Recent News
Feb 01, 2019
Panel Preview: Artist Advocates in Action at Folk Alliance International 2019
Musician, label owner and music festival founder Miranda Mulholland, in participation with Music Canada, will present a panel discussion at Folk Alliance International 2019 titled Artist Advocates in Action. The panel is scheduled for Saturday, February 16 from 10:00 am to 11:15 am in the Anne Murray Room at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel […]
Jan 29, 2019
2019 JUNO nominees announced at CBC headquarters in Toronto
The nominees for the 2019 JUNO Awards were announced earlier today from CBC’s headquarters in Toronto, hosted by CBC Radio personality Raina Douris. Multi-Platinum star Shawn Mendes leads the pack of nominees with 6 nominations, followed by R&B superstar The Weeknd with 5. Loud Luxury and bülow, who will both perform at the 48th annual broadcast along […]
Jan 28, 2019
City of Toronto holding Public Consultation Meetings for Noise Bylaw Review
The City of Toronto’s Municipal Licensing & Standards (MLS) division is holding public consultations as part of its noise bylaw review. The review aims to introduce updates that reflect our growing and vibrant city, while enhancing the noise standards that protect the residents of Toronto. Public consultations will take place during a series of five […]
Jan 16, 2019
New RIAA-commissioned report examines how record labels are amplifying talent in the modern music market
A comprehensive new report highlighting how record labels have transformed in response to the digital and streaming age was recently released. The study was conducted by NYU Professor Larry Miller (who also hosts the popular Musonomics podcast) and was commissioned by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The report – entitled Same Heart. New […]
Jan 16, 2019
Corey Hart announced as 2019 inductee to Canadian Music Hall of Fame
On Sunday, March 17, Corey Hart will be officially inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during the 2019 JUNO Awards broadcast at Budweiser Gardens in London, ON. To celebrate the induction, Hart will take to the stage to perform on live television for the time in 20 years. “We are proud to welcome Corey into […]
Jan 09, 2019
Nielsen Music Canada identifies top industry trends in 2018 Year-End Report
On Tuesday, Nielsen Music Canada released their 2018 Year-End recap and key insights. According to Nielsen, the music industry experienced significant overall growth, with total album equivalent audio consumption up 21% over 2017, driven by a 47% increase in on-demand audio song streams compared with last year. “The music industry in Canada is thriving following […]
Dec 20, 2018
2018 Gold/Platinum Year-End Recap
Following a monumental year in 2017, Music Canada’s historic Gold/Platinum Canada program continued to experience spectacular growth in 2018 thanks to the inclusion of streaming for both Single and Album Award certifications, as well as a simplified application portal for certification approvals and plaque orders. With the new guidelines firmly in place by the start […]
Dec 18, 2018
Music Canada Applauds Government of Canada as Copyright Board Reform Receives Royal Assent
December 18, 2018, Toronto: Music Canada is pleased to see that reforms to the Copyright Board of Canada were made official as the Government of Canada’s Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2, (Bill C-86) received Royal Assent. The changes will make the Board’s processes faster, more efficient, and more predictable. “On behalf of our members, […]
Dec 13, 2018
Jessie Reyez celebrates Double Platinum plaque at hometown show
Following a sold out two-night run last week at the Danforth Music Hall in her hometown of Toronto, rising singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez was presented with a Double Platinum plaque by Universal Music Canada staff for her breakthrough hit “Figures.” The 2018 JUNO Breakthrough Artist winner initially released the song in 2016, and included it on […]