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Apr 18, 2016
2016 Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards nominees revealed
Congratulations to the 2016 Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards (MBIA) nominees, which were revealed earlier today by Canadian Music Week (CMW). The awards gala, hosted by TV personality Jessi Cruickshank, will take place during CMW on Thursday May 5, 2016, at the Sheraton Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in Toronto, ON. The MBIA’s recognize individuals and organizations that have made a significant […]
Apr 15, 2016
Vinyl sales soar as industry prepares for Record Store Day 2016
For nearly a decade, the third Saturday in April has become an unofficial holiday for vinyl collectors and music enthusiasts across the globe. On Saturday, April 16, 2016, eager crate diggers will once again set their alarms early in anticipation of Record Store Day, a music community celebration which aims to gather artists, customers, and staff to celebrate the unique culture of a […]
Apr 12, 2016
Canada Outpaces Global Music Revenue Growth in 2015 but Outlook Remains Cautious
The global music community celebrates a return to revenue positive in 2015 with a 3.2% growth of industry revenues to US$ 15 billion, while Canada more than doubles this upswing with an 8.3% increase, helping to make up for a double digit loss in 2014. Driven by a strong release schedule and explosive growth in […]
Apr 05, 2016
Banner year for Canadian music celebrated at 2016 JUNO Awards in Calgary
The 45th annual JUNO Awards took place Sunday night in Calgary, AB, with thousands of music fans selling out The Scotiabank Saddledome to celebrate a spectacular year in Canadian music, and kick-off the peak season of the city’s Year Of Music. With performances by Bryan Adams, Shawn Mendes, Dean Brody and more, CTV’s 2016 JUNO […]
Apr 01, 2016
Music Canada Proud to Support 45th Annual JUNO Awards
Music Canada is proud to return as the sponsor of the Album of the Year Award at the 45th Annual JUNO Awards. “Music Canada is proud to work alongside record labels who invest in great Canadian talent by helping them create an album, develop as artists, and build a passionate fan base. This kind of […]
Mar 31, 2016
Universal Music Canada donates EMI Music Canada archive to University of Calgary
As the city prepares for this weekend’s JUNO Awards festivities, the University of Calgary revealed today that Universal Music Canada (UMC) has donated EMI Music Canada’s complete archives to the university’s Libraries and Cultural Resources, which were acquired by the label in 2012 when Universal Music Group purchased EMI Music. The University of Calgary has also partnered with the National Music […]
Mar 15, 2016
Canada’s Walk of Fame announces 2016 Emerging Artist Mentorship Program
Canada’s Walk of Fame has announced that their Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Program, supported by RBC, has returned for a fourth year. The program invites aspiring Canadian musicians, aged 15-35, to submit a video or audio performance for a chance to win a Grand Prize consisting of industry mentorship opportunities, private studio recording time, and […]
Mar 09, 2016
Chris Taylor named President of Entertainment One Music
Entertainment One (eOne) has announced the appointment of Last Gang Records founder and music industry attorney Chris Taylor to the role of President, Entertainment One Music. Taylor will bring his independent recording, publishing and artist management company Last Gang to eOne, whose roster includes record label clients Death From Above 1979, Chromeo and Ryan Hemsworth, and management clients […]
Mar 04, 2016
Quoted: BC Music Fund Announcement
Last month, at an event at the historic Warehouse Studios in Vancouver, Premier Christy Clark announced a $15 million grant towards the creation of a BC Music Fund, which will be administered by Creative BC. The event also included remarks from Music Canada President and CEO Graham Henderson, Jon Garson, President and CEO of the […]