Music Calgary's goals are to support your career, artistic exploration through programming and mentorship.

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Music Calgary expanded SoundOff Summit south to Lethbridge last year with support from Alberta Foundation for the Arts, whose pilot rural funding initiative helped make the project possible.

The expansion created an opportunity for Calgary artists to share the stage with emerging and established artists from the Lethbridge region, fostering meaningful regional connection and collaboration.

The experience demonstrated how travel and cultural exchange within Alberta can open new opportunities for artists, audiences, and communities alike, while reinforcing what we already know: incredible music and creative talent exist in every corner of the province. As part of the project, a live performance video was filmed for each showcasing artist, creating lasting content that continues to celebrate and share the experience beyond the event itself.

We’re here to support the growth of our music community.

By early 2009, a founding Board of Directors was appointed, and Music Calgary was officially incorporated as a non-profit under the Government of Alberta. With a clear mandate and bylaws in place, the organization began its work supporting local talent.

An organization dedicated to fostering dialogue and support amongst emerging and professional artists in Calgary music community.
To represent the Calgary’s Music industry’s interests to the government and private sectors.
To provide direction in professional development and training.
To promote and create programs advancing the educational and economic viability of the
Calgary music community/industry.
To further the development of professional Calgary musicians and the Calgary music community and foster greater exposure nationally and internationally.
In 2008, Calgary hosted the Juno Awards for the first time, signaling the city’s growing cultural presence. The success of the event sparked the creation of the “Music Lives Here” brand and a broader vision for a lasting legacy.
Starting in September 2008, Calgary’s professional music community came together to discuss the city's future in music, covering topics like vision, advocacy, education, audience building, and funding. These discussions led to the decision to form an independent association dedicated to supporting Calgary’s music sector.
By April 2009, the organization was officially incorporated as a non-profit under the Government of Alberta Registries Act, complete with bylaws, a board of directors, and a clear mandate.
In 2013, Music Calgary launched its flagship event, SoundOff Summit — an annual showcase and workshop series designed to connect Calgary’s export-ready talent with leading managers, agents, music programmers, and festival buyers from across Canada and internationally. Open to the public, SoundOff fosters industry connections while spotlighting the strength of Calgary’s music community.