Your Back-To-School Update

Another summer gone by, another semester that we can’t wait to get started. Follow us on Instagram for our insider tips on making this semester a success. For job opportunities, new courses and everything else you need to know for September, look no further:

Opportunity: Rock The Stage at The Roxy

It’s time to sharpen up your live performance skills once again, because iconic Vancouver nightspot The Roxy is taking applications for their Rock The Stage showcase. Ten artists will be selected to perform at the notorious Granville St. venue. Performances will be streamed live as well as performed in front of an in-person audience.

Compensation will include a $2,000 guarantee and revenue generated from door sales. Apply now!

New Course: Electronic Music Production Fundamentals

We’re excited to ring in the new semester by adding a brand new online course to our roster. Electronic Music Production Fundamentals takes students through foundational skills and music creation techniques in 7-weeks. The online format consists of demonstrations, in-class exercises and out-of-class assignments. Using Ableton Live, students will learn how to utilize the main views to create music and beats. By the end of the course, you will have industry-level skills in Ableton Live and a song to add to your portfolio.

If you want to learn the fundamentals of producing without enrolling in a full-time program, this is the course for you.

Upcoming start date information:

First class: September 16th.

Duration: 7 weeks, every Thursday from 5pm to 8pm PST.

Amplify B.C. applications open

The B.C. government established Amplify BC in 2018 as an initiative to support the development of B.C.’s music industry. Last spring, the government pledged a renewed investment of $22.5 million over the next 3 years to support the recovery and growth of B.C.’s music industry.

The following programs are now open for applications:

Stay tuned for upcoming programs in career development, music company development and live music opening in the fall. Apply and view all upcoming start dates.

Upcoming event: Westward Music Festival

School is starting, but summer isn’t over yet! Catch Nimbus alumni Kelland and over 30 more artists performing at venues around downtown during Westward Festival from September 8th-13th. Preview the artists performing and get your September playlist sorted by streaming the Westward Spotify playlist.