West Anthem

Resonant Energies: One Year In — Calgary Edition 🎶 Where’s Calgary’s music strategy now, and where should it go next? Join a fast, 50-min online check-in to hear what’s been done, what’s next, and share your take. 🗓️ Nov 13 | 12–1 PM 🔗 eventbrite.ca/e/sound-bites-…

Resonant Energies: One Year In – Edmonton! It’s time to check the pulse on #YEG’s music strategy! Hear what’s changed, what’s next & share your voice on keeping our music scene thriving. Nov 12 | 12–1 PM #YEGmusic" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">…dmonton-music-strategy1.eventbrite.ca/#YEGmusic #ResonantEnergies #EdmontonEvents #MusicCities

Along with free admission powered by @atbfinancial on July 1, we’re offering 50% off NMC Memberships! 🎟️ Snag your half-price membership online or in-person and unlock year-round free admission, exclusive discounts on concerts and more. Learn more: bit.ly/4k3DKS1

🇨🇦 Celebrate Canada Day with free family fun, powered by @atbfinancial! Explore exhibitions honouring Canadian icons, hands-on activities, and catch pop-up performances featuring NMC treasures like the Kimball Organ. Plan your visit: bit.ly/4k3DKS1

🇨🇦 Whatever your Canada Day looks like, we’ve got the soundtrack covered. 🎶✨ Jam out to an epic lineup on July 1 with all day live music at #StudioBell and @kingeddyyyc! Free building-wide admission, powered by @ATB. Check out the full lineup: bit.ly/3FLHRDY

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday's Women In Music: Jazz Fest Meet-Up at @ChateauLacombe We appreciate the support of @WomenInMusicCA - Alberta and @WestAnthemAB

Big news for Alberta’s music scene! 🎶 @WestAnthemAB has announced the Alberta Music Cities Grant recipients — small but radical projects shaping the future of music in our province. Read more about the projects👇 birdcreatives.com/growing-albert… #WestAnthem #alberta

SYNC: Sound and Image Conference – Oscill8 Collective Nov. 7–9 This interdisciplinary summit fuses music, film, and visual arts through hands-on workshops, high-profile performances, mixers, and live showcases.

Talk City – Purple City Music Festival Sept. 4–6 Launching alongside one of Alberta’s most boundary-pushing festivals, this free three-day music conference brings together artists and industry pros for mentorship, networking, and real conversations.

More big news from the Alberta Music City Grant Program! We’re excited to spotlight the next three grant recipients—each delivering bold, community-driven events that are connecting artists, growing audiences, & reshaping the future of Alberta’s music scene. Here’s what’s coming:

Women in Music Canada Meet-Ups – Women in Music Alberta Mar. 31–Dec. 13 Connecting women, non-binary individuals, and allies across Alberta through networking events at festivals and conferences, these meet-ups aim to drive community, mentorship, and lasting industry change.

WE OUT HERE: A Short Documentary – Creating Hope Society Apr. 30–Oct. 29 Through mentorship and filmmaking, this powerful doc will give voice to marginalized youth in Edmonton—highlighting their experiences and challenges in pursuing music, w/ insights from local hip-hop artists.

Meet the next wave of Alberta Music City Grant Program recipients! From mentorship and storytelling to industry connection and inclusion, these three bold projects are empowering the next generation of Alberta’s music leaders. 🧵 @CalgaryArtsDev @nmc_canada @Alberta_Music

These are just the beginning—more spotlights are coming soon! Projects roll out through November 15. Stay tuned, spread the word, and let’s champion the future of Alberta music—together. Head to the link to learn more about each project. westanthem.com/alberta-music-…

Spotify Playlist Integration Experiment – Celestial Music Group Mar 31–Oct 30, 2025 A data-driven project using curated playlists, paid ads, and analytics to help Alberta’s independent artists get heard—locally and globally.

Chinatown Live Music Series – Jyn-Ting Ying Mar 9–Aug 9, 2025 A rotating series of experimental music nights hosted in non-traditional venues in Edmonton’s Chinatown, combining pro showcases with open-mic sets to spotlight the area’s diverse talent and businesses.

East Town Get Down: Music Festival Collaboration – International Avenue Arts & Culture May 22–24, 2025 East Town Get Down is using inter-city collaboration to maximize the value of resources used to bring in national and international artists for their one-night event.

Big news, Alberta! The West Anthem Alberta Music City Grant Program is officially underway—and we’re thrilled to introduce some of the incredible projects hitting the stage! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming: @CalgaryArtsDev @Alberta_Music @nmc_canada