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Aboriginal Music Week 2015 set for August 18-22

Aboriginal Music Week 2015, August 18-22

By Alan Greyeyes | August 12, 2015

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Aboriginal Music Week 2015: August 18-22

Aboriginal Music Week 2015 is all set, and in less than a week, 35 acts from Canada and beyond will take the stage for families in Winnipeg's west and north end, along with business professionals in the downtown area.

Below is the full festival agenda. Visit the festival section of our website for full details.

International Mentor Meetings

  • Artists: Maisey Rika, Tama Waipara, Benny Walker
  • Dates: August 18-22, 2015
  • Availability: One-hour mentor meetings available
  • Cost: Free for festival performers and local artists
  • Booking: Email alan@ammb.ca

Festival Schedule

Aboriginal Music Week at Lunch presented by Digital Drum.ca

  • Date: August 18, 2015 | 12 PM
  • Location: Air Canada Park, Portage Avenue & Carlton Street
  • Artists: Oogimah Ikwewok, Jacob Pratt
  • Admission: Free | All Ages
  • Supporting Partner: Downtown Winnipeg BIZ
  • Event Details

Spence Neighbourhood Block Party presented by Manitoba Public Insurance

  • Date: August 19, 2015 | 4 PM - 8 PM
  • Location: Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre, 430 Langside Street
  • Artists: Winston Wuttunee, Nikki Komaksiutiksak, Joe Maxim Band, Dustyn Cochrane, Kelly Fraser, Jacob Pratt
  • Activities: BBQ, Community Crafters
  • Admission: Free | All Ages
  • Community Partner: Spence Neighbourhood Association
  • Event Details

Open Mic presented by NCI FM

  • Date: August 21, 2015 | 9 PM - 2 AM
  • Location: The Good Will, 625 Portage Avenue
  • Artists: William Prince, Chuck Copenace
  • Admission: $5 | 18+ I.D. Required
  • Event Details

Closing Night Party presented by RPM.FM

  • Date: August 22, 2015 | 9 PM - 2 AM
  • Location: The Good Will, 625 Portage Avenue
  • Artists: Drezus, Mariame, Hellnback, T-Rhyme, Boogey The Beat
  • Note: Drezus is replacing Tall Paul, who is no longer available.
  • Tickets: $10 | 18+ I.D. Required
  • Event Details

About Aboriginal Music Week

Aboriginal Music Week was launched in 2009 to develop Aboriginal youth as an audience for live music. The festival presents 25 to 35 First Nation, Métis, Inuit, Native American, and Indigenous music acts each year in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The event is produced by AMM.

Acknowledgments

AMM acknowledges the support of the following organizations:

  • Government of Canada (Department of Canadian Heritage)
  • Canada Council for the Arts
  • Province of Manitoba
  • Winnipeg Arts Council
  • TD Bank Group
  • DigitalDrum.ca
  • Manitoba Public Insurance
  • RPM.FM
  • Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR)
  • Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters
  • Re:Sound Music Licensing Company
  • Ogichidaa Arts
  • NCI FM
  • Rhythm 104.7FM
  • Grassroots News
  • Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation
  • National Music Centre
  • Downtown Winnipeg BIZ
  • Amiskusees: Semaganis-Worme Family Foundation
  • North End Revitalization Incorporated
  • City of Winnipeg
  • Manitoba Music

More Information

For a full schedule and event details, visit sakihiwe.ca.

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