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Nov 08, 2017
Toronto Live Music Industry Forum to focus on venue sustainability
On Monday, November 13, Toronto Music Advisory Council (TMAC) chairs Jeff Cohen (Collective Concerts) and Jesse Kumagai (Live Nation) will moderate an open discussion about the most pressing issues facing live music venues in Toronto, focusing on ongoing venue sustainability and potential revenue growth. This panel will explore traditional spaces and business models, while a later session will […]
Nov 08, 2017
Niall Horan receives Gold plaque for debut album ahead of intimate Toronto show
On Wednesday, November 1, pop sensation Niall Horan paid his Toronto die-hards a special visit for an intimate show at Massey Hall in support of his debut solo album, Flicker. Prior to the highly anticipated performance, Horan was surprised with a Gold plaque for the album by Universal Music Canada, which also commemorates his Double […]
Nov 07, 2017
ATX6 return to Toronto for Indie Week 2017
Toronto is gearing up for Indie Week Canada, with over two hundred acts set to play in more than twenty venues across the city from November 7 – 12, 2017. On Friday, November 10, six unique and diverse artists will play The Dakota Tavern (249 Ossington Ave.) as part of Project ATX6 – a music export […]
Nov 03, 2017
CMW 2018 announces Hall Of Fame inductees at Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards
Canadian Music Week has announced the first round of 2018 inductions to the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame, who will be honoured at the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards Gala Dinner on Thursday, May 10, at Rebel Nightclub in Toronto. This week, CMW announced David Farrell, who has covered the music industry […]
Oct 26, 2017
Feedback sought for Barrie-Simcoe Music Strategy
A new music strategy is being developed for Simcoe County in partnership between Regional Tourism Organization 7, Simcoe County, City of Barrie, City of Orillia, Town of Collingwood and MusicCO. The announcement that funding has been secured to develop a 3-year music strategy for Barrie & Simcoe County (including Collingwood, Orillia, and many other municipalities) […]
Oct 26, 2017
Canada’s Walk of Fame reveals 2017 inductees and honourees
Canada’s Walk Of Fame has announced the 2017 inductees who will be honoured at the Beyond Famous Gala on November 15 at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON. With the announcement of this year’s inductees, Canada’s Walk Of Fame will have honoured 173 Canadians who have a permanent place of tribute in the streets of […]
Oct 23, 2017
Playback 2017: Music Canada President’s Award presented to Cory Crossman and Chris Campbell
The Music Canada President’s Award is presented to an individual working outside the music community who displays a deep passion for music and the people who make it. The recent past has been filled with many firsts and milestones for music in London, Ontario. The city hosted an incredibly successful Country Music Week and the […]
Oct 23, 2017
Playback 2017: Inaugural Music Canada Artist Advocate Award presented to Miranda Mulholland
Miranda Mulholland does it all. From running a record label and a music festival, to singing and playing fiddle in multiple acts, and even performing as a member of Toronto’s Soul Pepper Theatre Company, Miranda is the epitome of a multi-talented artist. On top of her artistic achievements, Miranda has emerged as a trailblazer in […]
Oct 23, 2017
Playback 2017 panel: Taking action to improve gender parity
The first panel at Playback 2017, Music Canada’s annual industry dialogue and celebration, focused on strategies to improve inclusivity in the music industry. Drawing on lessons learned from other industries, and current initiatives in music, Music Canada’s Executive Vice President, Amy Terrill, led a discussion about concrete actions that can be taken to improve gender […]