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

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…

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. 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.

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…

Sep. 12, 2017

Western Canadian Music Alliance decide not to pursue voluntary agreement with the Canadian Federation of Musicians

BreakOut West is an annual gathering to celebrate, develop and support the best of western Canadian music. Western Canadian artists are developing…

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?…

Aug. 12, 2017

Collected - #BOW2017 Showcase Artists Announcement Videos

Here's your chance to have a look at all the beautiful 2017 festival announcement videos all in one place. Enjoy!