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New Brunswick Book Awards winners announced

Fredericton (NB) May 6, 2021 – The Fiddlehead and the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick announced the winners New Brunswick Book Awards for outstanding works of fiction, nonfiction and poetry published in 2020 and for children’s picture books, published in 2019 and 2020, during a virtual awards presentation ceremony May 6.

The winners are as follows:

Mrs. Dunster’s Award for Fiction

Riel Nason, Quispamsis, Waiting under Water (Scholastic Canada Ltd.)

The Fiddlehead Poetry Book Prize

Allan Cooper, Riverview, Waiting for the Small Ship of Desire (Pottersfield Press)

Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick Book Award for Nonfiction

Philip Lee, Fredericton, Restigouche: The Long Run of the Wild River (Goose Lane Editions)

The Alice Kitts Memorial Award for Excellence in Children’s Writing

Marla Lesage, Lincoln, We Wear Masks (Orca Book Publishers)
Illustrator Marla Lesage

The competition for the 7^th annual awards is now open. Work by traditionally published and self-published authors who have lived in the province for three of the last five years, including the award year (2021) will be accepted until Dec. 1, 2021.

The book awards program represents a partnership between Canada’s oldest literary magazine, The Fiddlehead, which has nurtured New Brunswick’s literary culture for over 75 years, and the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick, which for some 35 years has passionately supported the development of home-grown writers at all stages of development.

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Media Contacts:

Rayanne Brennan

New Brunswick Book Awards Committee

rayanneb@rogers.com

(506) 961-3633

Ian LeTourneau

New Brunswick Book Awards Committee

Iletourn@unb.ca

(506) 440-8072

May 7, 2021 in Uncategorized

Music in NB ? Musique au NB: 28 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**.

**NB Girls+ Rock Camps Girls+ Rock du NB**
This year, we waved the application fee for the Prix MNB Awards + added a donation box for the NB Girls+ Rock Camps (Fredericton + Moncton + Saint John)! You can also make a donation without submitting for an award here! // Cette année, on a supprimé les frais de mise en candidature pour les Prix MNB Awards + ajouté une boîte de dons au profit des camps Girls+ Rock du NB (Fredericton + Moncton + Saint Jean)! Vous pouvez également faire un don sans soumettre pour un prix ici!

**COUNTRY: Co-writing retreat // Retraite de co-écriture**
MNB is launching applications for a songwriting retreat focused on Country artists, as part of the Canadian Songwriter Challenge! The event will take place from July 15-18th in Miramichi NB.// MNB lance les soumissions pour une retraite de co-écriture pour artistes country, dans le cadre du Défi canadien de la chanson! L’événement aura lieu du 15 au 18 juillet à Miramichi NB. +++ info >

**SAVVY SESSION • SESSION SENSÉE**
**MAY 13** // Marketing Plan 101 · Plan de marketing 101
You’ve created something, now what? Developing a marketing plan can be overwhelming. Join Sarah Jamer from The Syrup Factory on May 13th to review the process of creating a functional marketing plan – including tips and tricks to focus on what really matters for you! +++ info >

**NEXT DEADLINE // PROCHAINE DATE**

★ JUNE 1, 2021 ★
Emerging Artist • Marketing

★ 1 JUIN 2021 ★
Artiste en début de carrière • Marketing

**mid-musicnb.org** // **dim-musicnb.org**

Spectacle vitruel d’Émilie Landry
L’artiste Émilie Landry propose un spectacle virtuel qui sera disponible en ligne, donc partout dans le monde, du 8 au 15 mai 2021. Ce spectacle célèbre le premier anniversaire de l’album qui a su faire ses preuves malgré les défis de la dernière année. Cet évènement virtuel a été tourné à Campbellton le dimanche 25 avril 2021 au Circolo Arts & Culture avec un public restreint et une superbe équipe technique. +++ info >

**The Backstays’** *Tributaries*
“When the pieces first came together, it was about trying to escape but never being able to move on; like chasing after something intangible,” said The Backstays’ Serenna Chapman (she/her) of single ‘Forever Gold Bricks.’ “I’d say this is a cautionary tale about how running away, towards empty, superficial things ultimately never works.” That push and pull mark the defining faultline of ***Tributaries***, The Backstays’ debut album. A meeting point between heartland rock songwriting and darker, atmospheric indie rock, *Tributaries* sees the band experimenting with a more expansive sound that equally evokes new wave and post-punk.  +++ info >

**Mike Trask Shifts Gears**
“My My, Bye Bye” is the latest single from Mike Trask’s upcoming album TV Dinner, which was written, performed, recorded to tape, and produced by Trask over a period of 3 years. TV Dinner will be available on vinyl and online Saturday, May 15.  +++ info >

SNB presents Future Promises
“Future Promises” is a concert full of promising music and musicians and a promise of a music filled future in NB. This concert is part of SNB’s Emerging Artist Project.

