National Music Centre Announces Partnership with the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music
November 15, 2024
National Music Centre Announces Partnership with the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music
Partnership Enables Cross-Country Collaboration to Showcase the Interwoven Histories of Canadian and American Music
(Calgary, AB — November 15, 2024) Today, the National Music Centre (NMC) announces its first international partnership with the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music (BSACAM) and Steven Van Zandt’s TeachRock. This collaboration will bring together these leading institutions dedicated to music heritage, paving the way for cross-border cultural exchange, and enabling NMC to share the Canadian music story in the United States and beyond.
The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music is the primary repository for Bruce Springsteen’s written works, photographs, periodicals, and memorabilia. Dedicated to preserving and promoting Springsteen’s legacy and his influence on American music, the Center also develops exhibits, public programs, and education initiatives that explore the works of American music giants like Woody Guthrie, Robert Johnson, Billie Holiday, Patti Smith, Frank Sinatra, Muddy Waters, and others. Currently housed at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey, the Center is set to relocate in 2026 to a new facility on campus featuring exhibits, a 230-seat theatre, public programs, and more.
A partner of BSACAM, Steven Van Zandt’s TeachRock project delivers dynamic and impactful arts-integration resources, bringing engaging educational experiences to classrooms worldwide for teachers and students alike.
The partnership will provide new opportunities to co-develop exhibitions and education programs and share resources that celebrate the interwoven influences of Canadian and American music. Both institutions will highlight the symbiotic relationship between the two countries’ music scenes, inspiring new projects that underscore our shared histories.
“National Music Centre is going global through this partnership and bringing the Canadian music story to a wider audience,” said Andrew Mosker, President and CEO of the National Music Centre. “This collaboration, which is our first international partnership, will allow us to showcase the connections between Canadian and American music, emphasizing how artists on both sides of the border have inspired each other and, together, shaped the musical landscape.”
Some early highlights of this partnership will be a one-day symposium with panels and artist discussions, which will explore the cultural synergies between Canadian and American music. A co-developed travelling exhibition is also planned for 2026-2027, alongside the opening of BSACAM’s new building. More details on both collaborations will be announced at a later date.
“We’re proud to join forces with the National Music Centre to celebrate the shared legacy of Canadian and American music,” said Robert Santelli, Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. “Through this partnership, we’ll create experiences that deepen our understanding of how these two vibrant music scenes have influenced each other and continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.” As the first international partnership for these organizations, this collaboration marks a significant milestone for NMC and BSACAM. Look for future updates on co-developed traveling exhibitions and programs that strengthen cultural ties and honor the rich musical heritage that binds Canada and the United States.
