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‘Naskwahamâtowin - Let’s all share in the music’ project named recipient of Bell Let’s Talk Diversity Fund.
Learn how to create playlists with purpose to improve mental health and address our human need to feel, create, and connect.
Learn how to create playlists with purpose to improve mental health and address our human need to feel, create, and connect.
National Music Centre (NMC) is a registered charity with program offerings that include exhibitions, artist development, performances, and education. A hub for music in Canada, NMC is creating a positive impact by connecting people through the power of music.
The National Music Centre (NMC) and 10 at 10 Music & Culture are pleased to announce a showcase series at Studio Bell in celebration of Black Futures Month.
Showcase: Guitars will open on February 11 in celebration of one of the most popular and versatile instruments.
On March 9, the National Music Centre (NMC) will launch a new temporary exhibition at Studio Bell in partnership with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), honouring 2023 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees Nickelback.
NMC is presenting various guitar and rock ‘n’ roll centered exhibitions and public programs at Studio Bell in Calgary this year.
National Music Centre (NMC) is announcing the 2023 recipients of the OHSOTO’KINO Recording Bursary: Inuit-style throat singing duo PIQSIQ, and acclaimed nehiyaw (Plains Cree) powwow and round dance group Blackstone Singers. A new call for submissions is now open for the OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator.
National Music Centre (NMC) is pleased to announce a Sunday matinee concert series during the month of April at Studio Bell.
The National Music Centre is pleased to announce Randy Bachman: Every Guitar Tells a Story, a new temporary exhibition at Studio Bell highlighting the sprawling guitar collection of one of Canada’s most celebrated players.
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the National Music Centre (NMC) will open Studio Bell with free admission courtesy of Stantec on June 21, giving the public an opportunity to explore its updated Speak Up! exhibition and a range of activities that honour Indigenous culture and music.
Canada’s Music Incubator and the National Music Centre are inviting artists of all genres across Western and Northern Canada to apply for Artist Entrepreneur West.
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Music therapy is the study and practice of how music affects people, but music can also be used in many was to improve our health and wellness.
Five floors of family fun at Studio Bell and live music on King Eddy’s main floor and rooftop to celebrate Canada Day in Calgary's East Village.
Artist will receive five-day residency to record at Studio Bell’s world-class facilities
Trailblazing career of 2024 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee celebrated with new exhibition at Studio Bell in Calgary.
In partnership with the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, this temporary exhibition celebrates the 2024 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, Maestro Fresh Wes.
Artists will receive five-day residency to use historic collection of string instruments connected to the Holocaust
Updated exhibition to open with free admission on June 21, courtesy of Stantec, and performances by Willie Thrasher, Sandra Sutter, and Wyatt C. Louis.
When you invest in music, you invest in community. Make a monthly contribution to NMC. Donate now.
Exhibition revisiting when Beatlemania swept across the nation, runs at Studio Bell from July 10, 2024 to January 5, 2025.
Tickets on sale now for event with award-winning Inuk artist and activist live in Calgary.
Tickets on sale now for event with award-winning East Coast singer-songwriter live in Calgary.
Summer music series to feature Bad Buddy, Smio, The Blue, Leonard Sumner, Kue Varo and The Only Hopes, and many more live at the King Eddy in Calgary.
The National Music Centre (NMC) is pleased to announce several exciting developments for its Board of Directors. Business leaders Greg Kwong and Bilal Hydrie have been appointed to the Board.
Call for applications now open for music incubator, closes on May 31.
Call for applications now open to Canadian musicians until March 10, 2024.
The Andy Kim Christmas in support of National Music Centre is coming back to town for two nights on December 14 and 15 in Calgary.
National Music Centre (NMC) and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) are pleased to announce a live conversation with 2023 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees Nickelback. Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake, and Daniel Adair will be present for the event happening on Sunday, June 25 at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Tickets are on sale now at studiobell.ca/whats-on.
The National Music Centre is opening Studio Bell in Calgary seven days a week and launching a series of self-guided audio tours, called Bonus Tracks.
Every Sunday in August, NMC is bringing back its free outdoor Sundays in C-Square concert series.
