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Call for Performers: Arts in the Park 2020

Call for Performers: Arts in the Park 2020

CALL FOR PERFORMERS: ARTS IN THE PARK 2020 RADIO BROADCASTED ON CJUC 92.5 FM Music Yukon and CJUC Whitehorse Community Radio join together to make the AITP 2020 season possible. Solo or duo acts are welcome to apply to take part in the radio broadcasted edition of Arts in the Park! TO APPLY Send an e-mail including the following information to artsinthepark@musicyukon.com: Band name or artist name in the subject line of the e-mail message Brief bio (<100 words) One photo Brief description of your radio-performance (Performances are 1 hour with a very short intermission)- A sample of your work [...]

MusicYukon2020-05-07T19:29:40-07:000 Comments

Employment Opportunity: Audio Technician, Arts in the Park

Employment Opportunity: Audio Technician, Arts in the Park

Music Yukon is looking to hire a motivated and professional Sound Technician for Arts in the Park 2020! Arts in the Park 2020 will be broadcast on CJUC Whitehorse Community Radio with no live audience. AITP 2020 will be a socially distant festival and we are not encouraging public gatherings. The sessions will follow the guidelines as stipulated by the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. Due to unpredictable circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and related restrictions, this initiative may be cancelled or modified at any time. Deadline to apply: May 11, 2020 Term Dates: July 1 to 31, 2020 Location: CJUC [...]

MusicYukon2020-04-23T12:47:35-07:000 Comments

Employment Opportunity: Associate Producer, Arts in the Park

Employment Opportunity: Associate Producer, Arts in the Park

Music Yukon is looking for a motivated and awesome individual to join our small and mighty Arts in the Park festival team! The Associate Producer plays a huge role in making our wonderful community-minded festival happen. Please spread the word to the youth in your life! Arts in the Park 2020 will be broadcast on CJUC Whitehorse Community Radio with no live audience. AITP 2020 will be a socially distant festival and we are not encouraging public gatherings. The sessions will follow the guidelines as stipulated by the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. Due to unpredictable circumstances surrounding COVID-19 [...]

MusicYukon2020-04-23T12:47:47-07:000 Comments

FACTOR: Business Policies and Program Updates 2020-2021

FACTOR: Business Policies and Program Updates 2020-2021 Published April 1, 2020 Click here to access the 2020-2021 Standard Terms and Business Policies Handbook. COVID-19 Related Program Changes The minimum percentage of FACTOR’s funding contribution is now 75% of the total eligible budget, across all programs. This change comes as part of a relief effort from the Department of Canadian Heritage. Components already currently funded at 100%, 75%, or subsidy-based will not change. For components that were previously funded at 50%, FACTOR will now fund at 75%. This affects the following programs: Collective Initiatives – Industry Events and Showcase Production for [...]

MusicYukon2020-04-03T14:14:22-07:000 Comments

Deadlines extended: FACTOR Artist Development and Juried Sound Recording programs

Deadlines extended: FACTOR Artist Development and Juried Sound Recording programs

Deadlines extended: FACTOR Artist Development and Juried Sound Recording programs In light of the ever growing impact COVID-19 is having on our world, FACTOR will be extending two of its upcoming deadlines. The Artist Development and Juried Sound Recording deadline will be extended by two weeks. The new deadline is Thursday May 28, 11:59pm PT. For eligible music companies looking to apply for support through the Support for Eligible Music Companies program, the Business Development deadline will be extended by 4 weeks. The new deadline is Thursday May 21, 11:59pm PT. For more information, visit https://www.factor.ca/covid-19-upcoming-deadlines-extension/

MusicYukon2020-04-03T12:48:04-07:000 Comments

Music Yukon closed until further notice

Music Yukon closed until further notice

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, Music Yukon will be closed until further notice, effective immediately. This closure includes the office, as well as the rehearsal space and equipment rentals. This has been a difficult decision that is not taken lightly. Our top priority is the health and safety of our membership, and our extended community. We’ll be working hard from our homes in the meantime to plan our next steps, and do all we can to support our music community (from a safe distance). We understand this is a difficult time for many. Please keep us posted on [...]

MusicYukon2020-04-03T12:49:33-07:000 Comments

Music Yukon Holiday Hours

Music Yukon Holiday Hours

Music Yukon holiday hours: office closed Dec. 16, 2019 - Jan. 6, 2020 Happy Holidays from all of us at Music Yukon! From Dec. 16 to Jan. 6, we won't be open during regular office hours, but we'll still be available to help you out! The jam space will still be available, as well as some other services by appointment. TO BOOK THE JAM SPACE: If you are already a jam space user, you can request bookings by emailing katie[at]musicyukon.com. Please allow at least one business day for your request to be processed. Unfortunately, we can't set up new renters [...]

MusicYukon2019-12-12T13:32:47-08:000 Comments

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPT. 24! Employment Opportunity: Producer / Programmer, Arts in the Park (temporary leave contract)

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPT. 24! Employment Opportunity: Producer / Programmer, Arts in the Park (temporary leave contract)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Temporary Leave Contract Producer / Programmer, Arts in the Park LOCATION: Whitehorse, Yukon DURATION: Contract CLOSING DATE: September 24, 2019 Music Yukon is seeking a candidate for the position of Producer & Programmer for the 2020 Arts in the Park season. This position is a temporary contract for a 12-month parental leave replacement. BACKGROUND Music Yukon is a not-for-profit society dedicated to supporting Yukon musicians and music industry members in the creation, production, presentation, sale and distribution of Yukon music. Music Yukon exists to: Help artists achieve their artistic, career and business goals including musicianship, professionalism, business success, [...]

MusicYukon2019-09-18T11:34:24-07:000 Comments

Opportunity for Yukon Artists: Artist Preparedness Showcase Training

Opportunity for Yukon Artists: Artist Preparedness Showcase Training

Are you interested in showcasing at events like BreakOut West and beyond? Want to hone your performance and business skills? In advance of BreakOut West, Music Yukon is pleased to open up some upcoming Artist Preparedness Showcase Training to Yukon artists. This training is targeted primarily to artists who have a future interest in Showcasing at events like BreakOut West and beyond. Upon completion, artists will realize the full potential of the showcase experience by understanding what opportunities a showcase offers as well as the stakes involved. They will learn to prepare showcase performances with intention and to approach networking with [...]

MusicYukon2019-07-17T13:23:57-07:000 Comments

BreakOut West: volunteers needed

BreakOut West: volunteers needed

BreakOut West is looking for volunteers for Registration, Drivers, Stage Hands, Venue Managers, and more. Volunteers who work for a minimum of 8 hours receive a festival wristband, volunteer T-Shirt and are allowed to audit any conference sessions depending on availability (*paying delegates take priority*) Anyone interested can email Kasey Rae Anderson at volunteer@breakoutwest.ca

MusicYukon2019-06-28T11:53:00-07:000 Comments