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Jul 07, 2016
Ontario study shows arts and culture attract top talent
Business for the Arts has released the results of a new study that details the extent to which arts and culture attract both skilled workers and the businesses that seek them. Culture for Competitiveness: How Vibrant Culture Attracts Top Talent was created with support from the Ontario Arts Council, with research conducted by Nanos Research. […]
Jun 30, 2016
Brett Kissel presented with Gold plaque at epic ‘Hometown Homecoming’ show
On Saturday, June 18, 2016, Canadian country star Brett Kissel returned to his hometown of St. Paul, Alberta, for a special sold out concert at Jaycee Ballpark. Dubbed the Hometown Homecoming, Kissel performed for over 3,000 fans in attendance, and thousands of more listeners across the province through a live broadcast on 840 & 910 CFCW. ‘It’s hard to put into […]
Jun 29, 2016
Artists presented with Gold/Platinum awards at 2016 iHeartRadio MMVAs
Earlier this month, some of the biggest Canadian and international names in music gathered by Queen and John St. in Toronto, ON for the 2016 iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards. During the festivities, many of the nominees and performers were presented with award plaques commemorating their recent Canadian Gold and Platinum certifications. Universal Music Canada shared their plaque […]
Jun 28, 2016
CMW announces 2017 dates and the first Austin-Toronto showcase
Canadian Music Week 2017 will take over Toronto from April 18 – 22. The four-night festival will host over 800 showcasing bands at more than 40 venues in the city’s downtown. 2017’s convention will be held at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West. At CMW 2016, global city planners and the music […]
Jun 17, 2016
CONNECT Music Licensing achieves efficiency in royalty distribution
CONNECT Music Licensing has announced their decision to have their nearly 2,700 members receive public performance and private copying royalties directly from Re:Sound. The move marks a new level of efficiency in royalty distribution, making the distribution process simpler and more effective. Going forward, CONNECT’s members will receive public performance and private copying royalties directly […]
Jun 17, 2016
27th annual SOCAN Awards to be presented June 20
On Monday, June 20, Canadian songwriters, performers, and industry executives will be honoured at the 27th annual SOCAN Awards. This year’s event will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto, ON, and will be hosted by Dave Bidini of Rheostatics. In celebration of Canada’s favourite pastime, composer Dolores Claman will be presented with the Cultural […]
Jun 15, 2016
Twenty One Pilots presented with Platinum award plaques in Toronto
Amidst an extensive world tour that will find them on the road through 2017, alternative hip hop duo Twenty One Pilots were in Toronto, ON last week for a sold-out show at the Molson Canadian Amphitheater. Prior to their performance, the band was presented with custom award plaques by Warner Music Canada signifying the Triple […]
Jun 14, 2016
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport unveils Ontario’s Tourism Action Plan
One of the final announcements made by Michael Coteau as Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport was the release of Ontario’s Tourism Action Plan. Since the release, Eleanor McMahon has been appointed Minister of Tourism Culture and Sport, and Michael Coteau is now Minister of Children and Youth Services. In the Plan, the province’s tourism […]
Jun 06, 2016
Does Toronto need a night mayor? Music Canada’s Amy Terrill asks the question in Huffington Post article
Amsterdam was the first city to appoint a night mayor, and since then the concept has grown in popularity as cities attempt to foster vibrant nightlife economies, while balancing the needs of residents. Is this concept a good fit for Toronto? In a new Huffington Post Canada article, Music Canada’s Amy Terrill asks; Does Toronto […]