BreakOut West has officially announced it will be taking over Kelowna in 2018!

The 16th annual conference, showcase festival and awards celebration will bring together artists, industry professionals, and the music loving community of Kelowna for a 4-day takeover of live performances, business opportunities, career development, and camaraderie from October 10-14, 2018.

"Our host committee, made up of amazing individuals interested in the music sector development in our community, is very excited to be welcoming the BreakOut West suite of events to our city next year!" said Karma Lacoff, Host Committee Chair. "We know the event will have an economic impact through tourism and music industry development as well as being a super fun time for all that attend, locals and visitors!" 

BreakOut West and the Kelowna Host Committee will host a community open house at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29th at Milkcrate Records to share more about the event to come and to meet with Kelowna businesses interested in being part of the festivities.

Submissions for BreakOut West Festival and Western Canadian Music Awards will open in January 2018 at www.BreakOutWest.ca.