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Jan 27, 2017
Lukas Graham presented with Gold/Platinum award plaques in Toronto
Grammy-nominated Danish group Lukas Graham were in Toronto Wednesday amidst their North American tour for a highly anticipated show at REBEL (formerly Sound Academy). As the band pointed out during their performance, the show was the second largest in North America during this tour. "Second largest show in North America!" – @LukasGraham pic.twitter.com/UVdttjUAql — Warner Music Canada […]
Dec 15, 2016
2016 Gold/Platinum Year-End Review
2016 was an exciting year for Music Canada’s Gold/Platinum Certification Program. On September 12, we unveiled the new Single Award, which accepts on-demand subscription service streams for the first time in the program’s history. The award replaces the Digital Download and CD Single awards, combining the digital and physical track sales with on-demand streams at a rate of 150:1. […]
Nov 17, 2016
Kiiara receives Platinum plaque in Toronto
American singer Kiiara was one of 2016’s breakout stars with the success of her single “Gold,” off her debut EP low kii savage. The 21-year-old Wilmington, Illinois native was in Toronto on Tuesday for a highly anticipated show at The Hoxton. Prior to her performance, Warner Music Canada presented Kiiara with a Platinum Single Award plaque for […]
Nov 15, 2016
UK duo Snakehips receive Platinum plaques in Toronto
Prior to their show at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall on Friday, British electronic duo Snakehips were presented with Platinum plaques by Sony Music Canada for their single “All My Friends,” which features Tinashe and Chance The Rapper. The group thanked their Canadian fans through social media, sharing a photo of themselves holding their plaques. Snakehips made […]
Oct 20, 2016
Music Canada AGM 2016: Year in review
At Music Canada’s 2016 AGM, our Executive Vice President, Amy Terrill, provided an update on what was a busy year for the organization. Music Cities are a red-hot topic worldwide. Municipalities and regions continue to look to the power of music to grow their economies, attract tourists and skilled workers, and increase quality of life. […]
Oct 20, 2016
Alx Veliz receives Gold Single plaque for “Dancing Kizomba” at Music Canada AGM
During Music Canada’s 2016 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Toronto-based singer, songwriter, and producer Alx Veliz was presented with his first Canadian Gold plaque for the single “Dancing Kizomba.” The plaque for the breakout hit, which has also been recorded in Spanish and certified Gold in Spain, was presented to Veliz by Universal Music Canada President […]
Oct 06, 2016
Kygo presented with Platinum plaque by Ultra Music Canada at FUZEnation
Kygo, the 22-year-old Norwegian DJ, songwriter, and producer behind the hit album Cloud Nine, received a plaque commemorating the Platinum status of three of the album’s singles in Canada last week. Ultra Music Canada presented Kygo with the award at the inaugural FUZEnation music & technology summit, which took place Sept. 27 – 30 in […]
Sep 16, 2016
Chris Lane receives first Canadian award plaque at CCMAs
American country singer Chris Lane earned his first Canadian Gold award plaque last weekend in London, ON during the Canadian Country Music Association Awards/Country Music Week celebrations. The 2016 CCMA Award presenter was surprised with an award plaque for his track “Fix” during an interview with CMT Canada, when host Paul McGuire unveiled the plaque […]
Sep 16, 2016
Brett Kissel presented with first Music Canada Single Award plaque in London
During Country Music Week in London, ON last weekend, Canadian country star Brett Kissel was presented with a Gold Single Award plaque for his hit “Airwaves.” Kissel is the first recipient of Music Canada’s new Single Award, which includes streams towards track certifications for the first time in the program’s history. The 2016 CCMA Male Artist of […]