Manitoba Music presents January Music Meeting

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by Gil Carroll

 The New Year is full of promise for Winnipeg musicians. Festival season is brewing, new releases are emerging, and Manitoba Music is here to help along the way.  The January music meeting hosted by Manitoba Music takes place January 24-26 and will feature some huge players in the Canadian music community including label representatives, management professionals, and industry professionals of all kinds. Stylus caught up with Manitoba Music’s Training Coordinator, Roland Deschambault, along with program Manager, Sean McManus about the upcoming excitement at Manitoba Music. Continue reading “Manitoba Music presents January Music Meeting”

SXSW: Local bands hit the road to Austin, TX

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by Sheldon Birnie

Every year, for six days in March, unwashed masses of musicians, music journalists and industry types (not to mention music fans) from across the world descend on Austin, Texas, for South By Southwest. The largest music conference and festival of its kind in the world, SXSW represents a great opportunity for emerging Manitoba artists to share their music with the world. Continue reading “SXSW: Local bands hit the road to Austin, TX”