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May 01, 2018
Sofi Tukker receive first career Platinum plaque in Toronto
New York-based dance duo Sofi Tukker were surprised with their first ever Platinum plaque in Toronto over the weekend for their breakout hit single “Best Friend (ft. NERVO, The Knocks & Alisa Ueno).” The group was presented with the plaque ahead of their highly anticipated show in Toronto by Ultra Music Canada and DMD Entertainment. […]
Apr 27, 2018
Government of Canada releases Canada’s new Intellectual Property Strategy
On Thursday, Canada’s national Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy was launched by The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. In order for Canadian innovators to reach commercial success, they must know how to protect their ideas. Our new IP Strategy will make sure Cdns know the value of their intellectual property & […]
Apr 27, 2018
Government of Ontario announces 2018 Ontario Music Fund recipients in Sudbury
The Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport announced today the 2018 recipients of the Ontario Music Fund, which aims to help increase music production and attract new audiences to discover local artists. Glenn Thibeault, MPP for Sudbury, made the announcement on behalf of Daiene Vernile, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, at […]
Apr 24, 2018
Global Music Report 2018 shows industry experiencing growth from subscription streaming, but Value Gap needs to be addressed for long term sustainability
IFPI today released its anticipated 2018 Global Music Report, providing a state-of-the-industry guide to the top global markets and highlighting industry-wide trends. The Global Music Report 2018 is out now. For the definitive snapshot of the recording industry worldwide today head to https://t.co/5ymX70VLNM#GMR2018 pic.twitter.com/HJTzeT7S2E — IFPI (@IFPI_org) April 24, 2018 While Canada dropped from the […]
Apr 24, 2018
Music Canada EVP Amy Terrill’s remarks at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage’s study on Cultural Hubs
This morning, Music Canada’s Executive Vice President Amy Terrill participated in the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage’s study on Cultural Hubs and Cultural Districts in Canada. Her remarks, which pulled from Terrill’s extensive Music Cities research, including The Mastering of a Music City report, are included below. Remarks (check against delivery): Chair MP Dabrusin, Distinguished members of […]
Apr 18, 2018
Miranda Mulholland calls for action for creators in Washington, DC
Last week, musician, label owner and prominent creators’ rights advocate Miranda Mulholland was in Washington, DC, for a series of meetings and engagements focused on what can be achieved in a modernized North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to ensure creators in Canada, Mexico, and the United States have a fair chance at success and […]
Apr 11, 2018
Ottawa City Council approves City’s first Music Strategy
Earlier today, Ottawa City Council officially adopted the Ottawa Music Strategy, a three-year roadmap to strengthen Ottawa’s music industry and establish Ottawa as a global music city. On April 3, 2018, Ottawa’s Finance and Economic Development Committee approved the three-year strategy, which was then brought to Council for consideration this morning. Developed in partnership with […]
Apr 05, 2018
Johnny Reid receives Gold plaque ahead of Toronto run
Ahead of a two night run at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall earlier this week, Canadian country star Johnny Reid was presented with a Gold Album Award plaque for his 2017 album Revival by Universal Music Canada. The album marks Reid’s eight full length to be officially certified Canadian Gold, with 2009’s Dance With Me earning a Triple […]
Apr 05, 2018
James Barker Band take home JUNO and Gold award plaque from Vancouver
Ontario-crafted country outfit James Barker Band had a sensational 2017, raking in two Canadian Gold Singles for tracks of their breakthrough debut EP Game On. During JUNO weekend in Vancouver, the band was surprised by Universal Music Canada with a third Single Award plaque for the “Just Sayin.” The group also took home some more hardware […]