Canadian Musician - November-December 2022 | Page 15

Submissions for Bands at NAMM Now Open
The 2023 NAMM Show is calling musical acts of all genres to showcase their talents during its mega event , being held April 13-15 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim , CA . Called the Bands at NAMM program , the platform offers artists the opportunity to submit their act to play one of 150 live performance slots on one of six stages during the annual event .
Artists interested in performing at the NAMM Show can apply online and will be notified if they have been selected by Feb . 13 , 2023 .
The submission process will close on Dec . 9 , 2022 . Bands at NAMM is open to all artists of all ages , genres , and compositions .
To submit to perform with Bands at NAMM , go to www . namm . org / bands-at-namm .
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT : AYSANABEE , KATIE TUPPER , CHAD PRICE & ANNA SOFIA
Artists Selected for the Eighth Annual Allan Slaight Juno Master Class
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences ( CARAS ) and Slaight Music have announced the roster of emerging artists selected for the 2022 / 2023 Allan Slaight Juno Master Class program . Anna Sofia , Aysanabee , and Katie Tupper join grand prize winner of the 2022 CBC Music Toyota Searchlight award , Chad Price , for the mentorship program , which is customized to meet each of the artists ’ unique needs and help them become “ Juno ready .”
Voted in by a “ super jury ” of music industry notables , the four finalists took part in a workshop running from Oct . 24-28 , 2022 , in Toronto , which included vocal and stage performance coaching , as well as sessions with industry leaders . The artists will also attend Juno Week 2023 in Edmonton and one finalist will be selected to perform at the 2023 Juno Opening Night Awards .
The 2022 / 2023 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class artists are Anna Sofia from Toronto ; Aysanabee from Sandy Lake First Nation , ON ; Chad Price from London , ON ; and Katie Tupper from Saskatoon , SK .
“ It ’ s moving to see the lasting effects of my father ’ s impact on the Canadian music industry ,” says Gary Slaight , president and CEO of Slaight Communications . “ His contributions have enabled us to provide budding artists like these ones with the skills they need to succeed in their careers . We ’ re thrilled to be a part of their paths to achievement .”
For more information , go to www . junoawards . ca .
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