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Jun 02, 2016
Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly announces lineup for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, has announced plans for a truly Canadian musical celebration on Canada Day in 2016. On July 1st, an eclectic collection of artists from across the country will perform on Parliament Hill for Canada’s 149th birthday. The show will be hosted by music journalist Rebecca Makonnen and Toronto […]
Jun 01, 2016
Submissions now open for 2017 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class
Following a successful inaugural year, the JUNO Awards and Slaight Music have announced the return of the Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class leading up to the 2017 JUNO Awards in Ottawa, ON. The unique artist development program aims to provide three Canadian artists or groups with essential tools, opportunities, and connections to amplify their careers. The top three artists will be […]
May 27, 2016
Selena Gomez receives Gold award plaque for 2015 album Revival in Toronto
Since early May, American pop sensation Selena Gomez has been touring across North America on the first leg of her 2016 Revival Tour, which included a Canadian stretch beginning in Vancouver, BC, through to Montreal, QC. During her tour stop in Toronto, ON, Wednesday night, Gomez was surprised with a custom award plaque by Universal Music Canada […]
May 18, 2016
Ben Purkiss Design wins Gold at 2016 Muse Creative Awards for ‘Mastering of a Music City’ report
Congratulations to Ben Purkiss Design, who won Gold in the Muse Creative Awards’ Annual Report category for his design of Music Canada & IFPI’s The Mastering of a Music City report. The announcement was made this past weekend by the Muse Creative Awards, which is an international competition for creative professionals who “inspire through concept, […]
May 17, 2016
Notes from the Road: A Secret Habit in the Music Industry
Canadian singer and fiddler Miranda Mulholland has just completed a tour with Belle Starr, with stops across Canada and the US. She’ll be sharing her experiences in our Notes from the Road tour blog series. Notes from the Road is Music Canada’s artist tour diary. Canadian artists on tour around the world will share their […]
May 10, 2016
Discoverability Summit examines ‘Content in the Age of Abundance’
The Discoverability Summit, presented by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and the National Film Board of Canada, kicks off today in Toronto. The Summit examines “Content in the Age of Abundance,” as participants discuss strategies, tools and ways to improve the discoverability of content in various fields. Viewers can tune into the livestream […]
May 09, 2016
Laura Hassler, Founder and Director, Musicians without Borders – CMW Global Forum Keynote
On Friday, May 6, 2016, Laura Hassler, Founder and Director, Musicians without Borders, delivered a terrific keynote presentation at the Global Forum: International Networking Breakfast at Canadian Music Week, presented by Music Canada. Her topic was “War Divides, Music Connects: Using Rock for Reconciliation,” and she has graciously allowed us to share the text of […]
May 06, 2016
‘Value gap’ growing, according to new UK figures
New figures released yesterday at Canadian Music Week by the BPI – the record labels’ organization that promotes British music – highlight the growing “Value Gap” that exists between consumption of music in the UK and the amount that record labels and artists receive in revenues from video streaming platforms. Geoff Taylor, BPI Chief Executive, […]
May 05, 2016
PHOTOS: Andy Kim performs in courtyard
On Tuesday, legendary singer/songwriter Andy Kim paid a visit to the Music Canada courtyard to perform an acoustic set for staff and Liberty Village businesses and residents. Kim performed his iconic hits “How’d We Ever Get This Way,” “Sugar, Sugar,” and “Rock Me Gently,” and provided personal anecdotes from his extensive career. Tonight, the Montreal-born recording artist will be […]