Battle to Canadian Music Week 2010

The Battle to Canadian Music Week 2010 for the Music Nova Scotia Stage: Enter the Tiki begins at The Seahorse Tavern January 19, 26, February 2 and 9

Here’s a jolly holiday read about crushing your peers in an all-out, no holds barred battle:

“Music Nova Scotia is calling all eligible bands to submit to the Battle to Canadian Music Week 2010. Preliminary rounds will take place at the Seahorse Tavern during Music Nova Scotia’s New Music Tuesdays on January 19, 26, February 2 and the final battle will take place on February 9. One winner from each preliminary round will advance to the final battle with one ‘wild card’ selection being chosen from all groups.

The winner of the final round will receive a prize package consisting of:

· Canadian Music Week 2010 Delegate Passes for the band
· 1 night hotel accommodations at the Delta Chelsea in downtown Toronto
· Travel assistance* and a coveted showcase on the exclusive Music Nova Scotia Stage: Enter the Tiki.

The Music Nova Scotia Stage: Enter the Tiki is an industry and public showcase that draws the top international and national music industry professionals each year. The showcase takes place at the legendary Rivoli on Queen Street West in downtown Toronto. Past performers include Wintersleep, Matt Mays, Joel Plaskett, J.P. Cormier, In-Flight Safety, Tom Fun Orchestra, Jenn Grant, Dog Day, Alert The Medic, Share and many more. Join the ranks and submit your band for the Battle to Canadian Music Week 2010 now!

*Level and type of assistance may vary and is yet to be determined and will be announced ASAP.

Submit online at www.musicnovascotia.ca/tiki-battle.

Deadline to submit: January 5, 2010 by 5pm.

This opportunity is available for Music Nova Scotia members only. There is no fee to apply.

Submission criteria:

While we encourage everyone to apply, due to the export nature of this initiative, consideration will only be given to artists that fit within the programming of past Canadian Music Week Music Nova Scotia Stages and meet the following criteria:

* 1 recording released within the past two years or upcoming recording within the next 3 months.
* Strong professional history – regional touring/show experience, regular performance locally, critical reviews, industry buzz, online presence (ie: MySpace views/hits/plays).
* Independent or established team/infrastructure.
* Artists will be judged based on the music uploaded to their www.musicnovascotia.ca profile and www.myspace.com profile so make sure it’s best foot forward and your tour dates and audio files are current and updated.

If you do not have an updated www.musicnovascotia.ca member profile you will not meet eligibility criteria. If you do not have your username and password to log into the website please email info@musicnovascotia.ca and it will be emailed to you. When you are filling out your profile online, choose a category in the “Change Category” field. This will ensure that you are listed in the directory.

For any questions about the Battle to Canadian Music Week 2010 please contact:

Dwayne Ellis
Project Coordinator – IT & Events
Music Nova Scotia
902-423-6271 ext 110
dwayne@musicnovascotia.ca”

Get on that shit! Up those MySpace plays!

This article appears in Dec 17-23, 2009.