News - Music

Manitoba’s 2014 Year of Music is winding down after a successful year of concerts, awards and festivals that showcased the diversity of music this province has to offer.

The music industry is a vital part of Manitoba’s cultural heritage and its economy, and new funding support from the Manitoba government will help grow the industry, creating good jobs and new business opportunities.

Manitoba will celebrate 2014 as the Year of Music and take the national stage with three major award ceremonies while also significantly expanding music opportunities for audiences and performers.

The Royal Conservatory congratulates the Steinbach residents who won 2012 Gold Medals for scoring the top marks in Manitoba on Royal Conservatory examinations.

Schools throughout Manitoba received a portion of a $10,000 grant for special music projects and events in April as part of Celebrating Music in Manitoba Schools Month.

An investment by the Governments of Canada and Manitoba will support a four-year initiative aimed at helping Manitoba’s music industry access international markets, and assist local industry professionals in gaining market share for their products and services.

Twenty-seven Manitoba schools are receiving a portion of a $10,000 grant for special music projects and events in April, which is Celebrating Music in Manitoba Schools month, Education Minister Nancy Allan announced.