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May 31, 2018
Post Malone surprised with Double Platinum plaque for sophomore LP
Ahead of his sold out show at Echo Beach in Toronto this week, American rapper Post Malone was presented with a Double Platinum plaque for his 2018 sophomore album beerbongs and bentleys by President/CEO of Universal Music Canada, Jeffrey Remedios. #beerbongsandbentleys 2xPlatinum 🇨🇦📀 @postmalone @republicrecords @umusic A post shared by Jeffrey Remedios (@jeffreyremedios) on May […]
May 30, 2018
Video: Amy Terrill’s Opening Remarks at 2018 Music Cities Summit
On Saturday May 12th, Music Canada launched its new report Keys to a Music City: Examining the Merits of Music Offices, Boards and Night Mayors at the third annual Mastering of a Music City Music Cities Summit during Canadian Music Week. Executive Vice President Amy Terrill discussed the report during her opening remarks at the summit, and touched […]
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 29, 2018
Graham Henderson’s testimony at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage’s study of Remuneration Models for Artists and Creative Industries
Earlier today Music Canada’s President and CEO, Graham Henderson, appeared before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage to provide testimony on remuneration models for artists and creative industries as part of the Copyright Act review. Below is the full-text of Henderson’s remarks. My name is Graham Henderson, and I am the President and CEO […]
May 28, 2018
Portugal. The Man receive first Canadian Gold Album Award plaques in Toronto
Portugal. The Man were in Toronto last Thursday to help kick off the Budweiser Stage’s outdoor concert season with a co-headlining show alongside Canadian indie all-stars Broken Social Scene. Prior to their highly anticipated return to the city, the Portland-based band was surprised with their first Canadian Gold Album Award plaques for their 2017 LP […]
May 17, 2018
Legacy of Canadian Cutting Crew member honoured with Platinum plaque at 2018 ECMA Awards
During the 2018 East Coast Music Association Awards earlier this month in Halifax, NS, the legacy of Cutting Crew guitarist Kevin Scott Macmichael was recognized with the presentation of a Platinum Single Award plaque for the UK group’s hit “(I Just) Died In Your Arms.” Universal Music Canada presented the vintage-style awards during the show to […]
May 09, 2018
Kygo receives Canadian Multi-Platinum plaques in Toronto
Ahead of his Toronto show at the Air Canada Centre last week, Ultra Music Canada and DMD Entertainment presented Kygo with a 6x Platinum plaque for his single with Selena Gomez, “It Ain’t Me,” which is the highest certification worldwide on this single. The Norwegian DJ was also given a Platinum plaque for his debut […]
May 03, 2018
Camila Cabello presented with Platinum plaque in Toronto
Following an electric performance at the Sony Centre on April 27, 2018, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. staff presented Camila Cabello and Manager Roger Gold with a plaque commemorating the Canadian Platinum certification of her debut studio album Camila. The plaque also highlights the 7x Platinum certification of “Havana (ft. Young Thug),” the Platinum certification of […]
May 02, 2018
Music Canada and Government of Ontario Join Forces to Improve Access to Music Education
May 2, 2018, Toronto: In a new program announced today, Music Canada and the Government of Ontario will improve the inventory of musical instruments and access to quality music education in Ontario’s publicly funded schools with the supply of refurbished and recycled musical instruments. The program is made possible through a $3 million investment by […]