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop. To celebrate, the National Music Centre in partnership with 10 at 10 Music & Culture are pleased to announce an event with former MuchMusic VJ Master T and guests on August 29 at Studio Bell.
The National Music Centre (NMC) is pleased to announce Dani Lion, Fawn and Dallas, Frannie Klein, J. Otis, and L.J. Tyson as the Indigenous musicians selected to participate in the OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator program, which will run next month and culminate in a live showcase on September 14 at the King Eddy.
National Music Centre is committed to advancing music therapy through onsite programs at Studio Bell, and through outreach initiatives across Canada.
The National Music Centre (NMC) will open Studio Bell in Calgary with free admission on September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The National Music Centre (NMC) is pleased to announce the launch of ‘Tune in to Music for Health, Happiness, and Success,’ a new drop-in program geared to professionals – but open to everyone – in collaboration with Jennifer Buchanan.
The OHSOTO’KINO Recording Bursary program is open to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists across Canada. Interested applicants can apply by January 7, 2024 at 11:59 pm MT.
Canada’s Music Incubator and the National Music Centre have announced the 10 artists invited to join the 2023 AE West program.
Tickets are on sale now for Randy Bachman: Every Guitar Tells a Story Live in Concert on February 9 at Studio Bell in Calgary.
Celebration of Black Canadian artists to feature Liberty Silver, Wakefield Brewster, Nonso Amadi, and more at Studio Bell in Calgary.
The updated exhibition at Studio Bell in Calgary features artifacts from 2023 inductees Jason McCoy and Brian Edwards, alongside many past inductees.
This emerging national initiative will now bring the healing power of music therapy to individuals and families across Saskatchewan, starting with a partnership with Ranch Ehrlo Society in Regina.
The Andy Kim Christmas in support of National Music Centre is coming to Calgary on December 14 and 15 featuring Ron Sexsmith, Maestro Fresh Wes, Beverley Mahood, Tanika Charles, Bebe Buckskin, and more.
Ring in the holiday season and make musical memories at Studio Bell in Calgary throughout December.
Multiple CCMA Male Vocalist of the Year and frontman of best-selling band The Road Hammers, Jason McCoy will visit Studio Bell in Calgary to share songs and stories with his fans in an intimate setting.
Rock the Nation is back by popular demand! NMC will host matinee performances of the rousing musical revue presented by Annerin Productions, every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell in Calgary.
Located in the heart of Calgary's East Village, Studio Bell is easily accessible by public transit, bike, vehicle, or on foot. Get directions.
In partnership with the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, this permanent gallery space celebrates the latest inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame which include Buffy Sainte-Marie, Stan Rogers, Édith Butler, Sylvia Tyson, Eddie Schwartz, Harmonium and Ian Tyson.
Take a journey through the sights, sounds, and history of music in Canada. Discover the artists who've shaped our musical landscape and try your hand at creating music of your own.
With the support of TD, the award-winning Speak Up! exhibition showcases Indigenous artists who have, or are, making a social impact on a local, regional, or national level—motivating a new generation to take action and offering a better understanding of where they come from
Join an exclusive community of music lovers and experience Studio Bell as you never have before.
National Music Centre’s self-directed Artist in Residence program is designed to nurture artistry and innovation by providing musicians with the tools, time and space, and the use of our one-of-a-kind collection and expertise to create new works in a world-class facility.
In partnership with the l’Association québécoise de l’industrie du disque, du spectacle et de la video (ADISQ), this permanent exhibition space honours the latest Félix Award winners and music makers from Québec.
Kickstart your day with coffee, pastries and an educator-led musical activity, and learn more about how your donations produce innovative and award-winning school programs.
Our boutique-style recording studios are home to three historic consoles used by legendary artists including the Rolling Stones, Neil Young, and Fleetwood Mac. Book a studio today.
Record using the mobile studio used to capture some of the most iconic records of all time by artists including the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, and The Who.
The largest of our recording studios, Control Room A features a historic Trident A Range Console and offers a comfortable working environment perfect for larger production teams.
Featuring a one-of-a-kind analogue console custom-built for Olympic Studios in London, England, Control Room B offers an intimate working environment ideal for smaller production teams.
Our three Live Rooms feature modern design and convenient access to hundreds of historic instruments and pieces of music technology spanning 450 years of music history.
