Recent News
Aug 04, 2016
Sylvie Forbin appointed as Deputy Director General, Copyright and Creative Industries Sector at WIPO
Sylvie Forbin has been appointed Deputy Director General, Copyright and Creative Industries Sector at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) by Director General Francis Gurry. WIPO received a total of 301 applications for the position, and just over a quarter were submitted by women candidates. Applications also varied geographically, coming from candidates in Africa, Asia […]
Aug 03, 2016
Music Canada voted onto IFPI’s Main Board
Graham Henderson, President & CEO of Music Canada, has been voted onto the Main Board of IFPI, the organization that represents the recording industry worldwide. This marks the first time a representative from Canada has held a position on the Main Board. In addition, Music Canada now has a seat on IFPI’s ILC (International Legal […]
Aug 02, 2016
Creative BC launches Sound Recording Pilot Program
The first program of the $15 million, provincially supported, BC Music Fund, has officially launched. The Sound Recording Pilot Program is designed to support long term sustainability of British Columbia’s sound recording industry, and to help support BC studios in attracting Canadian and international business. Administration of the BC Music Fund is being carried out […]
Jul 25, 2016
Canadian music companies successfully settle legal action against isoHunt
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, 25 July 2016: Canadian and international music companies have settled litigation against isoHunt Web Technologies Inc. (“isoHunt”) and its founder Gary Fung (“Fung”) with the entering of orders by consent against isoHunt and Fung. The settlement ends a lawsuit filed in 2010 alleging substantial copyright infringement of music on the isoHunt […]
Jul 22, 2016
London City Council to consider two motions aimed at making the Forest City more music-friendly
Next week, City Council in London, Ontario, will consider two motions aimed at encouraging more music in the downtown core. The motions support the development of the London Music Strategy, which was unanimously supported by Council in 2014 with the goal of building London as a live music city and music tourist attraction. The Strategy […]
Jul 14, 2016
Polaris Prize reveals 2016 Short List nominees
This morning, the Polaris Music Prize, which honours the year’s best Canadian album, revealed the 2016 Short List nominees. The list includes: Black Mountain – IV Basia Bulat – Good Advice Grimes – Art Angels Carly Rae Jepsen – E•MO•TION Kaytranada – 99.9% Jessy Lanza – Oh No PUP – The Dream Is Over Andy […]
Jul 13, 2016
Canadian Country Music Association announces 2016 CCMA Award nominees
Today, the Canadian Country Music Association revealed the nominees for the 2016 CCMA Awards, taking place in London, Ontario. 34 CCMA Award categories were revealed, with 8 of the categories being presented during the live CBC broadcast on Sunday, September 11, 2016, hosted by Jessi Cruickshank. The nominees for the 2016 CCMA Fans’ Choice Award were revealed last […]
Jul 12, 2016
CONNECT announces increased royalties for Canadian music labels
CONNECT Music Licensing has announced that an efficiency project undertaken with Re:Sound Music Licensing has resulted in increased royalty payments for Canadian rights holders. Data improvement and other efficiencies have led to an increase of CAD$1.2 million annually for CONNECT’s members, who range in size from major record labels to artist-owned imprints. Improvements in data […]
Jul 07, 2016
Ontario study shows arts and culture attract top talent
Business for the Arts has released the results of a new study that details the extent to which arts and culture attract both skilled workers and the businesses that seek them. Culture for Competitiveness: How Vibrant Culture Attracts Top Talent was created with support from the Ontario Arts Council, with research conducted by Nanos Research. […]