MusicNL is creating a new Member Value Task Force. Its purpose will be to help guide the organization in creating an enhanced value proposition for its over 300 members. David Smallwood, Chair of the Task Force states “if you are interested in creating positive change and have 3 hrs per month to give back to … Continued
Learn MoreSt. John’s, NL: Beth Lane, Jenna Maloney, and Jayne Batstone take first, second and third place, respectively, in the NewFound Talent Contest. Ten talented young people from across the province performed at a pre-recorded event in front of a panel of three MusicNL award winning judges. The event hosted by Don-E Coady, premiered on social … Continued
Learn MorePlease see the original letter from MusicNL here Dear Ms. House: I am writing in response to your correspondence addressed to the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, regarding support for musicians, artists and arts organizations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Guilbeault appreciates your taking the time to share your thoughts on this … Continued
Learn MoreJoin us in welcoming our two new JCP staff to MusicNL! We are thrilled to have Anthony & Mia on board. Each of them brings a diverse set of skills to the organization. Mia Penney: Digital Marketing & Virtual Platforms Coordinator Mia Penny’s love of music is founded on years of involvement with the St. … Continued
Learn MoreWE’VE MISSED SEEING YOU! (no really, we have!) It’s been a long and unprecedented 3 months since the onset of COVID-19. While working from home, we have had to retune our instruments to help you carry on with the art and creative magic that you bring to our province and to the world! With the cancelation … Continued
Learn MoreJune 2, 2020 Amy House, Chair MusicNL 186 Duckworth Street St. John’s, NL A1C 1G5 Dear Amy House: The Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation (TCII) remains committed to investing in our musicians. We are pleased to provide MusicNL an additional $25,000 to support Press On , which will not only stabilize the … Continued
Learn MoreAt MusicNL we condemn racism in all its forms, whether subtle or overt. And with the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Regis Korchinski-Paquet, and the violence against protesters that has followed, we must speak out. We must do better. Let there be no doubt about our position: Black Lives Matter. We stand … Continued
Learn MoreIn response to COVID-19 and its effects on the Music Industry, MusicNL announces the funding of 37 new and innovative projects, totaling over $150,000. * Created to support an industry crippled by the pandemic, the response to the “Press On” program was overwhelming and, to be honest, very exciting. At the deadline the original budget … Continued
Learn MoreMusicNL has received the following from the Honourable Bernard Davis in response to the letter written by MusicNL dated March 25th regarding COVID-19. Click here to see the letter March 26, 2020 Amy House, Chair MusicNL Email: chair@musicnl.ca Dear Amy House: Thank you for your letter expressing your deep concern at this time … Continued
Learn MoreMarch 24, 2020 The Honourable Steven Guilbeault Minister of Canadian Heritage cc. The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minsiter The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development Member for Labrador: Yvonne Jones Member for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame: Scott Simms Member for St. Johns East: Jack Harris Member … Continued
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