News

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

Apr. 7, 2020

COVID Statement

BreakOut West's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and it's impact on our organization and event.

Mar. 10, 2020

12 Music Related Podcasts You Need To Start Listening To

Interested in hearing the story behind the song by some of today’s well known popular artists? Would you rather learn how to increase your Spotify…

Mar. 6, 2020

First Round of BreakOut West 2020 Delegates Announed

Six of the best fests come to the west!

Feb. 28, 2020

Folk Alliance Recap

Folk Alliance 2020 brought a stellar cohort of Western Canadian talent to New Orleans.

Nov. 29, 2019

5 Unique Christmas Gifts For The Music Fan In Your Life

Everyone has a music fan they are shopping for this holiday season. The BreakOut West team has put together five unique gifts to give, which also…

Oct. 23, 2019

Winnipeg’s "Village Idiots" BreakOut West Experience

Learn about the fantastic week at Breakout West 2019 alongside the Village Idiots! They are already excited for Breakout West 2020 in their hometown…

Oct. 13, 2019

BreakOut 2019 West Recap!

What a time in Whitehorse!! Take a peek into what BreakOut West was like, and thanks again to all our bands, speakers, international delegates,…

Oct. 4, 2019

The Western Canadian Music Industry Awards Announced!

The Industry Awards Brunch, hosted at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse, YT, the Western Canadian Music Alliance announced the recipients…

Oct. 2, 2019

Western Canadian Music Artistic Awards Announced

The winners of the 2019 Western Canadian Music Artistic Awards have been revealed! Announced at the WCMA Reception held at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural…