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Mar 04, 2015
Canada’s Walk Of Fame Announces Return Of Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Program
Canada’s Walk Of Fame has announced the return of the successful Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Program, supported by RBC, as part of Canada’s Walk Of Fame Emerging Artists Programs and Scholarships. Now in its third year, the program calls for submissions from aspiring Canadian musicians (ages 10-35) for a chance at the Grand Prize consisting of […]
Feb 27, 2015
Calgary To Host The 2016 JUNOS
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (CARAS) has announced that Calgary, Alberta will play host to the 45th annual JUNO Awards and JUNO Week celebrations in 2016. Calgary first hosted to JUNOs in 2008 and after a successful community-based bid led by Tourism Calgary, the city will again welcome Juno Week March 28 – April 3, […]
Jan 28, 2015
2015 JUNO Award Nominees Announced
Congratulations to the 2015 JUNO Award nominees, which were announced by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) yesterday at a press conference at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. The full list of nominees is now available on the JUNOs website. Of the 179 nominees across 41 categories, 89 are receiving the […]
Nov 27, 2014
National Music Centre releases Fertile Ground, a new report exploring economic opportunities in Alberta’s music industry
Today, the National Music Centre (NMC) released Fertile Ground: Alberta Music Cities Initiative, a new report on Alberta’s music sector that outlines the economic benefits of a strong provincial music industry. The report identifies the unique opportunity for the development of Alberta’s music sector and provides four key recommendations for further growth. The NMC commissioned […]
Nov 25, 2014
IFPI’s ‘Investing in Music’ report shows record labels invest US $4.3 Billion in A&R and marketing
Today, the IFPI, in association with WIN, have released Investing in Music, a new report that highlights the investment that record companies make in artists and repertoire (A&R) and marketing. The report shows that record companies remain the primary investors in artists, investing 27% of their revenues in A&R and marketing, an increase from 26% […]
Oct 15, 2014
Toronto Music Policy Survey – 2014 Mayoral Candidates
Music Canada is a passionate advocate for music and those who create it, identifying ways to strengthen Canada’s music sector. Our research shows that Toronto has the potential to be the greatest music city in the world. It is the third biggest music market in North America, and is home to a vibrant music scene. […]
Oct 06, 2014
National Live Music Association Launches with Naming of Executive Director
Music Canada Live, a new national association that will represent members of the live music community, has announced that Erin Benjamin will become its first Executive Director. Ms. Benjamin, formerly the Executive Director of both the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA) and the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (now known as Folk Music Ontario), has […]
Sep 23, 2014
Nunavut Throat Singer Tanya Tagaq Wins 2014 Polaris Music Prize
On Monday night, the 2014 Polaris Music Prize was awarded to Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq for her album Animism. Tagaq, who received a standing ovation from the gala attendees following her uplifting performance, was awarded a cash prize of $30,000 for her Polaris win. The winner was decided by a panel of selected music critics and announced during the […]
Sep 19, 2014
Ontario Government launches Live Music Portal and announces recipients of the first year of the Ontario Music Fund
Today, the Hon. Michael Coteau, Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, announced the recipients of the first year of the Ontario Music Fund, as well as the official launch of Ontario’s live music portal, http://ontariolivemusic.ca/. The first year of the Ontario Music Fund, which is administered by the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC), is […]