Blog: ECMA Sound Minds Program 5th Anniversary

Posted on November 22, 2023 at 3:06pm

In 2018, The East Coast Music Association conducted a Mental Health Needs Assessment survey of the east coast Music Industry to understand where its members were in terms of mental health and the support needed. Since that survey, ECMA has been working ...

2024 Your Roots Are Showing Conference

Posted on November 14, 2023 at 9:34am

ECMA, Music/Musique NB, MusicNL, Music NS, Music PEI Present the “Canadian Music. East Coast Style. Spotlight” at the 2024 Your Roots Are Showing Conference in Ireland The East Coast Music Association (ECMA), Music/Musique New Brunswick (Music/Musique NB), Music Newfoundland and Labrador (MusicNL), Music ...

ECMA Seeks New CEO

Posted on November 8, 2023 at 3:27pm

After 9 years, Andy McLean will be stepping down as CEO of ECMA. The Board of Directors has hired KBRS to help search for the next CEO to become part of the legacy to promote and preserve the East Coast music industry ...

ECMA 2024 Host Announcement

Posted on November 1, 2023 at 10:00am

The East Coast Music Awards announce Rose Cousins & Damhnait Doyle to host the 36th annual Awards Show in Charlottetown, May 2, 2024

2023-24 ECMA Board Voting NOW OPEN

Posted on October 30, 2023 at 11:51am

The ECMA Board of Directors Election is NOW OPEN and will stay open until Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 5:30 PM AST. You must be an ECMA member to vote. If you are not yet an ECMA member or your membership has lapsed, ...

ECMA calls the music industry to Pledge To Pause, January 2024

Posted on October 25, 2023 at 10:22am

(Halifax, NS) - The East Coast Music Association’s (EMCA) wellness program, Sound Minds is calling for the music industry to Pledge To Pause their consumption of alcohol from January 1 - 31, 2024. Born out of stories and anecdotes from ECMA members, ...

Apply To Jury 2024 ECMA

Posted on October 5, 2023 at 3:58pm

Calling all music industry experts: Have your say in deciding who our 2024 nominated and showcasing artists will be by joining ECMA's jury pool! Each year, the East Coast Music Association (ECMA) solicits help from its membership and industry professionals on a ...

JOIN THE ECMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS!

Posted on October 4, 2023 at 11:40am

(le français suit) Be a part of building a dynamic and thriving music industry in Atlantic Canada. The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is seeking three (3) board representatives from the following regions: Cape Breton, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland. It is the ECMA’s mission to ...

BLOG: How to make the most of your submission

Posted on September 20, 2023 at 9:11am

We know submissions can be a stressful time for artists, whether it is your first time applying or your tenth. You probably find yourself wondering What do they look for? What makes a good submission? How do I stand out? Our membership ...

ECMA Remembers Bruce Guthro

Posted on September 6, 2023 at 2:57pm

ECMA is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Bruce Guthro. Bruce’s impact on the East Coast and its music industry goes beyond what we can put into words - a true legend, an incredible man and inspiration to the ...