Neon Dreams, Brandon Howard Row, Rum Ragged & KINLEY to perform at Dairy Farmers of Canada ECMA Fan Fest in Charlottetown, May 4

Posted on April 4, 2024 at 12:00pm

(Halifax, NS) – The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is excited to announce the return of the Dairy Farmers of Canada ECMA Fan Fest outside on Victoria Row in Charlottetown on Saturday, May 4 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. This free, ...

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ECMA announces highlights and delegate list for International Export Buyers Program in Charlottetown, May 1-5, 2024

Posted on March 26, 2024 at 9:32am

Le français suit (Halifax, NS) – The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is excited to present the 22nd edition of its International Export Buyers Program with over 100 international talent buyers from the United States, Denmark, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Ireland, France, Australia, the ...

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BLOG: A Guide to ‘Tune-up’ Your Social Media Presence Before the 2024 ECMAs

Posted on March 22, 2024 at 9:33am

It’s 2024. We have Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube… the list goes on! With all these platforms, and the introduction of new features, like Reels and Stories, it's easy to feel lost. Each platform comes with its own set of features and functionalities, ...

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ECMA 2024 One-on-One Meeting Requests NOW OPEN!

Posted on March 15, 2024 at 11:20am

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is delighted to present the 36th annual celebration of the East Coast Music Awards and the 22nd edition of the International Export Buyers Program in Charlottetown, PEI from May 1-5. Over 100 international talent buyers from the ...

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ECMA 2024 to kick off with an Opening Night Concert starring The East Pointers, The Once and Two Hours Traffic in Charlottetown, May 1

Posted on March 12, 2024 at 12:00pm

Limited tickets on sale now at ECMA.com(Halifax, NS) – The East Coast Music Association will kick off ECMA 2024 with an Opening Night Concert, presented by Atlantic Lottery in partnership with Noisemaker Management and starring PEI’s pop-folk duo The East Pointers, Newfoundland’s ...

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Artist Lineup and Festival Schedule announced for ECMA 2024 in Charlottetown, May 1-5

Posted on March 5, 2024 at 12:00pm

Festival schedule, passes and single day tickets available now at ECMA.com (Halifax, NS) - Celebrating Atlantic Canada's vibrant music industry, over 100 Atlantic Canadian artists and bands will showcase over five days at the 36th annual East Coast Music Awards, Festival and Conference ...

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The East Coast Music Association announces artists for 2024 SOCAN Songwriters Circle in Charlottetown, May 5

Posted on February 22, 2024 at 12:00pm

(Halifax, NS) – The East Coast Music Association is proud to announce a star-studded lineup of artists for the 2024 SOCAN Songwriters’ Circle at the Delta Prince Edward Confederation Ballroom in Charlottetown on Sunday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m. Closing out the ...

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ECMA Remembers Newfoundland Musician Denis Parker

Posted on February 13, 2024 at 11:45am

ECMA is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Denis Parker. He was a musical trailblazer for the Newfoundland and Labrador music community serving as the first Executive Director of MusicNL (1996-2014) and was a highly respected blues musician and internationally ...

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Blanche Israël appointed as the next CEO of the East Coast Music Association

Posted on February 2, 2024 at 10:00am

Blanche Israël (Photo by Cody Turner Photography) (le français suit) (Halifax, NS) - The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is proud to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Blanche Israël, a Moroccan French Canadian cultural strategist and professional musician who has ...

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The East Coast Music Association announces performers for the 36th annual Awards Show for ECMA 2024 in Charlottetown, May 2, 2024

Posted on January 25, 2024 at 8:00am

(Halifax, NS) - The East Coast Music Association is proud to announce a spectacular line-up of performers for the marquee event of the 36th annual East Coast Music Awards, presented by Rogers, at the Delta Prince Edward Confederation Ballroom in Charlottetown, PE ...

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