Press Releases

National Music Centre and Annerin Productions Bring Rock the Nation Back to Studio Bell, From January 27-April 28 (December 14, 2023)
2023 Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer Jason McCoy to Perform Live at Studio Bell on June 14 (December 13, 2023)
National Music Centre Offers Pay-What-You-Can Admission to Studio Bell Courtesy of ATB for December (November 30, 2023)
Hip-Hop Pioneer Maestro Fresh Wes and More Artists Added to The Andy Kim Christmas Lineup on December 14 and 15 (November 23, 2023)
National Music Centre Expands Music Therapy Initiative to Transform Lives Across the Prairies (November 21, 2023)
National Music Centre Opens Updated Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibition on November 22 (November 15, 2023)
National Music Centre Announces Randy Bachman Live on February 9 (November 9, 2023)
The Andy Kim Christmas in Support of National Music Centre Returns to Calgary on December 14 and 15 (November 2, 2023)
Canada’s Music Incubator and National Music Centre Announce 10 Participants of 2023 Artist Entrepreneur West (October 30, 2023)
National Music Centre Announces Call for Applications for 2024 OHSOTO’KINO Recording Bursary (October 26, 2023)
National Music Centre Announces New Music & Wellness Series for Professionals, Led by Renowned Music Therapist Jennifer Buchanan (October 4, 2023)
National Music Centre Welcomes Stephanie Hutchinson as Director of Programs (September 27, 2023)
National Music Centre to Present Panel of Indigenous Voices on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 20, 2023)
National Music Centre Names Participants of 2023 OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator for Indigenous Artists (August 24, 2023)
National Music Centre Celebrates 50 Years of Hip-Hop with Master T and Guests on August 29 (August 21, 2023)
National Music Centre’s Sundays in C-Square Concert Series Returns to East Village, August 6-27 (July 31, 2023)
National Music Centre Expands Hours at Studio Bell to Seven Days a Week, Starting on July 3 (June 28, 2023)
National Music Centre and CARAS to Present Live Conversation with Nickelback on June 25 (June 16, 2023)
National Music Centre Celebrates Canada Day with Free Admission on July 1, Courtesy of connectFirst Credit Union (June 7, 2023)
2023 Artist Entrepreneur West Program Applications Open for Western and Northern Canada-Based Musicians (June 2, 2023)
Tom Jackson, Elisapie, Ferron, Fawn Wood, and Drezus Added to National Music Centre’s Speak Up! Exhibition (June 1, 2023)
National Music Centre to Present Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer “Live at the King Eddy” Concert and Film Screening on May 12 and 13 (April 19, 2023)
National Music Centre Unveils Randy Bachman: Every Guitar Tells a Story Exhibition on May 5 (April 5, 2023)
National Music Centre Presents Sunday Matinee Series for Jazz Appreciation Month in April (March 30, 2023)
National Music Centre Names PIQSIQ and the Blackstone Singers as Recipients of 2023 OHSOTO’KINO Recording Bursary, New Call Opens for Indigenous Music Incubator (March 28, 2023)
National Music Centre Proclaims 2023 “The Year of the Guitar” with Guitar-Centric Exhibitions and Events (March 16, 2023)
National Music Centre Launches Exhibition Dedicated to Globally Celebrated Rock Band Nickelback on March 9 (February 28, 2023)
National Music Centre Celebrates Women’s History Month with Showcase Featuring Uyemi, Kue Varo & The Only Hopes, and Cold Little Crow on March 11 (February 24, 2023)
National Music Centre Announces Free Admission for Family Day with The Polyjesters on February 20 (February 7, 2023)
National Music Centre Launches Showcase: Guitars Exhibition on Get Out Your Guitar Day, February 11 (February 3, 2023)
National Music Centre and 10 at 10 Music & Culture Celebrate Black Futures Month with Young, Black and Gifted Showcase (February 2, 2023)
Make Music Matter partners with Kehewin Native Dance Theatre and National Music Centre to deliver new mental health support and empower Indigenous voices in central Alberta (January 18, 2023)
National Music Centre and Annerin Productions Bring Rock the Nation Musical Revue to Studio Bell, from January 28-March 5 (January 10, 2023)

