Are you an emerging singer/songwriter seeking to learn more about songwriting tips and techniques? Folk Music Ontario (FMO), the Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique (APCM) and the National Arts Centre (NAC) invite you to a free singer/songwriter workshop, given by two professional mentors. Click here for more info.
Êtes-vous un auteur-compositeur émergent qui cherche à en apprendre davantage sur les différentes techniques d’écriture ? Le Musique Folk de l’Ontario (MFO), l’Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique (APCM) et le Centre national des arts (CNA) vous invitent à participer à un atelier d’écriture gratuite avec deux professionnels du milieu des arts. Cliquez ici pour plus d’info.
Check out James McGee’s Saturday night video highlights of the 2015 conference!
The delegate directory, day-by-day schedule of events, and panelist bios and photos are all available on the Conference page.
Artists may take advantage of free CD drop boxes at the conference for self-promotion. One CD per artist, accompanied by a one-page bio, can be placed in each box. Music industry professionals who wish to have a drop box at the conference can click here to download and complete the application form.
Scan the QR code to download the FMO app. The conference daily schedules, panel descriptions, panelist bios and photos, and current delegate list are now available on the Conference page of the website, under “What’s Happening at the Conference?” and “Who’s Going to Be There?”
FMO has new advertising packages that will save you a bundle and let you handle all of your promotion through FMO this year with a one-time purchase. For more info, please email Mike Large. And to read about all of the FMO conference advertising opportunities, please click here.
Our latest edition of Folk Prints is now available to the general public. Articles include:
• Rules of the Road – A humorous and comprehensive checklist for the touring musician by veteran troubadour Jonathan Byrd
• FMO/FMC Export Development Program – Just what is the EDP? How can/why should an artist get involved?
• Art Beat – From the Audience’s Perspective – An account of the Art Beat experience from one of the schools visited in October 2014
There are also the regular features – messages from FMO’s Board President, Alex Sinclair, and Executive Director, Alka Sharma, new member listings, etc. Be sure to check out FMO’s member festival listings – you’ll find dates and contact info for your old favourites and a few new ones, too!
Click here to view this online edition of Folk Prints, and enjoy!
Front Row Insurance now offers discounted instrument insurance to FMO members. To get a quick online quote, click here and then choose Folk Music Ontario in the dropdown list of Music Associations. And if you call or contact Front Row, mention the discount code FMO15OFF.
Folk Music Ontario is sponsoring an intimate evening with some of the capital region’s best singer-songwriters at Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave. Host Amanda Rheaume welcomes Chris MacLean, Ana Miura, Audrey Saparno, Slo’ Tom, Ian Tamblyn, and Jill Zmud for two sets starting at **8:30pm** (doors at 8pm). For more info, please visit http://nac-cna.ca/en/event/11382.