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

Aug. 1, 2023

Keynote Announcement - Shane Koyczan

There seems no shortage of adjectives to describe a Shane Koyczan show. Moving, hilarious, challenging, provocative, or inspirational. Take your…

May 5, 2023

industrie en vedette - Le 100 NONS

Le 100 NONS est un organisme à but non-lucratif qui oeuvre à l’épanouissement de l’industrie et de la culture musicale francophone au Manitoba depuis…

May 5, 2023

Featured Artist - NADUH

Filling in the industry thigh-gap, 5 piece femme powered Hip Hop/R&B group, NADUH, write, engineer, and produce all of their music - meaning they have…

Apr. 17, 2023

Featured Industry - Good Night Out

Good Night Out (GNO) is a BC- Based non-profit society that works directly with the hospitality and music sectors to prevent and respond to sexual…

Dec. 29, 2022

Featured Artist - Jody Glenham

Often drawing comparisons to Mazzy Star and the more contemporary Sharon Van Etten, Glenham’s songs are ethereal and evocative with arrangements…

Dec. 29, 2022

Featured Industry - CKXU

CKXU is an independent, campus-community, CRTC-licensed FM radio station located in Lethbridge, AB broadcasting at 88.3 FM and online via…

Dec. 29, 2022

Featured Industry - Amigos Cantina

Amigos Cantina opened it's doors in November of 1988, making 2023 our 35th Anniversary as a live music venue and Tex-Mex restaurant in Saskatoon.…

Nov. 29, 2022

Featured Artist - K-Riz

K-Riz is part of a new generation of melodic MCs who can rap circles around their opponents and sing to their verses with equal aplomb. His brand of…