Recent News
Oct 18, 2018
Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage releases new report examining cultural hubs and cultural districts
Earlier this month, the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage released a report entitled A Vision For Cultural Hubs And Districts In Canada. This report was the outcome of a Committee study on cultural districts and hubs in Canada, with a particular focus on determining the role they play in city building, their economic impacts, their […]
Oct 18, 2018
Behind The Scenes: The Making of a Canadian Gold Record Plaque
Since the launch of our Gold/Platinum program in 1975, record labels across Canada have celebrated the success of their artists’ hit single or album with the presentation of an official Gold, Platinum, or Diamond certification plaque. These highly coveted plaques, which are also presented to the teams behind the certified release, are created by Music […]
Oct 16, 2018
Release: Music Canada commits to diversity and equality with changes to governance structure
October 16, 2018, Toronto: Today at Music Canada’s annual industry dialogue and celebration, Playback 2018, President and CEO Graham Henderson announced the results of a year-long comprehensive governance review to ensure organizational excellence and representation at the company. The review has resulted in three concrete actions to promote diversity and equality. Music Canada’s Board of […]
Oct 16, 2018
Inaugural Instrument Drive in Lindsay
Music Canada Cares held a successful inaugural instrument drive for The Three Rs Music Program in Lindsay, Ontario last Saturday, September 29th. Over 40 instruments were collected jointly by the Music Canada Cares team and local volunteers from 12:30PM-3:30PM at Mackey Celebrations, a local event venue in the heart of Lindsay’s downtown area. The drive […]
Oct 09, 2018
IFPI releases Music Consumer Insight Report 2018, highlighting global trends in music listening habits
Today, IFPI released its 2018 Music Consumer Insight Report, an in-depth study of global music listening habits across 20 of the world’s largest music markets, including Canada, among music consumers aged 16-64. Released today, IFPI's Music Consumer Insight Report tells the story of how recorded music is woven into the lives of people around the […]
Oct 02, 2018
Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund celebrates 25 years with exciting fundraiser concert
On Thursday, October 25, 2018, The Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund will celebrate their 25th birthday with an intimate Toronto event headlined by indie rock band Born Ruffians at Propeller Coffee Co (50 Wade Ave). Beginning at 7:30pm, attendees will be treated to a night of music, drinks, food, photos and more, with all proceeds […]
Oct 01, 2018
Canadian artist Miranda Mulholland to participate in WTO Public Forum panel on investing in the future of innovation and creativity
On Thursday, Canadian musician, label owner and music festival founder Miranda Mulholland will participate in the World Trade Organization Public Forum 2018, as part of a panel discussion on the future of innovation and creativity. The Public Forum includes more than 100 sessions organized by NGOs, governments, academics, other international organizations, and the WTO secretariat. […]
Sep 27, 2018
Announcing The Three Rs Music Program Team
Today Music Canada is proud to announce the Managing Director, Program Administrator, Artist Ambassador Lead, and Advisory Committee for The Three Rs Music Program. The program will provide equitable access to quality music education by increasing the inventory of musical instruments in Ontario’s publicly funded schools, increasing public engagement in support of music education, and […]
Sep 26, 2018
Amazon Music Unlimited launches in Canada
Amazon has announced the arrival of Amazon Music Unlimited streaming service in Canada, which launched today with millions of songs, thousands of playlists and personalized stations. The new service joins Amazon’s previously launched Prime Music, the ad-free service available to Prime customers at no additional cost to their annual membership. With Unlimited, Amazon customers can now […]