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Aug 29, 2018
Marshmello & Anne-Marie receive 3x Platinum plaques at 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs
American DJ/producer Marshmello and British singer-songwriter Anne-Marie joined forces in 2018 to collaborate on their hit single “Friends.” During a visit to Toronto Sunday for the 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs, the artists were presented with Triple Platinum plaques for “Friends” by Warner Music Canada. Following the broadcast, Anne-Marie shared the exciting news with her fans through […]
Aug 23, 2018
Loud Luxury receive 4x Platinum plaque for breakthrough hit
Toronto-based DJ duo Loud Luxury scored one of the hottest tracks of the summer with their breakthrough single “Body” featuring Brando (centre). Originally certified Gold in March, “Body” was officially certified 4x Platinum ahead of their massive hometown performance at Toronto’s VELD Festival, where they were surprised with a plaque from Sony Music Canada. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmJn5Hqh9lF/?hl=en&taken-by=loudluxury […]
Jul 25, 2018
Panic! At The Disco surprised with Gold plaques in Toronto
Brendon Urie, the creative force behind American dance rock band Panic! At The Disco, paid a visit to Toronto for a stop on the band’s 2018 tour in support of their latest album Pray For The Wicked. Prior to the headlining show at Scotiabank Arena, Urie was surprised by Warner Music Canada with two Gold plaques […]
Jul 12, 2018
Greta Van Fleet receive first career Gold plaques in Toronto
Michigan-bred four piece rock band Greta Van Fleet were surprised with Canadian Gold award plaques by Universal Music Canada ahead of their two-night sold out run at Toronto’s REBEL nightclub. The plaques commemorate the band’s first ever Gold certifications of their debut album From The Fires and its single “Highway Tune.” Prior to their shows in […]
Jun 11, 2018
Arkells surprised with Gold ‘Morning Report’ plaques in Toronto
Hamilton, ON rock band Arkells were surprised with new Gold Album Award plaques for their 2016 album Morning Report by Universal Music Canada. The band has now recieved Gold certifications for all four of their full-length studio albums, which includes Jackson Square (2008), Michigan Left (2011), and High Noon (2014). The custom plaques also commemorates the […]
Jun 04, 2018
Dennis Lloyd receives first Canadian Gold Album Award plaques in Toronto
Prior to his sold out show at Toronto’s Velvet Underground, Tel-Aviv artist Dennis Lloyd was surprised with his first Canadian Gold Single Award plaque for his breezy hit “Nevermind” by Warner Music Canada. Lloyd shared the exciting news with his fans through his social media accounts. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjj8ZKZjCXY/?taken-by=dennislloyd Watch the video for “Nevermind” below.
May 31, 2018
Post Malone surprised with Double Platinum plaque for sophomore LP
Ahead of his sold out show at Echo Beach in Toronto this week, American rapper Post Malone was presented with a Double Platinum plaque for his 2018 sophomore album beerbongs and bentleys by President/CEO of Universal Music Canada, Jeffrey Remedios. #beerbongsandbentleys 2xPlatinum 🇨🇦📀 @postmalone @republicrecords @umusic A post shared by Jeffrey Remedios (@jeffreyremedios) on May […]
May 28, 2018
Portugal. The Man receive first Canadian Gold Album Award plaques in Toronto
Portugal. The Man were in Toronto last Thursday to help kick off the Budweiser Stage’s outdoor concert season with a co-headlining show alongside Canadian indie all-stars Broken Social Scene. Prior to their highly anticipated return to the city, the Portland-based band was surprised with their first Canadian Gold Album Award plaques for their 2017 LP […]
May 17, 2018
Legacy of Canadian Cutting Crew member honoured with Platinum plaque at 2018 ECMA Awards
During the 2018 East Coast Music Association Awards earlier this month in Halifax, NS, the legacy of Cutting Crew guitarist Kevin Scott Macmichael was recognized with the presentation of a Platinum Single Award plaque for the UK group’s hit “(I Just) Died In Your Arms.” Universal Music Canada presented the vintage-style awards during the show to […]