The Beat

Welcome to The Beat - a vibrant space designed to spark engagement, share ideas and shape our community together.

ECMA has been a cornerstone of the East Coast music scene for 37 years, supporting artists both locally and globally. We are excited to launch The Beat, a place for ECMA members to engage, connect and inspire.

There are plenty of exciting opportunities for us to connect, this is just the beginning, so please check back often to see what’s new and to get involved.

If you have questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to write us anytime at [email protected] !

You have the option to do so anonymously if you prefer.

Click the "talk to us" button for an open form, a direct access from you to us.

Our members are shaping the future of ECMA. This update shares progress on our six-point plan and highlights how your voices are driving meaningful change. From strategic planning and governance to awards and equity initiatives, member input is being embedded across our work. We’re grateful for your continued engagement—and excited to keep building together.

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is working with 21FSP Advisory Inc. on creating our five-year strategic planning. As this process begins we would like to share our work plan and timeline which has started and will be ongoing through 2025.

We’re listening, we’re taking action and we’re committed to moving forward together.

Here is the planned follow up that focuses on immediate actions to enhance transparency, inclusion, and stronger musician representation.

Nous vous écoutons, nous agissons et nous sommes déterminé·e·s à aller de l'avant ensemble.

Voici le suivi prévu qui met l'accent sur des actions immédiates visant à renforcer la transparence, l'inclusion et une meilleure représentation des musicien·ne·s.