Over the past four decades we have seen new issues and technologies overtaking professional musicians, changing the way music is created, performed and recorded. As the digital revolution continues to alter the landscape of the music industry, waves of change are transforming the way music is made and shared.

This summer, the Newfoundland and Labrador Musicians' Association will host a national conference focused on these changes, to provide a chance for musicians, music industry professionals and the public to explore key issues and envision how music will change and how musicians will survive in the new digital world.

Over a ten day period in August, we will present workshops, forums, concerts, showcases and music technology and services fair in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador leading up to the national meeting of the Canadian Conference of the AFM.

Unlike many other music industry events, all our educational events will be free and open to the public. We will be welcoming presenters, performers, speakers and delegates from across Canada to our city for this gathering of musical energies.