2025 MusicNL Week | St. John’s, NL
We’ve got four days chock full of offerings for artists, music industry and fans alike, including: four nights of shows, daytime networking, export development, showcases, one-on-one business meetings and two awards shows.
QUICK LINKS
- Conference Program
- Registration & Ticket Pricing
- Showcases and Performances
- MusicNL Conference
- MusicNL Export Program
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Awards
- Volunteer with MusicNL Week
MusicNL Week – Schedule Overview
Conference Program Guide
COMING IN EARLY NOVEMBER!
Conference Registration and Award Gala Ticket Prices
Register for the conference HERE
RSVP for the Industry Awards November 12 HERE
Buy a wristband for MNLW 2025 HERE
| Member | Non-member | |
| Early Bird Conference Registration (until October 20) | $50 | $70 |
| Advance Conference Registration (until November 11) | $60 | $80 |
| On Site Conference Registration (During event – November 12-15) | $80 | $100 |
| MusicNL Industry Awards | Free with advance RSVP | Free with advance RSVP |
| MusicNL 2025 Awards Gala | $41.25 | $41.25 |
| Early Bird Showcase Wristbands* (until November 9) *Showcases only | $50 | $50 |
| On Site Showcase Wristbands* (During event – November 12-16) *Showcases only | $55 | $55 |
| Individual show entry (per venue, per night, at the door only, subject to capacity) | $25 | $25 |
**Wristband offers entry (subject to capacity) to evening shows Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + the afterparty on Saturday
Showcase Schedule
Wednesday, November 12
The Ship – Folk Night Kick Off
Presented in partnership with NL Folk Arts Society
9:00pm Youngtree & Carole Bee
9:30pm Port-Aux-Poutines
10:15pm Baraka
10:45pm Jing Xia
Thursday, November 13
Sheraton Hotel
1:30pm Matthew Byrne
2:00pm Ana & Eric
2:30pm Summer Bennett
3:00pm Liz Fagan Band
3:30pm Rum Ragged
Rock House
8:15pm R Sheaves
8:45pm Hannah Green
9:15pm Kelly McMichael
9:45pm Rachel Cousins
10:15pm potem
The Black Sheep
8:00pm Jenny Mallard
8:30pm The Dandelion Few
9:00pm Mallory Johnson
9:30pm Andrew Rodgers
10:00pm Dave Whitty
Friday, November 14
Sheraton Hotel
1:30pm Ian Foster
2:00pm Colleen Power
2:30pm Zaynab Wilson
3:00pm The Irish Descendants
3:30pm Rev. Dave and the Sin Eaters
Rock House
8:15pm XIA-3
8:45pm Fairgale
9:15pm Swimming
9:45pm With Violet
10:15pm The Order of the Precious Blood
The Black Sheep
8:00pm Becca Bartlett
8:30pm Jenina MacGillivray
9:00pm Claire Porter
9:30pm Ana Luísa Ramos
10:15pm Duane Andrews And The Hot Club Of Conception Bay
Saturday, November 15
The Sheraton
1:30pm Kitchinparti
2:00pm Rosemary Lawton
2:30pm Mackenzie Critch
Sunday, November 16
The Ship
7:00pm MusicNL Week Songwriter Circle
2025 Performing Artists – MusicNL Week
Listen to MusicNL Week Artists artists via our playlist!:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5leMvvqaQFHgikz781u4gh?si=YrzlxDYHRNKQP1A2xKtgVQ
MusicNL Conference – November 12 to 15
Sharpen your skills, expand your network and deepen your knowledge! Over the 4 days of MusicNL week, we’ll have 30 panels, workshops, peer sessions and networking events designed to help attendees grow their network.
MusicNL Conference Sessions (all take place at Sheraton unless otherwise noted)
2025 Panel and Workshop Topics
- Building a Team – What to Expect as an Emerging Artist
- Merch and Selling Your Product
- Applying to Showcase and Becoming Export Ready
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Publishing
- Sync
- Touring | DIY Booking
- How to Apply For Funding
- All About the Francophone Market
- Release Cycle | DIY Release
- Social Media & Digital Strategy
- Safety and Accessibility
- Label and Distribution | NL Label Landscape
- Revenue Strategy and Business Management
- Building Your Visual Brand
- Website: Best Practices
**programming subject to change
DETAILED PANEL SCHEDULE WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN LATE OCTOBER
Export Program
MusicNL is pleased to present the 2025 Export Program activities at the MusicNL Conference, and as part of MusicNL Week. The program will feature an array of high-quality showcases, industry conference sessions, the Awards Gala and a boutique Export Development program.
