SpinCount @ Music PEI Week January 2011!

Music PEI Week & Tenth Annual Awards Gala

During the week of January 14th to 22nd, 2010, Music PEI will host its Music Week & 10th Annual Awards Gala. This year Music PEI is pleased to announce that K-Rock 105.5 and Ocean 100 have taken on the role of title sponsor for the gala event. Building upon last year’s success, Music Week will be replete with showcases, workshops and an art show, culminating with the Awards Gala on Saturday, January 22nd.

Art for Music
Art for Music kicks off Music Week beginning on January 14th at The Guild and running through January 23rd. It will feature the 2011 Music PEI Visual Artist of the Year Award nominees and other works by local music photographers, artists and graphic designers. The presentation of Visual Artist of the Year Award took place on January 14th and was awarded to Mike MacDougall.

Music PEI Members Night
Monday, January 17th
Hunter's Ale House. Doors open at 8:00 pm
Featuring PEI Music Trivia, and a performance by Tim Chaisson and Tian Wigmore, followed by Open Mic.

Music Mosaic
Wednesday, January 19th
Le Centre Belle-Alliance, Summerside / 8:00 pm / $15.00
Featuring performances by Paper Lions, Cosán, Katie McGarry, and Fayo.
Sponsored by Le Centre belle-Alliance and La Fédération culturelle de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard.

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S.A.C. Bluebird North Songwriter's Concert
Presented by The Guardian and the Songwriters Association of Canada
Thursday, January 20th
Harmony House Theatre, Hunter River / 8:00pm / $15.00
This show is SOLD OUT!
Hosted by Dean McTaggart.
Featuring performances by Dean McTaggart and the 2011 Songwriter of the Year nominees: Dennis Ellsworth (Haunted Hearts), Meaghan Blanchard, John Connolly, Jeremy Gaudet (Boxer the Horse), Devin Casario (and The Illusion). Special performance by 2010 Music PEI Songwriter of the Year, Catherine MacLellan.

Friday Night Live!
Presented by CBC
Friday, January 21st
Various shows taking place throughout downtown Charlottetown.

Olde Dublin Pub
7:00 pm / $6.00
Fiona MacCorquodale · Cynthia MacLeod · Racoon Bandit

Solid Rock Café
7:00 pm / $6.00 (All Ages)
Racoon Bandit · North Lakes · Paper Lions

Alibi Lounge
10:30 pm / $6.00
Katie McGarry · Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys · Haunted Hearts

Globe World Flavours
8:00 pm / $10.00
(Advance Tickets Available)
Al Tuck · Meaghan Blanchard · John Connolly · Rose Cousins

Fishbones
10:30 pm / $6.00
Chastity · Arrows in the Air · Tim Chaisson and Morning Fold

Hunter’s Ale House
10:30 pm / $6.00
North Lakes · Boxer the Horse · Money in the Banana Stand

Music PEI Workshops

Download the Workshops Registration Form (PDF)

Friday, January 21st at Nightcap
Songwriter Workshop with Dean McTaggart
Presented by Songwriters Association of Canada
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Accomplished songwriter McTaggart has had hits recorded by international stars Wynonna Judd, Tina Arena, Terri Clark, Amanda Marshall, Kellie Coffey, Mila Mason and Anne Murray. He has won numerous SOCAN and ASCAP Awards and 2 Juno Award nominations for Songwriter of the Year. Dean will be telling his story and critiquing your songs.

Write Your Songs and Get Paid: The Revenue Streams of a Songwriter
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Panel featuring Dean McTaggart, Don Quarles (S.A.C.), and Tim Hardy (SOCAN).

SOCAN Services Information Session
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Hosted by Tim Hardy (SOCAN).

Saturday, Jan 22nd at The Guild
"Paying Your Dues and Breaking Your Band" keynote address by Matt Wells (MuchMore Music)
11:00 am – Noon

Keep the Van Running: Tips on Getting the Most Out of Your Tour
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Panel featuring Matt Wells (MuchMore Music, Musician), Matt Charlton (Pigeon Row Publicity), Wayne O’Connor (Tour Manager for Joel Plaskett, David Myles), Gordon Belsher (Musician) and Kimberly Sinclair (Spincount).

Music in Multimedia Workshop
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Panel featuring Mark Sandiford (Beachwalker Films), Brian Sharp (Mugisha Enterprises Inc.), Owen Watson (Other Ocean Interactive), Lennie MacPherson (IMAC) and Tim Hardy (Socan).

10th Annual Music PEI Awards Gala
Presented by K-Rock 105.5 & Ocean 100
Saturday, January 22nd
The Confederation Centre of the Arts Homburg Theatre / 8:00 pm / $25.00
Featuring performances by Boxer the Horse, Cynthia MacLeod, Devin Casario & the Illusion, Fiona MacCorquodale, Glen Strickey, Haunted Hearts, John Connolly, Meaghan Blanchard, Max Keenlyside, Molly Rankin, Paper Lions and Rose Cousins.

» Buy Tickets Online

http://musicpei.com/awards/musicweek.php

Music PEI 2010 - Awards Week Workshops

SpinCount is thrilled to be a part of the Ninth Annual Music PEI Week & Awards Gala presented by Molson Canadian!

On Saturday, January 23, 2010, join us in Charlottetown for:

Sound Bytes of The Round Table – “Be Media Savvy” at The Guild

• Featuring Grant Lawrence (CBC Radio3), Will Strickland (UMAC), Andrew King (Canadian Musician Magazine), Kimberly Sinclair (SpinCount)
• Workshop runs from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
• $25 non-members, Members Free

For more information, visit Music PEI - Music Awards 2010

SpinCount nominated for an 2010 ECMA for Independent Company of the Year!

SpinCount nominated for an 2010 ECMA for Independent Company of the Year!

We are super excited, and look forward to the ECMA's in Sydney in March 2010.

Thanks to everyone for your continued support of East Coast Music!!!

SpinCount congratulates our clients for ECMA nominations:

Coco Love Alcorn,
Kim Wempe,
Alert the Medic,
Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers,
Carleton Stone Drives the Big Wheel

Female Solo Recording of the Year / Enregistrement de l’année – artiste solo féminine

Coco Love Alcorn (NS) - Joyful
Kim Wempe (NS) – Where I Need to Be

Rising Star Recording of the Year / Enregistrement de l’année – Étoiles de demain
Kim Wempe (NS) – Where I Need To Be

Vibe Creative Group Single of the Year / Chanson de l'année

Alert the Medic (NS) – Atlas

Sirius Satellite Radio Rock Recording of the Year / Enregistrement rock de l’année

Alert the Medic (NS) – We, The Weapon
Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers (NS) – Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers
Carleton Stone Drives The Big Wheel (CB) – Carleton Stone Drives The Big Wheel

Music Nova Scotia Week - Yarmouth 2009!

SpinCount Congratulates Music Nova Scotia for an outstanding Music Week!

Congratulations also, to all awards nominees and winners!

We wish to particularly mention the following artists, clients of SpinCount, who worked so hard and did such a great job performing in showcases and for those who earned nominations and won awards:


Showcasing Artists:

Carleton Stone Drives the Big Wheel,
Gloryhound,
Coco Love Alcorn,
Molly Thomason,
Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers,
Alert the Medic,
Dwight Deon,
Kim Wempe,
Ian Sherwood

Nominees & Winners:
Female Artist Recording (nominated - Coco Love Alcorn);
Folk Recording (Kim Wempe - Winner!);
Recording, Jazz/Electro/Acoustic Artist Group Recording (nominated - Coco Love Alcorn);
New Artist/Group Recording of the Year (nominated; Molly Thomason, Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers, and Carleton Stone Drives the Big Wheel);
Pop Rock Artist Group Recording of the Year (nominated - Andrew Hunter, Carleton Stone Drives the Big Wheel);
SOCAN Song Writer of the Year (nominated: Andrew Hunter).

Thanks to everyone who turned out to celebrate Nova Scotia Music, and to everyone who worked so hard to make this year's event the best yet. Special thanks to all those who took the time to vote.

HUGE thanks to YARMOUTH - what an awesome town, and thanks for your hospitality and to all volunteers, CJLS, venues and special shout out to the shuttle drivers!

Cheers,
Kimberly & Kevin Sinclair
SpinCount

ps: Special thanks to Twyla & Bruce Rogers, they were at Rudder's every night enjoying the music & made all of us nominee's feel right at home at the Guest-Lovitt House B & B

Music Matters Conference - Publicity Panel @ Halifax Pop Explosion 2009!

Kimberly Sinclair is on the Publicity Panel at the Music Matters Conference during the 2009 Halifax Pop Explosion in Halifax - join us!

Friday, October 23rd @ 3pm Publicity - Terrace Room

Ever wonder how to get your song played on the radio? Your album reviewed? Raved about in the papers? Go viral in the blogosphere? We can show you how! With the expertise of Jon Asher of Asher Media Relations, Josh Hogan of Hogan Media Relations, Kimberly Sinclair of SpinCount, Matt Charlton of Pigeon Row and moderator independent music journo Karen Bliss, this panel will show you how to become the talk of the town…if you’re any good.

Music Matters Conference - 2009 Halifax Pop Explosion

SpinCount - Get Your Music Heard!

TWO Music Nova Scotia 2009 Award Nominations!

2 Music Nova Scotia Award Nominations!

SpinCount Music is pleased to announce that Kimberly Sinclair has been nominated for 2 Music Nova Scotia 2009 Industry Awards:

Industry Professional of the Year

Promoter of the Year

Congratulations to all the other nominees & thanks to everyone for your continued support!

Please vote & for a complete list of nominees & showcases, visit Music Nova Scotia

Cheers,
Kimberly
kimberly@spincount.com
SpinCount!