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

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

Why You Should be Advertising Your Music on Spotify Ad Studio

Artist manager and Label owner, Nigel P. Jenkins shares key information on advertising with Spotify in our Roadmap to the Music Industry Series.

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,…

Jul. 6, 2018

Fourth Group of Conference Speakers Announced

A music licensing creative handling projects in the UK and across Europe; a lawyer, artist manager, and label owner; a Vancouver-based agent; and a…

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. 25, 2018

Mistakes I Wish I Hadn’t Made

JUNO Award winning electronic rock duo Dear Rouge Western Canadian Music Award contributes to our Roadmap to the Music Industry series.