Yukon Women in Music is a musical collective that started with several women who recognized a need for a framework to support and encourage women songwriters. The membership now includes about 30 women with musical interests ranging from songwriting to sound technology.
Here are some highlights:
- Fall 2003: YWIM Concert, Produced by Annie Avery
- Songwriting Workshop with Heather Bishop
- Christmas Sing-a-long @ Steve’s Music, Organized by Susie Ross
- Sound Board workshop with Steve Darke, Organized by Heather Loewen
- February 2004: YWIM set @ Frostbite Music Festival
- March 2004: Campfire Girls Concert @the Guild Hall, Produced by Kim Beggs
- April 2004: Strategic Planning Meeting
- April 2004: YWIM night @ Backwater Lounge
- July 2004: YWIM set @ Atlin Arts & Music Festival
- “YWIM Compilation CD”Compiled & Manufactured
- YWIM CD Release Concert
- January 2005: Night on a Whim Concert @ United Church, Produced by Heather Loewen & Stacy Burnard
- YWIM night @ the Backwater Lounge
- January 2006: YWIM Concert @ the United Church, Produced by Kathy Craig & Kate Weekes
- April 2006: YWIM night @ Paddy’s Place
- June 2006 : House Concert @ the Stehelin Ranch, Produced by Barb Chamberlin & Eva Stehelin
- December 2006: Creation of YWIM website, www.ywim.ca
- December 2006: YWIM on MySpace, www.myspace.com/yukonwomeninmusic
- February & March 2007: 4 YWIM nights at the Chocolate Claim
- March 2007: YWIM Concert at ATCO Tent, CWG Cultural Festival
- YWIM Concert in Haines Junction
- June 2007: 2nd Annual YWIM Garden Party
- November 2007: Concert at Marsh Lake - Produced by Megan Haddock & Stace Burnard
- February 2008: YWIM Recording Project Phase 2 Begins!
Anyone wishing to contribute information, updates & ideas to the YWIM website, or with general inquiries to YWIM are invited to E-mail us.
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