Manitoba Music

02/15/2025

BPM X WAG-Qaumajuqcelebrates Black History Month with performances by Len Bowen Laurel Chanté and DJ ALTAY, The JUNO nominations are announced and including Big Dave McLean Boy Golden Jocelyn Gould Jordan St. Cyr The Secret Beach and more, Nelson Little inspires youth in Indigenous communities with one-of-a-kind school music tour, Misfit Music MGMT earns Women in Music Canada nom, Mattmac shares the stage with Nelly Furtado, new music from Brenton David, Jade Turner unveils her new album Breathe, Camryn Dewar makes Lincoln Centre debut with operate about US justice system, Festival du Voyageur kicks off this weekend with so very much live music, Viento South (pictured) finds unity through music, JayWood shares new single featuring Tune-Yards, Colour By Numbers gears up for a rock opera trilogy, Leith Ross talks with Stylus Magazine, Glassreel announces new album, Luana Moth enters a new phase, Comeback Kid re-records "Wake the Death for its 20th anniversary, Jovelle Balani brings Filipino pride and jazz passion to the local stage and more in our latest Signal Boost roundup... read it at www.manitobamusic.com/signalboost

02/13/2025

Excited to be a partner on Music PEI's Songwriter Sessions at the 2024 Canadian Song Conference this May!

This project puts artists from PEI together with artists from across Canada to collaborate and co-write in pairs under the mentorship of a Canadian producer. Each pair of artists will write and record two songs in demo form. Music PEI will provide the recording studio and engineer and will work with the other MIAs to select the other participating artists. The Songwriter Sessions are not genre-specific and is open to both solo artists and bands.

INFO + APPLICATION
https://podio.com/webforms/30088910/2513173?mc_cid=313f969751&mc_eid=7db0b7f421

DEADLINE
Feb 20

02/11/2025

Big congratulations to all of this year's nominees for including some stellar artists based in Manitoba...

BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR
This Old Life by Big Dave McLean

CONTEMPORARY ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR
For Eden by

JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO)
Portrait of Right Now by

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN/GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
My Foundation by

ADULT ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
We were born here, what’s your excuse? by

And a round of applause to these artists formerly of Manitoba...

CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR SOLO ARTIST
Williams Violin Concerto No. 1; Bernstein Serenade by

TRADITIONAL ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The Road Back Home (Live) by

CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Brown Man by

And to for their work with 2025 nominee Adrian Sutherland

02/06/2025

Press play composer/producer Arlie P's track "Cosmic Graph" from his latest release, Astro Mech, at www.manitobamusic.com/songoftheweek and stay tuned to his Instagram for upcoming segments about creation process!

02/05/2025

Big thanks to for singing their hearts out at New Music Night last month! And thanks as always to and the team and everyone who joined us. Check out some images from !

Meet us right back at Park Alleys on Thursday, February 13 for another night of music discovery with singer/songwriters .c.islazy and .ugrin!

02/04/2025

Last chance to apply for the festival happening in September 24 - 28, 2025! Submissions close TOMORROW (Feb 5) at 11:59 PM CT.⁠... don't miss out!

02/01/2025

(pictured) navigates grief and returns to the stage on Feb 1 at , .turner.music gears up to launch third studio album Breathe, talks about new single "Dry", teams up with Tune-Yards for "Big Tings", announces headliners for 2025 festival, was all sorts of great including , .d.beresford and more hit on Feb 1, and more in our latest Signal Boost roundup...

Read it at www.manitobamusic.com/signalboost

Have some media coverage that we’ve missed? Send a link to the online article to [email protected]

01/30/2025

We've got a special listen to the title track from multiple award-winning country / Americana artist Jade Turner's upcoming album Breathe for you at www.manitobamusic.com/songoftheweek! Press play and get yourself to her album release show at the West End Cultural Centre on Feb 7!

01/29/2025

01/22/2025

Meet us at The Handsome Daughter this Friday for the SWMM Showcase, presented with Real Love Winnipeg and Winterruption!

