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Mar 05, 2018
The Washboard Union surprised with first Canadian Gold plaque
Canadian country group The Washboard Union were surprised with their first Canadian Gold award plaques by Warner Music Canada last week for the single “Shot Of Glory.” The Vancouver-based trio received the awards in Toronto during a listening session of their brand new album. Following the presentation, they took to their social media accounts to […]
Mar 02, 2018
City of Toronto’s recently released Economic Development and Culture Divisional Strategy provides framework for arts, culture, and business to thrive
The City of Toronto has released its new Economic Development and Culture Divisional Strategy. The report establishes the Division’s priorities over the next five years (2018-2022), and provides the framework that will be used to guide the development of the Divisional programs and services. The development of the Strategy included robust consultation with over 400 […]
Mar 01, 2018
Music Canada launches #EveryStage campaign, focusing first on music education
Music Canada is proud to return as a Platinum Partner of the 47th annual JUNO Awards in 2018, sponsoring both the Album of the Year category as well as the Welcome Reception, which is the official kickoff party to JUNOs weekend happening Friday, March 23rd in Vancouver. Leading up to this year’s annual celebration of […]
Feb 28, 2018
Music Canada applauds 2018 Federal Budget
Music Canada is pleased to see that the 2018 federal budget, which was tabled yesterday in the House of Commons by Minister of Finance Bill Morneau, further illustrates the Government’s commitment to reforming the Copyright Board of Canada. Budget 2018 advances the Government’s Intellectual Property Strategy, as well as outlines measures to modernize Canada’s regulatory […]
Feb 27, 2018
Music Canada now curates Gold/Platinum playlists on Apple Music
Toronto, Feb. 27, 2018: Music Canada today announced it is curating music through its new profile on Apple Music. The popular Gold/Platinum certification and awards program joins a growing roster of curators on the service, which includes a variety of media publications, lifestyle brands, festivals, and record labels, including Music Canada member organizations Universal Music […]
Feb 26, 2018
Ed Sheeran named 2017’s best-selling global recording artist by IFPI, as Canadians Drake and The Weeknd return to Top 10
The IFPI revealed their Top 10 Global Recording Artist Chart today, naming Ed Sheeran as the world’s best-selling artist of 2017. Sheeran is the fifth recipient of the IFPI Global Recording Artist Award, which recognizes an artist’s international success across physical and digital formats. Sheeran earned the top spot due to his worldwide success of […]
Feb 22, 2018
Top Ten (11) Things You Need to Develop a Music City
What does it take to become a Music City? This question has occupied people on every continent over the last several years since the publication of The Mastering of a Music City by Music Canada. Elected leaders, municipal officials, music community advocates and business leaders from a variety of towns, regions and cities, have been […]
Feb 21, 2018
Music March For Music Therapy returns to Toronto for fifth year
Music Canada is proud to return as a sponsor for the 5th Annual Music March for Music Therapy in Toronto on Sunday, March 4, 2018, in support of the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund in partnership with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. The march will take place along Bloor Street West, which is a […]
Feb 07, 2018
Felix Cartal receives first Canadian Gold plaque in Toronto
Vancouver-based DJ and electronic producer Felix Cartal was surprised by Cadence Music Group with his first Canadian Gold Single Award plaque in Toronto this week for “Get What You Give,” his unique take on the 90’s New Radicals hit. He shared his excitement for receiving the plaque with fans through Twitter and Instagram. Following his […]