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==From the ChristianMedia.ca [[Glossary]]== | ==From the ChristianMedia.ca [[Glossary]]== | ||
| − | The Alberta Recording Industries Association (ARIA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the excellence, diversity, and vitality of Alberta artists and the Alberta sound recording industry. | + | The [[Alberta Recording Industries Association]] (ARIA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the excellence, diversity, and vitality of Alberta artists and the Alberta sound recording industry. |
ARIA's membership is representative of the broad spectrum of the Alberta sound recording industry. All aspects of the business, from the creation of the song to the recording process, promotion, marketing and distribution, have a place in our membership. Over the years, ARIA has made several additions to its member services, while revising or supplementing others. This means more value for your membership dollars, as well as greater assistance to member artists, technicians and businesses. As our services have expanded, so has our membership. This gives the association a stronger voice in dealing with government and funding agencies, making cooperative programs more attractive to potential partners and in general benefits the organization and each of its members. | ARIA's membership is representative of the broad spectrum of the Alberta sound recording industry. All aspects of the business, from the creation of the song to the recording process, promotion, marketing and distribution, have a place in our membership. Over the years, ARIA has made several additions to its member services, while revising or supplementing others. This means more value for your membership dollars, as well as greater assistance to member artists, technicians and businesses. As our services have expanded, so has our membership. This gives the association a stronger voice in dealing with government and funding agencies, making cooperative programs more attractive to potential partners and in general benefits the organization and each of its members. | ||
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OUR OBJECTIVES: | OUR OBJECTIVES: | ||
| − | + | * Be an industry association that serves the needs of its members. | |
| − | + | * Promote Alberta artists and the Alberta sound recording industry in the community. | |
| − | + | * Grow the sound recording industry through development of all aspects of the industry, including (but not limited to)artists, managers, publicists, publishers and promoters. | |
| − | + | * Stimulate public and private sector support for the association and its members. | |
OUR REPRESENTATION IN THE MUSIC COMMUNITY: | OUR REPRESENTATION IN THE MUSIC COMMUNITY: | ||
| − | + | * ARIA is the regional representative for The Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Record (FACTOR) and conducts evaluations on its behalf. | |
| − | + | * ARIA has representatives on FACTOR's National Advisory Board ARIA is the regional. | |
| − | + | * ARIA is the regional representative of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (CARAS), presenters of the JUNO Awards. | |
| − | + | * ARIA is a founding member of the Prairie Music Alliance, presenters of the Prairie Music Awards, from which the Western Canada Music Alliance (WCMA) was formed in late 2002 when the Prairie Music Alliance expanded, inviting the Music Industry Associations of BC and the Yukon to join forces in creating a new entity. | |
| − | + | * ARIA’s Executive Director and President serve on the WCMA Board of Directors. | |
| − | + | * ARIA is a founding member of the Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA). | |
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COMMUNICATION: | COMMUNICATION: | ||
| − | + | * Members receive regular emails, mail, and direct calls on various topics, deadlines, opportunities and news in the industry. | |
| − | + | * ARIA's eNewsletter is bi-monthly email sent out to members with deadline reminders, upcoming event listings, helpful industry links, and member announcements. | |
| − | + | * Our website is a wonderful tool to help promote the Association, it's members and the music industry to visitors on a gloabl scale. | |
EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
| − | + | * ARIA offers various educational seminarsand works featuring industry professionals from across Canada as well as informal discussions with successful local artists and industry professionals providing many opportunities to learn about the business of music. | |
| − | + | * ARIA occasionally provides opportunities for showcasing for members. | |
| − | + | * ARIA also has applications forms from the various funding organizations on hand at the Office. | |
| − | + | Alberta Recording Industries Association | |
| + | Suite 520 Financial Building | ||
10621 – 100 Avenue | 10621 – 100 Avenue | ||
| − | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | + | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 0B3 |
| − | + | Phone: 780-428-3372 | |
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| − | 780-428-3372 | + | |
1-800-465-3117 (toll free) | 1-800-465-3117 (toll free) | ||
| − | + | Fax: 780-426-0188 | |
| − | 780-426-0188 | + | |
e-mail: info@aria.ab.ca | e-mail: info@aria.ab.ca | ||
Revision as of 16:27, 29 July 2006
From the ChristianMedia.ca Glossary
The Alberta Recording Industries Association (ARIA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the excellence, diversity, and vitality of Alberta artists and the Alberta sound recording industry.
ARIA's membership is representative of the broad spectrum of the Alberta sound recording industry. All aspects of the business, from the creation of the song to the recording process, promotion, marketing and distribution, have a place in our membership. Over the years, ARIA has made several additions to its member services, while revising or supplementing others. This means more value for your membership dollars, as well as greater assistance to member artists, technicians and businesses. As our services have expanded, so has our membership. This gives the association a stronger voice in dealing with government and funding agencies, making cooperative programs more attractive to potential partners and in general benefits the organization and each of its members.
OUR OBJECTIVES:
- Be an industry association that serves the needs of its members.
- Promote Alberta artists and the Alberta sound recording industry in the community.
- Grow the sound recording industry through development of all aspects of the industry, including (but not limited to)artists, managers, publicists, publishers and promoters.
- Stimulate public and private sector support for the association and its members.
OUR REPRESENTATION IN THE MUSIC COMMUNITY:
- ARIA is the regional representative for The Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Record (FACTOR) and conducts evaluations on its behalf.
- ARIA has representatives on FACTOR's National Advisory Board ARIA is the regional.
- ARIA is the regional representative of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (CARAS), presenters of the JUNO Awards.
- ARIA is a founding member of the Prairie Music Alliance, presenters of the Prairie Music Awards, from which the Western Canada Music Alliance (WCMA) was formed in late 2002 when the Prairie Music Alliance expanded, inviting the Music Industry Associations of BC and the Yukon to join forces in creating a new entity.
- ARIA’s Executive Director and President serve on the WCMA Board of Directors.
- ARIA is a founding member of the Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA).
COMMUNICATION:
- Members receive regular emails, mail, and direct calls on various topics, deadlines, opportunities and news in the industry.
- ARIA's eNewsletter is bi-monthly email sent out to members with deadline reminders, upcoming event listings, helpful industry links, and member announcements.
- Our website is a wonderful tool to help promote the Association, it's members and the music industry to visitors on a gloabl scale.
EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- ARIA offers various educational seminarsand works featuring industry professionals from across Canada as well as informal discussions with successful local artists and industry professionals providing many opportunities to learn about the business of music.
- ARIA occasionally provides opportunities for showcasing for members.
- ARIA also has applications forms from the various funding organizations on hand at the Office.
Alberta Recording Industries Association Suite 520 Financial Building 10621 – 100 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 0B3
Phone: 780-428-3372
1-800-465-3117 (toll free)
Fax: 780-426-0188
e-mail: info@aria.ab.ca