SWMM SHOWCASE
Friday, January 24
The Handsome Daughter
Free / 18+ / Music 7 PM

Featuring:
Sam Singer
Brandi Vezina
Tommyphyll
sundayclub

Showcase details at https://3common.com/swmmshow

Find out more about SWMM at www.manitobamusic.com/swmm

01/21/2025

Get ready to dive into your music career at Sound Waves Music Meeting (SWMM) this week!

We're hosting 25+ mentors and delegates from Canada, the US, Mexico, and right here in Manitoba for three days of building connections, sharing ideas, and getting practical advice from industry experts at the third edition of our creative conference. This year, we're covering all things live music, including touring, performance coaching, venues and festivals, music law and contracts, SOCAN, plus a special edition of our MusicWorks Asset Builder workshop.

Haven't registered? There's still time!

SWMM
January 23 - 25
The Forks Event Space, Winnipeg
$35 for Manitoba Music members, $60 for non-members
Register online at https://3common.com/swmm2025

And don't miss...

SWMM Showcase
Friday, January 24
, Winnipeg
Free / 18+ / Music at 7 PM
Save your spot at 3common.com/swmmshow

SWMM is made possible by the support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) through the Government of Canada; The Manitoba Government

01/16/2025

Get a special first listen to "Ukulele Playin' in the Shade" by acclaimed singer/songwriter/storyteller Kate Ferris - Ferris Fare Music from her upcoming album, After A Slight Delay... at www.manitobamusic.com/songoftheweek and don't miss her release concert this Saturday, Jan 18 at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church!

01/15/2025

Western Canada's largest winter festival is almost ready to heat up things up! has unveiled its 2025 lineup including so very much live music, including many (many) stellar local acts, February 14 to 23. Follow them for updates and find all the concert info in our online listings and app! HÉHO!

01/11/2025

Ace Burpee's Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobas including Rhonda Head and more, Manitoba expats in Nashville including Madeleine Roger Brandi Vezina and more, CJ Wiley (pictured) on Exclaim's list of most anticipated albums of 2025, Begonia Boy Golden and more on CBC Music's top songs of 2024, more best-ofs including Diaphanie Slow Spirit Mitchell Makoons Fold Paper The Secret Beach Catie St.Germain, DJ Hunnicutt still spinning tunes after vision loss, and more in our latest Signal Boost roundup... catch up at www.manitobamusic.com/signalboost

01/11/2025

Meet us at The Handsome Daughter in two weeks for the SWMM Showcase, presented with and !

SWMM SHOWCASE
Friday, January 24

Free / 18+ / Music 7 PM

Featuring:


band

This showcase is part of the third edition of our annual SWMM (Sound Waves Music Meeting) creative conference on industry development and community connection. We’ve invited over a dozen mentors from across Canada and beyond to focus on all things live music, January 23-25 at . Get all the info at www.manitobamusic.com/swmm

01/10/2025

is all set to launch their debut EP this month! The up-and-coming band brings their signature blend of hardcore, shoegaze, and early emo to I’ve Counted Every Lie, which hits all platforms on January 14. The trio also has some gigs on the horizon, so keep your eyes on their socials for updates. Meanwhile, we’ve got a special play of the title track from the new EP for you this week! Press play and stay tuned for plenty more from Sleeptalker!

Press play at www.manitobamusic.com/songoftheweek





Manitoba Music members can request a Song of the Week spot to promote new music and upcoming shows / activity by emailing [email protected]. Spots are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

01/02/2025

New month (and year) = new music! Meet us at on Thursday, January 9 for some eclectic music + fun featuring Latin folk duo , alternative punk outfit , and indie rockers !

Free / All ages / Doors 6:30PM, music at 7PM

Want to perform at an upcoming New Music Night? Get all the info and apply at www.manitobamusic.com/newmusicnight

12/29/2024

Festival submissions are OPEN!

Are you an emerging artist ready to take the next step and grow your business? Apply to showcase for artist managers, booking agents, festival buyers, label reps, music fans,and more at BreakOut West 2025 in !
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Learn more about the artist qualifications and submit your application today - discounted Early Bird pricing on now until Jan 15.

www.breakoutwest.ca