Music in NB 📯 Musique au NB: 14 APR 2021

PRIX MNB AWARDS 2021 We invite our members and the New Brunswick music community to submit applications and suggestions for the 2021 Prix MNB Awards, slated to take place in October. +++ info > Nous invitons nos membres et la communauté musicale du Nouveau-Brunswick à soumettre des candidatures et des suggestions pour les Prix MNB Awards 2021, prévus pour octobre. +++ info >

FESTIVAL (506) + EXPORTNB Festival (506) is taking place Oct 21-24, in various venues across NB. Festival (506) features 12 EMERGING + DEVELOPING artist showcases. ExportNB is a year-long program aimed at furthering the careers of 6 to 8 EXPORT-READY + EXPORTING artists. // Le Festival (506) se déroule du 21 au 24 oct, dans diverses salles du NB. Le Festival (506) présente 12 vitrines d’artistes EN ÉMERGENCE + EN DÉVELOPPEMENT. ExportNB est un programme qui s’échelonne sur un an et qui vise à faire progresser les carrières de 6 à 8 artistes PRÊT.ES À L’EXPORTATION + QUI EXPORTENT.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY // OPPORTUNITÉ D’EMPLOI MNB is looking for an Export Program Coordinator. The Export Coordinator will work with artists + team to understand their export objectives and to engage with appropriate events and opportunities such as sponsored or partnered showcases performances. // MNB est à la recherche d’un coordonnateur·trice du programme d’exportation. Le·la coordonnateur·trice travaillera avec les artistes + équipe afin de comprendre leurs objectifs d’exportation et de développer et poursuivre des opportunités appropriés, tels que des vitrines commandités ou en partenariat. +++ info >

SAVVY SESSION • SESSION SENSÉE   APR 15 // Brand Development · Développement de brand APR 22 // !Earshot Distro Info Session · Session d’info au sujet de !Earshot Distro MAY 13 // Marketing Plan 101 · Plan de marketing 101  +++ info >

ROLLING DEADLINE // AUCUNE DATE LIMITE Live Performance |  Professional Development + Business Travel  | Showcase Activités scéniques |  Développement professionnel + démarchage  | Vitrine  mid-musicnb.org // dim-musicnb.org

Spectacle au profit du Gala de la chanson de Caraquet Un spectacle bénéfice virtuel au profit du 52e Gala de la chanson de Caraquet, auquel une vingtaine d’artistes participent, sera présenté au grand public du 30 avril au 7 mai prochain. Afin de soutenir la pérennité du Gala de la chanson de Caraquet, véritable tremplin qui a contribué à l’épanouissement de plus de 600 artistes émergents depuis 1969, une vingtaine d’artistes unissent leurs voix dans le cadre d’un spectacle bénéfice.  +++ info >

Apryll Aileen Celebrates Atlantic Canada with New Song East Coast Canadian alternative pop-rock musician Apryll Aileen is releasing a new track on Friday, April 23rd that celebrates the natural beauty of Atlantic Canada. A soulful singer and classically trained pianist, Aileen has played stages from Hollywood, California to London, England. Pulling elements from her inspirations together for an anthemic pop sound, “Home” shares the story of the powerful self-realization that often, our life takes us on a journey that leads us back home.  +++ info >

Michael J. Foxx Releases Due Diligence 2 On the just released NEW album Due Diligence 2; Moncton-Based Michael J. Foxx continues to exude the confidence and comfort of a Major Recording Artist.  Michael J. Foxx crossed the border from New York City to begin a new life in Maritime Canada and to say his journey is rising to the occasion of what he considers the sweetest of opportunities, though accurate, understates his immense talents. His greatest gift is capturing the emotions of lyrics through his progressive musical arrangements created at his home studio Just1Mic Recordings. +++ info >

Les Moontunes Album Launch Concert   Les Moontunes will be releasing their debut album in style on April 20th by streaming a pre-recorded concert for the occasion, complete with hand-drawn animations and video effects! Tune in on Facebook at 8 PM from the comfort of your own home, and you’ll be guaranteed an extra-terrestrial musical experience that you won’t soon forget.  +++ info >

Harry Potter Flies In! Enjoy the magic of the music that was written for the Harry Potter movies, played by Symphony NB.  Friday, April 23, 7:30 pm Imperial Theatre  Saturday, April 24, 7:30 pm The Playhouse  Sunday, April 25, 2 pm Capitol Theatre +++ info >

New Single from Robert Thomas and the session men Following on the worldwide streaming success of their first single release “Twilight” which has registered over 150K listeners worldwide since January, Robert Thomas and the session men will release a second single “Light of Love” to streaming platforms on Feb 19, 2021. Co-written by MNB members Robert Thomas and Selby Evans, the ballad features a solo by Ray Legere and duet vocal with Lina Boudreau. +++ info >

