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Tickets are on sale now for Randy Bachman: Every Guitar Tells a Story Live in Concert on February 9 at Studio Bell 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.
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.
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.
Celebration of Black Canadian artists to feature Liberty Silver, Wakefield Brewster, Nonso Amadi, and more at Studio Bell in Calgary.
Call for applications now open to Canadian musicians until March 10, 2024.
Call for applications now open for music incubator, closes on May 31.
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.
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 Senior Development Officer for the National Music Centre is an enthusiastic, organized, experienced fundraising professional with experience in major gifts and sponsorship. Calgary, Alberta.
‘Naskwahamâtowin - Let’s all share in the music’ project named recipient of Bell Let’s Talk Diversity Fund.
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.
NMC and CARAS present a new temporary exhibition celebrating the 2025 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, Sum 41.
Piano 325 to spotlight piano builders and rare instruments from NMC’s collection at Studio Bell in Calgary.
OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator is a five-day artist development intensive for Indigenous artists in Canada. Applications are open now until May 31.
2025 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees celebrated through new exhibition at Studio Bell in Calgary.
In partnership with the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), this temporary exhibition celebrates the 2025 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees — Dan Hill, Ginette Reno, Glass Tiger, and Loreena McKennitt.
NMC's Black Music Month event in Calgary will feature a talent expo and community lane. The all-day event is curated by Master T and hosted by K-Riz, with performances by The Rondel Roberts Band, Jackie Art, Skinny Blaiz, and more.
NMC will offer free admission on June 21 and a live performance with Beatrice Deer at Studio Bell in Calgary.
Celebrate Canada's music story on July 1 in Calgary. Free admission and live music at Studio Bell and the King Eddy, plus 50% off NMC Memberships.
June 14 in Calgary
Application deadline for Western and Northern Canadian artists is July 14
Continued sponsorship to elevate and celebrate Indigenous voices in music.
SUM 41’s most epic career highlights captured in new exhibition in Calgary honouring the 2025 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deadline for Western and Northern Canadian artists to apply is July 14
Host your summer camp at Canada’s home for music — inspiring spaces, endless possibilities.
Tickets on sale now for National Music Centre’s holiday fundraising concert featuring Andy Kim, Dan Hill, Men Without Hats, Beverley Mahood, Kyle McKearney, and more at Studio Bell in Calgary.
Black history month event to celebrate Calgary’s Black music community at Studio Bell.
Enjoy a day of musical fun for all ages on February 17 at Studio Bell in Calgary.
Partnership Enables Cross-Country Collaboration to Showcase the Interwoven Histories of Canadian and American Music.
Free AE West Artist Extravaganza Showcase happens on December 5 at Yardbird Suite in Edmonton.
Early bird tickets on sale now until November 9 for National Music Centre's After Hours: Holiday Edition in Calgary.
Festival in collaboration with Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre to feature live music from Canada’s Chinese and Asian communities.
Collaboration spotlights the NMC Artist In Residence with a creative twist on Partake’s award-winning beer.
Voices of Canada is an engaging, curriculum-aligned education program that uses music to explore and celebrate Canada's rich cultural heritage.
Listen, learn, and honour the voices of Indigenous people in Canada on Sept. 30 at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, in Calgary.
Showcase and reception with six selected artists to happen on Oct. 4 in Calgary.
Updated exhibition to feature memorabilia from the 2024 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Artist and Builder inductees. On now in Calgary at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.
The CBC Music Searchlight 2024 winner will receive five-day residency as part of prize.
Located in the heart of Calgary's East Village, Studio Bell is easily accessible by public transit, bike, vehicle, or on foot. Get directions.
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 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, this permanent gallery space in Calgary celebrates the inductees into the Hall of Fame.
The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame exhibition is open to the public in Calgary, Alberta at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.
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.
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.
Our online media kit has all of the information and assets you need on 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.
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.
Our team rocks! Learn about the amazing staff and board members behind the music.
Find great career opportunities at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.
Studio Bell is the first facility of its kind in North America. Learn more about our award-winning building.
View our latest press releases and archive of past releases.
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.
Thanks to our generous annual donors who help us keep the music alive.
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.
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.
Check out member-only events and exclusive member discounts for upcoming concerts and events at Studio Bell.
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.
Visit the NMC Gift Shop for a selection of music-inspired gifts perfect for any occasion. Also available to order online.
Meet Brad Cloepfil of Allied Works Architecture, the lead architect behind Studio Bell.
Join an incredible group of passionate music lovers volunteering their skills and time with NMC. View current openings and apply 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.
When you invest in music, you invest in community. Make a one-time gift or monthly contribution to NMC. Donate now.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Stampede-goers invited to cap off their Stampede celebrations with a visit to Studio Bell
Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!
Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.
Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!
Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!
Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.
Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
Celebrate 325 years of piano history with performances by pianists from Calgary and beyond, featuring iconic instruments from NMC’s collection in the new Piano 325 exhibition.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.
Celebrate 325 years of piano history with performances by pianists from Calgary and beyond, featuring iconic instruments from NMC’s collection in the new Piano 325 exhibition.
Join Martin Kerr — the modern folk troubadour whose fearless songs are striking a chord with millions — live at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.