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

Aug. 28, 2018

SOCAN Song House Sign ups Now Open!

Submissions are now open for the SOCAN Song House at BreakOut West 2018, scheduled for October 10 & 11, 2018, in Kelowna, BC. 

Aug. 23, 2018

BREAKOUT WEST REACHES GENDER PARITY GOAL

FESTIVAL TO SHOWCASE 50% FEMALE / FEMALE-FRONTED ARTISTS AND 57% FEMALE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO SPEAK AT THE CONFERENCE

Aug. 21, 2018

One on Ones and New Panel Sessions Announced for BreakOut West 2018!

BreakOut West is only 7 weeks away and we are excited to announce more conference sessions, speakers and opportunities to sign up for one on one…

Aug. 15, 2018

One-on-one Mentor Meetings at BreakOut West!

Don't miss your chance to get face time with key industry professionals from across the country and around the world. These instructions will prepare…

Aug. 7, 2018

Announcing German Industry Leaders Coming to BreakOut West!

An incredible mix of German industry professionals will be taking in BreakOut West this year to share their expertise and check out the incredible…

Jul. 10, 2018

Why You Should be Advertising Your Music on Spotify Ad Studio

Artist manager and Label owner, Nigel P. Jenkins shares key information on advertising with Spotify in our Roadmap to the Music Industry Series.

Jul. 6, 2018

Fourth Group of Conference Speakers Announced

A music licensing creative handling projects in the UK and across Europe; a lawyer, artist manager, and label owner; a Vancouver-based agent; and a…

Jun. 28, 2018

What Constitutes Songwriting?

Kurt Dahl answers the Million Dollar Question in the Music Industry in this edition of the Roadmap to the Music Industry Series

Jun. 28, 2018

Why Every Band Needs a Band Agreement

Drummer / Lawyer and WCMA Board Member Kurt Dahl shares important insight with our Roadmap to the Music Industry Series