Recent News
Dec 21, 2017
Bahamas surprised with first Canadian award plaques
Afie Jurvanen, better known by his stage name Bahamas, was presented with his first two Canadian Gold award plaques earlier this week at a private event by Universal Music Canada. The Barrie, ON-raised artist received a Gold album plaque for his 2012 album Barchords, which was nominated for Adult Alternative Album of the Year at the 2013 JUNO […]
Nov 09, 2017
Miranda Mulholland to deliver keynote speech on ‘Redefining Success in a Digital Marketplace’ in Ottawa
On November 22nd, artist and entrepreneur Miranda Mulholland will deliver a keynote on “Redefining Success in a Digital Marketplace” at an Economic Club of Canada event at the Westin Ottawa. The event description reads: “Music unites us, bridges linguistic, cultural and income divides. Music heals. It connects. It provides a soundtrack to our greatest struggles […]
Oct 26, 2017
Feedback sought for Barrie-Simcoe Music Strategy
A new music strategy is being developed for Simcoe County in partnership between Regional Tourism Organization 7, Simcoe County, City of Barrie, City of Orillia, Town of Collingwood and MusicCO. The announcement that funding has been secured to develop a 3-year music strategy for Barrie & Simcoe County (including Collingwood, Orillia, and many other municipalities) […]
Oct 24, 2017
Job posting: Policy Analyst, Music Canada
Music Canada is currently accepting applications for a Policy Analyst to work out of our Toronto office. For full details, including how to apply, see the job posting. The deadline for applications is November 13th, 2017.
Oct 23, 2017
Playback 2017 panel: Taking action to improve gender parity
The first panel at Playback 2017, Music Canada’s annual industry dialogue and celebration, focused on strategies to improve inclusivity in the music industry. Drawing on lessons learned from other industries, and current initiatives in music, Music Canada’s Executive Vice President, Amy Terrill, led a discussion about concrete actions that can be taken to improve gender […]
Oct 19, 2017
Job posting: Executive Assistant, Music Canada
Music Canada is currently accepting applications for an Executive Assistant to work out of our Toronto office. For full details, including how to apply, see the job posting. The deadline for applications is October 27th, 2017.
Aug 14, 2017
Fitz and the Tantrums receive first Canadian Double Platinum plaque in Toronto
Prior to their set at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage Saturday opening for OneRepublic, Los Angeles neo-soul band Fitz and the Tantrums were surprised with Double Platinum award plaques for their hit single “HandClap.” “HandClap,” which is the lead single from their 2016 self-titled album, is the first track by the band to be certified Double Platinum […]
Aug 10, 2017
Khalid receives Gold and Platinum Awards in Toronto
Prior to performing a sold-out show at Toronto’s Rebel Nightclub Wednesday, American R&B singer Khalid received a custom Gold plaque for his 2017 debut album, American Teen. Presented to him by Sony Music Canada, the plaque also commemorates his Platinum debut Single, “Location.” Toronto was the 19-year-old artist’s third and final stop in Canada on The American Teen […]
Apr 27, 2017
Canadians will sing together for 13 Annual Music Monday in support of music education
Thousands of students, musicians, parents, and community members from Charlottetown to Vancouver will come together next Monday to celebrate the 13th Annual Music Monday to raise awareness for music education. Created by the Coalition for Music Education, Music Monday will bring the nation together for the simultaneous singing of the Music Monday anthem, Sing It Together, 12:30pm […]