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Mar 19, 2019
Music Canada welcomes 2019 Federal Budget, looks forward to concluding Copyright Act review to address the Value Gap
March 19, 2019, Toronto: Today in the House of Commons Minister of Finance Bill Morneau tabled the 2019 Federal Budget. Titled Investing in the Middle Class, the Budget is focused on improving affordability and employment opportunities through various measures including skills training and affordable housing initiatives. “Music Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s increased funding […]
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 16, 2019
Release: 42 Canadian music community groups commit to fostering safe and respectful workspaces
Coalition of Canadian music organizations sign Canadian Creative Industries Code of Conduct, announce training & education resources will be available through Unison Benevolent Fund March 16, 2019, London, ON: A coalition of Canadian music community groups has joined in solidarity and is working towards environments free of harassment, discrimination, violence, and bullying for the music […]
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 […]
Mar 06, 2019
grandson presented with Gold plaque during first-ever headlining tour
Photo Credit: Warner Music Canada On Friday, March 1, Toronto musician grandson performed his biggest hometown show to date at The Opera House to wrap up the Canadian leg of his 2019 “No Apologies” North American headlining tour. Prior to his highly anticipated performance, Warner Music Canada surprised the 2019 JUNO Breakthrough Artist of the Year […]
Feb 28, 2019
VIDEO: Artists discuss strategies to make positive change at Folk Alliance International 2019
Folk Alliance International, the world’s largest folk music conference, descended on one of Canada’s most culturally historic cities in 2019 and was host to countless spirited performances, discussions, and interactions. The festival is known for musical performances into the wee hours, but a relatively early panel yielded profoundly moving, honest, and inspiring discussion. On Saturday, February […]
Feb 28, 2019
Bhad Bhabie surprised with Gold plaques on stage in Toronto
Photo Credit: Warner Music Canada On Sunday night, Danielle Bregoli – AKA Bhad Bhabie – packed Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre for the second stop on her 2019 Canadian tour. Following her high energy set, the 15 year-old viral rapper was brought back on stage and surprised with two Canadian Gold Single Award plaques for her […]
Feb 26, 2019
Drake named 2018’s best-selling global recording artist by IFPI
The IFPI revealed their Top 10 Global Recording Artist Chart today, naming Drake as the world’s best-selling artist of 2018. The Toronto hip hop sensation is the sixth recipient of the IFPI Global Recording Artist Award, and the only artist to ever hold this title multiple times, with his first being in 2016. Drake earned […]