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Oct 30, 2018
Music Canada Applauds Government of Canada for Moving Forward on Copyright Board Reform
Oct. 30, 2018, Toronto: Music Canada is pleased to see the Government of Canada has taken concrete action to support Canadian creators and the labels that invest in them through reforms to the Copyright Board of Canada. The changes, which were tabled yesterday in the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2, will make the Board’s […]
Oct 29, 2018
ADISQ Gala celebrates 40 years in Montreal
Music Canada would like to congratulate all of the nominees at the 40th ADISQ Gala, which took place Sunday night at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier in Montreal’s Place des Arts. 11 Félix trophies were handed out at the Gala, which was hosted by comedian Louis-José Houde, while 20 more were awarded on Wednesday, October 24 at the ADISQ […]
Oct 29, 2018
The Three Rs Music Program Portal is now open
Schools across Ontario invited to apply for support for musical instrument programs Publicly funded schools across Ontario are now invited to submit expressions of interest to The Three Rs Music Program for musical instrument repair grants of up to $2,500, and requests for refurbished instruments. The Three Rs Music Program Portal provides a one-stop location to […]
Oct 25, 2018
Playback 2018: Loreena McKennitt receives the Music Canada Artist Advocate Award
At Playback 2018, Music Canada’s annual industry dialogue and celebration, renowned Canadian musician and record label owner Loreena McKennitt was honoured with the Artist Advocate Award in recognition of her long-time advocacy for musicians’ rights. The Artist Advocate Award was introduced at Playback 2017. Now in its second year, the award recognizes musicians and songwriters […]
Oct 25, 2018
Playback 2018: Josh Colle recognized with Music Canada President’s Award
On Tuesday, October 16th, Music Canada President and CEO Graham Henderson presented Josh Colle, lifelong music fan and outgoing Toronto City Councillor, with the Music Canada President’s Award. The announcement was made at Playback 2018, Music Canada’s annual industry dialogue and celebration, which took place at The Great Hall. The Music Canada President’s Award is […]
Oct 24, 2018
Schools across Ontario invited to apply for support for musical instrument programs
October 24, 2018, Toronto: Publicly funded schools across Ontario are now invited to submit expressions of interest to The Three Rs Music Program for musical instrument repair grants of up to $2,500, and requests for refurbished instruments. The Three Rs Music Program Portal provides a one-stop location to facilitate requests and applications. Administered by […]
Oct 24, 2018
Playback 2018: Fireside Chat with Cary Sherman, CEO and Chairman of the RIAA
On Tuesday, October 16, Music Canada hosted Playback 2018, our annual industry dialogue and celebration. The event began with an annual review from Music Canada Executive Vice President Amy Terrill, followed by a keynote address from professor and author Debora Spar, and a subsequent panel discussion on how to help music creators living in the Value […]
Oct 23, 2018
Playback 2018 panel: What can be done to help music creators who are living in the Value Gap?
On Tuesday, October 16, Music Canada hosted Playback 2018, our annual industry dialogue and celebration. Following an annual review from Music Canada Executive Vice President Amy Terrill, and a keynote from professor and author Debora Spar, Playback 2018 featured a panel discussion focused on what can be done to help music creators who are living […]
Oct 19, 2018
GTHA Instrument Drive
October 10th- November 30th, 2018 in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Calling on residents in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area to donate gently-used musical instruments in support of music education. Instruments collected will be restored and reunited with students in Ontario’s publicly funded schools. Donors can arrange donations online through Second Closet, Official […]