Meet our Export Delegates! We’re bringing in more than 30 key industry leaders from Canada, USA and UK, including festival and venue programmers, presenters, booking agents, labels, radio promotions, music supervisors, and industry tastemakers from across Canada, the USA, and the United Kingdom. These invited guests will participate in MusicNL export program showcases, one-on-one meetings, daily showcases, our Awards Gala and conference sessions to engage with our members and industry. Get your networking on and make instrumental connections at the conference.
As part of the MusicNL Conference Export Program, performing artists and nominees will have the opportunity to request one-on-one meetings with our Export Delegates – a group of more than 30 key industry members from Canada and beyond. The meetings will take place November 3 and 4 (online), as part of the lead-up to the MusicNL Conference. To take part in the meetings, eligible participants must be registered for the conference, participate in training (week of October 20) and submit requests for export meetings. Wondering if you are eligible to take part? Got questions? Email export@musicnl.ca
2025 MusicNL Conference Export Delegate Overview
(as at October 1, more delegates to be confirmed)
| Delegate Name | Role | Company | City | Prov | Country |
| Aitken, Deborah | Artist Bookings | Ness Creek Music Festival | Nokomis | SK | Canada |
| Antle, Stephen | Festival Director | Rock The Fiddle | Esbjerg | JT | UK |
| Bansie, Danica | Music Supervisor | PIRATE SOUND | Toronto | ON | Canada |
| Balaz, Tessa | Owner | Balaz Media | Sudbury | ON | Canada |
| Bryan, Kai | Logistics Manager | Atlantic Presenters Association | St. John’s | NL | Canada |
| Christophle, Fabienne | Coordinator | FFTNL | Saint-Jean | NL | Canada |
| Corse, Craig | Booking Agent | CCM Live | Crocketford | DF | Scotland |
| De Arburn, Laurie | Supervisor and Treasurer | Dunefest | Saint Pierre | SPM | France |
| Degiorgio, Vincent | President | Cymba Music Publishing | Toronto | ON | Canada |
| Dillion, Asha | Music Supervisor | The Wilders | Toronto | ON | Canada |
| Horseman, Matt | Board of Directors | SappyFest | Winnipeg | MB | Canada |
| Jackson, Andrew | Artistic Director | Halifax Jazz Festival | Halifax | NS | Canada |
| Keto-LeBlanc, Pilvi | Executive Director | Writers at Woody Point | Norris Point | NL | Canada |
| Le Priol, Gwenaël | le vice-président de l’association | Dunefest | Saint Pierre | SPM | France |
| Merkley, Kyle | Music Supervisor and Music Editor | Song Chopper | Havelock | ON | Canada |
| Nordell, Justin | Operations Director | Youth Performance Institute / Person First | Philadelphia | PA | USA |
| Podolak, Leonard | Co-Artistic Director | Home Routes | Chemin ChezNous | Winnipeg | MB | Canada |
| Power, Bryan | Co-Founder | Victory Pool | St. John’s | NL | Canada |
| Power, Laura-Beth | Event and Programming Coordinator | The Majestic Theatre and Theatre Hill Bar + Café | St. John’s | NL | Canada |
| Ross, Dylan | Music Supervisor | Wracket Music | Belleville | ON | Canada |
| Simmons, Mikaila | Music Supervisor | Roly Poly Music | St. John’s | NL | Canada |
| Theessink, Maria | Artistic Director | Tønder Festival | Tonder | JT | Denmark |
| Thibeault, Trinity | Program Coordinator | Knox Hall | Sudbury | ON | Canada |
| Twohy, MarySue | Music Programmer | SiriusXM | University Park | MD | USA |
Conference Delegates – announcing mid-October
MusicNL Week FAQs
Conference Hotel
How can I book my own hotel stay for the conference?
Our partner, the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, offers rooms for the special rate of 179.00 CAD per night – Last Day to Book : Sunday, October 12, 2025
Guests wishing to book dates pre and post will be required to contact the reservations department directly via email at reservations@sheratonhotelnewfoundland.com dates pre and post are based on availability and must be booked by an agent onsite.
Conference Registration
What’s included in the conference registration?
- All panels, showcases, networking (and more) at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
- One wristband for all evening shows from November 12 to 16 at the Ship, the Black Sheep, Rockhouse, and Sheraton (excluding the Awards Gala)
Where do I pick up my conference badge and wristband?
At the Sheraton Conference Registration Table
Wednesday, Nov 12- 2pm to 8pm
Thursday, Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 12pm
Note: Conference Badges will be required for all conference sessions, meetings and networking at the Sheraton
My bandmates are not here. Can I pick up their badge and wristband?
- Yes, you can pick up for your bandmates, or colleagues, just sign the registration envelope with your name and phone number.
Show Wristbands and Tickets
What does a Show Wristband include?
