Alberta Music

Artist applications are now open for Come Together! The annual industry showcase returns to Toronto this November 24 and 25, 2026.

Come Together is an opportunity for artists from across Canada to meet with, build business relationships, and showcase for key music industry professionals from Toronto and surrounding areas including labels, agents, managers, publishers, music supervisors, publicists, and more.

Participants will work directly with their music industry association to identify key music business contacts to invite and meet with. This event has goals beyond showcasing with a push towards industry connections, team building and business strategies for both artists and businesses.

INFO + APPLICATION
https://www.albertamusic.org/2026/06/showcase-opportunity-come-together-toronto/

DEADLINE - July 16 at 11:59 PM PST

The Alberta Music community is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mike Little. Mike was a passionate and talented musician and ambassador of the industry. Our hearts are with his friends and family.

Dear loved ones,
If you are reading this, I have taken a soul flight to the other side. In other words, I have died.

I know this may come as a shock, because I have been managing my health with incredible support - and success. We won. We won more time on earth, we won more tours, more moments, more music. The most recent round of treatment was over 95% successful, however- things unfolded very suddenly and unexpectedly in the last days and I accept that this is my destiny and it was time to return to Spirit.

First and foremost, please know that I left this world surrounded by love and music.

Music, is a great love of my life. It is my church, my spiritual practice, and my connection to Source. Through music I found my life purpose, healing, friendship, community, and joy. It gave me the extraordinary privilege of teaching, performing, creating, and sharing life with so many wonderful people. For every note played, lesson taught, every stage, studio, and friendship made along the way, I am deeply grateful.

To my beloved beautiful wife Candace, thank you for sharing this dance with me. It is my greatest heartache to leave you behind. You are my soulmate and my truest companion in music and in life. You know me better than anyone ever could, and I am grateful beyond words for every moment we shared together. You are so magical and powerful- and I will always be by your side.

I am also incredibly proud of our family - our three beautiful daughters, my sisters, my bonus siblings, and the parents and bonus parents who have given me their unconditional love and support. The power of my family circle and my closest friends have brought laughter, love, meaning, peace and light into my life.

About the music-
Candace will continue to steward and share the music, lessons, videos and projects we have created together. I ask that you support her gently right now as she moves forward with light, love, and music- which is what I want for her.

I just released a new organ record and we even have an entire Hello Darlins album that is in the works. I’m so proud of the musical legacy that will continue beyond the fence line…

To my beautiful friends - fellow musicians, students, collaborators and everyone who crossed paths with me, thank you. It has been a great honour to create with you.

I believe we are all energy, and that energy does not disappear. So when you gather with bands, friends, sing a song, play an instrument, or lose yourself in the joy of creating, know that we are still connected.

I am deeply grateful for this life and for every person who shared a piece of it with me.

In the meantime, I officially boarded the flight to my biggest gig yet, and plan to arrive at a heavenly bandstand filled with incredible musicians and loved ones who have gone before me. I can’t wait for the reunion.

If I could leave you with a few things, they would be these words:

Gratitude. Courage.
Passion. Resilience. Practice. Forgiveness. Loyalty. Integrity.
Love fully.
Always create.
Keep learning.
Share your knowledge and talents freely.
Bet on yourself.
Be kind to others.
Be kind to animals.
Serve the song, and serve others… (but never be anyone’s bitch.)🤟🎹❤️

THANK YOU for this life, the music, the friendship, the laughter, and the love. I have had an incredible life and my life with Candace were the happiest and best of it.

I’ll see you in the skies - and meet you in the music. - Mike Little
❤️🙏❤️🎹

Voting for the 2026 Western Canadian Music Awards is now open to all members of the music industry associations from the West, including Alberta Music, SaskMusic, Manitoba Music, MusicBC, Music NWT, and Music Yukon!

HOW TO VOTE
1. Check that your Alberta Music membership is active*
2. Check your email (and junk folders) for voting info from BreakOut West
3. Vote before June 17 at 11:59 PM CT
* Email [email protected] if you have questions

Congratulations to all of the 2026 Western Canadian Music Award nominees, including the Alberta artists, music companies, and industry professionals who earned an impressive 43 nominations this year.

Voting is open until June 17 at 11:59 p.m. CT to members of Alberta Music, Manitoba Music, SaskMusic, MusicBC, Music NWT, and Music Yukon.

Artists & Industry from Alberta Earn 43 Western Canadian Music Awards Nominations - Alberta Music Alberta artists, music companies, and industry professionals are making a strong showing at the 2026 Western Canadian Music Awards, earning 43 nominations across artistic and industry categories. Representing genres that…

YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) has posted the Music Commissioner role.

The newly created Alberta Music Commission will champion the provincial music industry and lead the implementation of the Alberta Music Action Plan, which sets out key priorities to advance growth of Alberta’s music industry.

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Join us THIS EVENING in Edmonton (May 19) and TOMORROW EVENING in Calgary (May 20th) for an informational Backstage Session regarding soundchecking, tech riders, and live show preparation.

We will be joined by sound technicians, musicians, and industry professionals who will share valuable information on how to be prepared, confident, and professional in the live music industry.

There’s still time to register ! Click the link in our bio!

Meet the mentors for our upcoming Backstage Pass Session : Soundchecks, Stage Plots, and Live Show Prep!

We are thrilled to present 3 talented and knowledgeable industry professionals to share tips, tricks, and knowledge on how to be confident and prepared in the live music industry.

Swipe to read about each mentor ➡

Join us in Edmonton (May 19th) and Calgary (May 20th) for this informative session! Link in our bio for registration

Alberta Music was thrilled to be part of today’s announcement at the . A big moment for the province’s music industry.

The Alberta Music Action Plan sets a clear path forward, focused on growth, new opportunities, and long-term sustainability across the sector. As the first plan of its kind in Canada, it positions music as both a cultural cornerstone and a key part of our economy.

“Music is not only a cultural driver, it’s an economic one.”
— Carly Klassen, Executive Director

Head to the linktree in our bio to read the full Action Plan

An amazing night at the Sounds of YEG event celebrating our talented local musicians!

Thank you to , , and for sharing your stories, talent, and music with us last night 🎶

From May 14 - 16, Canada House will spotlight 18 exceptional Canadian acts, offering them the opportunity to perform for UK and international delegates alongside music fans at The Green Door Store

Alberta Music is excited to partner with CIMA, M for Montreal, Manitoba Music, Music BC, MusicNL, MusicOntario, SaskMusic, SODEC, and Music Yukon to present this lineup of talented artists for Canada House at the 20th anniversary of The Great Escape Festival !