SMASHING LUMBER'S ONLINE CANADIAN MUSIC DIRECTORY

Before browsing these directory pages, please note:.this online directory is free, meaning a few things: (i) not only will you be relying on us, we'll be relying on you, the user and visitor to help keep this information current and up-to-date. So, if you're located here in Canada help your fellow artists by verifying the integrity of the contact information available herein from your region; (ii) submitted >UPDATES< will require as much information as possible:

Full Company | Store | Venue Name
Main Contact Personnel
Mailing Address
Phone
Email & Web Address [if available]

Throughout these pages you'll notice an [EMAIL / UPDATE LINK] in the upper right hand corner, simply requiring you to click and submit the information needing to be updated, it's quick, easy and user friendly; (iii) use this information professionally and ethically, do not misrepresent yourself or the integrity of Smashing Lumber when networking throughout the music industry.

Wherever you are within the Canadian music industry ...whether you're just starting out, firmly established or somewhere in between, artists and the visiting public are welcome to use this music directory to help promote their careers and/or build general interests.

> Artist can advance tourdates across Canada by utilizing the Canadian Media, Zines & Message Board section...counting on regional venues and indie-promoters is fine, but you're ultimately responsible for the promotion of your career and your music, no?...

> Niche regional booking agencies can browse through the Canadian Music Venues section to build new connections and foster relationships with Booking Managers and other venue representatives to secure showdates for their artists across the country.

> Artist management companies can browse thru multiple sections (i.e. Canadian Music Associations, Canadian Record Labels, Distribution Companies and more) in an effort to augment their knowledge and build relationships to help benefit their artist's careers.

> Or, maybe you're a independent record label looking to establish your own distribution network, thereby researching connections in the Canadian Record Stores section will help develop those ambitious channels.

Primarily geared towards artists and other music industry representatives, this directory can be used by virtually anyone in a manner that helps to create new opportunities. The suggestions above were merely that, examples of ways you can help generate uses of this music directory, getting yourselves organized and moving towards your goals.

An important something to consider before exploring these pages; ...individually we can totally generate success. However, together as a music community & industry sharing its knowledge, experience and insight will we continually build a strong and formidable music industry.

Do your part and help build your respective career's and 'adopt your region or city' [much like 'adopt the highway' program] and provide valueable information to assist your fellow artists in their effort to make active connections through Smashing Lumber's music directory and we will continually ensure quality information for everyone.

FREE ADVICE | ONLINE LEGAL WEBSITE [AMERICAN]
Free Advice's intellectual property law information helps the public to understand their legal rights. The intellectual property law center is best used by reading their intellectual property law Q&A's [as linked above], using their intellectual property law forum, and/or visiting their state resource center. If you need further assistance in solving your legal problem, contact an entertainment / intellectual proptery lawyer. Free Advice's website may help you locate a lawyer, and/or find intellectual property law forms. [Website]
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ARTISTS FROM ABROAD | GUIDE TO U.S. IMMIGRATION & TAX REQUIREMENTS
Artists from Abroad is produced in partnership by the American Symphony Orchestra League and the Association of Performing Arts Presenters and is made possible, in part, by support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Artists from Abroad provides arts-specific guidance on the immigration and taxation procedures needed to present international performing guest artists in the United States. [Website]
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