Northern Europe’s Nordic Countries – Norway, Iceland, Finland, Denmark and Sweden – and the associated regions of the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Aaland represent a valuable component of the global music industry. In 2010, Sweden was one of 13 countries to see digital sales and performance rights grow, reflecting the new opportunities of online and mobile channels. The five countries share many similar characteristics – language, topography, climate, a strong emphasis on music education and dynamic domestic scenes – as well as a reputation for technological prowess: firms such as Sweden’s Spotify, Iceland’s online social music marketplace gogoyoko and telecoms giants Nokia (Finland) and Ericsson (Sweden) are pioneering advances in global online and digital infrastructures. The territories are working together to develop a single cohesive market plan and talent exchange between the Nordic countries. Canadian Music Week will bring these regions into focus for Canadians and explore how this development makes it ideal and feasible to pursue as a potential export market.
DETAILS & ACTIVITIES
Welcoming Internationals Cocktails (Wednesday March 20)
Spotlight Showcases (Thursday March 21– Saturday March 23) – Showcases featuring some of the hottest new Nordic Region  artists
Thursday March 21 – 9:55 AM – 10:55 AM
PANEL: Border Breakers: How to do Business in the Nordic region Marriott – Trinity 4-5
Thursday March 21 – 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
IMP Pre-arranged INTERNATIONAL meetings – European Nordic REGION Delegation One-on-One pre-arranged meetings between the European Nordic delegation and Canadian delegates.(By appointment only) Ontario Investment & Trade Centre, 250 Yonge Street, 35th Floor (via express elevators in the Eaton Centre)
Thursday March 21 – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Meet the Nordics – VIP Reception (Marriott – ADELAIDE ROOM – IMP)
Session: Overview of the Canadian Music Market (Saturday March 23, 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM Trinity 4-5) – This primer will introduce foreign guests to the Canadian market. *MANDATORY SESSION*
Networking/Closing Cocktail Reception at the International Marketplace (Saturday March 23)[/box]
Featured Bands
Finland
Denmark
| Efterklang | |
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre:Experimental,Folk,Indie,Rock Efterklang is signed to British label 4AD and released their 4th album 'Piramida' September 24th 2012. The band consists of the 3 childhood friends Mads Brauer, Casper Clausen & Rasmus Stolberg. Performing live Efterklan Read More Efterklang (Cancelled) Thursday March 21 @ 10:00PM Virgin Mobile Mod Club | |
| Esben Svane | |
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre:Folk,Indie,Singer-Songwriter "Esben Svane has an ability to seduce all of his audience solely with his voice and his guitar. It is the song and the lyrics that are in focus, and they are performed in a completely honest and deeply personal way. They wer Read More CMF Showcase Wednesday March 20 @ 8:00PM Cameron House - Backroom CMF Acoustic Sessions Saturday March 23 @ 7:30PM Lounge Bar (Inside Marriott Hotel) | |
| Esther Maria | |
Location: Aarhus, Denmark
Genre:Americana,Folk,Indie,Singer-Songwriter Songstress/songwriter Esther MariaÂ’s first album "The Abyss" encompasses a synergy of powerful and dramatic vocal skills, woven into a tapestry of melancholic and mystical songs. Read More CMF Showcase Saturday March 23 @ 8:30PM Tranzac (Back Room) SOLD OUT CMF Acoustic Sessions Thursday March 21 @ 11:15PM Lounge Bar (Inside Marriott Hotel) | |
| Reptile Youth | |
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre:Alternative,Pop Reptile Youth, the funky, hook-laden Gang of Four worship, with some production from a guy who's worked with the Human League, Lady Gaga, and Hot Chip, sounds sincere enough to make these Danes pretty great. Read More CMF Showcase Thursday March 21 @ 11:00PM Annex Live CMF Showcase Wednesday March 20 @ 12:00AM Gladstone Hotel | |
| Shiny Darkly | |||
| Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre:Psychedelic,Rock Shiny Darkly announced themselves with style in 2012, receiving an ever-increasing level of attention for their raw and affecting live shows from Clash Magazine, Artrocker, Amazing Radio, The Line Of Best Fit, Resonance FM an Read More CMF Showcase Thursday March 21 @ 9:00PM Brooklynn Crunchy Frog Showcase Wednesday March 20 @ 11:00PM The Garrison | ||
| The Blue Van | |
Location: Hallund, N Jutland Denmark
Genre:Alternative,Indie,Rock Signed to Awesome Music from Iceberg Records is Danish rock group The Blue Van. With a clever name and a unique sound, The Blue Van is changing the face of the rock music scene. Read More CMF Showcase Thursday March 21 @ 11:00PM Brooklynn CMF Showcase Friday March 22 @ 10:00PM Neutral Lounge | |
| Thee Attacks | |
Location: Copenhagen, Copenhagen Denmark
