2023 ECMA Music & Industry Conference: Connect. Mentor. Inspire.

Posted on February 22, 2023 at 11:00am

The ECMA Music & Industry Conference is back! The 2023 Conference “Connect. Mentor. Inspire.” is the premiere destination for all Atlantic Canadian artists and industry professionals. It is a place for artists and members to connect with international guest delegates and educators, ...

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ECMA and BreakOut West Present: The “East Meets West” Spotlight at BreakOut West 2023

Posted on February 21, 2023 at 12:00pm

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) and BreakOut West (BOW) are pleased to open showcase submissions for the fourth edition of the ‘East Meets West’ collaboration initiative at BreakOut West 2023. The “20th Anniversary” celebration of BreakOut West will take place in Kelowna, ...

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2023 ECMA Artist Lineup

Posted on February 9, 2023 at 12:00pm

The 2023 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference is coming to Halifax, Nova Scotia this spring for its 35th annual celebration of Atlantic Canada's vibrant music industry, and bringing with it a lineup of more than 120 artists and bands who ...

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Announcing the Performers for the 2023 East Coast Music Awards Presented by Rogers

Posted on February 7, 2023 at 11:00am

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is thrilled to announce the lineup of artists who will be performing at the 35th Annual East Coast Music Awards Presented by Rogers, taking place at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Thursday, May ...

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2023 Music Managers Mentorship Program

Posted on February 2, 2023 at 10:00am

The East Coast Music Association in partnership with Music Managers Forum Canada are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2023 Music Managers Mentorship Program! This mentorship program will provide emerging artist representatives and managers from Atlantic Canada with opportunities ...

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Classified and The East Pointers Lead 2023 East Coast Music Award Nominations

Posted on January 24, 2023 at 12:00pm

Watch the 2023 Press Conference Here (le français suit) The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is thrilled to announce the 2023 East Coast Music Award nominees. Classified (NS) and The East Pointers (PEI) lead the pack with 6 nominations each. Followed closely by Jason ...

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2023 Media Accreditation Applications Now Open

Posted on January 24, 2023 at 11:00am

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is now accepting media accreditation applications from members of the media wishing to cover the 2023 East Coast Music Awards taking place in Halifax, NS, from May 3rd - 7th. The Media Pass provides access to all ...

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"Canadian Music. East Coast Style." Spotlight at 2023 Folk Alliance International Conference

Posted on January 17, 2023 at 11:38am

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA), Music/Musique New Brunswick (Music/Musique NB), Music Newfoundland and Labrador (MusicNL), Music Nova Scotia (Music NS), and Music Prince Edward Island (Music PEI) are pleased to be presenting the “Canadian Music. East Coast Style Spotlight” at the ...

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ECMA’s New Membership Program

Posted on December 5, 2022 at 9:50am

This holiday season, we're giving the gift of better membership! We are excited to share our updated membership program with increased features and a more user friendly approach. As of December 5, 2022, ECMA is pleased to launch our updated Membership Program. In ...

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Celebrate incredible East Coast talent at the 35th East Coast Music Awards Presented by Rogers

Posted on November 15, 2022 at 11:23am

…Hosted by This Hour Has 22 Minutes Comedian Trent McClellan Get ready to laugh, cry, and cheer. Comedian and This Hour Has 22 Minute main cast member, Trent McClellan, will host the 35th East Coast Music Awards Presented by Rogers in Halifax, NS ...

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