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QUIQUE ESCAMILLA AT FAI
Artist showcase applications have opened for the 2018 Folk Alli-
ance International Conference, which will be held from Feb. 14-18
in Kansas City, MO. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 13, 2017.
Early-bird conference registration is also now open until Aug. 30,
2017. The five-day FAI Conference regularly draws 2,500 registrants
from over 15 countries to the world’s largest gathering of the folk
and roots music industry.
FAI membership is not required to submit an application. All
selected artists and accompanying musicians are required to be
paid registrants of the conference.
For more information, go to www.folkconference.org.
Ontario’s IMC Rock Returns to Camp
Manitou in August
The IMC Rock camp is back for the summer 2017 at Camp Manitou
in Milton, ON, taking place from Aug. 20-25.
IMC Rock is part of the Interprovincial Music Camp program
and sees young musicians performing with their band every
evening after rehearsals with professional musicians preparing for
each concert. There are daily technique classes on their chosen
instrument and a daily performance by the faculty with lots of
performance tips and stories about the rock world. Campers may
also take advantage of the sports and recreation facilities, which
include a complete waterfront of sailing, swimming, water-skiing,
canoeing, and more.
Last year’s teaching faculty included Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X,
Lady Gaga guitarist Ricky Tillo, Big Wreck drummer Chuck Keeping,
and Buffy Sainte-Marie drummer Michel Bruyere. Bernard Fowler,
who has been the lead backup singer for The Rolling Stones for the
past 25 years, teaches vocals to all the participants.
For more information, go to www.campimc.ca.
BreakOut West Launches New
Website & App
BreakOut West has launched its new website for the event’s 15th
year, as well as a mobile app for BreakOut 2017, taking place in
Edmonton from Sept. 13-17.The new website is now live at
www.breakoutwest.ca.
The new website features a more streamlined look, more readily
available information, and easier navigation, with a focus on market-
ing the artists and industry BreakOut West serves year-round. Users
can also register for the conference, learn more about BreakOut
West’s current initiatives and history, and check this year’s event
schedule. As well, the website facilitates the promotion of what’s
happening now in the western Canadian music scene, with content
created by and for the artists and industry.
The new BreakOut West mobile app distills the website content
directly into mobile devices. The app also updates and delivers rele-
vant content to users based on their favourite artists and geo-loca-
tion within the event and maps out showcase venues in Edmonton.
Registration is open now for BreakOut West 2017.
For more information, go to www.breakoutwest.ca.
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CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference
Heading to Nashville
CD Baby will bring its DIY Musician Conference to Nashville, TN
from Aug. 24-27, 2017. The conference is the largest event dedicat-
ed to musicians of any genre who share a common professional
approach. Last year’s meeting in Chicago attracted artists from 44
states and 15 countries.
The DIY Musician Conference provides artists information on
everything from press photo and live show makeovers to legal
clinics for musicians. Experts will present deep dives into how to
manage touring, publishing, and promotion. Other topics include
how to use Spotify and Facebook Live to maximize income, how to
grow audiences via social media and platforms like SoundCloud,
and how to make the most of performance opportunities on the
house concert circuit.
For more information, go to www.diymusiciancon.com.