Rock Legend Randy Bachman and More Artists Added to The Andy Kim Christmas Lineup on December 15 (November 24, 2022)
Canada’s Music Incubator and National Music Centre Announce 12 Participants of 2022 Artist Entrepreneur West (November 3, 2022)
The Andy Kim Christmas in Support of National Music Centre Lands in Calgary on December 15 (November 2, 2022)
National Music Centre Partners with CJAY 92 to Support Next Generation of Rock Stars (October 27, 2022)
National Music Centre Announces the Power of the Playlist Program with Award-Winning Music Therapist, Jennifer Buchanan (October 6, 2022)
National Music Centre Announces Call for Applications for 2023 OHSOTO’KINO Recording Bursary (September 29, 2022)
Susan Aglukark, Kashtin, Eekwol, Shingoose, and Andy DeJarlis Added to National Music Centre’s Speak Up! Exhibition (September 23, 2022)
National Music Centre Celebrates Seven Iconic Artists with Updated Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Exhibition (September 21, 2022)
CCMA Musician Hall of Honour Added to National Music Centre’s Countryfied Exhibitions (September 1, 2022)
National Music Centre Presents Free Sundays in C-Square Concert Series, August 7-28 (July 26, 2022)
National Music Centre Celebrates Canada’s Country Music History During Stampede 2022(July 4, 2022)
National Music Centre Names Participants of OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator for Indigenous Artists (June 24, 2022)
National Music Centre to Celebrate Canada Day Presented by Bell on July 1 (June 9, 2022)
National Music Centre Debuts New Podcast Series, NMC Amplifier (June 6, 2022)
National Music Centre Announces Buffy Sainte-Marie: Pathfinder Exhibition, Opening on June 3 (May 30, 2022)
National National Music Centre Launches Music & Wellness Exhibition on May 27 (May 26, 2022)
National Music Centre Launches Special Exhibition Dedicated to Deborah Cox on May 14 (May 12, 2022)
Canada’s Music Incubator and National Music Centre Announce Call for Submissions for Artist Entrepreneur West (April 28, 2022)
National Music Centre Names Recipients of OHSOTO’KINO Recording Bursary, Announces New Development Program for Emerging Indigenous Musicians (March 31, 2022)
National Music Centre’s Afternoon Classical Music Series at the King Eddy Returns on April 10 (March 17, 2022)
National Music Centre Announces Drop-In Music Therapy Sessions at Studio Bell (March 1, 2022)
Family Day at Studio Bell to Feature Dueling Piano Kings and Tons of Family Fun on February 21 (February 14, 2022)
National Music Centre Announces OHSOTO’KINO, A New Indigenous Programming Initiative Sponsored By TD (January 27, 2022)
Alberta Music Cities Convention Goes Virtual (January 21, 2022)

