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Up-to-date news on the BreakOut West Music Festival, Awards, Conference, International Events, and Feature Artists
Jun. 4, 2019
5 Panels at BreakOut West 2019
BreakOut West is more than a festival, it’s also an industry conference for artists and those who support them. With industry delegates from across…
May 27, 2019
Pharis and Jason Romero - Featured Artist
BC husband and wife duo Pharis and Jason Romero's Sweet Old Religion (2018) is a nostalgic and pensive take on bluegrass, traditional, and…
Apr. 30, 2019
2019 Western Canadian Music Award Nominees Announced
The Western Canadian Music Alliance is excited to announce the incredible artists and members of the music industry that have been nominated for the…
Apr. 22, 2019
Study Claims Attending A Concert Once Every Two Weeks Can Add Nine Years To Your Life
Concerts can be daunting as you get older, what with late start times, a slew of opening acts, and the prospect of standing next to tall, sweaty…
Apr. 22, 2019
SOCAN Members Achieve Extended Play From Global Enjoyment Of Canadian Music
A rising tide of Canadian music success around the world has helped to create a buoyant year for Canada’s songwriters, composers and publishers,…
Apr. 15, 2019
Safer Spaces On The Road
Since Fall of 2017, conversations about sexual harassment and sexual assault in the music industry have taken centre stage, generating interest from…
Apr. 1, 2019
ECMA and BreakOut West Present: The “East Meets West” Spotlight at BreakOut West 2019
ECMA and BreakOut West (BOW) are excited to partner together to present the third edition of the “East Meets West” collaborative initiative at the…