News from February 2012

Medicine Hat Song Contest

February 24, 2012

The Alberta Music Industry Association is holding a song contest in the City of Medicine Hat!
Write and record a song and enter it for a chance to WIN $2000 CASH.

THE SONG CONTEST HAS NOW CLOSED!

Song Contest Rules:
1.Entrants must be a resident of Medicine Hat or surrounding area, living there the time of entry.
2.Entrants must be current members of the Alberta Music Industry Association to be eligible.
3.Entrants will record and submit an original, new, non-released song. The song must be written by the entrant.
4.Entrants will submit the song in a commonly used electronic audio format, or on a CD.
5.Entrants will submit a legible lyrics sheet.
6.Entrants will submit contact information in a separate document, including song title, home phone number and e-mail address; that information won’t be disclosed to parties outside the contest.
7.Entrants cannot be employees, or family members of employees, or board representatives, or family members of board representatives, of the Alberta Music Industry Association.

The winning entrant:
-Receives $2,000 CASH from Alberta Music
-Is free to negotiate for and decide on any further uses of the song, and retains its copyright
-Agrees to be photographed and interviewed for an article on the Alberta Music website (http://www.amia.ca) and social media sites.

Please note, it can take up to 5 minutes for the form to go through. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, then your submission did not go through.

If you have any questions please contact Carly Klassen at carly@amia.ca or 1–800-465–3117

THE SONG CONTEST HAS NOW CLOSED!

Untapped Alberta Concert Series Back for Round Three

February 6, 2012

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Buzz is stirring around the province as Alberta Music, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta, unveil the third annual Untapped Alberta concert
series – a growing music showcase that brings homegrown heroes to all corners of the province.

ATB Financial is the Presenting Sponsor and brought CKUA on board this year to record and create a radio series from the six live Untapped Alberta concerts. There is no doubt these shows will provide longevity in showcasing the amazing talent Alberta has to offer.

“ATB Financial is thrilled once again to partner with Alberta Music, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta to present the third Untapped Alberta concert series,” said Peggy Garritty, ATB’s Senior Vice President, Communications & Corporate Responsibility. “Alberta has amazing musicians and it’s a great feeling to be able to help share that talent with audiences all across the province.”

Untapped kicks off in Lloydminster (Mar. 30) before moving to Edmonton (Mar. 31), Beaverlodge (Apr. 14), Okotoks (Apr. 20), Canmore (Apr. 21) and Camrose (Apr. 28).

Artists showcasing during the series include Edmonton rockers Tupelo Honey and Audio/Rocketry, country sweetheart Katie Mission, Folkfest faves Scenic Route to Alaska, Western Canadian Music Awards nominee James Murdoch, and Lethbridge folk favorite Leeroy Stagger.

“We are looking forward to another successful year from Untapped Alberta,” said Kennedy Jenson, Alberta Music’s Executive Director. “With over 140 submissions from emerging artists across the province, we are excited to work together with our partners to provide performance opportunities for the remarkable talent the Alberta music industry has to offer.”

Tickets for $10 go on sale Monday, February 13th (noon) through http://www.ticketweb.ca, select record stores, ATB Financial branches, and participating venues. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to local community groups and charities.

Untapped Alberta 2012’s dates, venues, lineups, ticket information and charities:

LLOYDMINSTER
Date: Friday, March 30
Venue: The Root: Community Emporium
Artists: Scenic Route to Alaska, Joe Nolan, Emm & Jay
Charity: Lloydminster Concert Series Association
Tickets: $10, available at http://www.ticketweb.ca & ATB Financial (7001–44th St.)

EDMONTON
Date: Saturday, March 31
Venue: The Pawn Shop
Artists: Tupelo Honey, Mars & Venus, The Lions
Charity: iHuman
Tickets: $10, available at http://www.ticketweb.ca & Blackbyrd Myoozik

BEAVERLODGE
Date: Saturday, April 14
Venue: Beaverlodge Community Centre
Artists: Katie Mission, The Command Sisters, Jamie Arsenault
Charity: Beaverlodge/West County Pool
Tickets: $10, available at ATB Financial (302–10th St.), & Town of Beaverlodge

OKOTOKS
Date: Friday, April 20
Venue: Rotary Performing Arts Centre
Artists: James Murdoch, Jimmy Whiffen, Amy Thiessen
Charity: Okotoks Arts Council
Tickets: $10, available at http://www.ticketweb.ca & ATB Financial (131–31 Southridge Drive)

CANMORE
Date: Saturday, April 21
Venue: Communitea Cafe
Artists: Leeroy Stagger, Seth Anderson, Jeff Stuart
Charity: Canmore Folk Music Festival
Tickets: $10, available at http://www.ticketweb.ca & Communitea Café

CAMROSE
Date: Saturday, April 28
Venue: Scalliwags
Artists: Audio/Rocketry, Punch Drunk Cabaret, Jesse Dee & Jacquie B
Charity: Rose City Roots Music Society
Tickets: $10, available at http://www.ticketweb.ca & ATB Financial (#700, 7300 – 48 Ave)

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For further information, please visit http://www.amia.ca, check Untapped Alberta’s Facebook page, or contact:

Carly Klassen
Program Coordinator
Alberta Music Industry Association
780–428-3372 | 800–465-3117
E-mail: carly@amia.ca