We’re looking forward to connecting with members, artists, and industry colleagues from across Western Canada. CIMA CEO Andrew Cash and Head of Industry & Membership Development Sam Rayner will be on the ground throughout the weekend, taking part in conference programming and hosting an industry mixer with Blue Heron Music.

If you’re attending BreakOut West, here’s where you can find us:

CIMA x BLUE HERON MUSIC MIXER

Join CIMA and Blue Heron Music for an afternoon mixer bringing together artists, industry professionals, CIMA members, and the local music community.
Drinks and light bites will be provided, along with a short live performance from Blue Heron Music artists.

Come by, say hello, and connect with the CIMA team during the afternoon!

Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: Upstairs Entertainment Ltd – 15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1J1

RSVP HERE

Presented by CIMA in partnership with Blue Heron Music. 

MUSIC AND POLICY Panel

Before the mixer, catch CIMA CEO Andrew Cash moderating Music and Policy, a conversation exploring the relationship between music, politics, and social change.

The session will look at the relationship between music and political movements, when radical messages can bring about change, and what artists and the music community can and should ask of politicians.

Saturday, October 3
1:00-2:00 pm
Lecture Theatre
Moderator: Andrew Cash
Participant: Joey Keithley

HEADING TO VANCOUVER AFTER BREAKOUT WEST?

CIMA will also be heading to Vancouver for our VIFF AMP mission, October 5-8. Learn more about CIMA’s VIFF activities and how to connect with us while we’re there.