Recent News
Dec 17, 2015
Music Canada’s submission to the Ontario Cultural Strategy Consultation
As part of the Ontario government’s first Cultural Strategy consultation, Music Canada was pleased to submit the following letter, as well as two of our recent reports, Live Music Measures Up: An Economic Impact Analysis of Live Music in Ontario, and The Mastering of a Music City. The submission highlights the benefits of a vibrant […]
Dec 11, 2015
Alessia Cara announced as first performer at 2016 Juno Awards
The Canadian Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences has announced 2015 breakthrough artist Alessia Cara as the first performer at the 2016 JUNO Awards, Sunday April 3 in Calgary, AB. “Undoubtedly one of the hottest artists in music right now, Alessia embodies why Canadian music is dominating the charts internationally,” said Randy Lennox, President, Entertainment […]
Dec 09, 2015
Music Canada hosts Ontario live music study launch
On Tuesday afternoon, Music Canada hosted the launch of our new report Live Music Measures Up: An Economic Impact Analysis of Live Music in Ontario, which is the first comprehensive study of Ontario’s live music industry completed with the assistance of Nordicity and funding from the Ontario Media Development Corporation. The report provides critical data and information that […]
Dec 02, 2015
Canadian artists top Spotify 2015 Year in Music lists
On Monday, streaming service Spotify revealed their 2015 Year in Music top lists, which find Canadian artists Drake, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Alessia Cara and Francesco Yates as some of 2015’s most listened to artists in the world. Proud Toronto-native Drake was announced as the most streamed artist of 2015 with over 1.8 billion streams this year […]
Nov 06, 2015
Canadians heat up Top 10 of Billboard’s U.S. Hot 100
Billboard’s U.S. Hot 100 chart was dominated by Canadian artists this week (November 14, 2015), with 6 of the top 10 spots being claimed by some of Canada’s biggest names in 2015. Current Billboard Magazine cover star Justin Bieber, whose Double Platinum track “What Do You Mean” landed at #5, debuted at #2 this week […]
Nov 05, 2015
André Ménard & Alain Simard announced as 2016 Canadian Music Industry Hall Of Fame inductees
Quebec music industry veterans André Ménard and Alain Simard have been announced by Canadian Music Week as the next 2016 inductees into the Canadian Music Industry Hall Of Fame. They will join previously announced 2016 inductees Andy Kim and Rob Steele at the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards Gala at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto, ON, on Thursday May […]
Nov 04, 2015
Music Canada extends heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Trudeau and his new cabinet
Music Canada extends a heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Trudeau and his new cabinet. The Honourable Mélanie Joly is Canada’s new Minister of Heritage. She brings to the portfolio her legal background, a demonstrated interest in the arts, and a desire to improve and innovate wherever she goes. The Honourable Navdeep Bains is Canada’s new […]
Oct 27, 2015
Canadian Music Industry Hall Of Fame announces Andy Kim as 2016 inductee
Canadian Music Week has announced Andy Kim as one of the 2016 inductees to the Canadian Music Industry Hall Of Fame. The veteran singer/songwriter will be honoured at the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards on May 6, 2016 in the Grand Ballroom at Toronto, ON’s Sheraton Centre. Over his 50+ year career, Andy Kim has sold over 30 […]
Oct 27, 2015
Arkells Receive First Gold Plaques For High Noon
Hamilton, ON’s Arkells paid a visit to the Universal Music Canada offices in Toronto last week, where they were presented with their first Canadian Gold award plaques for 2015 JUNO Rock Album of the Year High Noon. The band, who also took home the JUNO for 2015 Group of the Year in their hometown, thanked their fans […]