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ECMA 2010
The 2010 East Coast Music Awards, Festival & Conference will rock Sydney, Cape Breton this coming March 4-7. The International Program is in the midst of identifying and securing delegates for this instrumental part of the ECMA weekend. Be on the lookout for more information at ecma.com.
NEW to ECMA 2010 is the “Canadian Music. East Coast Style” International Export Buyers Showcase. This showcase is open to Exporting artists/groups who will have the opportunity to perform to a dedicated audience of International program delegates, media and domestic buyers. This showcase is a mandatory ‘must attend’ component of the ECMA 2010 International Program.
Be on the look out for more details on the 2010 Conference - Switched On: Tuned in to the Business of Music.
Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF)
East Coast Artists were once again featured at the Ontario Council for Folk Festivals in Ottawa In October. Performing artists include Dan MacKinnon, Ryan LeBlanc, Duane Andrews, Amelia Curren, Kev Corbett, Old Man Luedecke, Steven Bowers, Jessica Rhaye, Thom Swift, Grass Mountain Hobos, The Navigators, and Nudie and the Turks. Rose Cousins, Chuck & Albert and Colette Cheverie were selected by OCFF as part of the festival and played alongside their East Coast counterparts. The Canadian Music. East Coast Style’ Showcase took place at the Capitale Room of the Crown Plaza Hotel on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17.
2009 Kerrville Folk Festival
ECMA Artists Take to the Stage 'Canadian Music. East Coast Style'
Five of Atlantic Canada's most talented took to the stage at the legendary 2009 Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas on June 6th and 7th.
ECMA singers/songwriters Ron Hynes (NL), Charlie A'Court (NS), Amelia Curran (NS), Rose Cousins (PE/NS) and Dave Gunning (NS) showcased the first-ever "Canadian Music. East Coast Style" Songwriters In the Round at the Kennedy Outdoor Theatre Main Stage on Sunday, June 7th. The 2009 Main Stage will also feature performances by Dave Gunning (Saturday, June 6th) and Ron Hynes (Sunday, June 7th).
ECMA has developed a solid working relationship with Kerrville Folk Festival Producer, Dalis Allen who has participated in past ECMA International Programs as part of the ECMA's annual event, and is a very strong supporter of East Coast music.
"This is a solid example of developing international business activities through contacts first made through the ECMA International Program and establishing long-term relationships," says Shelley Nordstrom, ECMA International Export Manager. "It is a huge live performance opportunity for our artists as Kerrville is one of the most prestigious songwriter festivals in North America."
Dalis continues to support East Coast music and book our songwriters at the festival. Past performers have included Matt Andersen, Dave Gunning, George Canyon, Charlie A'Court, and Lennie Gallant.
Funding support was provided by the International Business Development Agreement. The IBDA is a federal/provincial export development agreement between the Government of Canada (represented by ACOA, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, and Industry Canada) and the four provincial governments in Atlantic Canada.
2009 North American Folk Alliance Conference (NAFA)
The 21st annual North American Folk Alliance Conference (NAFA) took place at the Marriott Hotel and the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee from February 18th – 22nd, 2009.
NAFA 2009 Nova Scotia showcasing artists (and participating management companies) included Christina Martin, David Myles, Joel Plaskett, Madison Violet, Tanya Davis, Ruth Minnikin, and Amelia Curran.
A consortium of regional organizations, showcasing artists and artist managers participated as a collective in the international trade mission “Canadian Music East Coast Style” - a partnership of the East Coast Music Association, Atlantic Film Festival Association, Music Nova Scotia, Music New Brunswick, Music Newfoundland and Labrador and Music PEI.
Atlantic Canadian participation included representatives from 4 organizations, 4 management companies and 13 showcasing artists/ or groups (with over 35 participants).
List of 2009 participants and schedule
“Canadian Music East Coast Style” Showcases
The “Canadian Music East Coast Style” Music Suite (located at the Marriott Hotel operated from Thursday – Saturday) provided an excellent opportunity for artists to showcase and network with international (singer-songwriter, folk, roots, Celtic, world) presenters and buyers to develop new business and export opportunities. This has become a ‘must attend’ and high profile showcase event at NAFA, and each year attracts new and returning international buyers.
ECMA contracted the professional technical services of Wayne O’Connor as sound technician/ production manager to advance (coordinate backline/ production) and manage all on site showcasing and technical needs.
“Canadian Music East Coast Style” Music Suite Schedule
NAFA 2009 Official Performance Alley Showcases
(Official Performance Alley Showcasing Artists selected through a submission and jury process by NAFA)