National Music Centre Extends Holiday Hours, Offers Free Admission to Studio Bell Courtesy of ATB Until End of 2021 (December 10, 2021)
Venues, Full Schedule, and Speakers Released for Music Cities Convention (December 1, 2021)
National Music Centre Unveils Full Lineup for Virtual Fundraising Gala Premiering on December 3 (November 23, 2021)
Andrew Phung to Host National Music Centre’s Virtual Fundraising Gala Premiering on December 3 (November 10, 2021)
National Music Centre Announces National Call for Submissions for 2022 Artist in Residence Program (November 9, 2021)
National Music Centre Announces Participants of NMC Rough Cuts Presented by Bell (October 28, 2021)
Participants Selected for New Music Tech Startup Accelerator in Calgary (September 28, 2021)
Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Moves to Calgary's National Music Centre (September 8, 2021)
National Music Centre Announces NMC Rough Cuts, Presented by Bell (September 7, 2021)
National Music Centre Launches Reflections: 10 Years Capturing Calgary's Alt Music Scene on September 18 (September 2, 2021)
National Music Centre Announces New Concert Series Sponsored by Bell (August 30, 2021)
National Music Centre's Sundays in C-Square Concert Series Returns (July 23, 2021)
National Music Centre Announces Free Admission to Studio Bell for Remainder of 2021, Courtesy of ATB (July 19, 2021)
Studio Bell Goes Country, Extends Hours for Stampede 2021 (July 2, 2021)
National Music Centre and King Eddy Announce Opening of Rooftop Patio on July 1 (June 16, 2021)
Buffy Sainte-Marie and ‘Master of the Métis Fiddle’ John Arcand Added to National Music Centre’s Speak Up! Exhibition (June 15, 2021)
National Music Centre to reopen Studio Bell on July 1 (June 10, 2021)
Dates Announced for the Upcoming Alberta Music Cities Convention (May 27, 2021)
Call for Applications: 2021 Virtual Edition of AE West (May 20, 2021)
National Music Centre adds 50 new items to online database (April 8, 2021)
National Music Centre launches online exhibition, Community Storytellers, on March 24 (March 18, 2021)
National Music Centre partners with Google Arts & Culture and YouTube for Music, Makers & Machines, launching on March 10 (March 10, 2021)
National Music Centre launches expanded digital platform, Amplify, on February 24 (February 18, 2021)

National Music Centre Announces Virtual Gala on December 4 (November 26, 2020)
National Music Centre Celebrates Gift of Giving with Free Admission to Studio Bell, Courtesy of ATB (November 10, 2020)
National Music Centre Keeps Live Music Going with Friday Night Concert Series Sponsored by Bell (October 23, 2020)
National Music Centre Announces Afternoon Classical Music Series Sponsored by Stingray (October 5, 2020)
National Music Centre Announces Concert, Recording, and Mentorship Series Sponsored by RBC (September 11, 2020)
AE West Artist Development Program Goes Virtual for 2020 Fall Season (August 11, 2020)
National Music Centre to reopen Studio Bell on August 15 (July 30, 2020)
National Music Centre launches Legacy Vinyl fundraiser (June 29, 2020)
National Music Centre brings Speak Up! exhibition online on June 21 to coincide with National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 16, 2020)
Alberta Spotlight program funds musicians for online concerts (June 9, 2020)
National Music Centre launches special exhibition dedicated to Jann Arden on March 13 (March 12, 2020)
National Music Centre announces weekly drop-in music therapy sessions at Studio Bell (March 5, 2020)
National Music Centre announces first round of 2020 Artist in Residence participants (January 27, 2020)
National Music Centre takes action on Bell Let’s Talk Day with music and healing programs for 2020 (January 22, 2020)
$10 Date Night at Studio Bell kicks off with Valentine’s Day Bash on February 14 (January 17, 2020)
Family Day at Studio Bell to feature family dance party with Smalltown DJs on February 17 (January 15, 2020)

