Posts by Glen Erickson
ALBERTA MUSIC AT SXSW 2017
PORT JUVEE Showcases Thursday, March 16 @ Swan Dive: 3:00PM Thursday, March 16 @ Tellers Upstairs: 1:00AM “A tireless vibe that does not let down.” – Culture Collide Although PORT JUVEE embody a sound that is equally indebted to New York City post-punk and California surf garage, the Canadian prairies is where the band calls…
Read MoreALBERTA MUSIC AT FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL 2017
Alberta Music is excited to be returning to the Folk Alliance International conference, and will be teaming up with BreakOut West to present the best in Western Canadian Folk! The Folk Alliance International Conference is the world’s largest gathering of the Folk music industry and community (crossing a diverse array of genres including Blues, Bluegrass,…
Read MoreALBERTA MUSIC WELCOMES ITS NEW PROGRAM MANAGER
Alberta Music is pleased to announce that Jesse Northey, has joined the team and will take on the roles and responsibilities of program manager. Jesse is a well-known and active participant in the Alberta music community as a performer, recording engineer, producer and consultant. with a Bachelor of Music (Digital Audio Arts) from the University…
Read MoreAN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT & JOHN HIATT
Alberta Music and the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta are proud to present the Evening with Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt Contest. CALGARY – March 2 at the Southern Jubilee Auditorium Dinner and drinks for 4 in Calgary at the Mill Street Brewpub Travel cost of Calgary Transit passes for 4 to the Jubilee Auditorium…
Read MoreDOWNLOAD 2017 PROGRAM SEASON
DOWNLOAD provides members with music industry education through Industry Information Sessions, Professional Development Workshops, Networking Events and Mixers. As the title DOWNLOAD also suggests, many of these sessions and the resources that go along with them will be available from our website to watch online. INFO SESSIONS DOWNLOAD Presents: Get Noticed! Music Media Today – A…
Read MoreAlberta Music Job Opportunity – Program Manager
Program Manager The Alberta Music Industry Association is a non-profit, service-based association dedicated to helping professionals in the music industry succeed in their careers. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Manager oversees the delivery of Alberta Music’s programs, including professional development, industry development, and market development initiatives. This is a full-time position in a…
Read MoreAlberta Music Mixer & Program Launch Party
Join Alberta Music as we kick off the 2017 DOWNLOAD Programming Season while celebrating our 33rd birthday! We’ll provide the drinks and tunes, and let you do the rest. Bring business cards, as we’ll be drawing for some great prizes throughout the night. See what we have planned this season, catch up with colleagues, make…
Read MoreAlberta Music Welcomes its NEW Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Alberta Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Carly Klassen as its new executive director. Carly Klassen moves into the executive director position after completing seven years at Alberta Music with various responsibilities, the latest as manager of programs and operations. Prior to her tenure at Alberta Music, Carly…
Read MoreEdmonton Music Prize 2016 Top 3 Finalists
This is the fourth year for the Edmonton Music Prize, to recognize Edmonton-based musicians or musical collectives that have released a recording in the past 18 months. The award is sponsored by the City of Edmonton through the Edmonton Arts Council, and administered by Alberta Music (the Alberta Music Industry Association). A 1st prize of…
Read MoreAlberta Music Christmas Parties
Alberta Music will be celebrating another year and a final goodbye to our Executive Director, Chris Wynters! Join us in cheer as we mix and mingle during the holiday season among friends, industry, and music. Edmonton Tuesday, December 13 at 7:30 PM – 12 AMRocky Mountain Icehouse10516 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1Z7 RSVP Calgary…
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