Wednesday, May 12, 7:30 pm Imperial Theatre
Saturday, May 15, 7:30 pm The Playhouse
Sunday, May 16, 2 pm Capitol Theatre +++ info >

**David Myles at the Imperial Theatre**
May 06-07 // Award-winning and critically acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter David Myles might be an undercover musicologist. Within his eclectic artistic continuum, he’s reverentially explored jazz, blues, pop, holiday music, French pop, rockabilly, country, folk, gospel, and even hip-hop.  +++ info >

**New Music from Stephen Hero x Brydon Crain**
Earlier this year Saint John MC Stephen Hero and Fredericton songwriter/musician Brydon Crain (Motherhood) joined forces to create a unique project of alt-rap Saint John poetry over sample-based oddball beats. Their upcoming single is called ‘Please Don’t Bury Me,’ and is accompanied by a music video shot and edited by Josh Hooper, in Fredericton. +++ info >

*La 20*, un des grands succès d’Édith Butler repris par Troiselle
Le beau temps revient et on ne peut s’empêcher de rêver de reprendre la route et aller à l’aventure. Un rêve qui pourra peut-être se réaliser l’été prochain sur la 20 au Québec, avec un peu de chance. Sinon, on en profitera pour sillonner nos routes et découvrir notre petit coin de pays tout en fredonnant *La 20*. +++ info >

**Colin Fowley album release**
Wednesday, June 2 | 7:30 pm | The Playhouse
The unique character of Colin Fowlie’s music fuses elements of folk, rock, blues and Americana/Canadiana with a special blend of universally themed storytelling that, along with his down-to-earth personality, create a memorable and captivating listening experience.  +++ info >

**New Song by Short For Arthur**
Moncton Based indie/alt Rock band Short For Arthur releases their 4th single ‘Note To Self’. Reminding us when keep to the simple morals in life it makes it much more enjoyable! Be sure to turn it up loud and take some notes!  +++ info >

**New single from Adyn Townes**
Adyn Townes’ new single ‘Better’ (now available) is not about keeping the door open, but wishing you left yourself a spare key. The track was created from a one-sided conversation and a riff that seemed to write itself. You can find ‘Better’ on Townes’ upcoming EP ‘In Frames 2B’, which is set to be released at the end of May. Listen wherever you stream music! +++info>

**Pallmer signs with Cymba Music**
Cymba Music Publishing is proud to announce the signing of Pallmer to their ever growing, eclectic roster. Connecting at the 2020 edition of Music/Musique NB’s Festival 506, the Toronto based global publishing company is currently introducing the duo’s entire catalogue to its worldwide network in support of their entire catalogue. +++ info >

**«Bobby Ray» de Track of Rock**
Le groupe Track of Rock prépare un nouveau disque, en français, qui devrait voir le jour d’ici l’automne 2021. Pour faire patienter ses fans, le groupe lance pour les radios la chanson Bobby Ray. « C’est l’histoire d’un gars que tout le monde connaît parce qu’il y a un Bobby Ray dans chaque village. On le voit partout, il a toujours une bière à la main et une cigarette à la bouche. C’est le genre de gars qui se mène la vie dure… et qui ne fait pas toujours des choses légales », disent les membres du groupe en riant ! +++ info >

**Brockway Biggs releases new single: Gift & Deed**
Brockway Biggs (aka Pimp Tea) released a new single “Gift & Deed”. April is organ donation awareness month and the song shares the story of a friend who spent 7 years on dialysis due to kidney failure. Biggs started the song in 2012 in the hopes of raising awareness and to help his friend find a kidney. It’s been a long journey as he has struggled with post-concussion syndrome, but is happy to share it. +++ info >

**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 >

Songwriters’ Circle
Songwriters’ Tour with Colin Fowlie, Kylie Fox + Blaire Nicolle pick up a local artist in each town they perform.

May 15 Halifax NS // The Carleton w/ Awolk +++ 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 >

**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 >

**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-LEFEBVRE
22 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
May 6 // Rock’n’Roll Bingo
May 7 // Cavedweller with A Lucid Nightmare
May 8 // Comedy Night
May 15// Justice For ARTPOP: Lady Gaga Drag Show
May 16 // Tannery Summer Kick-Off!
June 3 // Honey Gut + Run The River: Living Roots @ The Cap  +++ info >

@ THÉÂTRE CAPITOL THEATRE

May 16 // Future promises
May 22 // **Spectacle Interconnecté**
May 28 // **SALTWATER SONGS**, with Catherine MacLellan, Rachel Beck, Tim Chaisson
May 30 // A SEASONAL SERENADE, Camerata NB Concert

CLICK HERE for the full list of rescheduled and cancelled performances.

@ 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 >

**NEW 2021 ECMA DATES ANNOUNCED**
The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) has announced rescheduled dates for the virtual edition of the 2021 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference, which was moved online last week, due to renewed concerns about rising COVID-19 numbers in Nova Scotia. This virtual celebration of East Coast Music will now occur June 9 – 13, 2021, entirely online. +++ info >

**FRANCOFÊTE EN ACADIE**

Les inscriptions aux vitrines 2021 et au répertoire d’offres de spectacles 22-23 sont lancées!