Songwriters’ Circle Songwriters’ Tour with Colin Fowlie, Kylie Fox + Blaire Nicolle pick up a local artist in each town they perform. Apr 17 Fredericton // Grimross brewery w/ Josh Bravener Apr 22 Saint John // Five and Dime w/ Brent Mason Apr 23 Perth Andover // Oak tree restaurant w/ Aaron Crain April 30 Marshfield PEI // The Manse w/ Rick Sparkes May 1 Summerside PEI // Red dirt girl music room w/ Rick Sparkes May 15 Halifax NS // The carleton w/ Awolk +++ info >

John Adam Ian’s New Release  Saint John songwriter John Adam Ian’s releases are now available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and various other streaming services. The list include an EP, co-written with singer Jennie Philpott, released under the name “Mary Lied.”  +++ info >

FLOURISH Festival announces 50+ performers Fredericton’s FLOURISH Festival has shared an impressive line-up ahead of its June 10-13 edition, announcing Motherhood, Wolf Castle, Century Egg, Eliza Niemi, LXVNDR, and nearly fifty other artists. Festival performances will encompass music, art, installations, workshops, poetry, and more, in a mix of in-person and digital events.  +++ info >

Pallmer to Release Quiet Clapping Just before the pandemic brought the world to a standstill, Pallmer recorded a collection of five new songs with the help of audio engineer Corey Bonnevie (of Monopolized Records) at InterAction School of Performing Arts – an old church-converted-to-arts-centre in Saint John, NB. They recorded the tracks in a large dance studio in the back of the building, taking advantage of its natural resonance.  Quiet Clapping is slated to be released on April 9th, 2021.  +++ info >

Sticks and Strings SNB core members, the SJSQ, Andrew Miller and Joel Cormier will join forces to create an eclectic concert of chamber music. Thursday, April 15, 7:30 Charlotte Street Arts Centre Saturday, April 17, 7:30 Moncton Peace Centre Sunday, April 18, 2 pm Saint John Arts Centre  +++ info >

The Backstays The newest song on forthcoming album Tributaries (out May 1), “Aquarius” is an example of pandemic-time music making in a band context. “’Aquarius’ started out with just three piano parts and a beat; I knew I could build something with that, but I didn’t really plan for it to be so dystopic,” said The Backstays‘ Pete Johnston (he/him). “This person, or character, is starting to lose their humanity and succumb to pressures caused by something they’re resisting, or fighting against, all while they thought they were just biding their time.” +++ info >

Matt Boudreau en tournée L’artiste acadien Matt Boudreau prendra la route au Nouveau-Brunswick avec ses musiciens du 15 avril au 1er mai 2021 afin de présenter son spectacle dans six villes et villages. La tournée débutera le jeudi 15 avril à 20 h au Pub 981 de Néguac. La tournée se poursuivra à Miramichi, Campbellton, Caraquet, Saint-Jean et Dieppe. +++ info >

EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS SHOW  The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is thrilled to announce the performers for the 2021 East Coast Music Awards Show, slated for Thursday, May 6 at Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The event will feature performance by New Brunswick artists Les Hay Babies and Wolf Castle. +++ info >

Lifté Right  Denzel Subban sort une nouvelle tune pour ceux qui ont un gros truck pi pour ceux qui n’en n’ont pas. Né à Montréal, grandi dans Clare, Denzel Subban est fièrement noir et Acadien. Son style dit Drake mais son accent dit Arthur Comeau. +++ info >

CALL TO ARTISTS / APPEL AUX ARTISTES The Fresh AIR (artist-in-residence) program will return for the 2021 summer season. The program will support 10 artists as they engage with the public and develop their artistic practice or existing projects over five days at a NB provincial park or tourism site. // Le programme AIR Frais sera de retour pour la saison estivale 2021. Le programme d’artistes en résidence servira à appuyer 10 artistes qui s’engageront auprès du public et qui développeront leur pratique artistique ou des projets en cours pendant cinq jours dans un parc provincial ou un site touristique du NB. +++ info >

NEELY G SEEKING ARTISTS  The R10 Venue in Long Creek NB is planning a weekly Summer Club Night, and they are looking for NB-based artists. House, Techno, Electronic, Hip-Hop, Dance music Deejays, look for the Submission page on their website. +++ info >

New Music: Sunshine Rain (Remix)  JTK, aka Josh the Killer is a Fredericton based hip-hop artist born in Lagos, Nigeria. He is releasing a new single Sunshine Rain. “Sunshine Rain is our expression of hope for much better days and things to come; Hope which is effected by already existing improvements that we currently experience in our lives. ” +++ info >

RE:FLUX 16 Artist Lineup RE: FLUX is back for its 16th edition! From May 24 to 30, 2021, tune in to the programming – taking place mainly online – and enjoy the festival regardless of your COVID alert phase or colour code or geographical location! With: ANDRÉ CORMIER • EMILY KENNEDY • SARAH PAGÉ • ANNA SCHIMKAT • AMY BRANDON • DARREN COPELAND • JEREMIE JONES and more +++ info >

FIRST JANE LEBLANC MUSIC AWARD RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED Emerging New Brunswick-based music artist Stephanie David has been selected to receive the first Jane LeBlanc Music Award. The award is given out through the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund created in memory of Miramichi, born artist Jane LeBlanc. The fund is in place to assist emerging New Brunswick resident filmmakers, singers, and musicians.+++ info >

