At MusicNL, we continue to work to create an industry where all of the voices of Newfoundland and Labrador are heard. We enable musicians and music industry professionals to stay and work successfully in Newfoundland and Labrador. To help serve this mandate, this year MusicNL has partnered with First Light’s National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD), … Continued
Learn MoreIn the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
Learn MoreHe’s a Newfoundlander born and bred, and Bruce Moss will protect his hit song until he dies.
So when The Simpsons made him a sweet cash offer to use The Islander a few months back, he balked at it.
Learn MoreIn 2009, Philippa Jones started her St. John’s based visual arts professional practice, after having completed a Bachelor of Fine Art as well as a Masters in Arts focused on Interactive Art and Design from the University College Falmouth. Her work has been included in a group exhibition at The Rooms called New Romantics, a solo exhibition called MIRIAD
Learn MoreMosquito season is fast approaching, but instead of reaching for the insect repellent sprays and lotions, Canadians may one day crank up some electronic music. For a new study, researchers in Asia subjected the mosquito that causes yellow fever to music by dubstep artist Skrillex — in particular the track Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites, which they … Continued
Learn MoreFrom the Nova Scotia Eskasoni First Nation, he is the first of four visiting Indigenous resident-thinkers at Memorial University School of Music. It’s part of a new project called Indigenous Voices: Steps Toward Decolonizing the Music School Curriculum.
Learn MoreThough founded in a New York City laundromat, the International Lullaby Project has spread worldwide via Carnegie Hall to bring hope and connections in places like refugee camps, neonatal units, drop-in centres and prisons.
Learn MoreHonouring the 84 Souls lost at sea during a horrific storm on the Ocean Ranger off the coast of Newfoundland, 37 years ago, this February 15 at 0130 hours.
Learn MoreOn May 17, 2019, the Indigenous Music Awards, presented by the Casinos of Winnipeg, will celebrate and honour nominees and winners in 19 categories, at the Club Regent Event Centre. This year marks the awards 14th year, attracting artists, fans, and music stakeholders from across Turtle Island and beyond, who gather for an evening … Continued
Learn MoreBekah Simms watched the live Juno Award nomination announcements this week on a whim and was shocked to hear her name among the nominees. The 28-year-old Mount Pearl native’s classical composition “Granitic” is one of the five pieces nominated for classical composition of the year.
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