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2nd Annual Western Canada Steel Bands Showcase

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The Taste of the Caribbean in Edmonton. Come and listen to the sweet sounds of Steel Pan music. Steel Bands from all over Alberta and Saskatchewan as well as Steel Pan Soloists from Cayman Islands, New York & Toronto.

Major Gifts Officer

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Major Gifts Officer to join the Calgary Philharmonic’s Development team.

DEADLINE: June 21, 2025 - 5:59 am

Executive Director, part-time

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High River Gift of Music Society, a rural classical music concert series is hiring an Executive Director.

DEADLINE: June 21, 2025 - 5:59 am

Seen & Heard: Reclaiming the Voice as a Sacred Instrument Workshop

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This workshop is for singers, performers, and artists who have felt the sting of perfectionism, burnout, or disconnection from their voice.

Apply to be Alberta's next Artist in Residence/Arts Ambassador

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The deadline to apply is June 16. The maximum eligible amount you can apply for is $50,000. Open to artists from all disciplines.

DEADLINE: June 17, 2025 - 5:59 am

Edmonton International Jazz Festival

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Connecting Edmonton to the world through music with their annual Summer Jazz Festival.

Audio Engineer: BMiR 2026 | Apply Now

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Emerging Audio Engineers from around the world are invited to participate in our program.

DEADLINE: July 10, 2025 - 5:59 am

Banff Musicians in Residence Winter 2026 | Apply Now

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This residency provides individual musicians and bands/ensembles of all genres with space and dedicated time to research, create, and develop projects within Banff Centre’s exceptional campus and mountain setting.

DEADLINE: July 10, 2025 - 5:59 am

Chalk it Up 2025 and 18th Birthday Celebration

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Celebrate The Carrot’s 18th Birthday on July 19th with live music, delicious food, chalk art, and an Artisan Market! Fun for all ages, don’t miss out!