About this Event
Welcome to the Northern Arts Conference 2027!
As part of the Winterruption YEG’S expanded 2027 programming, the 7th annual festival has added the Northern Arts Conference to its schedule for 2027. The conference is an opportunity to share knowledge and industry best practices with artists and industry attending Winterruption, as well as the greater Western Canadian arts and music community. Running Thursday January 21 and Friday January 22 at the iconic CKUA Radio building on Jasper Avenue, over 25 industry speakers and experts aim to assist the industry in sharing knowledge and career development for now and into the future.
Conference subjects have been developed with learning and career development in mind, and also looks to align with the pillars of the Alberta Music Action Plan, delivered in April of 2026.
NAC conference topics include:
- Music Business featuring: Bookkeeping, Taxes, Funding and Grant strategy, reporting
- Incorporation, Royalty registration Contracts and Sync Partnership agreements
- Marketing i& Building a Sustainable Career in Music
- Album Release Campaigns
- Neurodivergent Artists & Industry
…& more
The intention of adding the Northern Arts Conference to Winterruption programming is to develop and invest in not only our existing festival artists, but educate and foster arts and music education to the greater music community of Alberta and Western Canada. By investing in the industry in Alberta and Western Canada, we hope to develop the resurging music scene through committed support from the City of Edmonton Downtown Vibrancy program, Bird Creative’s Amplified program, and a partnership with Alberta Music and its membership.
In addition to the conference sessions, the NAC will also feature a dedicated artists’ showcase, presented alongside Alberta Music of five new and emerging, export ready artists on Thursday, January 21 at The Dive Bar. Further opportunities for delegates and panelists to network will happen with two industry lunches, and two mixers at the end of each conference day.
Winterruption is thrilled to add this new and important piece of programming to its 2027 line-up and anticipate this being an annual event running concurrently with the festival to assist showcasing artists and the extended community a chance to hone their skills and sharpen their tools for success.
Conference passes on sale now at northernartsconference.eventbrite.com
Alberta Music Members receive a 50% discount
Full Winterruption YEG line-up will be announced Thursday, Oct 8 on all @winterruptYEG socials.
Event venue & nearby stays
CKUA Radio Network, 9804 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
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