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Nov 29, 2018
Pop Evil receive first Canadian Gold plaques in Toronto
American rock band Pop Evil kicked off their Canadian tour in Toronto last week with a sold out show at Lee’s Palace. Prior to hitting the stage, the band was surprised by eOne with Gold plaques for their single “Footsteps,” which is the lead track from their 2015 album Up. The band shared the news on […]
Oct 09, 2018
IFPI releases Music Consumer Insight Report 2018, highlighting global trends in music listening habits
Today, IFPI released its 2018 Music Consumer Insight Report, an in-depth study of global music listening habits across 20 of the world’s largest music markets, including Canada, among music consumers aged 16-64. Released today, IFPI's Music Consumer Insight Report tells the story of how recorded music is woven into the lives of people around the […]
Aug 19, 2018
Dan + Shay receive Platinum plaques in Toronto
Country stars Dan + Shay have had an incredible 2018 lead by the success of their single “Tequila,” which was officially certified Canadian Platinum on June 1, 2018. Ahead of their opening slot for Rascal Flatts at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage last week, Warner Music Canada presented with duo with plaques commemorating the Platinum certification. “Tequila” […]
Jul 17, 2018
Polaris Music Prize reveals 2018 Short List
The ten album Short List for the 2018 Polaris Music Prize was announced earlier today at CBC headquarters in Toronto. CBC Music Morning host and Polaris juror Raina Douris, who will host the 2018 Polaris Music Prize Gala, announced this year’s list alongside Polaris founder and Executive Director Steve Jordan. The 2018 Polaris Music Prize […]
Jun 20, 2018
Music Cities Summit 2018: ‘From Scratch’ Panel Recap
On Saturday May 12th, Music Canada held its third annual international Music Cities summit The Mastering of a Music City during Canadian Music Week. City professionals, policy-makers, industry executives, and music community members all gathered to discuss topics related to the value of music, its economic impact, and its relationship to innovative city planning and […]
May 29, 2018
What was said: Witnesses at Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage’s study of remuneration models for artists and creative industries – May 29, 2018
On Tuesday, May 29, Music Canada’s President and CEO, Graham Henderson, appeared before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage as they heard testimony from witnesses on remuneration models for artists and creative industries. The study is part of the five-year statutory review of the Canadian Copyright Act. Music Canada’s President & CEO @GFHenderson will appear […]
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. […]
Mar 23, 2018
Amy Terrill’s remarks from the JUNOs 2018 Chairman’s Reception
Minister Joly, Ministers Beare and James, Mayor Robertson, Mark, Allan, industry colleagues and friends, it is my pleasure to speak to you this evening on behalf of Music Canada. Before I go any further I also want to thank the BC government for its confidence in the music sector and continued investment. The excitement is […]
Mar 22, 2018
British Columbia music community celebrates new music fund, AMPLIFY BC
Vancouver, March 22, 2018: Music BC and Music Canada today applaud the Government of British Columbia’s announcement of a new music fund for the province called AMPLIFY BC. Administered through Creative BC, the new Fund will provide much-needed support for the development of BC artists and musicians, music companies, skills development and live music production, […]