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

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…

Nov. 1, 2022

Featured Industry - The Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Society

The Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Society was born from the desire to produce an all-Indigenous music and arts festival that showcases the beauty…

Sep. 27, 2022

THE WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES MICHAEL DAWSON AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DAWSON WILL LEAD THE ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCE BREAKOUT WEST, CANADA’S BOUTIQUE MUSIC DISCOVERY SHOWCASE FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE