Mission Statement
It is the ECMA's mission to foster, develop, promote and celebrate East Coast Music and its artists locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

We strive to succeed in our mission through the execution of our annual event, educational sessions and workshops throughout the year, Trade Missions and our International Export Program.  We also partner with special industry organizations to offer additional opportunities to our artists.  These include the Music & Image Program with the Atlantic Film Festival and our Music Industry Partners (Music NB, Music NL, Music NS and Music PEI).

What we are . . .
The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is a regional collaboration of people in the music industry of Atlantic Canada.  We are a registered non-profit association dedicated to the music of Atlantic Canada.

Membership is open to all individuals working in any sector of the music industry or those who support the music industry. Membership includes musicians, artists, agents, managers, record companies, studios, media, related corporation and retailers.  The ECMA currently has 1000 members.

The primary activity of the ECMA is the annual Awards, Festival & Conference. This event attracts industry professionals, talent buyers, media and record labels from around the globe.There is no better time to hone your networking skills and develop new contacts than at this annual event.

Since its inception in 1989, the ECMA Event has become a national and international event. The components of this event have evolved to become the most comprehensive and exciting event in Atlantic Canada.