Recent News
Sep 20, 2016
Music Canada unveils Music Cities Toolkit at Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM
150 representatives from chambers of commerce across the country took part in a Music Cities workshop conducted by Graham Henderson yesterday at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) Annual General Meeting in Regina. Henderson unveiled a Music Cities toolkit that Music Canada custom-built for the CCC’s network of over 450 chambers of commerce and boards […]
Sep 14, 2016
Minister Joly launches consultations on ‘Canadian Content in a Digital World’
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, has announced the beginning of consultations on Canadian Content in a Digital World. The consultation functions as a review of the Heritage department’s cultural funding programs and regulatory structures (Joly has repeated that “everything is on the table” in this review) and will seek to determine how […]
Sep 13, 2016
New global consumer research by IFPI includes Canadian figures
Today, IFPI released new consumer research from Ipsos that provides insights into music consumption trends around the world. Ipsos studied thirteen markets, including Canada. Internet users aged 13 to 64 were asked to comment on how they engage with music. According to this research, Canada stands out as lagging behind other major markets in the […]
Sep 06, 2016
CIMA seeks industry input for Music in Motion export activities study
The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) is seeking input from Canadian music companies, such as labels, management, and publishers, as well as entrepreneurial artists, for a new study on music export activities. The study is designed to gather comprehensive evidence on the costs for Canadian artists touring internationally, as well as the costs of […]
Aug 30, 2016
Ian MacKay re-appointed as President of Re:Sound
Ian MacKay has been unanimously re-appointed as President by Re:Sound’s Board of Directors, extending his term to 2020. Ian’s work at Re:Sound has been invaluable in ensuring music creators in Canada are compensated for the use of their recordings. According to a Re:Sound release, core revenues have more than doubled under Ian’s tenure as President. […]
Aug 30, 2016
Music Canada’s Graham Henderson will discuss Music Cities at Amped Up in San Antonio
On September 6, Music Canada’s President & CEO, Graham Henderson, will be discussing Music Cities at Amped Up, presented by Centro San Antonio. The music-focused event will dig into what makes San Antonio’s musical landscape unique, and in addition to Graham’s keynote address, will feature music leaders from local venues, non-profits and, of course, musicians, […]
Aug 26, 2016
Toronto music industry raises over $2000 for Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research
On Thursday night, members of Toronto’s music industry came together for a fundraiser in support of the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research. The group attended a Toronto Blue Jays game and gathered beforehand at Steam Whistle Brewery for a pre-game social. Through beer, snack, and ticket sales, as well as a silent auction, attendees […]
Aug 17, 2016
CBC will broadcast The Tragically Hip’s final Man Machine Poem Tour performance on August 20
The Tragically Hip, one of Canada’s most beloved bands, and recipients of multiple Diamond, Platinum and Gold certifications, conclude their Man Machine Poem Tour this Saturday in the band’s hometown of Kingston, ON. The CBC has announced that it will be broadcasting the August 20 show live from the Rogers K-Rock Centre (located at 1 […]
Aug 10, 2016
BreakOut West 2016 festival lineup announced
On August 9, BreakOut West held a press conference at The Exchange in Regina, SK, to announce the 2016 festival lineup. Saskatchewan recording artist Blake Berglund was on hand for the announcement, and performed a few songs for the crowd and those watching via live-stream. This year’s festival runs from October 13-16 in eleven venues […]