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Sep 11, 2018
Inaugural Three Rs Music Program Instrument Drive Coming to Lindsay, Ontario
September 11, 2018, Lindsay, ON: The Three Rs Music Program is putting out a call to all Lindsay, Ontario residents for donations of gently used musical instruments. After a successful small-scale pilot at Sawdust City Music Festival in Gravenhurst, the first community instrument drive of the program will happen in partnership with the Trillium Lakelands […]
Sep 08, 2018
Music Canada proud to return as sponsor of Record Company of the Year category at the 2018 CCMA Awards
Music Canada is proud to return as sponsor of the Record Company of the Year Award at the Canadian Country Music Association Gala Dinner and Awards, taking place this weekend in Hamilton, ON. The 2018 Record Company of the Year Award nominees are: MDM Recordings Inc. ole red dot Open Road Recordings Inc. Universal Music […]
Sep 07, 2018
Music Canada launches new non-profit organization Music Canada Cares
Toronto, September 7, 2018: Music Canada is pleased to announce the establishment of Music Canada Cares, an affiliated national organization that will lead Music Canada’s corporate social responsibility efforts. Music Canada Cares is a dedicated non-profit focused on highlighting the extraordinary benefits of music to society. Music Canada Cares will work to promote equitable access […]
Sep 06, 2018
Win a Vinyl or CD prize pack in our ‘Gold In Canada’ Back to School Contest!
Music Canada wants you to return to class with some fresh new vinyl in your collection from some of Canada’s favourite Gold-certified artists! One lucky winner will receive our Grand Vinyl Bundle Prize, courtesy of Universal Music Canada, Sony Music Canada, and Warner Music Canada, which includes vinyl copies of: Harry Styles Harry Styles G Eazy The Beautiful […]
Aug 29, 2018
Marshmello & Anne-Marie receive 3x Platinum plaques at 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs
American DJ/producer Marshmello and British singer-songwriter Anne-Marie joined forces in 2018 to collaborate on their hit single “Friends.” During a visit to Toronto Sunday for the 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs, the artists were presented with Triple Platinum plaques for “Friends” by Warner Music Canada. Following the broadcast, Anne-Marie shared the exciting news with her fans through […]
Aug 23, 2018
Loud Luxury receive 4x Platinum plaque for breakthrough hit
Toronto-based DJ duo Loud Luxury scored one of the hottest tracks of the summer with their breakthrough single “Body” featuring Brando (centre). Originally certified Gold in March, “Body” was officially certified 4x Platinum ahead of their massive hometown performance at Toronto’s VELD Festival, where they were surprised with a plaque from Sony Music Canada. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmJn5Hqh9lF/?hl=en&taken-by=loudluxury […]
Aug 21, 2018
WorkInCulture launches MakingItWork research project and survey
WorkInCulture, an Ontario-based not-for-profit organization, has launched a new major research initiative called MakingItWork, which aims to understand the opportunities and challenges of working in Ontario’s creative sector. Working alongside consulting firm Nordicity, the MakingItWork research will examine everything from incomes and livelihoods to skills needs and barriers to sustainability. As part of this research, WorkInCulture developed a short survey aimed at individuals […]
Aug 15, 2018
Music Policy Forum Summit announces 2018 program themes
The 2018 Music Policy Forum Summit will be held in Washington, DC, at Georgetown University October 26-27. The forum will bring together several hundred musicians, researchers, policymakers, industry and nonprofit leaders, and other stakeholders for a wide-ranging exploration of some of the most promising and exciting thought leadership in the music and policy space. The […]
Jul 19, 2018
Minister Miranda announces Alberta Music Week and additional funding for Alberta’s music industry
The Government of Alberta has officially declared July 19-26, 2018 the first ever Alberta Music Week. The announcement was made Thursday morning by The Honourable Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, at the launch of the weekly Music at McDougall: Summer Concert Series at McDougall Centre in Calgary. “Alberta is home to some of […]