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Job Opportunity: Technical Director (Youth Singers of Calgary)

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Youth Singers of Calgary is seeking a Tech Director to lead sound production technology across our programs and performances. Contract, part-time, onsite/hybrid (Calgary).

DEADLINE: June 21, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Everyone Has a Story – Songwriting Workshop in Fort McMurray with John Wort Hannam

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This FREE workshop will take place in the Holy Trinity Catholic High School (230 Powder Dr, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 2W6) on June 6 & 7, 2026 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

DEADLINE: June 6, 2026 - 10:00 am

Mâwacihitowinihk Nikamowak: Indigenous Music Residency (Banff Centre)

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This music residency centres on collaboration, refinement and presentation of work through audio production and live performance.

DEADLINE: August 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Job Opportunity: Interim Artistic Coordinator, Pops

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The Calgary Philharmonic seeks a detail oriented and energetic Interim Artistic Coordinator, Pops to join its administrative team.

DEADLINE: May 29, 2026 - 5:00 pm

The Alberta Music Action Plan debuts at Number 1 | Le Plan d’action de l’Alberta pour la musique fait une entrée fracassante au sommet des palmarès

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New action plan takes Alberta’s music sector to the top of the charts, boosting talent, amplifying opportunity and turning up the volume on economic growth.

Congratulations to the 2026 Juno Awards winners!

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Congratulations to all 2026 Juno nominees and winners

AFA funded artists nominated for Juno awards

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The AFA is pleased to highlight recent grant recipients nominated for the 2026 Juno Awards.

Encore! New Artist in Residence hits the stage

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Alberta's government announced award-winning musician John Wort Hannam as Alberta’s sixth Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador.

Ice: Voices for a Frozen World

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Join us with Edmonton Young Voices featuring new works by Canadian composers on climate change, including Frank Horvath’s Arctic Haikus world premiere

DEADLINE: May 31, 2026 - 4:55 pm

NUOVA Vocal Arts - ENCORE! A Broadway Dinner Cabaret

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Join NUOVA Vocal Arts for a night of Broadway's best tunes, delicious Italian plates, and quality time with your friends & family