1. MNB Annual General Assembly/ Assemblée générale annuelle de MNB
Music NB will be having it's Annual General Assembly on Sunday May 30th 2010 at 1pm in the MNB Office in Moncton. We will also be programming events and round table meetings regarding our the NB music industry during the course of the weekend. A complete schedule will be available shortly
Musique NB tiendra son Assemblée générale annuelle le 30 mai 2010 dans les bureaux de MNB à Moncton. Nous allons aussi programmer des événements et des tables rondes pour discuter des enjeux de notre industrie musicale provinciale au courant de la fin de semaine. L'horaire complet sera disponible sous peu.
2. Music NB Regional Discussions / Discussions régionales de Musique NB
 Leading up to our May 30th Annual General Meeting, Music New Brunswick (MNB) is organizing information sessions and discussions revolving around the NB music Industry and its development for the future. This is the first step of our preparation in developing a three year strategic plan that will serve the association as well as the entire music industry of the province. We need to have a common vision. As the music industry association for NB, we need to know what your challenges are. We want to be able to support and foster while developing new ideas and strategies to support our industry together!
En préparation de leur Assemblée générale annuelle, Musique Nouveau Brunswick organise des sessions d'information et de discussion pour mieux comprendre les enjeux des intervenants de l'industrie musicale de la province du Nouveau-Brunswick. Ces rencontres nous aiderons à la préparation d'un plan stratégique pour les trois prochaines années. Nous voulons connaître les défies de chaque région et de mieux connaître les gens qui travailent dans le secteur. Ensemble, nous pouvons établir une stratégie pour développer notre industrie!
3. Songwriters Workshop May 29th 2010
**Cet atelier est présenté en Anglais**
The Songwriters Association of Canada in partnership with Music/Musique NB are proud to present the S.A.C. Songwriting Workshop during the weekend of Music New Brunswick's Annual General Meeting.
Songwriting Workshop With John Capek
A workshop for both up and coming and experienced song writers, this will be a 3 hour session dealing with writing techniques and hands on learning. The participants will be invited to present one of their songs, live or recorded, for critique and commentary. There are places for 15 participants and all who are interested must register via the Music NB website.
WHEN: MAY 29th 2010
WHERE: Trimedia Atlantic in the main studio.
TIME: 1 pm to 4:30 pm
COST: 25$, 15$ for Music NB members
4. Fête de la musique 2010 - 21 Juin
 As an official partner in the organisation of the international "Fête de la Musique" (Intl. Music day) in Moncton, MNB is accepting applications until May 15th.
Musique NB est fier de se joindre aux organisateurs de la Fête de la Musique 2010. Les artistes désirant offrir des performances sont invités à le faire par le biais du lien ci-dessous et ce, avant le samedi 15 mai 2010.
5. Lancement de l'album des finalistes d'Accros de la chanson 2010
INVITATION
LANCEMENT DE L’ALBUM DES FINALISTES D’ACCROS DE LA CHANSON 2010
 MONCTON, le vendredi 30 avril 2010 - La Fédération des jeunes francophones du Nouveau- Brunswick (FJFNB) vous invite au lancement de l'album des finalistes d'Accros de la chanson 2010 dans le cadre de la diffusion en direct de l'émission En Rafale de la Première Chaîne de Radio-Canada Acadie.
DATE : Le vendredi 14 mai 2010
HEURE : 16h à 18 h
LIEU : Foyer du Théâtre Capitol, Moncton (811 rue Main)
En première heure de l'émission, les finalistes d'Accros de la chanson seront présentés et les pièces enregistrées aux studios de Radio-Canada Acadie seront diffusées pour la première fois à la radio. Ce sera une découverte pour le public. Le porte-parole de cette édition, Kevin McIntyre et le réalisateur de l'album, George Belliveau, discuteront de leur contribution au projet. Également, un membre du groupe KeroZen, gagnant de la catégorie groupe de l'édition 2009 d'Accros de la chanson, témoignera de l'influence du projet sur leur carrière de jeunes musiciens. Animée par Samuel Chiasson, l’émission sera diffusée aux quatre coins des provinces de l’Atlantique.
Un léger goûter sera servi. Portes ouvertes à 15h30, l'entrée est libre.
Pour plus de renseignements : Karine Gallant Agente de projets culturels à la FJFNB
6. Hardcopy Applications Available, Online System Is Down!
PRESS RELEASE
05/04/2010
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Julia Train
FACTOR
Hardcopy Applications Available, Online System Is Down!
Toronto, Ontario - The online application system continues to be problematic.
FACTOR will be in contact with anyone who has successfully submitted an online application. These submitted online applications will be processed by FACTOR.
Your continued patience is greatly appreciated.
FACTOR will continue to update, as these issues are resolved.
Applicants are reminded that eligible costs incurred as of April 1st, 2010 will be considered for all applications received by May 14th, 2010.
For further information regarding this announcement, please contact:
For further information regarding eligibility and program related questions,
please contact: the Submissions Department:
7. Inscription aux vitrines de la FrancoFête en Acadie 2010 et au répertoire de spectacles 2011-2012 de RADARTS
Bonjour à tous,
La période d’inscription pour une vitrine à la FrancoFête en Acadie 2010 et au répertoire de spectacle 2011-2012 de RADARTS est maintenant commencée. Vous n’avez qu’à vous rendre sur le site www.francofete.com et sous la rubrique Inscription vous aurez tout les détails.
