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YEG Live Music Program: Case Study

Local music scene depends on innovative businesses and community organizations to take the lead Change is the only constant, it is a cliché that we have heard a thousand times but nowhere is it more true than with the current challenges facing emerging artists. Social...

February Newsletter

Hello everyone! February is coming to a close - the shortest month of the year! The weather here in Calgary has been…. Let’s just say, a BIT chilly - we are glad to be experiencing warmer temperatures and hoping that wherever you are in the world, you are staying warm...

Microfinance for the local music industry?

Amid the rising dominance of live concert giants like Live Nation and the struggle of small music venues, the importance of support for local culture is evident. While funding and support for small for-profit businesses is challenging, a case study illustrates the impact of microfinance for local artists and venues. Direct micro-grants to artists for performances at small venues rejuvenated the grassroots music scene, suggesting the need for more inclusive funding strategies, leveraging technological advancements for ease of administration and transparency.

Using Stagehand as an online Electronic Press Kit

Using Stagehand as an online Electronic Press Kit

Recently, we had feedback from artists who would like to use Stagehand as an online "Electronic Press Kit" to promote themselves to buyers and venue bookers. We make it easy to send one link that contains a description, headline, video, audio, downloadable photos,...

Stagehand on the Gyst Life Podcast

Stagehand on the Gyst Life Podcast

Derek was recently interviewed by David and Vern on the Gyst Life.  It was an interesting discussion you can listen to it here! https://thegyst.podbean.com/e/48-what-is-real-community/

Top 3 Ways to Boost Your Stagehand Profile

Top 3 Ways to Boost Your Stagehand Profile

The process of song-writing and recording is complex, but that doesn’t mean your Stagehand profile should be. The simplicity of short and sweet is what most venues want, as they deal with multiple requests daily. Having something pithy and punchy will help you...

Announcing Stagehand!

Hello friends, if you are reading this you will likely have noticed that we have changed our name to Stagehand and our new web address is www.stagehand.app.   The new name and branding is intended to be more representative of the people that we serve and the value...

Village Voices! Week 4 – Meet the Artists

Howdy folks! We have hit the back half for our Village Voices! songwriter series that has really been exceeding our expectations. The amount of home grown talent in the City of Calgary is quite staggering and this week will keep pace no doubt. Check it out!...

Village Voices! Week 2 – Meet the artists

Howdy Lumin faithful. Well week one of V.V was a success and we want to thank Todd Stewart, Ann Taylor and Alex Ginella for all of their songs and talent to kick things off here. We're doing this again with more talented folks on Week 2! Remember this is a free show...

Village Voices! Week 1- Meet the Artists

   It's here! With our partners Village Brewery and the Ironwood Stage & Grill we are presenting a songwriters in the round series every Wednesday from 5-7 pm beginning May 16th to June 20th. We have chosen 6 Alberta veteran songwriters/performers to...