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Up-to-date news on the BreakOut West Music Festival, Awards, Conference, International Events, and Feature Artists

May 2, 2018

2018 WCMA Nominees Announced!

Voting open to members until Wednesday, May 16. The Western Canadian Music Alliance is thrilled to announce the talented artists and members of the…

Apr. 25, 2018

Recipients of Heritage and Kevin Walters Industry Builder Awards Announced

Terry Jacks (from left) and Allan Reid To Be Honoured at the Western Canadian Music Awards This October

Mar. 12, 2018

Attend BreakOut West 2018 in Kelowna, BC

A 4-day music conference and a 3-night music showcase festival that provides artists and industry the opportunity to expand their careers through…

Oct. 3, 2017

Collected - BreakOut West 2017 Highlight Videos

Watch Day One, Day Two, Day Three, and Day Four Highlight Videos all in one place!

Sep. 26, 2017

55 Hours at BreakOut West

BreakOut West 2017 through the eyes of Jonathan Chan (Athirdtime), a live music/portrait photographer from Regina, SK. His work can be found at…

Sep. 17, 2017

BreakOut West Announces the 2018 Host City and Thanks Edmonton for a Successful Event

BreakOut West 2017 is a wrap! The 15th annual BreakOut West proved western Canada has an amazing breadth of talent in every musical genre and industry…

Aug. 30, 2017

Be the BreakOut West Weekend Ambassador

Are you active on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Blogging and post interesting content? Work in music? Play music? Attending BreakOut West in Edmonton?…

Jul. 21, 2017

Call for Volunteers - BreakOut West 2017

We need over 100 enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to donate their time to put on some amazing events for BreakOut West in Edmonton September…

Apr. 11, 2017

BreakOut West Announces Paul Brandt as Hall of Fame Inductee for the 2017 Western Canadian Music Awards

The Western Canadian Music Alliance is pleased to announce Paul Brandt as the 2017 inductee to the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame, presented by…