Merci de faire circuler dans vos réseaux.
Si vous avez des questions n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec moi.
Véronique Godin
Coordonnatrice
FrancoFête en Acadie
506.727.6386
Canadian Country Rockers, Rik Reese & Neon Highway and their current single 'Headin Down to Memphis', takes the number #1 spot this week on CJSE Country 89.5FM. The single entered the station's Top 20 at #18 and has climbed steadily knocking out Nashville super-group, Lady Antebellum who held the position for 4 weeks. The single is from the critically acclaimed album entitled, Mama Raised a Good Boy which was nominated for 2010 Country Album of the Year by the East Coast Music Association and 2009 List of Top Canadian Country Albums of the Decade by Canadian Country Music News. Thank you to Canadian country radio, media, and associations.
9. New Song Release"Bluegrass Grows" by Don Coleman
Don Coleman was inspired and he wrote 22 bluegrass songs in 10 days.
He also published a book of the 22 songs titled "Stash O' Grass" Coleman is thrilled to release one of the songs from the "Stash O' Grass" collection.
The song "Bluegrass Grows" celebrates the magic of spring and the joy it brings to all creatures, the beginning of summer and the importance of friendship.
The song features "NB Country Music Hall Of Fame" inductee "Eddy Poirier" who performs all of the instrumentation.
10. Open Mic, hosted by Patchworks Recording Artist R.A. Lautenschlager, @ Bridge Street Café, Sackville, NB (8:00-10:15) every Thursday evening.
If you play, sing, tell stories, or just love live music, bring an instrument, your voice, or your ear an friends, and enjoy. To ensure a spot, or for more information contact R.A. @ rlautenschlager@mta.ca (  506-364-2661 ), or just show up.
11.Winnipeg Folk Festival - Young Performers Program
Applications may be downloaded from our website at www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca.
Deadline to apply is May 15, 2010.
New This Year - We are offering a bursary for out of province applicants!
Now in its 11th year, the Winnipeg Folk Festival is pleased to once again present the Young Performers Program. Open to emerging musicians ages 14-24. This training and performance program offers a day of workshops and mentoring with professional musicians hired to perform at this year’s festival. Participants also have the a opportunity to perform on stage to the Festival audience.
We hope those who take part will come away inspired to pursue a future in music. It’s also a chance to interact and exchange ideas with young musicians with the same musical interests.
WHO:
Musicians – singer/songwriters, bands, vocalists & instrumentalists aged 14 - 24
WHERE:
At the internationally acclaimed Winnipeg Folk Festival, July 7-11, 2010
WHEN:
Program dates: July 8 & 9, 2010
WHAT:
An Unforgettable Musical Experience -
A learning and performance workshop, this two-day program starts off with a day of mentoring classes.
The second day takes place at the Winnipeg Folk Festival site where participants will showcase their
talents on the Young Performers Stage. Enjoy the experience of a captive audience eager to discover new
talent, and for added star status, the concert is recorded live to be broadcast following the
festival.
Past Mentors have included:
Afie Jurvanen (Bahamas), Amelia Curran, Tony Dekker (Great Lake Swimmers), Kinnie Starr, John K Samson (Weakerthans), John Mann, Christine Fellows, Dave Bidini (Rheostatics), Catherine MacLellan, Andrew White (Apostle of Hustle), Jason Collett, Carolyn Mark and more.
Information and applications can be found on our website at: winnipegfolkfestival.ca
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to receive some print materials for the program.
Sincerely,
--
Morgan Hamill
Artistic Associate
mhamill@winnipegfolkfestival.ca
Tel: 204-231-0096 ext. 224
July 7-11, 2010
www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca
12. Deadline / Dates limites
Factor
May 14th 2010 - Collective Initiatives, Demo/Songwriter Support Program, Domestic and International Showcase program,
May 31st 2010 - Direct Board Approval Program, Domestic and International Tour Program, Juried Sound Recording Loan Program, Marketing and Promo for Non - FACTOR Sound Recordings
June 15th 2010 - Domestic and International Business Development Program (All levels), Emerging Artists Program, Songwriter Workshop and Seminar Support Program, Video Program
June 25th 2010 - Marketing and Promo for FACTOR Funded Sound Recordings
Conseil des Arts / Canada Council for the Arts
15 Mai 2010 / 15 May 2010
Programme de répétition et de production de concerts de musique non classique, et de musique de chambre classique: Aide Annuelle / Concert Production and Rehearsal Program for Non - Classical and cHAMBER music : Annual Funding
Programme de répétition et de production de concerts de musique non classique, et de musique de chambre classique: Aide de projets / Concert Production and Rehearsal Program for Non - Classical and cHAMBER music : Project Funding
June 1st 2010 / 1er juin 2010
Music Touring Grants / Subventions de tournées de musique (For tours occuring between the following September and April / Pour les tournées qui se dérouleront entre avril et octobre suivant)
Visiting Foreign Artists Program: Inter-Arts, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts and Writing and Publishing / Programme de visites d’artistes étrangers : Inter-Arts, arts médiatiques, musique, théâtre, arts visuels et création littéraire et édition
Radio Starmaker Fund
May 27th 2010 - Marketing and Touring
Country Music Television
May 30th 2010 - Video Assistance Program
13. Shotgun Jimmie - Europe Video Weblogs
Shotgun Jimmie is currently on tour in Europe and will be until June. They are regularly posting tour video weblogs on their youtube site
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