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Dec 09, 2014
High fidelity streaming service TIDAL launches in Canada
Canadian audiophiles have a new option to get their fix of high-fidelity music: TIDAL, which offers streaming music in lossless quality (FLAC/ALAC 44.1kHZ / 16 bit – 1441 hbps), announced the launch of their service in Canada yesterday. The service features a library of more than 25 million licensed songs, including catalogs of Sony Music […]
Dec 02, 2014
Slipknot Presented With Gold Plaques For New Album
With a new album and tour announcement, fans of American heavy metal act Slipknot had a lot to look forward to by the end of the 2014 summer. In late October, the band released their fifth studio album .5: The Grey Chapter and almost immediately took to the road for a North American arena tour along with […]
Nov 27, 2014
National Music Centre releases Fertile Ground, a new report exploring economic opportunities in Alberta’s music industry
Today, the National Music Centre (NMC) released Fertile Ground: Alberta Music Cities Initiative, a new report on Alberta’s music sector that outlines the economic benefits of a strong provincial music industry. The report identifies the unique opportunity for the development of Alberta’s music sector and provides four key recommendations for further growth. The NMC commissioned […]
Nov 25, 2014
OntarioLiveMusic.ca at the Ontario Tourism Summit
On November 12 & 13, 2014, we took a trip to Blue Mountains, ON to participate in the Ontario Tourism Summit. A gathering of hundreds of tourism professionals from across the province, the Summit was an ideal opportunity for us to network with the industry as they heard about the latest industry forecasts and recognized […]
Nov 25, 2014
IFPI’s ‘Investing in Music’ report shows record labels invest US $4.3 Billion in A&R and marketing
Today, the IFPI, in association with WIN, have released Investing in Music, a new report that highlights the investment that record companies make in artists and repertoire (A&R) and marketing. The report shows that record companies remain the primary investors in artists, investing 27% of their revenues in A&R and marketing, an increase from 26% […]
Nov 18, 2014
Ontario Music Fund creating ‘Snowball Effect’ for artist development at Warner Music Canada
Last week, Toronto-based singer/songwriter Scott Helman released his new music video for “Bungalow”, which was filmed on location in Scugog, Ontario and supported by the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC)’s Ontario Music Fund. The video was shot over 2 days and featured a cast and crew of approximately 25 people. Helman’s debut EP, Augusta, was […]
Nov 12, 2014
OntarioLiveMusic.ca Goes To Ontario Tourism Summit
OntarioLiveMusic.ca is headed to the Blue Mountain Resort in Blue Mountains, Ontario to participate in the 10th annual Ontario Tourism Summit. The Summit is a gathering of hundreds of tourism professionals from across the province to learn the latest in industry trends and forecasts, share best practices, network with colleagues and recognize industry leaders. OntarioLiveMusic.ca […]
Nov 11, 2014
Lady Antebellum Presented With Gold Plaques For Latest Album ‘747’
During a stop in Toronto Monday night for an intimate performance/Q&A at The Virgin Mobile Mod Club for Visa’s #InfiniteMusic Series, country superstars Lady Antebellum were presented with Gold plaques for their 2014 album 747 (Universal Music Canada). “Bartender”, the lead single from the album, also earned a Platinum certification. Country Voice, Universal Music Canada’s all-country social media channel, […]
Nov 06, 2014
‘The Gift Of Music: Stories of Music Therapy’ documentary screening across Canada
The Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund has announced a series of screenings of The Gift Of Music: Stories of Music Therapy, taking place across Canada this month. The documentary portrays the incredible ways that music therapy touches the lives of people of all ages and abilities across Canada. In the film, viewers see how a […]