Recent News
Feb 01, 2017
MEGAPHONO 2017 kicks off in Ottawa
Ottawa’s MEGAPHONO Music Showcase Festival & Conference is officially underway, welcoming music industry professionals from the US, Canada and abroad for a celebration of Ottawa-Gatineau and Eastern Ontario’s burgeoning music scene. 60 local and regional artists will be performing in over 20 venues across Ottawa-Gatineau, with a daytime conference on music industry-related topics scheduled at […]
Oct 20, 2016
BC government cuts red tape for music festivals and special events
Coralee Oakes, British Columbia’s Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, has announced that the government will simplify the Special Event Permit application process for music festivals, concerts, and other cultural events. Previously, only non-profit entities could apply for Special Occasion Licenses, which allowed them to sell liquor at music festivals. This meant that […]
Oct 20, 2016
Music Canada AGM 2016: Year in review
At Music Canada’s 2016 AGM, our Executive Vice President, Amy Terrill, provided an update on what was a busy year for the organization. Music Cities are a red-hot topic worldwide. Municipalities and regions continue to look to the power of music to grow their economies, attract tourists and skilled workers, and increase quality of life. […]
Oct 12, 2016
iHeartRadio officially launches in Canada’s growing streaming market
In January 2016, Bell Media announced an exclusive partnership to bring the American media company brand iHeartRadio, North America’s fastest growing digital audio service with over 90 million registered users, to Canada’s evolving streaming market. On Monday, iHeartRadio Canada officially went live, giving Canadians a free new service to access over 100 licensed Bell Media […]
Sep 20, 2016
Kaytranada’s album ‘99.9%’ wins 2016 Polaris Music Prize
At the Polaris Prize Gala on September 19, in front of a room full of Canadian musicians, journalists, industry folks and music lovers, last year’s winner, Buffy Sainte-Marie, revealed Kaytranada as the winner of the 2016 Polaris Music Prize for his album 99.9%. The Montreal-raised artist’s debut full-length album was mostly self-produced, and this marks […]
Aug 26, 2016
Toronto music industry raises over $2000 for Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research
On Thursday night, members of Toronto’s music industry came together for a fundraiser in support of the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research. The group attended a Toronto Blue Jays game and gathered beforehand at Steam Whistle Brewery for a pre-game social. Through beer, snack, and ticket sales, as well as a silent auction, attendees […]
Apr 15, 2016
Vinyl sales soar as industry prepares for Record Store Day 2016
For nearly a decade, the third Saturday in April has become an unofficial holiday for vinyl collectors and music enthusiasts across the globe. On Saturday, April 16, 2016, eager crate diggers will once again set their alarms early in anticipation of Record Store Day, a music community celebration which aims to gather artists, customers, and staff to celebrate the unique culture of a […]
Mar 07, 2016
Notes from the Road: Belle Starr – Winter Tour, 2016
Canadian singer and fiddler Miranda Mulholland is currently on 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 stories […]
Jul 21, 2015
Music Canada’s Graham Henderson on Toronto Pearson’s Economic Impact
In a new video, Music Canada President & CEO Graham Henderson speaks about the economic impact of Toronto Pearson, Canada’s largest and busiest airport. In conjunction with the Economic Impact Study, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority wanted to hear firsthand from those who rely on the airport to keep their business running. In the video, […]