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 […]
Music Submissions If you are a musician and wish to submit original songs for airplay on CBC networks, send them to the CBC Music Library by email to music.library@cbc.ca You may also indicate the specific program for preferred play in the subject line of your email as follows: “Attention: [program name]” Please attach with your email […]
Experience the biggest night in Newfoundland and Labrador music: 2025 MusicNL Awards Gala! The 2025 MusicNL Awards Gala is lighting up the St. John’s Convention Centre on Saturday, November 15, with 25 awards presented and live performances by an outstanding group of artists (and more to be announced!). Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable night celebrating the immense musical talent […]
Celebrate the Behind the Scenes Heroes of Music at the 2025 MusicNL Industry Awards On Wednesday, November 12, join us at the 2025 MusicNL Industry Awards, 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 […]
Early Bird Rates for 2025 MusicNL Week SHOWCASES end November 9! Five days, four venues, 30+ artists, and eight showcases—a jam-packed week of live music for as little as $50! From November 12–16, MusicNL Week 2025 will feature eight showcases open to the public with over 30 artists performing across a wide range of genres […]
Early Bird Rates for the 2025 MusicNL Week CONFERENCE end October 20! From November 12–16 at the Sheraton Hotel, the 2025 MusicNL Week Conference brings together artists and industry workers for four days of learning, connection, and live music through over 30 panels, peer sessions, networking events, and over 30 performances for as little as […]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Last week, we excitedly unveiled the first wave of details for MusicNL Week 2025, happening November 12–16 in St. John’s! Expect a jam-packed week featuring hands-on conference panels and professional development, export delegates, business opportunities, artist and Industry awards, networking, and plenty of incredible shows. Find all details on our MusicNL Week 2025 page here, and we’ve […]
The September intake of our Artist Development funding stream is now open. This round runs from Tuesday, September 2, to Monday, September 22! The Artist Development program fosters and supports Newfoundland and Labrador’s musical culture through the funding of singles, EPs, full-length sound recordings, marketing, and promotion materials. This includes: ➡️ Production/Pre-production ➡️ Mixing and […]
Today we excitedly announced the 2025 MusicNL award nominees! Leading the way is Mallory Johnson with 6 nods, followed by Quote The Raven with 5 categories, and XIA-3, Natasha Blackwood, Mick Davis and Thin Love, and Justin Fancy with 4 nominations each. Deantha Edmunds, Jake Nicoll, Nico Paulo, Rube & Rake, and Port-Aux-Poutines are among 13 artists nominated in 3 categories. Remember that […]
Each year, MusicNL celebrates and recognizes over 25 diverse categories of music and the many people who make up the fabric of Newfoundland and Labrador’s thriving music industry. Our live in-person Nominee Announcement, originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, was postponed due to multiple wildfires across our province. Given the ongoing events, we have decided to […]
As much as we were hoping to share the 2025 MusicNL Award nominees tomorrow, given the multiple wildfires happening across our province, our announcement is postponed to a later date. With many in our province facing evacuation orders and advisories, including a regional state of emergency, we want to keep the focus on community support, […]
Each year, MusicNL celebrates and recognizes over 25 diverse categories of music and the many people who make up the fabric of Newfoundland and Labrador’s thriving music industry. Please join us on Tuesday, August 12 at 12:00 pm NDT, as we unveil and celebrate the 2025 MusicNL Award Nominees! 👉RSVP deadline: Monday, August 11, 10:00 […]