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May 03, 2016
MEGAPHONO 2016 – ‘In Search of the Music City’ panel video posted
Ottawa-based music organization MEGAPHONO has posted a video of their In Search Of The Music City: What Does Local Business Have To Gain? panel, which it co-presented in February 2016 alongside the Ontario Music Industry Coalition (OMIC). The discussion was moderated by Music Canada Live‘s Erin Benjamin and featured panelists Mark Garner (Downtown Yonge BIA), Councillor Jeff […]
Apr 29, 2016
Music Monday to host nationwide sing-a-long and Toronto youth rally May 2
On Monday May 2, 2016, thousands of students from coast to coast will come together to participate in Music Monday and celebrate the impact music education has on our lives. The nationwide event will begin when schools open on the Eastern shores of Newfoundland, moving across the country to closing school bells by the Western shores […]
Apr 21, 2016
East Coast Music Association announces new partnership with Music Canada and Music Canada Live
Last week, over 600 performing artists and 8,000 fans gathered in Cape Breton for East Coast Music Week (ECMW). Amidst the performances music professionals and representatives from music associations from across Canada met and began an initiative to make the music industry stronger in Atlantic Canada. As ECMW came to a close, Andy McLean, of […]
Apr 21, 2016
Province announces 2016 Ontario Music Fund recipients
Yesterday afternoon at the Rivoli, the Hon. Premier Kathleen Wynne announced the 2016 Ontario Music Fund (OMF) grant recipients, with 151 recipients receiving $14 million in grants in the third year of the program. The fund, which is administered by the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC), supports music entrepreneurs, record labels, managers, agents, industry trade […]
Apr 21, 2016
Guelph Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Guelph as Music City’ Summit
Next week, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce will host ‘Guelph as Music City’: What Successful Tourism Sounds Like, a half-day summit where key stakeholders will discuss the state of local music tourism and its potential as an economic driver in the Guelph region. The event takes place on Wednesday, April 27 from noon to 3:30pm […]
Apr 18, 2016
2016 Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards nominees revealed
Congratulations to the 2016 Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards (MBIA) nominees, which were revealed earlier today by Canadian Music Week (CMW). The awards gala, hosted by TV personality Jessi Cruickshank, will take place during CMW on Thursday May 5, 2016, at the Sheraton Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in Toronto, ON. The MBIA’s recognize individuals and organizations that have made a significant […]
Apr 15, 2016
Town of Aurora Approves Music Strategy
Earlier this week, the Town of Aurora, ON, approved of a music strategy which will guide local policy and support the needs of existing music businesses as the Town continues in its plans for development. The strategy will support Aurora musicians, create easier access to music programs, and support music programs for disadvantaged communities. The […]
Apr 15, 2016
Vinyl sales soar as industry prepares for Record Store Day 2016
For nearly a decade, the third Saturday in April has become an unofficial holiday for vinyl collectors and music enthusiasts across the globe. On Saturday, April 16, 2016, eager crate diggers will once again set their alarms early in anticipation of Record Store Day, a music community celebration which aims to gather artists, customers, and staff to celebrate the unique culture of a […]
Apr 12, 2016
Canada Outpaces Global Music Revenue Growth in 2015 but Outlook Remains Cautious
The global music community celebrates a return to revenue positive in 2015 with a 3.2% growth of industry revenues to US$ 15 billion, while Canada more than doubles this upswing with an 8.3% increase, helping to make up for a double digit loss in 2014. Driven by a strong release schedule and explosive growth in […]