National Music Centre reveals 2020 winter lineup for Alberta Spotlight (December 10, 2019)
National Music Centre announces national call for submissions for 2020 Artist in Residence program (September 23, 2019)
Los Angeles beatmaker Daedelus to headline NMC ON: After Hours on November 15 (September 20, 2019)
Toronto-based soul act Tanika Charles wins first Polaris Artist Residency (September 19, 2019)
National Music Centre Achieves Recognized Museum Designation for Studio Bell (September 16, 2019)
National Music Centre announces new music conference series, NMC: ON. Inaugural event to launch as part of Alberta Electronic Music Conference from November 13-17 (August 29, 2019)
Lixar and National Music Centre band together for Polaris Artist Residency (August 20, 2019)
National Music Centre unveils 2019 fall roster for Alberta Spotlight series (August 15, 2019)
National Music Centre announces second wave of Artist in Residence participants for 2019 (August 6, 2019)
Stingray will support National Music Centre with a $525K contribution for classical music residencies at Studio Bell (July 22, 2019)
National Music Centre reveals Saturdays in C-Square lineup (July 15, 2019)
National Music Centre launches Homegrown Country exhibition on June 28 (June 27, 2019)
National Music Centre announces Indigenous Programming Advisory Committee (June 21, 2019)
National Music Centre launches Speak Up! exhibition on June 14, honouring Indigenous artists making social impacts (June 13, 2019)
Studio Bell is the place to be for Canada Day 2019 (June 10, 2019)
National Music Centre announces Indigenous Music Week at Studio Bell, June 19 to 22 (May 28, 2019)
Coveted artist development program, AE West, returns to Studio Bell this fall (April 30, 2019)
National Music Centre launches Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Bass Exhibit at Studio Bell on May 26 (April 29, 2019)
Terri Clark to visit Studio Bell as next RBC Master in Residence (April 11, 2019)
National Music Centre launches special exhibition dedicated to Corey Hart on March 22 (March 21, 2019)
National Music Centre announces first wave of 2019 Artist in Residence participants (February 27, 2019)
National Music Centre joins nationwide conversation for Bell Let’s Talk Day to highlight healing power of music (January 23, 2019)
National Music Centre launches free interactive exhibition in partnership with iHeartRadio Canada (January 22, 2019)
$10 Date Night returns to Studio Bell in 2019 (January 18, 2019)
JUNO Award-winners Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida to premiere new doc and perform at Studio Bell on February 8 (January 10, 2019)
Family Day to feature beloved children’s entertainer Fred Penner on February 18 (January 8, 2019)

National Music Centre reveals 2019 winter/spring lineup for Alberta Spotlight (December 11, 2018)
National Music Centre launches Trailblazers: Alberta exhibition on October 26 (October 25, 2018)
National Music Centre launches new exhibition in celebration of 2018 inductees to Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame (September 27, 2018)
National Music Centre announces fall 2018 Artist in Residence participants, makes new call for 2019 submissions (September 19, 2018)
TONTO Week puts ‘holy grail of synthesizers’ in the spotlight from November 14–18 (September 13, 2018)
Studio Bell After Hours: TONTO Edition to feature headliners A Tribe Called Red and Smalltown DJs (September 12, 2018)
National Music Centre announces partnership with ADISQ Hall of Fame (September 11, 2018)
National Music Centre reveals fall lineup for Alberta Spotlight (August 22, 2018)
National Music Centre announces Saturdays in C-Square lineup (July 31, 2018)
National Music Centre readies to open King Eddy on July 20 after 10-year journey (July 11, 2018)
National Music Centre launches temporary exhibition dedicated to country legend Paul Brandt on June 15 (June 14, 2018)
2018 Bell Live Series at the King Eddy lineup announced! (June 7, 2018)
National Music Centre ready to rock Canada Day 2018 (June 5, 2018)
Celebrate Indigenous Music Day at Studio Bell on June 21 (May 29, 2018)
National Music Centre launches special exhibition dedicated to Barenaked Ladies on May 17 (May 17, 2018)

Canada’s Music Incubator and National Music Centre Announce National Call for Submissions for AE West (August 31, 2017)
National Music Centre’s first year of operations lays groundwork for a successful future (July 18, 2017)
National Music Centre celebrates Aboriginal Music Day at Studio Bell on June 21 (June 13, 2017)
Saddle up for the return of Bell Live at the King Eddy (June 7, 2017)
Celebrate Canada Day at Studio Bell and the King Eddy (May 31, 2017)
Techno pioneer Richie Hawtin to visit Studio Bell as part of RBC Master in Residence Mentorship Program (May 8, 2017)
Studio Bell After Hours closes out spring season with expanded lineup of party-starters (May 2, 2017)
Studio Bell After Hours returns after sold-out launch (April 4, 2017)
National Music Centre launches special exhibition dedicated to Sarah McLachlan on March 29 (March 28, 2017)
National Music Centre launches NMC Collections Online (March 15, 2017)
National Music Centre announces Studio Bell After Hours (March 1, 2017)
Studio Bell to open specially for Family Day (February 1, 2017)

