Music

The AFA's Music Individual Grant deadline approaches on September 2, 2025 and Arts Development Consultant Jason Flammia is providing a free webinar for those interested in applying. 

Please note that these funding opportunities are available to independent artists or collectives only. Incorporated companies cannot apply.

AFA Individual Project grants can provide up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding for:

• the development of a specific artistic work'
• to pursue training,
• to pursue research, or
• to pursue marketing activities. 

Register here

The HUB is a drop-in summer choir experience hosted by Youth Singers of Calgary. Each week features different guest conductors, fun musical themes, and a relaxed vibe — all set in our beautiful ATCO Performing Arts Centre. 

Featuring a rotating line up of directors, each night brings something different — from Broadway ballads to 90s bangers, campfire classics to soulful harmonies.

When:

• Wednesdays, July 2 – August 13, 2025
• 7 – 9 pm (Doors & bar open at 6:30 pm)

Where:

• ATCO Performing Arts Centre
• 1371 Hastings Crescent SE, Calgary

Cost:

• General Admission (14+): $10 in advance | $15 at the door
• Family Pass (Any combo of adults and kids 14+ at the same residence): $25 in advance | $35 at the door

Who's invited?

• YSC alumni & current members
• Casual singers & community choir enthusiasts
• Musical theatre lovers
• Young professionals looking for a unique night out
• Anyone curious about joining YSC

View the director line up here and purchase tickets here: www.youthsingers.org/performance/the-hub-drop-in-choir-nights

There’s still time to register for Youth Singers of Calgary’s Showbiz Kids Summer Camps — where confidence, creativity, and community come alive on stage.

What’s it all about?
Our week-long camps for Grades 1–8 combine singing, dancing, and acting in a fun, inclusive environment. No experience needed—just imagination and a love for performing!

What’s included?

• Professional instruction from choreographers, musicians & directors
• Daily workshops in music, dance & theatre
• Team-building games and creativity challenges
• A final performance for friends and family to celebrate your child’s growth!

Register here!
youthsingers.org/program/showbiz-kids

Location:
ATCO Performing Arts Centre
1371 Hastings Crescent SE, Calgary

Full-Day Camps (Grades 3–8)
9 am – 4 pm (Before/after care available)

• July 14-18: Grades 4-6
• July 21-25: Grades 3-5
• July 28-Aug 1: Grades 4-6
• Aug 11-15: Grades 3-5
• Aug 18-22: Grades 5-8 (waitlist)

Half-Day Camps (Grades 1–2)
9:30 am – 12:30 pm

• Aug 11-15
• Aug 18-22
   

ART/Work Professional Development Session: Help us, help you!
Developing Your EPK (Electronic Press Kit) with John Wort-Hannam
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 6:30 - 7:45 pm
In Person: Sisters' Pub Boardroom (814 2 Ave S, Lethbridge)
Online: Zoom link provided upon registration
FREE to attend

Calling all musicians and performing artists! Are you ready to take the business side of your art as seriously as the music? In this hands-on, straight-talking professional development session, we’ll walk you through exactly what venues, festivals, and media professionals need from your online presence and EPK (Electronic Press Kit). You'll leave with tools, checklists, and practical strategies to improve your chances of getting booked and promoted — with minimal stress.

This workshop was inspired by acclaimed Alberta folk artist John Wort-Hannam and his refreshingly honest breakdown of what promoters really need from musicians in 2025.

Limited space available in-person. Please REGISTER to reserve a spot or request a Zoom link. docs.google.com/.../1uqfmvVT4uceRryMz.../viewform...

Artist Bio:

John Wort Hannam has been on his folk and roots-fueled troubadour journey for two decades, spinning song writing gold from the chaff of the lives he has encountered and those within his fertile imagination. Twenty-two years in, he shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, he’s gaining both momentum and a wider audience, winning two 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards for Solo Artist of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year. Add to this a Juno Award nomination, a Kerrville New Folk Win, a previous Canadian Folk Music Award, and it’s easy to see why audiences and critics alike hear something special in his narrative and lyrically driven songs. Effortlessly mixing rich and clear timbered vocals with lyrics that tug at the heart, his sound is both unique and familiar.

Born on the island of Jersey in the UK, he immigrated to Canada at the age of nine. He discovered the guitar and his knack for writing songs in his early thirties while working as a teacher on the Kainai Nation in Blackfoot country. In 2001, John quit his teaching job and made himself a promise - he would try his hand at writing songs for 10 months or until his employment insurance ran out. When time was up, he had a handful of songs. They became his first recording, released in 2002. Twenty-two years later, John is recognized as one of the best folk roots songwriters in Alberta and has released 8 full length recordings.

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This hybrid session will take place in person at the Sisters’ Boardroom and online via Zoom. Space is limited for in-person attendance, so register today to take advantage of the best experience—networking with fellow artists and gaining insight into creating a professional marketing package.

Register here: docs.google.com/.../1uqfmvVT4uceRryMz.../viewform...

ART/Work is an ongoing series of free professional development sessions supported by the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge. These sessions are open to artists of all disciplines, at every stage of their career.

AAC Membership is free for artists in 2025, consider joining us to be the first to hear about future ART/Work sessions.

Learn more about the AAC by visiting artslethbridge.org/

Are you passionate about youth, the arts, and making a real impact in your community? Youth Singers of Calgary (YSC) is looking for a dynamic Fund Development Assistant to join our team! This part-time role will work closely with our Director of Development, supporting grant writing, research, donor relations, sponsorship fulfillment, and event planning.

If you love storytelling, building relationships, and helping the performing arts thrive, you’ll find a welcoming, inclusive environment here at YSC where your work truly matters.

About Youth Singers of Calgary

Youth Singers of Calgary is a vibrant, community-driven non-profit that brings music, movement, dance, and drama to over 500 young performers each year—starting as young as three years old! Our mission? To create a joyful, inclusive space where young people can grow, express themselves, and shine through the performing arts.

We operate year-round, supported by a passionate mix of artistic staff, a nimble administrative team, and a powerhouse volunteer community contributing over 36,000 hours annually. Our home is the amazing ATCO Performing Arts Centre (APAC), a creative hub with rehearsal studios, a recording space, costume and set workshops, and more.

Position Summary

The Fund Development Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the financial sustainability of YSC. This position requires demonstrated success in grant writing, experience in implementing fund development strategies, and the ability to foster and maintain positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare grant applications, funding proposals, and reports to secure support from foundations, sponsors, and government agencies.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned with the organization's mission.
• Coordinate donor recognition and ensure fulfillment of sponsorship benefits.
• Assist in planning and executing volunteer-led fundraising events, including an annual gala, with logistics, vendor coordination, sponsorship support, and post-event reporting.
• Assist in generation of donor-focused content for social media, newsletters, and printed materials to showcase impact.
• Maintain accurate and confidential donor records; track engagement and retention trends to inform strategy.
• Collaborate across teams to develop content that communicates the organization’s impact.

Qualifications and Competencies 

Education & Experience:

• Post-secondary credential in non-profit fund development or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven track record in grant writing and campaign execution.
• Experience managing projects and working with donor/customer relationship management systems (YSC uses FrontStream Panorama).
• Demonstrated experience engaging and coordinating volunteers within the nonprofit sector.
• Familiarity with online fundraising platforms and digital donor engagement strategies.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling narratives that convey YSC’s mission and impact.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage donors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Solid problem-solving skills and initiative in identifying challenges and developing effective solutions.
• Proficient in managing data accurately and securely, with attention to confidentiality and detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Professional, adaptable, and able to represent the organization with integrity in diverse settings.
• Committed to ethical conduct, with a high level of personal integrity and situational awareness.

Conditions of Employment

• Compensation: an annual salary to be determined based on 20 hours per week at $20-$24 per hour, depending on relevant experience
• Two weeks paid vacation
• Employee discounts on YSC tuition fees
• Part-time, onsite, with flexibility for hybrid work. Hours of work vary as YSC is a seven-day/week operation requiring occasional evenings and weekends. Typical office hours are Monday to Friday, with flexible or lieu hours for evening meeting commitments.
• This position is located in Calgary, Alberta: 1371 Hastings Crescent SE
• Start Date: August 15, 2025

Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by midnight, MDT, Friday July 18, 2025 to Ingrid Mosker, Director of Development, at hr@youthsingers.org.

The Youth Singers of Canada recognizes and values the richness of human diversity in its many forms. Upon request, YSC will make available reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process. Accommodation requests should be made in advance.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Upside Downtown: Concerts + Art line-up for 2025! 

Join us every Thursday in July & August from 5-7pm on Rotary Square at Casa. FREE to attend. From local talent to Juno-nominated artists, Upside Downtown has rock, soul, folk, blues, funk, and country plus everything in between. 

JULY 3*
Veronica Raine
The Decadent Phase

JULY 10*
Makiisma

JULY 17
Joce Reyome

JULY 24
Joshua Beebe & The Forest Orchestra
Willy Big Bull & Wintercount

JULY 31
John Wort-Hannam

AUGUST 7
Nuela Charles

AUGUST 14
Bailey Kate Band

AUGUST 21
Richard Inman & The Western Canadian All-Stars

AUGUST 28 - POP UP, GET DOWN - Dance until 10 pm
Shaela Miller + Guests
ADEQUATE!
Hippodrome

Our final concert on August 28 will be the inaugural POP UP, GET DOWN – A summer dance party with three bands, an art market, and we’re closing 8 Street South! 

Throughout the summer, drop by The Gallery at Casa for Re:Turning the Stories, a community exhibition with over 40 local artists reflecting on their relationship to the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden and Nikkei cultural stories in southern Alberta. 

Follow the @AACLETH and @CASALETHBRIDGE on Facebook and Instagram to see which food trucks will be joining us each week. 

*PS - We will be joined for a pre-show on July 3 & July 10 at 4:45 pm with Chinook High School Battle of the Bands Winners. Supporting emerging talent in our community! 

Thank you to our sponsors for allowing us to provide FREE concerts to the community: FACTOR, Spectrum Ale Co., Westco Construction, Precon, Andrew Hilton, Anova Law Group, CIR Realty, Nectar Tattoo, Safeway, So Normal Print Co., Tourism Lethbridge, and Warwick Printing.

The Upside Downtown Concert Series is programmed by the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge. For more information about this series and the AAC, visit artslethbridge.org/ 

Off the Beaten Path: A Fantasy Musical Where You Choose the Ending!

Off the Beaten Path is a hilarious, heart-pounding, interactive fantasy musical where you decide what happens next. Will the rogue betray the party? Can the orcs dance their way to redemption? Is that sword fight going to end in glory or disaster?

Set in the magical world of Arlyrus, this thrilling adventure is like live-action D&D meets Broadway—no two shows are the same. Heroes rise. Secrets unravel. And you decide the path they take.

Expect dancing orcs, epic sword fights, and tunes that will live rent-free in your head for days. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll probably want to come back again—just to make sure your favourite hero doesn’t meet their fate this time...

🎟️ Learn More & Tickets: obpmusical.com
📅 Shows: July 4, 5, 6 at 7 pm| Matinee July 5 at 1:30pm
📍 Beddington Theatre Arts Centre | 375 Bermuda Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3K 2J5