Rendez-vous sur notre site internet afin de connaître tous les détails. La date limite pour remplir un formulaire d’inscription est fixée au 28 mai. L’édition 2021 de la FrancoFête en Acadie à Dieppe sera réalisée en formule hybride du mardi 2 au samedi 6 novembre prochain.

**Contact East 2021**
Calling all Atlantic Canadian performers: artist submissions for Contact East 2021 are now LIVE! Contact East is APA’s hallmark showcase summit and Atlantic Canada’s premiere performing arts booking conference. The event brings together performing arts presenters, managers, and agents to see top-quality performances from a diverse range of artistic genres

The application deadline is Friday, May 21, 4pm AST. +++ info >

**ARTS NB NEWS // NOUVELLES DE ARTS NB**
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**
FACTOR will be holding a virtual information session on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm ET.
The event is open to artists and entrepreneurs who self-identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-Binary, Intersex, Queer, Two-Spirit, Asexual, Genderqueer, including those who identify as part of the LGBTQ2 community, but use different terms or concepts to refer to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression.+++ info >

**NOUVELLES DE MUSICACTION**
Lancé officiellement le 10 mars dernier, le *Soutien aux événements de musique devant public* (ou le SEP, pour faire plus simple!) vise à **appuyer la présentation d’événements musicaux sécuritaires dans le contexte actuel, tels les spectacles, les vitrines et les tournées d’artistes canadiens,** devant un public en présentiel comme en virtuel. La nouvelle initiative est dotée d’une enveloppe de 6 M$ et veut **stimuler l’emploi d’artistes, de musiciens, de techniciens et autres travailleurs et fournisseurs de services canadiens du secteur musical.**

May 5, 2021 in Uncategorized

Invitation to Members:

ArtsLink NB invites you to join us for our new series, the “Kitchen Table Sessions”. We envision these informal, virtual conversations as an opportunity for our members to connect with one another. We’d like to know what’s on your mind and where you’d like to see ArtsLink focus its energies on your behalf.

Sessions will be themed and you’re invited to join in the conversation. If you have burning questions that you think we might shed some light on, or if you have inspirations you’d like to share, we’ll be happy to have your suggestions for future sessions. We’ll keep you posted about the inaugural session in July.

May 5, 2021 in Uncategorized

2020 GGBooks finalists revealed

Despite the delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Council for the Arts is happy to finally reveal the 2020 finalists for the Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks).

Discover the 70 finalists that were selected by our peer assessment committees across seven categories each for French- and English-language books at ggbooks.ca.

It’s a great time to update your reading list with our best books.

Stay tuned! The winners will be revealed on June 1.

As for the 2021 finalists and winners, they will be announced this fall.

The Canada Council for the Arts is delighted to administer, fund and promote the Governor General’s Literary Awards, which are some of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious literary awards.

May 4, 2021 in Uncategorized

Imperial Newsletter – MAY 2021

About Imperial Theatre: With the rising competition from television during the 1950s, Capitol Theatre, like many other movie theatres throughout North America, closed its doors. The Davis sisters, from the United States, purchased the theatre for $166,000 and donated the building to the Full Gospel Assembly Pentecostal Church. Upon completing extensive renovations, it was used as a place of worship for next 25 years.

In August 1982, a local group decided that the building should again be home to the performing arts in Saint John.

In November of that same year, the Full Gospel Assembly signed an agreement with a group of devoted theatre patrons and the Bi-Capitol Project was born.

A one dollar down payment was made with the promise that a cheque for a further $999,999 would be signed in one year. With the overwhelming support of the community, this promise was kept. Over the next 11 years, the theatre was reconstructed to its original 1913 grandeur.

The official reopening of Imperial Theatre was held on May 24, 1994.

May 3, 2021 in Uncategorized

Now Offering: Foundation Visual Arts Online

Foundation Visual Arts

CERTIFICATE | ONLINE – 1 YEAR | 2 SEMESTERS

Want to learn Foundation Visual Arts from the comfort of your living room, or home studio? Apply now to fill one of our limited seats in our new fully online FVA program. You’ll get plenty of one-on-one time with your instructors, and will tap into all the same resources the College provides. Select ‘Foundation Visual Arts – Online’ in the application drop-down.

In Foundation Visual Arts Online, you will:

Develop your creativity with an innovative and dynamic program that teaches drawing, colour theory, creative process, art history, design, and writing for designers and makers.
Learn from a team of energetic, enthusiastic, and highly qualified instructors who are committed to your success.
Develop dexterity and visual problem solving with hands-on, project-based curriculum
Gain empowerment in your knowledge and appreciation of visual culture and design.
Enjoy the flexibility of asynchronous program delivery, while retaining personalized attention and contact with your instructors and classmates.
Virtually explore a selection of our studios to help determine your direction for the future.
Enjoy the learning and social benefits of peer-to-peer support with our small online class sizes (maximum 18 students per class).
Benefit from access to NBCCD Student Services, including tutoring and counselling.