The National Music Centre celebrates Bell Let's Talk Day (January 11, 2016)
National Music Centre announces Artist in Residence line-up for winter 2017 (December 6, 2016)
Raine Maida to visit Studio Bell as part of RBC Master in Residence Mentorship Program (November 30, 2016)
National Music Centre launches special exhibition dedicated to Tom Cochrane (October 28, 2016)
Tegan and Sara to visit Studio Bell for ATB Storytellers event on October 6 (September 26, 2016)
Studio Bell hosts ceremonial first sound event on June 29 in advance of opening to the public on Canada Day (June 29, 2016)
The Bell Live Series brings music to the King Eddy once again (June 20, 2016)
Pre-register for Studio Bell's Canada Day opening (June 15, 2016)
NMC Memberships on sale now (June 1, 2016)
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, will open on Canada Day 2016 (May 11, 2016)
Call for submissions: National Music Centre Artist in Residence program (April 19th, 2016)
Studio Bell welcomes JUNO delegates, July opening announced (March 28th, 2016)
National Bank of Canada gives $1 million to NMC (March 14th, 2016)
NMC announces Rosso Coffee Roasters as cafe operator inside Studio Bell (January 26th, 2016)

The Sam and Betty Switzer Foundation Donates $500k to NMC (November 30th, 2015)
King Eddy Sign Rises Again—Buy A Brick and Support NMC (October 26th, 2015)
CNM annonce un partenariat avec le PACC (16 octobre 2015)
NMC Announces Partnership with Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (October 16th, 2015)
Calgary Foundation donates $3 million to NMC and CKUA (June 23rd, 2015)
NMC receives $1 million from RBC Foundation, launches NMC Summer Sessions (June 19th, 2015)
Serena Ryder to headline NMC Out Loud Gala on Sept. 26 (June 10th, 2015)
BMO donates $1 million to NMC towards BMO Soundscapes (May 28th, 2015)
NMC appoints new chair and board members (May 26th, 2015)
National Music Centre and Bell announce Studio Bell (April 9th, 2015)
The Flair Foundation Gives $2 million gift to NMC (January 21st, 2015)

NMC releases Fertile Ground: A report on the economic opportunities of Alberta's music industry (November 27th, 2014)
NMC ends tours at current space as it prepares to move to its new building in 2016 (October 27th, 2014)
NMC releases details about its future recording facility (October 22nd, 2014)
Artist Patrick Marold to create public artwork for new National Music Centre building (July 9th, 2014)
TD Bank Group donates $600,000 to the National Music Centre for Aboriginal exhibition content (June 17th, 2014)
Jaimie Hill and Tammy-Lynn Powers Memorial Foundation donates $1 million to the National Music Centre (May 26th, 2014)
Power Corporation du Canada fait don d’un million de dollars au Centre National de Musique (April 30th, 2014)
Power Corporation of Canada donates $1 million to the National Music Centre (April 30th, 2014)
Taylor Family donates one million to NMC (March 11th, 2014)
National Music Centre receives international design award (February 26th, 2014)

ATB Financial pledges $2 million to the National Music Centre to support Alberta storytelling (November 19th, 2013)
Tommy Banks announced as Honorary Patron for the National Music Centre (October 17th, 2013)
The Anne Murray Centre and the National Music Centre Announce Partnership (September 17th, 2013)
Library and Archives Canada and NMC Announce Partnership (June 7th, 2013)
National Music Centre Breaks Ground in Calgary (February 22nd, 2013)
Première pelletée de terre à Calgary pour le Centre National de Musique (February 22nd, 2013)