SSI Soundstage Sound Specialists Inc.(SSI) is looking to partner with bands to provide an avenue for bands to play together in a safe and social distance manner.  Full audio, video and lighting production is provided to stream live.  For more information or booking availability please contact us on all our social media, click the “Book Today” button on our website or email soundstage@ssiaudio.com +++ info >

@ CHARLOTTE STREET ARTS CENTRE Take a tour through the Centre’s current exhibits as if you were here, except you don’t have to wear a mask or go out into the cold. Enter through the West wing of the building and stroll through Ysabelle Vautour’s exhibit in the Penny Gallery. Next, make your way one-directionally through the Glencross Gallery to Diane Davis’s exhibit on the landing / the East Wing stairwell, and over to Kaitlin Hoyt’s exhibit in the West Wing stairwell and lobby.  +++ info >

@ THÉÂTRE DU MONUMENT-LEFEBVRE22 MAI // Sous la direction artistique de Kevin McIntyre, vous êtes invités à un spectacle en personne qui connectera le public des salles la même soirée. Vous aurez accès à des artistes en personne et vous verrez en direct sur écran géant les artistes ainsi que le public des autres salles tout au long de la soirée. Avec Danny Boudreau, Jacques et Josiane Comeau, et Menoncle Jason et P’tit Belliveau. +++ info >

@ THE CAP Apr 15 // Rock’n’roll Bingo Apr 16 // Keith Hallett Apr 17 // Montgomery Street Band Apr 23+24 // Wicked Vices  +++ info >

@ THÉÂTRE CAPITOL THEATRE Apr 23 // The Motorleague with Kill Chicago at The Capitol Theatre May 1 // Thane Dunn’s ELVIS GREATEST HIT’S May 15 // Jacques Surette (Coup de coeur francophone) May 22 // Spectacle Interconnecté May 30 // Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet | Canada’s Ballet Jörgen +++ info >

@ CENTRE DES ARTS D’EDMUNDSTON Le Centre des arts d’Edmundston, situé dans une ancienne église au cœur du centre-ville, est un espace dédié à la création et à la diffusion des arts. Le Centre offre une programmation artistique variée, de qualité, par l’entremise de spectacles, d’ateliers de création et de formation et d’expositions. Véritable carrefour de créativité, c’est ici que les artistes et le public se rencontrent pour explorer diverses formes d’art. Il est un espace de découverte où la créativité bouillonne. +++ info >

@ CENTRE CULTUREL DE CARAQUET Le Centre culturel de Caraquet offre gratuitement des locaux insonorisés pour les artistes et enseignant(e)s en musique et chant. 125 pieds carrés par local, un piano droit dans chaque local et autres instruments de musique disponibles sur demande. Pour réservations: 506.726.5001  +++ info >

CBC MUSIC SEARCHLIGHT Submissions open next Monday April 19th and close on May 3rd.Artists enter the contest by uploading a song to YouTube and filling out our new easy-to-use entry form on our website. Each entry will be judged on audio only, and should be an original song, in any genre.  The contest is open to all emerging artists, signed or unsigned, as long as they comply with the Rules and Regulations (pdf).

Contact East 2021 If you haven’t already heard: Contact East 2021 will take place in Moncton, New Brunswick from Thursday, September 23rd to Saturday, September 25th. Artists submissions are NOW LIVE! Thinking about applying to showcase at Contact East? Join us at our “Do I want to Showcase” panel discussion on Thursday, April 22 at 12pm AST for tons of tips to create a successful submission. +++ info >

Global Music Match 2.0 ECMA is pleased to announce applications are now open for Global Music Match 2021. To apply for GMM submit HERE.This program is an intensive 16-week, artist driven program, designed to establish connections between export-ready artists around the world. Through these introductions artists will enhance their social media skill sets, interact with new audiences, create new and engaging content and have the opportunity to work together and create musical collaborations on a global scale.

ARTS NB NEWS // NOUVELLES DE ARTS NB E] The May 1st deadline for the Career development Program is coming up! Please note: since May 1st falls on a Saturday, you have until Monday May 3rd to submit your application. // La date limite du 1er mai pour le programme de Développement de carrière s’en vient vite! Veuillez noter : puisque la date limite du 1er mai tombe un samedi, vous avez jusqu’à lundi le 3 mai, pour déposer votre demande. +++ info >

NEWS FROM FACTOR With travel and gathering restrictions still in place, FACTOR will be assessing eligible virtual Showcase and Tour Support applications based on the parameters outlined in the Virtual Performance document.When applying for a virtual performance within any of our programs:An Application Budget must be uploaded upon submission.Following the execution of the virtual event, a completed cost report must be uploaded.+++ info >

NOUVELLES DE MUSICACTION Musicaction souhaite vous informer que les ententes de distribution actuellement en vigueur sont toujours reconnues par Musicaction. Tous les artistes et entrepreneurs qui ont un contrat avec Select peuvent déposer une demande en Production d’album, Production et promotion de titres et Commercialisation nationale. +++ info > 12 avril Développement de la carrière d’artistes, de compétences et d’affaires