News

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

Jan. 7, 2019

Exciting Changes at BOW

Meet the new staff at BreakOut West

Jul. 10, 2018

BREAKOUT WEST 2018 CROSSES BORDERS WELCOMING INTERNATIONAL PERFORMERS AND EAST COAST NEIGHBOURS

ARTISTS FROM AUSTRALIA, WALES, AND EASTERN CANADA TO SHOWCASE AT THE FESTIVAL IN KELOWNA

Jun. 26, 2018

OVER 100 FESTIVALS JOIN KEYCHANGE PLEDGE TO TACKLE GENDER INEQUALITY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Earlier this year, BreakOut West joined the Keychange movement as one of the first Canadian festivals on board. Today PRS Foundation announces that…

Jun. 7, 2018

Submit to Perform at Australian Music Week 2018

As part of our ongoing trade partnership with Australian Music Week, western Canadian artists have the fantastic opportunity to perform live in front…

Feb. 6, 2018

Submissions Open for East Coast & Australian Artists to Showcase at BreakOut West 2018

BreakOut West, ECMA, and AMW are pleased to open submissions for the 2nd instalment of the East Meets West and Australian collaborations.

Oct. 31, 2017

BreakOut West at FOCUS Wales 2018

Western Canadian artists can now apply to showcase at FOCUS Wales 2018, an annual multi-venue festival taking place in Wrexham, North Wales.

Oct. 25, 2017

ECMA and BreakOut West Present: The “East Meets West” Spotlight at the 2018 East Coast Music Awards: Festival and Conference

Launch the applications for BOW artists to apply for WCMA. Apply now, deadline is December 1, 2017.