Thanks to our generous annual donors who help us keep the music alive.
Find great career opportunities at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.
Explore Studio Bell with our interactive museum map.
Studio Bell is home to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Quebec's ADISQ Hall of Fame.
Go behind the scenes of Studio Bell's recording studios. Check out the historic consoles used by bands like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and the Rolling Stones, and hear the stories and sounds of some of NMC's rarest instruments and artifacts.
Visit one of Calgary's best new restaurants, bars and live music venues in the revitalized King Edward Hotel, formerly home to one of the city's longest-running and most storied blues clubs.
Explore Calgary's oldest, newest neighbourhood. East Village is both where the city's music scene began and where a reinvigorated arts and culture seen has emerged once again.
AE West is a five-week creative entrepreneurship program that helps emerging artists from all genres build sustainable businesses and careers in the music industry.
When you record in our studios, you get access to over 300 instruments in NMC's "living collection" spanning more than 450 years of music history.
Host your event at one of Calgary's most unique venues. Studio Bell features five distinctive event spaces perfect for weddings, private parties, corporate events and everything in between.
Book a meeting room in the heart of East Village. Our meeting rooms can accommodate groups of 10 to 45 people and offer a variety layout options. Ask about our team building options!
We're on a mission to amplify the love, sharing, and understanding of music across Canada and beyond.
The NMC Collection is comprised of more than 2,000 instruments and artifacts spanning 450 years of music history and innovation.
Learn more about National Music Centre's latest research and initiatives.
Our team rocks! Learn about the amazing staff and board members behind the music.
Studio Bell is the first facility of its kind in North America. Learn more about our award-winning building.
Our online media kit has all of the information and assets you need on Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.
View our latest press releases and archive of past releases.
Check out member-only events and exclusive member discounts for upcoming concerts and events at Studio Bell.
When you invest in music, you invest in community. Make a one-time gift or monthly contribution to NMC. Donate now.
Do you have a rare and interesting musical artifact you'd like to donate to NMC? Learn more about our collection mandate and artifact review process.
Join an incredible group of passionate music lovers volunteering their skills and time with NMC. View current openings and apply now.
Meet Brad Cloepfil of Allied Works Architecture, the lead architect behind Studio Bell.
Visit the NMC Gift Shop for a selection of music-inspired gifts perfect for any occasion. Also available to order online.
Take a journey through the sights, sounds, and history of music in Canada. Discover the artists who've shaped our musical landscape and try your hand at creating music of your own.
Take a journey through the sights, sounds, and history of music in Canada. Discover the artists who've shaped our musical landscape and try your hand at creating music of your own.
Register your kids for NMC's Build a Band Summer Camp at Studio Bell in Calgary! Youth ages 9-12 can sign up for one-week music camps in July and August, 2024.
Jam Club is a free after-school drop-in program for teens ages 13 to 19 looking to make music and new friends. Bring an instrument or use one of ours and learn from our talented musician mentors.
NMC is creating more opportunities for Indigenous artists to produce new music and develop their skills, and continuing to amplify the stories of Indigenous musicians and their contributions to Canadian culture.
Music fans will be welcomed back to Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, with a safe, architecturally-stunning, self-guided experience that takes you through the story of music in Canada.
Take a journey through the sights, sounds, and history of music in Canada. Discover the artists who've shaped our musical landscape and try your hand at creating music of your own.
Donate to the Legacy Vinyl Campaign and leave your mark on Studio Bell, all in support of the National Music Centre (NMC) registered charity.
Experience the sights, sounds and stories of music in Canada at Studio Bell! Our fully accessible building features five floors of interactive exhibitions that will excite and entertain visitors of all ages.
From a treasured musical heirloom that has been passed down the generations to an unforgettable concert that changed our lives; music enriches our community. The Community Storytellers exhibit presents community members’ musical artifacts and memories in their own words; they are the storytellers.
Megatunes record store opened the doors of its original location on Calgary’s iconic Uptown 17th Avenue strip in 1988.
This drum skin came from Matt Johnson’s snare drum at the end of a performance in Calgary in 1998 on 54-40’s Since When tour.
