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As we gear up for BreakOut West 2025, join Claire from Misfit Music Management for an in-depth webinar on how to effectively prepare for your artist showcase. Whether you're new to showcasing or looking to refine your approach, this session covers everything you need to know, including:

• Understanding official showcases and what export readiness means
• Setting realistic goals and expectations
• A comprehensive showcase timeline: preparation, on-site, and post-event strategies
• Tips for reaching out to industry targets and securing meetings
• Exploring available grant funding and travel best practices
• Networking essentials and health and safety tips at conferences
• Effective follow-ups and relationship ​building

This presentation is designed to equip artists with the tools and knowledge to make the most of their showcasing opportunities. Don't miss out on this essential guide to showcasing success!'

Join us for a chance to win a free registration to BreakOut West 2025!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Claire is co-owner of and artist manager/consultant with Winnipeg-based company Misfit Music MGMT. Their full-time roster includes Super Duty Tough Work, Leonard Sumner, and Kelly Bado. Through Misfit's Artist Evolution Program she works with emerging and professional artists to instill confidence and broaden their reach. Claire spent six years prior to this position at the Manitoba Music Industry Association as an export and membership coordinator, youth mentor and more. She continues to work in the live sector as a stage manager and has been a recording and touring artist for the past fourteen years.

Misfit Music Inc. puts joy in the journey. With an honest art-first, industry-second approach, Misfit helps music creators set realistic expectations, find sustainability in super-fans, and celebrate the milestones we help them reach. With a strong team of music professionals and a diverse management roster, the company’s primary focus is highlighting and supporting underrepresented artists with a priority on Western Canada. Through the innovative Artist Evolution program, the team works with self-managed artists building strategies, connecting them to a network of industry pros, professionalizing their tool kits, and developing the skills and confidence needed to manage their own careers.

LOCATION / ADDITIONAL INFO / ACCESS

This session will take place at Manitoba Music, 530-112 Market Avenue. 

These sessions will be held in English. If you have any needs to make this event more accessible to you, please contact info@manitobamusic.com and we will do our best to accommodate.                            

Support for caregivers and ASL can be made available upon request with one week’s notice to info@manitobamusic.com.         

If you are sick, please stay home. Masks will be available at the door for those who request.

When you arrive at 112 Market Ave, come inside the front door to access the entry box. Buzz "Manitoba Music" in the directory. After entry, take the elevator to the fifth floor and look for room 530. A detailed description of location including info about elevators can be found at www.manitobamusic.com/accessibility.Read our Equity & Accountability Policy at www.manitobamusic.com/accountability

Read Manitoba Music’s Equity & Accountability Policy at www.manitobamusic.com/accountability.