BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016 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 8 MEMBERSHIP REPORT 11 MEMBER TRAINING 17 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 20 TECHNOLOGY 36 MOLSON CANADIAN NOVA SCOTIA MUSIC WEEK 2015 41 EDP/EMBP FINAL REPORT 52 BRINGin’ IT HOME FINAL REPORT 68 REPORT CONTRIBUTORS 79 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 80 VOGUE DOTS 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) Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA) Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) Casino Nova Scotia CJLS The Wave East Coast Music Association (ECMA) Employment Nova Scotia Evanov Radio (Live 105 Halifax) FéCANE Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR) Halifax Pop Explosion Association Marcato Digital Molson Coors Canada Music Managers Forum Canada Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage Rodd Grand Yarmouth Rogers (92.9 Jack FM and News 95.7) SOCAN Foundation Village Sound Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association 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. Major Partners: 2 Music Nova Scotia Board of Directors Annual Report Board of Directors 2015-2016 Terms end June 30th of year shown.