Recent News
May 29, 2019
Music Canada and CONNECT Music Licensing launch National Artist Entrepreneur Survey
Music Canada and CONNECT Music Licensing invite artists to share their insights and experiences in a new national survey that focuses on artists’ business needs in an ever-changing music economy. The two Canadian music organizations have partnered to conduct research in response to changing trends in the music ecosystem in which artists increasingly operate as […]
May 23, 2019
New IFPI website highlights the leading role record companies play in investing in and supporting artists
IFPI has launched a new website titled Powering the Music Ecosystem designed to showcase the role record labels play in today’s global music landscape as a leading investor in music, and partner and collaborator with artists. Some of the key statistics referenced are the 33.8% of record company revenues that are invested back into music […]
May 02, 2019
Win a Scott Helman prize pack to celebrate his latest #GoldinCanada certifications!
Were you one of the lucky fans in attendance at Scott Helman‘s recent Toronto show when he was surprised with a Gold plaque for “Hang Ups” on stage at the Danforth Music Hall? Since then, Scott’s received his second #GoldinCanada certification of 2019 for “Kinda Complicated,” joining “PDA” as the second track from 2017 album […]
Apr 03, 2019
IFPI’s Global Music Report 2019 illustrates streaming’s continued rise in Canada and around the globe
IFPI’s anticipated annual “State of the Industry” report is now available and paints a picture of an industry transformed by evolving listening trends and emerging markets. Overall, the global music industry experienced its fourth year of consecutive growth, with an increase of 9.7% in 2018. Much of that growth across the globe is attributed to […]
Mar 28, 2019
Release: Music Canada Announces New Executive Team Appointments
Restructuring, in concert with other recent initiatives, positions Music Canada to deliver on its new three-year strategic plan Toronto, March 28, 2019: Music Canada today announced the appointment of Jackie Dean to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer and the promotion of two other senior team members to the organization’s executive team. The […]
Mar 21, 2019
Music March For Music Therapy returns to Toronto’s west end for 6th year
Music Canada is proud to return as a rockstar sponsor for the 6th annual Music March for Music Therapy in Toronto on Sunday, March 31, 2018, in support of the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund (CMTTF). This year’s march will follow the same route as last year’s event, beginning at 11:30am at the Music Therapy […]
Mar 19, 2019
WATCH: Board Chair Jennifer M. Sloan unveils Music Canada’s new Advisory Council
On March 15 at the 2019 JUNO Awards Chair’s Reception, Music Canada President and CEO Graham Henderson officially introduced Jennifer M. Sloan, the association’s new independent Chair of the Music Canada Board of Directors. In Sloan’s first public remarks as Chair, she unveiled Music Canada’s new 15-member Advisory Council. The Council is comprised of exceptional […]
Mar 15, 2019
Release: Music Canada announces new Board Chair and Advisory Council at 2019 JUNO Awards Chair’s Reception
The appointment of independent board Chair Jennifer M. Sloan and new 15-member Advisory Council reflect the findings of a comprehensive organizational review March 15, 2019, London, ON: At the 2019 JUNO Awards Chair’s Reception in London, Ontario, Music Canada announced key actions resulting from a comprehensive organizational review. Focusing on Board diversity and governance practices, […]
Mar 14, 2019
JUNO Awards 2019: How Music Canada is working to strengthen Canada’s music ecosystem
JUNO Awards week is here and Music Canada is gearing up for another spectacular few days celebrating Canadian music with our friends and partners in the music community. Last year at the JUNOS we showcased how our advocacy work benefits artists at every stage of their career with our #EveryStage campaign. This year, we aim […]