Recent News
Apr 18, 2017
Tanya Tagaq to keynote Global Forum at CMW 2017
This Thursday, April 20, 2017, celebrated experimental vocalist and artist Tanya Tagaq will provide a keynote address at the Canadian Music Week (CMW) Global Forum Networking Breakfast. This year’s Global Forum shines the spotlight on Indigenous musicians and those using music to bring attention to issued faced by Indigenous communities in Canada. Music’s ability to […]
Apr 13, 2017
The Mastering of a Music City: Music Cities Summit returns to Canadian Music Week
Once again, global city planners and the music industry will take part in Music Canada’s and Canadian Music Week’s international creative-economy summit “The Mastering of a Music City.” The day-long summit will take place during Canadian Music Week on Friday, April 21, 2017. This will be the second year of the summit which last year […]
Apr 13, 2017
Music Canada at Canadian Music Week 2017
Canadian Music Week 2017 kicks off Tuesday, April 18, for a week of unforgettable shows across Toronto, along with dozens of panels and workshops scheduled at the Sheraton Centre. Music Canada is thrilled to join the festivities as a supporting sponsor, with members of our organization appearing on several panels throughout the festival. We’ve outlined our […]
Apr 13, 2017
Karl Wolf receives Gold plaque during JUNO Weekend in Ottawa
Canadian R&B artist Karl Wolf now has another Canadian Gold award plaque to add to his collection. During JUNO Weekend in Ottawa, Wolf was presented with a Gold Single Award plaque for his hit “Amateur At Love,” a track which features fellow Canadian hip hop artist Kardinal Offishall. The plaque was presented by Cordova Bay Records […]
Apr 13, 2017
New music advisory council for Windsor-Essex
A new music advisory council for the region of Windsor-Essex will advocate for the local music community following the recommendations of the Windsor-Essex Music Strategy Report. The report and the advisory council were organized by the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation (WE EDC) and the Small Business Centre (SBC) in their efforts to foster growth and […]
Apr 12, 2017
KYLE presented with first ever Platinum plaque in Toronto
American hip hop artist KYLE (AKA Super Duper Kyle) was presented with the first Platinum award plaque of his career last night in Toronto for his breakthrough hit “iSpy” featuring Lil Yachty. The plaque was presented to KYLE by Warner Music Canada prior to his show at the Mod Club, which was the only Canadian […]
Apr 11, 2017
Music Canada applauds BC Liberals recommitment to BC Music Fund in 2017 platform
Music Canada applauds British Columbia Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberal Party’s recommitment to the B.C. Music Fund in the party’s 2017 election platform. The platform, titled ‘Strong BC, Bright Future’, commits to invest an additional $15 million in the BC Music Fund over the next three years. The BC Music Fund was launched […]
Apr 06, 2017
July Talk receive Gold award plaques during JUNO Weekend in Ottawa
Toronto rock band July Talk were the talk of the 2017 JUNO Awards following their sensational performance of “Picturing Love” from Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Centre. The performance capped off an exciting weekend for the group, who took home Alternative Album of the Year for their sophomore album Touch at Saturday’s Gala. On Friday, March 31, July Talk […]
Apr 05, 2017
BC announces new music Innovation Program
Last week, the province of British Columbia and Creative BC announced the new $300,000 Innovation Program as part of the BC Music Fund. The new program will support cross-sector collaboration between technology and music, the launch of businesses to fill gaps in the industry, and foster diversity and cultural engagement within the music industry. “British […]