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Aug 03, 2016
The Chainsmokers presented with Double Platinum awards at VELD Music Festival
American DJ duo The Chainsmokers were presented with Canadian award plaques this weekend prior to their massive set at Toronto’s VELD Music Festival. The unique custom plaques commemorate the Double Platinum certifications of the summer anthems “Roses (ft. Rozes),” and “Don’t Let Me Down (ft. Daya).” The duo shared the news with their fans via […]
Aug 03, 2016
Music Canada voted onto IFPI’s Main Board
Graham Henderson, President & CEO of Music Canada, has been voted onto the Main Board of IFPI, the organization that represents the recording industry worldwide. This marks the first time a representative from Canada has held a position on the Main Board. In addition, Music Canada now has a seat on IFPI’s ILC (International Legal […]
Aug 02, 2016
Creative BC launches Sound Recording Pilot Program
The first program of the $15 million, provincially supported, BC Music Fund, has officially launched. The Sound Recording Pilot Program is designed to support long term sustainability of British Columbia’s sound recording industry, and to help support BC studios in attracting Canadian and international business. Administration of the BC Music Fund is being carried out […]
Jul 27, 2016
Music Canada’s Amy Terrill discusses the recent isoHunt settlement on Roundhouse radio
Music Canada’s Executive Vice President, Amy Terrill, appeared on Vancouver’s Roundhouse radio 98.3 to discuss the recent settlement reached between isoHunt and Canadian and international music companies. This settlement ends litigation originally filed in 2010, and isoHunt has agreed to a court order finding them liable for infringing the rights of music companies in their […]
Jul 25, 2016
Canadian music companies successfully settle legal action against isoHunt
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, 25 July 2016: Canadian and international music companies have settled litigation against isoHunt Web Technologies Inc. (“isoHunt”) and its founder Gary Fung (“Fung”) with the entering of orders by consent against isoHunt and Fung. The settlement ends a lawsuit filed in 2010 alleging substantial copyright infringement of music on the isoHunt […]
Jul 22, 2016
London City Council to consider two motions aimed at making the Forest City more music-friendly
Next week, City Council in London, Ontario, will consider two motions aimed at encouraging more music in the downtown core. The motions support the development of the London Music Strategy, which was unanimously supported by Council in 2014 with the goal of building London as a live music city and music tourist attraction. The Strategy […]
Jul 14, 2016
Polaris Prize reveals 2016 Short List nominees
This morning, the Polaris Music Prize, which honours the year’s best Canadian album, revealed the 2016 Short List nominees. The list includes: Black Mountain – IV Basia Bulat – Good Advice Grimes – Art Angels Carly Rae Jepsen – E•MO•TION Kaytranada – 99.9% Jessy Lanza – Oh No PUP – The Dream Is Over Andy […]
Jul 13, 2016
Canadian Country Music Association announces 2016 CCMA Award nominees
Today, the Canadian Country Music Association revealed the nominees for the 2016 CCMA Awards, taking place in London, Ontario. 34 CCMA Award categories were revealed, with 8 of the categories being presented during the live CBC broadcast on Sunday, September 11, 2016, hosted by Jessi Cruickshank. The nominees for the 2016 CCMA Fans’ Choice Award were revealed last […]
Jul 13, 2016
Keith Urban and Brett Eldredge presented with Gold plaques in Toronto
Country superstar Keith Urban’s 2016 album Ripcord has been officially certified Gold in Canada, which the singer announced last Saturday during the second night of shows at Toronto’s Molson Canadian Amphitheatre. Midway through his set, Urban took a moment to announce the news and show his award plaque to his fans, thanking them for their […]