BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015 prepared by SCOTT LONG Executive Director, Music Nova Scotia 2169 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 3B5 +1-902-423-6271 ext. 101
[email protected] Table of Contents MEMBERSHIP SERVICES 6 MEMBERSHIP REPORT 9 MEMBER TRAINING 15 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 18 TECHNOLOGY 26 MOLSON CANADIAN NOVA SCOTIA MUSIC WEEK 2014 31 EXPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR MUSIC 40 BRINGIN’ IT HOME 61 REPORT CONTRIBUTORS 78 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 79 CITY NATIVES GYPSOPHILIA Music Nova Scotia Board of Directors Annual Report 1 Acknowledgements The Board of Directors of Music Nova Scotia wishes to acknowledge the contributions of our respected gov- ernment, industry and corporate partners. Without their support our work would not be possible. Acadia Broadcasting Limited (CKBW and Hank FM) Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) Bell Aliant Bell Media (Big Dog & Cat Country) Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA) Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) Casino Nova Scotia East Coast Music Association (ECMA) Employment Nova Scotia FéCANE Film and Creative Industries Nova Scotia Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR) Halifax Pop Explosion Association Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Centre Truro Marcato Digital Molson Coors Canada Municipality of the County of Colchester Music Managers Forum Canada Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage Rogers (92.9 Jack FM and News 95.7) SOCAN Foundation SOCAN Town of Truro Truro Daily News The Board of Directors of Music Nova Scotia also wishes to thank all of our artists, industry professionals and volunteers who have contributed their time and expertise to the association throughout the year.