AIRsessions Returns for Sixth Season

Founder and curator Ila Barker is launching a new season of AIRsessions free hybrid music mentorship for Indigenous aspiring, emerging, and establishing music artists ages 13-30 (ish), located in Northern Turtle Island (Canada).

The music workshop series is focused on artist mentorship, community connections, and building safer spaces. Now in its sixth season, AIRsessions will feature guest artists in residence who share their story, craft, and skills alongside lead mentor Barker. The sessions will take place via Zoom, are free to attend, and are like a live podcast where participants can sit in and participate or ask questions. AIRsessions' online sessions run Mondays and Thursdays from 5 - 7 PM CT.

Regular participants are offered additional mentorship opportunities including access to one-on-one mentoring hours with their choice of mentor (or mentor pairing) and access to applying for other opportunities with AIR happening later in the season including virtual and in-person incubator-style residencies programming.

Participation is reserved for those who are:

• Indigenous (self-identifying as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit)
• Age 13-30 ish 
• Aspiring or emerging music artist or industry person

To register for upcoming sessions, please contact Ila Barker on social media or email ilabarkermusic@gmail.com.

Upcoming Sessions & Guests

Thursday, April 3 - Mamarudegyal MTHC << REGISTER >>
Monday, April 14 - Nimkish
Thursday, Apr 24 - Natasha Fisher
Monday, April 28 - Prado Monroe
Thursday, May 1 - Kaeley Jade
Monday, May 12 - Rhonda Head
Thursday, May 22 - Siibii

Ila Barker and AIRsessions would like to acknowledge the Canada Council for the Arts and the National Arts Centre for their financial support. AIRsessions programming is made possible by partnerships with Aboriginal Music Manitoba and sākihiwē festival, and the Indigenous Music program at Manitoba Music.