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Jun 17, 2016
27th annual SOCAN Awards to be presented June 20
On Monday, June 20, Canadian songwriters, performers, and industry executives will be honoured at the 27th annual SOCAN Awards. This year’s event will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto, ON, and will be hosted by Dave Bidini of Rheostatics. In celebration of Canada’s favourite pastime, composer Dolores Claman will be presented with the Cultural […]
Jun 02, 2016
Creative BC announces Advisory Committee to support BC Music Fund
Creative BC has announced the appointment of a new Advisory Committee that will provide input in the administration of the BC Music Fund, which was announced earlier this year by Premier Christy Clark and the Government of British Columbia. The $15 million grant, which will be administered by Creative BC, aims to “support and promote […]
Jun 02, 2016
Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly announces lineup for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, has announced plans for a truly Canadian musical celebration on Canada Day in 2016. On July 1st, an eclectic collection of artists from across the country will perform on Parliament Hill for Canada’s 149th birthday. The show will be hosted by music journalist Rebecca Makonnen and Toronto […]
May 10, 2016
Discoverability Summit examines ‘Content in the Age of Abundance’
The Discoverability Summit, presented by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and the National Film Board of Canada, kicks off today in Toronto. The Summit examines “Content in the Age of Abundance,” as participants discuss strategies, tools and ways to improve the discoverability of content in various fields. Viewers can tune into the livestream […]
May 09, 2016
Laura Hassler, Founder and Director, Musicians without Borders – CMW Global Forum Keynote
On Friday, May 6, 2016, Laura Hassler, Founder and Director, Musicians without Borders, delivered a terrific keynote presentation at the Global Forum: International Networking Breakfast at Canadian Music Week, presented by Music Canada. Her topic was “War Divides, Music Connects: Using Rock for Reconciliation,” and she has graciously allowed us to share the text of […]
May 06, 2016
‘Value gap’ growing, according to new UK figures
New figures released yesterday at Canadian Music Week by the BPI – the record labels’ organization that promotes British music – highlight the growing “Value Gap” that exists between consumption of music in the UK and the amount that record labels and artists receive in revenues from video streaming platforms. Geoff Taylor, BPI Chief Executive, […]
May 05, 2016
PHOTOS: Andy Kim performs in courtyard
On Tuesday, legendary singer/songwriter Andy Kim paid a visit to the Music Canada courtyard to perform an acoustic set for staff and Liberty Village businesses and residents. Kim performed his iconic hits “How’d We Ever Get This Way,” “Sugar, Sugar,” and “Rock Me Gently,” and provided personal anecdotes from his extensive career. Tonight, the Montreal-born recording artist will be […]
May 03, 2016
Musicians without Borders’ Laura Hassler to keynote CMW Global Forum
Canadian Music Week (CMW) has announced that Laura Hassler, Founder and Director of Musicians without Borders, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Global Forum Networking Breakfast. Musicians without Borders is a global organization that uses music to “bridge divides, connect communities, and heal the wounds of war.” The organization is currently working on […]
Apr 21, 2016
East Coast Music Association announces new partnership with Music Canada and Music Canada Live
Last week, over 600 performing artists and 8,000 fans gathered in Cape Breton for East Coast Music Week (ECMW). Amidst the performances music professionals and representatives from music associations from across Canada met and began an initiative to make the music industry stronger in Atlantic Canada. As ECMW came to a close, Andy McLean, of […]