
7:00pm-9:00pm
Rotary Arts Centre
Support young musicians perform and compete in this year’s NewFound Talent Contest at the Rotary Arts Centre (RAC). Sponsored by Equinor in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Stars of Tomorrow
8:00pm-10:00pm
Rotary Arts Centre
These young stars are the “next big thing” in Newfoundland and Labrador talent! Featuring celebrated musicians and winners of past NewFound Talent Contests. Sponsored by CBDC.
Featuring (times TBC):
- Paige Penney
- Darcy Scott
- Summer Bennett
- King Sway
Thursday, Oct. 27
Export Showcases
2:00pm-5:00pm
The Palace
Export showcases presented to over 29 international and Canadian music buyers and industry tastemakers from the United States, Canada and the UK. A showcase can be an introduction to an audience for a new act. It also sometimes serves as an opportunity for an established act or band to present new material. Showcase provide great opportunities for artists to get their music in front of people who can help you get ahead in the industry.
Featuring:
2:00 to 2:20 – Jason Benoit
2:30 to 2:50 – Quote The Raven
3:00 to 3:20 – Mallory Johnson
3:30 to 3:50 – Sherman Downey
Celebrate NL Networking Event
6:00pm-8:00pm
Marble Mountain
Co-Host: Nigel Jenkins, Chair MusicNL and Rhonda Tulk-Lane, CEO MusicNL
Join us for an evening reception with buyers and industry professionals, key partners, and fellow musicians in the heart of the Humber Valley, Marble Mountain during Come Home Year 2022. Featuring Duane Andrews. Event is FREE! Register here so we can prepare enough food for you!
Conference Showcases
9:00pm-1:00am
The Palace
Experience some of the best that MusicNL has to offer. A showcase can be an introduction to an audience for a new act. It also sometimes serves as an opportunity for an established act or band to present new material. Showcase provide great opportunities for artists to get their music in front of people who can help you get ahead in the industry.
Featuring:
9:00 to 9:20 – Duane Andrews
9:30 to 9:50 – Big Space
10:00 to 10:20 – The Navigators
10:30 to 10:50 – Reggie Morales
11:00 to 11:20 – Ol Billy Bob Boy
11:30 to 11:50 – Ife Alaba
12:00 to 12:20 – Jay Heart
12:30 to 12:50 – With Violet
Friday, Oct. 28
Conference Session
11:45am-12:45pm
Rotary Arts Centre
Music Supervision – Film/TV Sync Opportunities
Music plays a role in film, TV, and video games – bass can help set a club scene, violins can create tension, pop music can place a scene or film in a specific era. Music sets the tone for scenes and creates emotion in viewers, that’s why video productions have music supervisors. Learn how to connect your music career to this exciting revenue stream.
Join moderator Cody Partridge (Pear Tree Music Supervision) and guest speakers Everton Lewis Jr (Wracket Music Supervision) and Telan Wong (Vapor Music) for an engaging session on music supervision.
FACTOR One-on-Ones
11:00am-2:00pm
Rotary Arts Centre
Book your time here
Set up a one on one meeting with a representative from FACTOR!
ECMAs One-on-Ones
11:00am-2:00pm
Rotary Arts Centre
Set up a one on one meeting with a representative from ECMA! This is your time to chat one on one with Anthony Carew, Membership & Special Projects Manager about everything ECMA especially this years show taking place May 3-7, 2023 in Halifax!
Export Showcases
2:00pm-5:00pm
The Palace
Export showcases presented to over 29 international and Canadian music buyers and industry tastemakers from the United States, Canada and the UK. A showcase can be an introduction to an audience for a new act. It also sometimes serves as an opportunity for an established act or band to present new material. Showcase provide great opportunities for artists to get their music in front of people who can help you get ahead in the industry.
Featuring:
2:00 to 2:20 – Kelly McMichael
2:30 to 2:50 – Kellie Loder
3:00 to 3:20 – Mark Bragg
3:30 to 3:50 – Justin Fancy
4:00 to 4:20 – Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts
Industry Awards Night
6:00pm-8:00pm
Corner Brook Civic Centre
Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the backbone of the Newfoundland and Labrador music sector our industry professionals at The Corner Brook Civic Centre. Featuring performances by Big Space.
Conference Showcases
9:00pm-1:00pm
The Palace
Come and see some of the best that MusicNL has to offer with this fun night of music.
Featuring (times TBC):
9:00 to 9:20 – Shanda
9:30 to 9:50 – Carolina East
10:00 to 10:20 – Rosemary Lawton
10:30 to 10:50 – Rachel Cousins
11:00 to 11:20 – Silver Wolf Band
11:30 to 11:50 – Youngtree & The Blooms
12:00 to 12:20 – The Proper Things
12:30 to 12:50 – Swimming
Saturday, Oct. 29
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
9:30am-10:30am
Rotary Arts Centre
All MusicNL members are encouraged to attend. Details can be found here at bottom of page.
Conference Sessions
11:45am-12:45pm
Rotary Arts Centre
Building Your Team: Ask Us Anything!
Join moderator Tamara Katar (Mavens Music Management) and guest speakers Adam Lewis (Planetary Group), Craig Corse (CCM Live/ Orkney Folk Festival), Bryan Power (Victory Pool) to discuss building your dream team.
FACTOR One-on-Ones
11:00am-2:00pm
Rotary Arts Centre
Set up a one-on-one meeting with a representative from FACTOR!
ECMAs One-on-Ones
11:00am-2:00pm
Rotary Arts Centre
Set up a one on one meeting with a representative from ECMA! This is your time to chat one on one with Anthony Carew, Membership & Special Projects Manager about everything ECMA especially this years show taking place May 3-7, 2023 in Halifax!
Songwriters Circle
2:00pm-4:00pm
Rotary Arts Centre
Enjoy an afternoon with a deep dive into the history of so many songs all while being inspired and by award winning musicians.
Featuring:
Circle #1
- Mallory Johnson (host)
- Kelly McMichael
- Mark Bragg
Circle #2
- Sherman Downey (host)
- Justin Fancy
- Carolina East
Music Awards Gala
8:00pm
Arts and Culture Centre
Join the music community as we celebrate Newfoundland and Labrador’s best in class for 2022! Featuring (times TBC):
- Deantha Edmunds
- Jing Xia
- Rosemary Lawton
- Swimming
- Silver Wolf Band
- Kellie Loder
- Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts
- Rachel Cousins
- Ife Alaba
- Jason Benoit
- Youngtree & The Blooms
- Quote The Raven