SCHMUSIC PARTY!
Don't Forget! 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!
MUSIC BC SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
A Special General Meeting will be held just prior to the Schmusic Party Feb 8th at the Media Club (6PM Sharp). The meeting will address changes to Music BC bylaws. Please come out and cast your vote. This is Your Organization! Click Here to Download Bylaws (PDF)
CMW SHOWCASE LINEUP
Music BC & The Georgia Straight Presents
Saturday March 10th at Healey's (56 Blue Jays Way, Toronto):
Elias
Shane Phillip
Yuca
Hayley Sales
Whitfield
Shaun Verrault
For more information on Showcases, Wristbands and other Canadian Music Week News, visit www.cmw.net
"STATE OF THE INDUSTRY" with Bob Lefsetz
Don't Miss This Workshop! Music BC presents the 1st installment of the Career Development Series on Saturday, Feb 17th from 1-3PM at Tom Lee Music (3rd FLoor, 929 Granville St, Vancouver). Music Industry pundit Bob Lefsetz addresses the issues that are at the core of the music business: downloading, copy protection, pricing and the music itself. Free Admission for Paid Members! $15 for Basic (Free Members) or $25 Non-members. Contact Nathan@musicbc.org to pre-register.
2007 DIY CONVENTION
The seventh annual DIY Convention: "Do It Yourself In Film, Music and Books" is taking place Feb 9-11 at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles. The 2007 DIY Convention features live music performances, special showcases, film screenings, parties and an extensive lineup of panels and keynote speakers focusing on creating, promoting, protecting and distributing independent film, music, books and other digital media. Tickets to the event are now available online at www.diyconvention.com. Entrants to the 2007 DIY Film Festival and 2007 DIY Music Festival receive free admission to the 2007 DIY Convention.
BLUEBIRD NORTH
Bluebird North returns to the The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Vancouver on Feb 13th at 7:30 PM, featuring Barney Benthall, Ivan Boudreau, Melanie Dekker, Jeremy Fisher and Mark Perry. Bluebird North: Where Writers Sing and Tell! www.songwriters.ca
MAZDA SEEKS TOP STUDENT BANDS
Car manufacturer Mazda Canada is scouring universities and colleges across Canada to find the best student bands in the country to provide the soundtrack for a new online game! The contest, dubbed Mazda's Rockin' Roll Call, invites bands with at least one student member enrolled at a Canadian college or university to enter online at www.mazdarockinrollcall.ca.
The top 5 artists will have a song featured in the "Campus Joyride" game that premieres online in late February. The overall winner will recieve a demo recording package valued at $2,000 at the studio of your choice. Deadline is Feb 17th: www.mazdarockinrollcall.ca
GREAT DEALS ON ADVERTISING!
There are still some great deals available on advertising in the upcoming Music BC Directory. Check out the Rate Card and see for yourself! Contact Nathan@musicbc.org for more info. Deadline THIS FRIDAY for artwork. 
SongTalk with Roy Forbes!
Feb 3rd, 10AM-4PM, John Brathwaite Community Centre, North Vancouver. 145 West 1st Street
Info/Registration at www.arts-alive.ca
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 to register
Songwriting Circle (full)
Feb 21st, 6-8PM, Music BC Office - #501-23 West Pender St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org to register
Music Across Borders
March 24th, 1-4PM , Tom Lee Music Hall - 3rd Floor, 929 Granville St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org to register
Music & The Law
March 21st, 6-8PM, Music BC Office - #501-23 West Pender St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org to register
Publishing 101
April 25th, 6-8PM, Music BC Office - #501-23 West Pender St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org to register
Touring The U.S.
May 16th, 6-8PM, Music BC Office - #501-23 West Pender St, Vancouver
Email Nathan@musicbc.org to register
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 to register
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 to register
All Music BC Workshops are FREE for Paid Members, $15 for Basic(free) members and $25 for Non-Members
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