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Aug 21, 2017
Portugal. The Man receive first Canadian Gold plaques for ‘Feel It Still’ in Toronto
Prior to two sold-out headlining shows last week at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall, Portland, OR-based band Portugal. The Man were surprised with their first Canadian Gold award plaques by Warner Music Canada for their summer hit “Feel It Still.” The track comes off their eighth full length studio album Woodstock, released earlier in 2017. The […]
Aug 17, 2017
City of Toronto seeking public input for new culture strategy
The City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division (EDC) is developing a new Divisional Strategy to establish priorities over the next five years (2018-2022). In order to develop a comprehensive strategy, the EDC is seeking the input of the public on emerging opportunities, challenges, and areas of focus as they relate to Toronto’s economic […]
Aug 17, 2017
Downtown Yonge BIA pays tribute to Toronto music heritage with second 22-storey mural
Today, the Downtown Yonge BIA announced a second Music Mural will be added to Yonge Street in Toronto, which will pay tribute to the music legends that played the area in the 1970s & ‘80s. The 22-storey fresco mural will cover the entire south wall of the Toronto Community Housing building at 432 Yonge St. […]
Aug 15, 2017
Brett Eldredge receives Canadian Gold/Platinum awards at Boots & Hearts Music Festival
The 2017 Boots & Hearts Music Festival took place over the weekend, bringing some of country music’s biggest names to Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, ON. On Sunday, August 13, headliner Brett Eldredge was surprised with two Canadian Gold/Platinum award plaques by Warner Music Canada. The American singer-songwriter was presented with a Platinum award plaque for his […]
Aug 14, 2017
Fitz and the Tantrums receive first Canadian Double Platinum plaque in Toronto
Prior to their set at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage Saturday opening for OneRepublic, Los Angeles neo-soul band Fitz and the Tantrums were surprised with Double Platinum award plaques for their hit single “HandClap.” “HandClap,” which is the lead single from their 2016 self-titled album, is the first track by the band to be certified Double Platinum […]
Aug 11, 2017
Top 10 Finalists for 2018 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class Announced
On Thursday, the JUNO Awards and Slaight Music announced the 10 emerging acts that will continue to a final round of judging in the 2018 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class. This year’s three winners will be the third group to participate in Canada’s premier artist development program, which aims to equip artists with the tools, […]
Aug 10, 2017
Khalid receives Gold and Platinum Awards in Toronto
Prior to performing a sold-out show at Toronto’s Rebel Nightclub Wednesday, American R&B singer Khalid received a custom Gold plaque for his 2017 debut album, American Teen. Presented to him by Sony Music Canada, the plaque also commemorates his Platinum debut Single, “Location.” Toronto was the 19-year-old artist’s third and final stop in Canada on The American Teen […]
Aug 09, 2017
Music Canada applauds the Government of Canada for initiating consultations on Copyright Board of Canada reform
August 9, 2017, Toronto: Music Canada applauds today’s announcement by The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, in conjunction with The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, that the government has launched a consultation process to reform the Copyright Board of Canada. The consultations will run until September 29, and […]
Aug 02, 2017
Royal Blood presented with Gold Plaques at WayHome Festival
Ahead of their performance at the third annual WayHome Music & Arts Festival last Saturday in Oro-Medonte, ON, British artists Ben Thatcher (left) and Mike Kerr (right) of Royal Blood received Canadian Gold plaques for their debut self-titled album and hit single “Figure It Out.” Royal Blood’s self-titled album, released in 2014, was verified by the […]