EXPORT ACTIVITIES & PARTNERSHIPS ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY CREATIVE SASKATCHEWAN


EXPORT PROGRAM NOTES Our Export Program and U.K. consultant, Sound Diplomacy, can pro- vide assistance to artists who are export-ready or who are seeking as- sistance to become export-ready. See www.saskmusic.org > How To > Export Program for more information. We participate in both domes- tic and international events where there is potential for our artists to grow their markets.


FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL FEBRUARY 15-19/17, KANSAS CITY MO


In partnership with BreakOut West, Manitoba Music, Alberta Music, Music BC


SaskMusic is pleased to present four Saskatchewan artists in Kan- sas City for the annual Folk Alliance International Conference, Camp, Show & Awards. Joining together in a partnership under the ban- ner of BreakOut West, Manitoba Music, Music Alberta, Music BC and SaskMusic artists will perform in private showcases for the thousands of international music industry professionals in attendance. Folk Alli- ance International provides the opportunity to share ideas, network, and celebrate traditional music and dance.


Saskatchewan artists participating this year are Belle Plaine (who is also performing an Official Showcase at the invitation of Folk Alliance), The Karpinka Brothers, In With the Old, and Poor Nameless Boy. Artist selections were made following an open call for submissions and industry jury. Showcases take place at the Westin Hotel in down- town Kansas City. In addition to performing, the artists will attend the Folk Alliance conference and keynote sessions, industry tradeshow, and be able to take advantage of networking opportunities through- out the weekend with talent buyers, festival bookers, radio pro- grammers, record labels and many others from around the world, all oriented on the folk, roots and world music industries.


We will be in Kansas City to assist our artists with promotion of their showcase and network with delegates from around the world, follow- ing up on connections we have cultivated at previous events. In addi- tion to assisting our artists while in Kansas City, SaskMusic is working with the artists in advance of the event to ensure they are well pre- pared for the opportunities it will present.


Since 1989, Folk Alliance® has served as the headquarters for Folk Music and Dance. With over 2800 members worldwide and an annual conference that is one of the five largest music conferences in North America, Folk Alliance continues to grow and mature while provid- ing a unique range of member services to their community. Over the years, their community has grown to include record companies, pub- lishers, presenters, agents, managers, music support services, manu- facturers and artists that work in the folk world. Folk Alliance has five regional affiliates that provide the grass roots efforts in their respec- tive markets. Folk Alliance International exists to foster and promote traditional, contemporary, and multicultural folk music and dance and related performing arts (www.folkalliance.org).


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JUNO AWARDS MARCH 27-APRIL 2/17, OTTAWA ON


SaskMusic will be in attendance this year to network and support our province’s industry. Nominees have not been announced at publica- tion time; good luck to everyone who submitted! This year we offered a Juno Bursary to help our artists cover the costs of their nomination submission fees. Eligible product was released to the public between September 1, 2015 and November 11, 2016. (Did you know the major- ity of JUNO categories do not require any sales criteria - they are deter- mined by a network of judges across Canada?)


This year’s televised awards will be broadcast live from The Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday, April 2 on CTV and CTV GO. For more, visit www.junoawards.ca.


SXSW MARCH 14-18/17, AUSTIN TX


South by Southwest Music and Media Conference, “the world’s lead- ing music industry event,” offers attendees the opportunity to explore the future of the music industry during the day at panels, talks, trade show, Music Gear Expo and other activities at the Austin Convention Center. At night, the best mix of musical performances from over 2,200 regional, national and international acts takes place.


SaskMusic will be attending this year to network and support our showcasing artists. Details regarding official showcase selection artists are pending at this time. Stay tuned. For more, visit www.sxsw.com.


CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK APRIL 19-21/17, TORONTO ON


SaskMusic and many Sask. artists will be travelling to Toronto for of- ficial activities at Canadian Music Week, one of the premier entertain- ment events in North America focusing on the business of global music. The CMW festival will take place April 18-23 around downtown Toronto. Official showcase artists confirmed so far include Alex Bent + The Emptiness, DGS Samurai Champs, Surf Dads, The Extroverts, and We Were Lovers.


The music industry summit will provide programming streams includ- ing social music, live touring, and songwriting and publishing, as well as keynotes and breakout sessions with forward-thinkers who shape the entertainment industries. Stay tuned for updates on our planned activities. For more on CMW, visit www.cmw.net.


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