Homestead Records is a Canadian record label, based in the Canadian prairies. We are committed to serving the Canadian Francophone music industry by showcasing both emerging and established artists through a comprehensive range of professional support services. These services include representation, production, album marketing, as well as artistic development on both national and international levels. We aim to build bridges between artists and audiences, fostering the growth of artistic careers while amplifying the impact of Francophone art and culture. Our mission is to ensure visibility and recognition for artists from Francophone minority communities in Canada, providing them with the tools and support necessary to reach their full potential, both locally and internationally.
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What is success for your organization in the coming year?
For the coming year, we’re looking to grow our artist roster as well expand our community partnerships, specifically with a few community based events here in the prairies. We will be travelling to Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes for industry led events and showcases, growing our networks and planning appearances for our artists ; Sylvie Walker, Ponteix and Étienne Fletcher in the 2026/2027 season.
What are you currently excited about in the music industry?
Lately, the innovation we’re finding in emerging artists has been exciting and refreshing to watch. We’ve noticed an increase in francophone and multilingual projects coming out of western Canada. We’re motivated to collaborate with them to dig deeper into their creative works. Gives us hope in these precarious times!
What is the greatest challenge you face currently, and how can other industry and artists partners help?
One of our biggest challenges is trying to find consistent partnerships. We’re noticing a very quick turn around in the arts sector, whether it be art presenters, venues, or entire festivals. People are starting off motivated and quickly getting burned out with the level of administrative and “behind the scenes” work that goes into running live music events.
Creating collaborations and building an artistic community that can reach out to one another other to share insight, and even just lend an ear to challenges and obstacles can be a huge help. Building reliable networks take time, but we’re optimistic that we’re entering the scene at a time where new blood and new directions are welcome.
Can you give a shout out to an artist or industry member who is also doing great things?
Shout out to Breakout West! For giving western Canadian artists a place to gather and present their work every year.
Local shout out in Regina, SK, the Cathedral Village Arts Festival, who is going strong and remains one of the last (if not the last) entirely free festival in Canada.
And to our international friends – Pause Guitare Festival, in Albi, France. They are 35 years strong running a fully independent music festival and presenting incredible lineups every year.