The folks at Music BC have sent me this info in their newsletter. This is a cool organization which is really dedicated to helping the indy music scene in Vancouver flourish. Membership is cheap and worth every penny!
YOU ARE INVITED - SCHMUSIC PARTY FEB 8th!
Music BC Will be hosting a Networking Party for the BC Music Community on Thursday Feb 8th from 6-8PM at The Media Club! Come rub elbows with fellow members and industry players. Great connections are made at the Schmusic Party! FREE Cover! FREE drinks sponsored by Sleeman! Awesome Prizes Sponsored by AMP Merchandising, Long & McQuade, Digital Sound Magic, Spectrum Events, and Blacktop Geurillas/Universal!
FUNDING DEADLINE
The next deadline for the Music Industry Travel Assistance Program (MITAP) is set for Monday, January 15th, 2007 for both Tour/Showcase and Business Travel. For more information click Here or contact the office at 604.873.1914. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of British Columbia through the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and the Arts.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Music BC is proud to announce the upcoming 2007 Career Development Series! This year will feature 4 Key Speaker Series at Tom Lee Music Hall (929 Granville St). Music BC will be bringing in Key Industry reps from around the world to share thier extensive knowledge and experience with Music BC Members.
Saturday, Feb 17th 1-3 PM "State of the Industry" with Bob Lefsetz
Saturday March 24th 1-4PM "Music Across Borders" - International Delegate Panel
Saturday May 19th 1-4PM "Your Music in Film & TV - Part 2" with Music Supervisors
Saturday June 2nd 1-4PM "Music & The Internet" with Gray Gannaway of CD Baby
Mark your calendar now! More information will be coming soon. All workshops are FREE for Paid Members, $15 for Basic Members and $25 for Non-Members. Please contact Nathan@musicbc.org for more information or to pre-register!
"POWER OF SONG" CONTEST
COPE 378 is seeking a song that expresses through music, what water and power mean to British Columbia. A song that is powerful, well crafted - a song that strikes a chord, a theme song for "Take Back The Power". The Power of Song competition is open to British Columbia singer/songwriters who care about public power and water. To Enter Simply Go To www.publicpowerbc.ca.
The winner will receive travel, accommodation and tickets for 2 to My Generation pre-festival reception February 16, 2007 and the concert at the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, February 17, 2007. The winning song will be used by COPE 378 as the theme for future My Generation events.
SONG SWAP SUNDAYS
Hosted by Linda McKillip - Jan. 28th, 2- 4:30 PM, Douglas Community Center, 20550 Douglas Crescent, Langley BC. Linda will be critiquing songs and also playing the group some of the demos she receives from top Nashville publishers. Come and find out "how good does my demo have to be?" Admission $10, no pre-registration required.
GREAT DEALS ON ADVERTISING!
Music BC is offering some great deals on advertising in the upcoming Music BC Directory. Check out the Rate Card and see for yourself! Contact Nathan@musicbc.org to reserve your ad by Jan 31st. 
Intro to Myspace
Jan 24th, 6-8PM, Music BC Office - #501-23 West Pender St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org for info
Song Swap Sundays
Jan 28th, 2-4:30PM, Douglas Crescent Community Center, Langley. 20550 Douglas Crescent
Admission $10 - no pre registration required
Date With A Demo Songwriters' Workshop
Have your demo critiqued by pro songwriters like Shari Ulrich, John Mann and Roy Forbes
Feb 11th, 10AM, Kay Meek Studio - 1700 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver
Click Here for info
The State of the Industry w/ Bob Lefsetz
Feb 17th, 1PM, Tom Lee Music Hall - 3rd Floor, 929 Granville St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org for info
Songwriting Circle
Feb 21st, 6-8PM, Music BC Office - #501-23 West Pender St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org for info
Music Across Borders
March 24th, 1-4PM , Tom Lee Music Hall - 3rd Floor, 929 Granville St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org for info
Music & The Law
March 21st, 6-8PM, Music BC Office - #501-23 West Pender St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org for info
Publishing 101
April 25th, 6-8PM, Music BC Office - #501-23 West Pender St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org for info
Touring The U.S.
May 16th, 6-8PM, Music BC Office - #501-23 West Pender St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org for info
Your Music in Film & TV - Part 2
May 19th, 1-4PM , Tom Lee Music Hall - 3rd Floor, 929 Granville St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org for info
Canadian Music Week
March 7-10, 2007 Toronto, ON
www.cmw.net
New Music West
May 2-7, 2007 Vancouver, BC
www.newmusicwest.com
Music & The Internet
June 2nd, 1-4PM , Tom Lee Music Hall - 3rd Floor, 929 Granville St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org for info
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