- All evening shows from November 12 to 16 at the Ship, Black Sheep, Rockhouse, and Sheraton (excluding the Awards Gala)
- Perfect for music lovers and fans!
Where can I pick up my wristband?
- Sheraton Hotel – registration desk (near ballroom, to the left of the hotel desk)
- At the Sheraton Conference Registration Table
Wednesday, Nov 12- 2pm to 8pm
Thursday, Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 12pm
- At the Sheraton Conference Registration Table
- At the door of show venues (Rockhouse & The Ship) see schedule here
Can I attend a show without a wristband?
- Yes – Entry to all evening shows is available for $25, at The Ship, The Black Sheep and the Rockhouse, ($25 per venue, per show, *only* at the door, cash or card). Not including Awards Gala. Subject to capacity.
Showcasing Artists
Where can I find the exact time of performance?
- The exact showcase times are on our website here.
When is my soundcheck?
- You should have received an email with this information, from Abigail Pye. Please search your inbox.
Can I add someone to the guest list?
- No, unfortunately we can’t offer a guest list for these performances. Tickets are available for $25 at the door, cash or card.
Can I sell merch at a show?
- You are more than welcome to set up your own merch table, but we do not have staff or volunteers to support sales.
- Merch sales at Sheraton showcases are not possible.
Awards Gala
Where do I pick up my Awards Gala tickets?
- The tickets are sent by email. Unless you visit the convention center box office and request one, you will not have a physical ticket
What time is the Awards Gala?
- Doors and red carpet (open to all attendees) are at 5:30pm. Bar will be open.
- The Awards Gala show begins at 7:30pm
Is the Awards Gala an all ages event?
- Yes! The Awards Gala is an all ages event. Everyone is welcome!
Export Program
Can I sign up for one-one meetings?
- If you are a showcasing export artist, you should have received a one-one meeting request, and your meetings will be assigned to you.
- If you are not a showcasing export artist, and did not receive a sign-up invitation, you can contact export@musicnl.ca
When is my performance?
- You should have received an email with this information by mid-October. Please search your inbox for an email from Musicnl.ca.
How long is my performance?
- You should have received an email with this information by mid-October. Please search your inbox for an email from Musicnl.ca. Alternatively ask the stage manager when you get to your performance.
Volunteers
Where do I pick up my badge and wristband?
- Your badge and wristband will be available at the Sheraton Conference Registration Table
At the Sheraton Conference Registration Table
Wednesday, Nov 12- 2pm to 8pm
Thursday, Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 12pm
How will people know that I am a volunteer?
- We will have a button for you to wear, identifying you as a volunteer.
Awards
2025 MusicNL Awards Gala
Tickets are now on sale for 2025 MusicNL Awards Gala happening on Saturday, November 15, at the St. John’s Convention Centre.
Walk the red carpet and celebrate today’s Newfoundland and Labrador music scene! Tickets are $41.25 + taxes and fees and can be purchased here or at the Mary Brown’s Centre Box Office. This is an all ages event.
Gala performers include Inuk composer, writer, performer and Member of the Order of Canada Deantha Edmunds; two-time Polaris Music Prize Nominee Kelly McMichael; four-time ECMA Winner and four-time Canadian Country Music Award nominee Mallory Johnson; two-time Canadian Folk Music Award winner Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts; MusicNL’s 2023 Instrumental Artist of the Year and Rising Star of the year, XIA- 3, and international touring artist Zaynab Wilson.
More artists to be announced soon!
2025 MusicNL Industry Awards
The 2025 MusicNL Industry Awards will help kick off the conference at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland on Wednesday, November 12 with an industry networking reception starting at 6:00 pm and the Industry Awards Ceremony at 7:00 pm.
Join us for an evening dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the ingenuity, dedication, creativity, and perseverance of those working behind the scenes in the music industry. More than 10 awards will be handed out to individuals whose hard work helps make music happen!
Admission is free for MusicNL members, MusicNL Conference registrants, and MusicNL Award nominees, but you must RSVP (see below).
HOW TO RSVP FOR INDUSTRY AWARDS
If you’re registering for the MusicNL Conference: You will be asked to RSVP as part of the conference registration process.
If you want to attend ONLY the Industry Awards (not the conference): RSVP here.
Volunteer for MusicNL Week
Join our Volunteer Team at MusicNL week! Volunteers have access to showcases, conference sessions, and more (subject to capacity).
To register, please sign up here for volunteer roles such as: Door Person, Merchandise Seller, Registration, Conference Monitor, Driver, Photography, Social Media, Sponsorship, and more!
Perks:
- One (1) free conference registration (including wristband for all shows)
- Network with artist and industry professionals
- Discover new music
- Work with awesome people!
THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS AND SPONSORS WHO MAKE MUSICNL WEEK POSSIBLE:
