The fire extinguisher uses low-frequency sound waves to douse a blaze. Engineering seniors Viet Tran and Seth Robertson now hold a preliminary patent application for their potentially revolutionizing device which, by blasting a fire with low frequencies between 30 and 60 hertz range, the extinguisher separates oxygen from fuel.
A2IM To Present Pat Chin, VP Records Co-Founder, With Libera Awards Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) is proud to announce that the fourth annual Libera Awards Lifetime Achievement Award will honor Pat Chin, co-founder of VP Records, for innovation in the independent music industry. Chin will be honored with the award on June 25 at NYC’s Highline Ballroom during A2IM’s 10th Anniversary Indie Week when A2IM members from across the U.S. will meet along with their International colleagues from over a dozen countries around the world. In what has now become a Libera Awards tradition, 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Bruce Iglauer, founder of Alligator Records, will present Pat Chin with the award.
With more than 50 years in the music business, Pat Chin has always been a champion for innovative, independent music and a pioneer among women in the music industry. From the retail store founded with her late husband Vincent “Randy” Chin in their native Kingston, Jamaica, the Chin family was present at the birth of reggae music. In 1979, the family moved their business to Jamaica, New York and adopted the moniker “VP” (for Vincent and Pat). As a woman in the male-dominated world of reggae, “Miss Pat” (as she is affectionately known) built a business on strong relationships with artists, producers, suppliers and an ever-growing fan base. Miss Pat is the heart of VP Records and continues to serve as a powerful example of female leadership in business and the community.
Under her leadership, VP Records created a reggae empire, contributing to the careers of countless artists including Shabba Ranks, Sean Paul, Maxi Priest, Gyptian, Bunji Garlin, Beenie Man, Lady Saw, Sizzla, Mavado and Etana among others. With the passing of Vincent Chin in 2003, her children and grandchildren have taken on leadership of the day-to-day operations as Miss Pat extends her legacy through her philanthropic efforts. To commemorate the 35th anniversary of VP Records in the United States, the family collaborated with celebrated graphic artist Michael Thompson to establish a reggae Archive titled A Reggae Music Journey, a mobile exhibit of the history of reggae. Their vision is to create a permanent home for the exhibit and establish a reggae museum in Jamaica. With her unique spirit and indefatigable energy, Pat Chin continues her musical journey.
Bruce Iglauer of Alligator Records, the winner of the 2014 A2IM Libera Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, will present Pat with the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award. Bruce is the founder of the independent record label Alligator Records. Iglauer, in addition to his numerous philanthropic and artist support efforts, has spent his career championing blues and roots rock, jumpstarting the careers of new talent or renewing the careers of legendary artists including Koko Taylor, Albert Collins, Lonnie Brooks, Mavis Staples and Charlie Musselwhite, among many others. Iglauer was a longtime board member of A2IM who stepped down in July 2014 due to term limits.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, A2IM is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade organization headquartered in New York City representing a broad coalition of over 350 Independently-owned American music label small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The organization represents Independents’ interest in the marketplace, in the media, on Capitol Hill, and as part of the global music community, as well as, supports a key segment of America’s creative class and the small business community that represents America’s cultural and musical genre diversity. Billboard Magazine, using Nielsen SoundScan data, identified the Independent music label sector as 35.1 percent of the music industry’s U.S. recorded music sales market in 2014 based on copyright ownership, making Independent labels collectively the largest music industry segment.
In 2013, the winner of the A2IM Libera Awards Lifetime Achievement Award was Tom Silverman of TommY BoY Entertainment. The 2012 A2IM Libera Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Martin Mills of Beggars Group. Nominations for the 2015 Libera Awards will be announced Wednesday, April 29 and voting will open immediately to the A2IM independent music community.
Indiana Indie Labels Sign Petition Against Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act Boycott
After Gov. Mike Pence signed the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law, an upsurge of people rallied against it as a thinly veiled means to legalize discrimination based on sexual identity in the state. Wilco (who canceled a concert in Indiana) to Miley Cyrus (who tweeted her support for that decision) has railed against IRFRA. Now a group of indie labels have written a press release signed by a number of labels and businesses to make clear their allegiance to the civil liberties of the LGBT community and calls on Gov. Pence and legislators to repeal the law. But they also argue a boycott isn’t the best way to achieve meaningful change.
Here is the text of their open letter:
We are a group of independent record labels and music businesses based in INDIANA. We are deeply disappointed with the recent passage of the INDIANA RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT and the message that it sends to those both in and out of our state. At the very least, this is a poorly written and unnecessary piece of legislation. At the worst, it provides a path to legal discrimination.
We join the chorus of INDIANA residents and businesses calling on GOVERNOR MIKE PENCE and the INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY to repeal the IRFRA. Additionally, we appeal to our state government leaders to enact legislation clearly protecting the civil liberties of LGBT individuals to assure that none of our employees or neighbors may be discriminated against due to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Some businesses and individuals have taken action to suspend or reduce participation in INDIANA’s economy. While this sort of action is well-intended to place pressure on government leaders to repeal or fix this law, we feel an isolationist approach can sometimes be misguided.
As music companies, we cherish the power which music and art can have in promoting social progress. We believe cultural events can be a great opportunity to put a glaring spotlight on injustice. We will continue to proudly call Indiana home, and we call on others in the arts community to address this issue constructively. To musicians with events scheduled in INDIANA — please follow through and perform. While canceling shows is one way to protest, a greater statement can be made by coming here and using your art to influence the policy debate that is occurring locally. You can insist that the venue you play publicly states that they will not discriminate under any circumstances. If the venue won’t do that, rebook your show with another venue that will. Your performance can be a rally. We need your support locally.
Other music businesses in INDIANA who wish to show their support are invited to join in signing: http://www.musicforindiana.org
Asthmatic Kitty Records
The Bishop
Bloomington Guitar & Amp
Cultural Cannibals
Dead Oceans (Secretly Group)
Flannelgraph Records
Fort William Artist Management
The HI-FI
Indy CD & Vinyl
Jagjaguwar (Secretly Group)
Joyful Noise Recordings
Jurassic Pop Records
Landlocked Music
Luna Music
Magnetic South Recordings
Mahern Audio
Meitus Gelbert Rose LLP
MOKB Presents
Russian Recording
SC Distribution
SC Publishing (Secretly Group)
Secretly Canadian (Secretly Group)
Spirit of ’68 Promotions
Via Billboard
Concord and Bicycle Merge to Form Concord Bicycle Music, Acquires Vanguard and Sugar Hill Records
From Billboard:
In a burst of activity, the Concord Music Group and its sister publishing company, the Bicycle Music Company, have merged to form Concord Bicycle Music. The combined company immediately turned around and acquired Vanguard Records and Sugar Hill Records from the Welk Music Group, in a deal that closed today.
The company also announced it has raised $100 million for acquisitions and to implement further growth strategies. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
The merger and subsequent acquisitions create a new indie powerhouse that will have an estimated $125 million in annual revenue, with a master recording portfolio of about 10,000 albums, and a music publishing catalog of about 60,000 songs. Albums now under the combined company include work from such artists as George Benson, Ray Charles, John Coltrane, Creed, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Miles Davis, Evanescence, Isaac Hayes, Kenny G, Carole King, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Steve Martin, Paul McCartney and Wings, Nine Inch Nails, the Offspring, Robert Plant, Otis Redding, Seether, Paul Simon, Social Distortion, the Staple Singers, James Taylor, George Thorogood, Tone Loc, and Esperanza Spalding. The Bicycle Music publishing catalog includes such songs as “Always On My Mind,” “Eye Of The Tiger,” “Guantanamera,” “Lady Sings The Blues,” “Let Your Love Flow,” “Man In The Mirror,” “Slow Ride,” “Stand By Your Man,” “Time After Time,” and the songs from A Chorus Line.
The Vanguard and Sugar Hill acquisition adds albums from such artists as Merle Haggard, O.A.R., John Fogerty, Levon Helm, The Indigo Girls, Jerry Lee Lewis, Joseph Arthur, Lee Ann Womack, Marc Broussard, Bruce Hornsby, Chris Isaak, and Bare Naked Ladies; and a catalog of albums from Buddy Guy, Mississippi John Hurt, John Hammond, the Weavers, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Country Joe McDonald, James Cotton and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott.
Infographic: How to Be an Expert in Content Marketing
Statistics prove that content marketing has created an enormous difference in the advancement and development of businesses in the industry. Content marketing can change the way customers view businesses, and to shed light on this technique we have created an infographic titled ‘How to Be an Expert in Content Marketing’.
The information graphic provides details of the aspects to consider while creating quality content, ideas on building content, tips on how to make the best of the content generated, and points to make note of while creating and marketing content.
Via DCI
Nominees And Performers Announced for 2015 Canadian Radio Music Awards
Canadian Music Week is pleased to announce nominations for the 18th annual Canadian Radio Music Awards. Kiesza, MAGIC! and Hedley, are among those honoured. This year’s award show will take place on Friday, May 8th at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Sponsored by Bell Media, the Canadian Radio Music Awards celebrate first-time charted artists and honour individuals or groups with some of the most played songs on Canadian radio.
This year’s show will feature performances by MAGIC!, Kiesza, Dear Rouge, Andee, Virginia to Vegas and Jess Moskaluke. Full list of nominees below.
The Canadian Radio Music Awards offer an opportunity to honour national and international artists who have gained significant traction on the radio over the past year. Radio has long served as a significant platform for artists to break through and gain mass appeal. This year’s nominees fittingly reflect the power of a songs ability to connect with the public and push artists to the next level.
Other notable nominations include several Canadian acts that have received considerable international success this past year including, Drake for “Hold On, We’re Going Home”, Chromeo for “Jealous (I ain’t with it)” and Death From Above for “Trainwreck 1979”.
This year’s award categories include: AC, Rock, CHR, and Country as well as the SOCAN Song of the Year and Fans’ Choice. Nominees for the Heatseeker Award will be announced at a later date.
Nominees include artists who have hit the Canadian charts for the first time and who have achieved top airplay in different formats based on radio “spins”, as recorded by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems (BDS) in 2014. Votes cast by program directors, music directors, and on-air personalities determine the winners.
Radio listeners from across the country can vote online for the Fans’ Choice Award, at: www.cmw.net.
Two additional non-voting awards will also be presented at this year’s ceremony: the FACTOR Breakthrough Award for top airplay for a new FACTOR supported artist; and the Sennheiser Chart Topper Award for top overall airplay.
FULL LIST OF NOMINEES
BEST NEW GROUP OR SOLO ARTIST: AC
ANDEE – NEVER GONE
CHROMEO – JEALOUS
KIESZA – HIDEAWAY
MAGIC! – RUDE
VIRGINIA TO VEGAS – WE ARE STARS
BEST NEW GROUP OR SOLO ARTIST: CHR
ADVENTURE CLUB – WONDER
CHROMEO – JEALOUS
KIESZA – HIDEAWAY
MAGIC! – RUDE
SHAWN MENDES – LIFE OF THE PARTY
BEST NEW GROUP OR SOLO ARTIST: ROCK
CURRENT SWELL – KEYS TO THE KINGDOM
DEAR ROUGE – I HEARD I HAD
DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 – TRAINWRECK 1979
GAY NINETIES – LETTERMAN
WILDLIFE – LIGHTNING TENT
BEST NEW GROUP OR SOLO ARTIST: COUNTRY
JESS MOSKALUKE – CHEAP WINE & CIGARETTES
LINDSAY ELL – TRIPPIN’ ON US
MADELINE MERLO – SINKING LIKE A STONE
ROD BLACK – KEEPIN’ ON
TRISTAN HORNCASTLE – A LITTLE BIT OF ALRIGHT
SOCAN SONG OF THE YEAR
CHROMEO – JEALOUS (I AIN’T WITH IT)
DRAKE – HOLD ON, WE’RE GOING HOME
GLENN MORRISON – GOODBYE
HEDLEY – CRAZY FOR YOU
MAGIC! – RUDE
FANS CHOICE
CHROMEO
GLENN MORRISON
HEDLEY
MAGIC!
SERENA RYDER
Video: Keith Richards Talks About The Drug Bust In Toronto That Saved The Stones
On 27 February 27, 1977, while Keith Richards was staying in a Toronto hotel, then known as the Harbour Castle Hilton on Queen’s Quay East, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police found heroin in his room and he was charged with “possession of heroin for the purpose of trafficking” – an offence that under the Criminal Code of Canada can result in prison sentences of seven years to life. His passport was confiscated and Richards and his family remained in Toronto until 1 April, when Richards was allowed to enter the United States on a medical visa for treatment for heroin addiction. The charge against him was later reduced to “simple possession of heroin”.
For the next two years, Richards lived under threat of criminal sanction. Throughout this period he remained active with the Rolling Stones, recording their biggest-selling studio album, Some Girls, and touring North America. Richards was tried in October 1978, pleading guilty to possession of heroin. He was given a suspended sentence and put on probation for one year, with orders to continue treatment for heroin addiction and to perform a benefit concert on behalf of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind after a blind fan testified on his behalf. Although the prosecution had filed an appeal of the sentence, Richards performed two CNIB benefit concerts at Oshawa Civic Auditorium on 22 April 1979; both shows featured the Rolling Stones and the New Barbarians. In September 1979 the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the original sentence.
Ed Sheeran Adds More Concert Dates to North American Tour
Ed Sheeran, who is preparing to kick-off his North American tour in May, just announced he’s extending the nearly sold-out series of shows with another run through the States in September. He was also announced this week as the Host of the 2015 MuchMusic Video Awards.
The 14 new dates are below — pre-sale tickets will be available for select dates starting on April 6, followed by general public on-sale tickets starting on April 10. All the details can be found on Sheeran’s site.
SEPTEMBER
03 Houston, TX BBVA Compass Stadium
05 Dallas, TX Toyota Stadium
08 Orlando, FL Amway Center
09 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena
10 Tampa, FL Amalie Arena
12 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
13 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
15 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
16 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
17 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
18 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
20 Toronto, ON Air Canada Center
22 Washington, DC Verizon Center
23 Washington, DC Verizon Center
Here`s The Full Text Of TIDAL’s “Declaration” Signed By Madonna, Kayne, Jay Z, Rihanna & Others
Tuesday’s relaunch of Jay Z’s TIDAL music service was a little short on details – which was planned, don`t worry, these superstars tend not to give up everything at once – Here is the declaration that Kanye West, Madonna, Nicki Minaj. Beyonce, Jack White, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Usher, Daft Punk, deadmau5, J Cole, Jason Aldean, Calvin Harris and Jay Z signed on stage during the event.
Throughout history, every movement began with a few individuals banding together with a shared vision – a vision to change the status quo.
That vision came to life with a first step. Our first step begins today through the platform TIDAL.
TIDAL is an artist majority owned company with a mission to reestablish the value of music and protect the sustainability of the music industry rooted in creativity and expression.
As part of our vision to introduce change to the current system, we will continue expanding this platform into an all-encompassing destination in the coming months. We are working diligently everyday to enhance the overall service.
Today, the site incorporates high quality sound, video and exclusive editorial, but there are more features on the way. In time, TIDAL will not just be a streaming service but an immersive platform with enhanced experiences.
With TIDAL we are making a commitment to build a platform that reflects ideas contributed directly from artists, providing an enriched experience. Music presented and heard the way the artists intended.
We want our mission with TIDAL to spark conversation and lay a foundation for tomorrow’sburgeoning stars.
Our movement is being led by a few who are inviting all to band together for a common cause, a movement to change the status quo.
Today marks the next step.
Stars, Dan Mangan, Plants and Animals, Murray McLauchlan, and The Spinney Brothers headline the Inaugural Credit Union May Run Music Festival
Music PEI is pleased to announce Stars, Dan Mangan, Plants and Animals, Murray McLauchlan, and The Spinney Brothers as the headlining acts for the inaugural Credit Union May Run Music Festival. Taking place in Charlottetown from May 13-17, the event celebrates the talents of PEI’s artists while featuring accomplished acts from across Canada.
Embracing nostalgia and named after the May Run long weekend, the festival happens in tandem with the Bell Aliant Canadian Song Conference, which takes place May 13-14. The new conference brings together leading music industry professionals from across North America to explore the art and commerce of songwriting.
Preceding the Bell Aliant Canadian Song Conference is a unique project called The Canadian Song Challenge. The result of support from Bell Media and a partnership between Music PEI and five provincial music industry associations, including Music BC, Alberta Music, SaskMusic, Manitoba Music, and Music Ontario, it pairs an artist from each of the five represented provinces with a PEI artist to write together for two days (May 11-12).
“We’re certainly looking forward to celebrating the achievements of our Island’s musicians while simultaneously engaging the industry and public with this year’s expanded event,” said Andrew King, President of the Music PEI Board of Directors. “Both the festival and conference have a lot of important eyes and ears directed our way, and we know we can deliver something special.”
The Credit Union May Run Music Festival kicks off with Bluegrass at the Brewery on May 14. Taking place at The PEI Brewing Company, the show features The Spinney Brothers along with Notre Dame de Grass from Montreal, local favourites Janet McGarry and Serge Bernard, and more.
The Songwriter Concert takes place on Friday, May 15th at Harmony House Theatre. Hosted by iconic Canadian folk artist Murray McLauchlan, the evening features performances from the five nominees for Music PEI SOCAN Songwriter of the Year, including Amy & Rachel Beck, Catherine MacLellan, Katie McGarry, Ten Strings and a Goat Skin, and The Meds. Friday also features another early show, The PEI Brewing Company House of Rock.
Saturday offers two more concerts: The Cavendish Beach Music Festival Country Jubilee at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside features Albertan cowboy crooner Tim Hus along with PEI artists to be announced. The second is The Dockside Concert in the Harbourview Room at the Delta Convention Centre. Fans in attendance will be treated to performances from Murray McLauchlan, Dan Mangan, and local talent to be announced. Music PEI also presents a free show for the family, the Confederation Court Mall Music in the Mall on Saturday afternoon.
On Friday and Saturday night, downtown Charlottetown comes alive with showcases at eight venues including: The Old Triangle, Hunter’s Ale House, The Factory, Fishbones, Marc’s Lounge, John Browns, The Guild, and the Olde Dublin Pub. Creative Saskatchewan is also presenting a special all Saskatchewan showcase Friday night at John Brown Richmond Street Grill.
Sunday’s Closing Concert is presented by AM Burgoyne Insurance and is split into two shows. The early portion features Dan Mangan (BC), Tim Hus (AB), Jay Semko of The Northern Pikes (SK), The Small Glories (MB), and their PEI counterparts from PEI the Canadian Song Challenge.
The late show finale sees Montreal indie pop/rock icons Stars and Plants and Animals take the stage along with Island artists to be announced.
The 2015 Music PEI Awards are presented at each concert and selected showcases during the Credit Union May Run Music Festival.
2015 Music PEI Award Nominees:
The Meds lead the 2015 Music PEI Award nominees with six nods, Catherine MacLellan and Coyote follow with five, and then Katie McGarry with four. The complete list of the 2015 Music PEI Award nominees is as follows:
Achievement in Classical or Jazz
Sirens – “Lost Voices”
PEI Symphony
Glen Strickey Quartet
Album of the Year
Catherine MacLellan – The Raven’s Sun (Producer: Chris Gauthier)
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys – Pickin’ n Clickin (Producer: Nathan Wiley)
Irish Mythen – Irish Mythen (Producer: Liam Corcoran, Irish Mythen)
Katie McGarry – Waiting On (Producer: Katie McGarry, Dan Currie, Jon Matthews)
The Meds – South America (Producer: Colin MacDonald & The Meds)
Bell Aliant Weekend Warrior of the Year
David Woodside
Johnny Oliver
Peggy Clinton
Plain Dirty Blues Band
Ryan Merry
Country Recording of the Year
Brian J. Dunn – Death Do Us Part
Johnny Oliver – Easy Come Easy Go
Katie McGarry – Waiting On
Peggy Clinton – Peggy Clinton
Entertainer of the Year
Coyote
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys
Paper Lions
Ten Strings and a Goat Skin
The Meds
Event of the Year
PEI 2014 – “The Celebration Zone”
PEI Symphony – “Celebrate Canada”
TD PEI Jazz and Blues Festival
The PEI Festival of Small Halls
Watermark Theatre – “Classic Music Reignited”
Female Solo Recording of the Year
Catherine MacLellan – The Raven’s Sun
Emma Doucette – Starling
Irish Mythen – Irish Mythen
Katie McGarry – Waiting On
Peggy Clinton – Peggy Clinton
Group Recording of the Year
Amy & Rachel Beck – Run
Coyote – Proof of Life
Death Valley Driver – Graveyard Dead
The East Pointers – The East Pointers
The Meds – South America
Male Solo Recording of the Year
Al Tuck – Stranger at the Wake
Brian J. Dunn – Death Do Us Part
Dennis Ellsworth – Love Knows Love
Gordon Belsher – Vagabond Minstrel
Johnny Oliver – Easy Come Easy Go
Media Person of the Year
Blair A. Dewar
Karen Mair
Maria McLean
PixbyLorne
Todd MacLean
Musician of the Year
Chris Gauthier
Dan Currie
Deryl Gallant
Nathan Condon
New Artist of the Year
Brian J. Dunn
Emma Doucette
Spencer Soloduka & The Tearaways Teem
The East Pointers
Pop Recording of the Year
Amy & Rachel Beck – Run
ARCHER – I’ll Never Let Go
Coyote – Proof of Life
Teem – Teem
Producer of the Year
Chris Gauthier
Colin Buchanan
Dan Currie
Jon Matthews
Tim Chaisson
Rock Recording of the Year
Banner Year – People Ruin Everything
Corey Poirier – Evil Anthems
Mindwaves – Horizons
Plain Dirty Blues Band – Slow Burn
The Meds – South America
SpinCount Roots Contemporary Recording of the Year
Al Tuck – Stranger at the Wake
Catherine MacLellan – The Raven’s Sun
Dennis Ellsworth – Love Knows Love
Irish Mythen – Irish Mythen
The Roots Project – Family
Roots Traditional Recording of the Year
Emma Doucette – Starling
The East Pointers – The East Pointers
The MacDonald Sisters – The Journey
The Ross Family – Puppet Strings
SOCAN Songwriter of the Year
Amy & Rachel Beck – “Run” (Composers: Amy & Rachel Beck)
Catherine MacLellan – “The Raven’s Sun” (Composer: Catherine MacLellan)
Katie McGarry – “Waiting On” (Composer: Katie McGarry)
Ten Strings And A Goat Skin – “The Night They Moved The House” (Composers: Lennie Gallant & Rowen Gallant)
The Meds – “South America” (Composer: Kyle Drake)
Touring Artist of the Year
Coyote
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys
Paper Lions
Ten Strings and a Goat Skin
Tim Chaisson
Urban Recording of the Year
Cavy – The Country Roads
High School Drama Teacher – オンラインデート
HoodHaikus – High School Trappin’ Vol. 2
Spencer Soloduka & The Tearaways – Spencer Soloduka & The Tearaways
Venue of the Year
Harmony House Theatre
PEI 2014 Celebration Zone
St. Mary’s Church
The Albert & Crown Pub & Eatery Watermark Theatre
Video of the Year
Catherine MacLellan – “Tell Me Luella” (Director: Millefiore Clarkes)
Coyote – “Proof of Life” (Director: Mikey Wasnidge & Millefiore Clarkes)
Dennis Ellsworth – “Hazy Sunshine” (Director: Millefiore Clarkes)
Nudie – “Stompin’Tom Connors.com” (Director: Joey Wheale)
The Meds – “South America” (Director: Kyle Simpson)
Visual Artist of the Year
Darrell Theriault
Louise Vessey
Moe Chandler
PixbyLorne
Voting is now open for the awards. Full details are available at www.musicpei.com. Voting closes on April 20, 2015.
“The City of Charlottetown applauds the efforts of Music PEI to establish a new, annual festival and conference during a time of year when the tourism impact can be maximized,” said Charlottetown Mayor, Clifford Lee. “The Credit Union May Run Music Festival and Bell Aliant Canadian Song Conference will energize our city during the May holiday weekend and serve as a platform for our residents to get out to celebrate this country’s rich music scene and support Island artists.”
Ticket Information:
Tickets are now on sale via Ticketpro. A limited number of Festival Passes (early bird – $95) and Friday and Saturday Showcase Wristbands ($40) are now available along with individual concert tickets. Ticket details can be found at ticketpro.com or musicpei.com.