This instrument was purchased by my great grandparents, Wilmer Lewellyn and Arvilla Ann Seaman, as a gift for their oldest daughter, Violet, who was born in 1897 in Kalispell, Montana and died in Vulcan in February 1909 at the age of 12.
This was taken in the building that housed FFWD on 17th Avenue SW. I had her look out the window because that was the best source of light available.
'Our Common Currency' is a 5x8 foot portrait of Gord Downie, musician, poet, activist, and most commonly known as the lead singer of The Tragically Hip.
The Musicwriter is a typewriter that is used to print music. Invented in 1955 by Cecil Effinger, it was designed to be ‘as easy for a musician to use as a standard typewriter is for a novelist.’
The Musicwriter is a typewriter that is used to print music. Invented in 1955 by Cecil Effinger, it was designed to be ‘as easy for a musician to use as a standard typewriter is for a novelist.’ It does not require special manuscript papers, as the Musicwriter can produce its own staff lines.
It’s a family affair. I wrote 'One Hundred Years Strong' with my brother Gord and my wife Louise around the kitchen table in 1974.
Community Storytellers honours the music stories of the Alberta community. The virtual edition is a preview of a much larger exhibition that will be unveiled when Studio Bell reopens later this year.
From a treasured musical heirloom that has been passed down the generations to an unforgettable concert that changed our lives; music enriches our community. The Community Storytellers exhibit presents community members’ musical artifacts and memories in their own words; they are the storytellers.
Deadline for Western and Northern Canadian artists to apply is July 14
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell!
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations. Discover the music of Adele under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations. Discover the best of metal under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell!
Join experimental neo-soul duo Sargeant X Comrade and soul-pop songwriter Daughter Dentist at the legendary King Eddy for National Music Centre's CIBC Summer Series on August 1.
Join soulful singer-songwriter Smio and mesmerizing R&B artist Malaika Hailey at the legendary King Eddy for National Music Centre's CIBC Summer Series on August 2.
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell!
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell!
Join dark and dreamy pop band Victrix and alternative folk singer-songwriter Jolene Marie at the legendary King Eddy for National Music Centre's CIBC Summer Series on August 8.
Join pop-fuelled R&B artist Kuzi Cee and soul/R&B songwriter jo. at the legendary King Eddy for National Music Centre's CIBC Summer Series on August 9.
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell!
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations. Discover Vivaldi and more under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations. Discover music from Bach to The Beatles under the gentle glow of candlelight.
You’re Invited to Traffic Jam 2024! A brand-new one day car show hitting the streets of East Village in support of National Music Centre's Jam Club.
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell!
Join us at the legendary King Eddy, transformed into a Parisien salon, hosted by the belle chanteuse Julie Nesrallah.
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell!
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell!
Join Calgary hip-hop artist The Blue and chameleonic rapper Tea Fannie at the legendary King Eddy for National Music Centre's CIBC Summer Series on August 22.
Join multidimensional art rock band Ghostkeeper and indie-rocker Tennyson King at the legendary King Eddy for National Music Centre's CIBC Summer Series on August 23.
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell!
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations. Discover the music of Taylor Swift under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations. Discover the best of Emo under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell!
Join Calgary's supernatural songwriter and harpist Hermitess and art-folk singer-songwriter Benjamin Longman at the legendary King Eddy for National Music Centre's CIBC Summer Series on August 29.
Join Métis electro-pop artist Robin Cisek and dream-pop artist and producer Ruby Swan at the legendary King Eddy for National Music Centre's CIBC Summer Series on August 30.
Join Anishinaabe singer-songwriter Leonard Sumner and Edmonton country artist Chelsie Young at the legendary King Eddy for National Music Centre's CIBC Summer Series on September 5.
Join us for an unforgettable evening with celebrated East Coast singer-songwriter Jimmy Rankin in support of his latest release, Harvest Highway.
Join genre-fluid alternative act Kue Varo and The Only Hopes and improvisational art-punk meets no-wave group Dial Up at the legendary King Eddy to wrap up the National Music Centre's CIBC Summer Series on September 6.
Join us for a special concert on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation featuring Inuk artist and activist Elisapie, known for bringing awareness to the culture, language, and realities of the Northern Arctic Inuit through her music.