Genre:Rock Finally! 11 tracks make up ”Dirty Sheets” the long anticipated sophomore album from Thee Attacks. And they are so ready for the world. The four young musicians have been favorites of both David Fricke from Rolling Stone Read More CMF Showcase Friday March 22 @ 3:00AM Cherry Cola's Rock N' Rolla Cabaret Crunchy Frog Showcase Wednesday March 20 @ 10:00PM The Garrison | |
Iceland
| Apparat Organ Quartet | |
Location: Reykjavík, Iceland
Genre:Electronic,Rock Founded in ReykjavÃk 1999, Apparat Organ Quartet is a band that originally included the musicians Hörður Bragason, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Músikvatur and Úlfur Eldjárn. They were soon joined by drummer Þorvaldur Gröndal, replac Read More Iceland Airwaves Showcase Friday March 22 @ 11:00PM Drake Underground Crunchy Frog Showcase Wednesday March 20 @ 12:00AM The Garrison Iceland Naturally Saturday March 23 @ 6:45PM The Hoxton | |
| Ásgeir Trausti | |||
| Location: Reykjavík, Iceland
Genre:Electronic,Folk At just 20 years of age Icelandic singer-songwriter Asgeir Trausti, made an instant impression on his country’s music scene with the release last September of his debut album ‘Dyrd i daudathogn’ breaking all records to become Read More Iceland Airwaves Showcase Friday March 22 @ 9:00PM Drake Underground Iceland Naturally Saturday March 23 @ 9:45PM The Hoxton | ||
| Endless Dark | |||
| Location: Reykjavík, Iceland
Genre:Hardcore,Hardcore,Metal Icelandic Post-Hardcore band with heavy yet catchy songs and great stage performance Read More Iceland Airwaves Showcase Friday March 22 @ 8:00PM Drake Underground CMF Showcase Thursday March 21 @ 12:00AM Hard Luck | ||
| Sóley | |
Location: Reykjavík, Iceland
Genre:Melodramatic Pop Iceland’s Soley Stefansdottir, or just Soley, has caused quite a stir in 2012. Since her first solo release ‘Theater Island EP’ in 2010 and the follow-up album ‘We Sink’ in 2011, she has built an international reputation and Read More Iceland Airwaves Showcase Friday March 22 @ 10:00PM Drake Underground Iceland Naturally Saturday March 23 @ 8:15PM The Hoxton | |
Norway
| Sandra Kolstad | |
Location: Oslo, Norway
Genre:Electronic,Pop Sandra Kolstad makes electronic pop music that's danceable, explosive and extravagant. She seems born for the stage, sparkling and spilling over with infectious kinetic energy. Read More CMF Showcase Tuesday March 19 @ 11:00PM Clinton's Tavern CMF Showcase Friday March 22 @ 11:00PM Hard Luck | |
Sweden
| Frantic Sunday | |
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Genre:Rock In 2012 Swedish four-piece Frantic Sunday from Uppsala made international festival debut in front of 4 000 fans at Sazavafest. After having rotated on MTV and national radio channel P3, and played at one of SwedenÂ’s biggest f Read More CMF Showcase Wednesday March 20 @ 12:00AM The Hideout CMF Showcase Thursday March 21 @ 12:30AM El Mocambo (Upstairs) | |
| Immanu El | |
Location: Gothenburg, N/A Sweden
Genre:Alternative Immanu El (post/indierock) from Gothenburg, Sweden, started as a musical experiment in 2004 by 16-year-old Claes Strängberg and his twin brother Per. The ambition has always been to create something captivating and beautiful. Read More CMF Showcase Thursday March 21 @ 12:00AM Cameron House - Backroom Filter Magazine Showcase Saturday March 23 @ 9:00PM Drake Underground | |
| Soilwork | |
Location: Helsingborg, Sweden
Genre:Melodic Death Metal There are few artists that need no introduction, and Sweden's SOILWORK are definitely one of them. Their reputation as one of the country's finest exports (aside from mustaches, Swedish fish and porn) is well-deserved... Read More Soilwork Wednesday March 20 @ :PM The Opera House | |
| This Is Head | |
Location: Malmö, Sweden
Genre:Electronic,Experimental,Indie,New Wave,Pop,Psychedelic,Rock From the first time This Is Head started playing different venues and spots around their hometown of Malmö they have assumed a natural place in the centre of all things great... Read More CMF Showcase Saturday March 23 @ 10:00PM Annex Live Filter Magazine Showcase Friday March 22 @ 11:00PM The Garrison | |
| Thus: Owls | |
Location: Stockholm/Montreal, Sweden/Canada
Genre:Alternative With a voice that straddles seamlessly the worlds of close fragility and far- reaching intensity, there is nary a person on the planet that doesnÂ’t fall immediately entranced when they hear it. Read More CMF Showcase Wednesday March 20 @ 9:00PM Neutral Lounge | |
| Tom Levin | |
Location: Stockholm , Stockholm Sweden
Genre:Acoustic ,Americana,Folk,Pop,Roots,Singer-Songwriter Winner of "AC Male Artist of the Year" New Music Weekly Awards. ”With lyrics that connect at the heartstrings along with the head and a musical signature that leaves listeners wanting more, Levin is a must-hear artist" Read More CMF Showcase Wednesday March 20 @ 12:00AM Free Times Cafe CMF Acoustic Sessions Friday March 22 @ 9:00PM Lounge Bar (Inside Marriott Hotel) | |
Nordic Mission Delegates
Featured Speakers
