As we prepare for our 11th year of bringing new sounds into the spotlight, we’re seeking support in doing so. If you’re looking for a way to get involved with OBEY, attending our AGM and/or joining our board is a great place to start :::
OBEY is looking to expand its Board Of Directors by bringing people with fresh perspectives and new ideas to the table. We are looking for individuals who show attention to detail, a willingness to ask questions, an enthusiasm for the organization and who have sufficient time to fulfill the requirements of the position they take on, including attending board meetings (approx. 6 annually).
If you are interested, please send a brief letter of interest to kat@obeyconvention.com including:
– Your name and contact information
– What interests you about being a member of the OBEY Board
* We welcome interested parties to self-identify in any way they feel comfortable as well as including any insight into pertinent work / volunteer experience
Joining the OBEY Board of Directors is a great opportunity for artists or supporters of the arts living in Halifax NS. Board members play an active role in supporting OBEY staff, artists, and community members in maintaining and developing a vision of an inclusive, forward-looking music organization. Anyone with a membership in good standing is eligible to run for a board position. If financial contribution presents a barrier, we are open to skill trades and volunteered time (10 hours minimum) in lieu of payment. If this option appeals to you, simply include a note in your letter of interest.
To nominate another member, please supply the name and contact information for your nominee and we will contact the nominee directly prior to our AGM :::
The OBEY Convention Music & Arts Society AGM
Thursday December 7th 6-8 PM | Plan B, 2180 Gottingen St.
Our third show of 2018 is coming up and it’s a wild blessing. Visiting all the way from Cairo is Nadah El Shazly, a young woman working at the very forefront of contemporary Arabic music. With roots in the underground punk scene of Egypt’s capital city and diverse influences across jazz, classical and electronic composition, El Shazly burst onto the international radar with her first full-length, Ahwar, at the tail end of 2017. A stunning debut by any measure, Ahwar (which translates to ‘marshlands’) covers an incredible amount of musical and emotional territory through pairing forward-thinking composition with El Shazly’s stunning vocals. Joining her for this unique evening at Garrison’s newly renovated barroom is Crousetown’s junked analogue duo JOYFULTALK. Tickets on sale now, don’t sleep on this one! More details and insights on our events page.
