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

Jul. 24, 2018

BOW Showcase Artist Marketing Grants Announced

For the first time in BreakOut West history, the event is providing digital marketing grants to all showcasing musicians, thanks to the generous…

Jul. 18, 2018

SECOND WAVE OF BREAKOUT FESTIVAL ARTISTS ANNOUNCED!

Wristbands for BreakOut West are available and festival-goers can redeem their online purchase of wristbands, prior to the festival, at Milkcrate…

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

Jul. 6, 2018

Featured Showcase Festival Artists

Over the next few months, we’re taking a look at a few of the can’t-miss performers that will be featured at the showcase festival this year. Today,…

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

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. 18, 2018

First Wave of Showcase Festival Performers Announced

BreakOut West is thrilled to announce the first wave of artists that will be showcasing at the 16th annual music festival, this year in Kelowna, BC.…

May 10, 2018

Experience BreakOut West in Kelowna 2018

Check out the exclusive BreakOut West Kelowna video to see all the reasons you need to mark your calendar and join us in BC’s wine country Oct 10 -…