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Mar 09, 2017
NYC completes first ever Music Report
A new report has established New York City as one of the largest music ecosystems in the world. The “Music in New York City” report, the first-ever economic impact study of the city’s music industry, was commissioned by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and it found that the music sector supports nearly […]
Mar 09, 2017
Clean Bandit presented with Double Platinum plaques for “Rockabye”
During a visit to Toronto, British electronic group Clean Bandit were presented with Double Platinum award plaques for “Rockabye” by Warner Music Canada. The track, which features Sean Paul and Anne-Marie, is the group’s second track to be certified Double Platinum in Canada, joining their 2014 hit “Rather Be.” Clean Bandit will return to Toronto […]
Feb 27, 2017
Department of Canadian Heritage releases #DigiCanCon consultation report
On February 21, the Department of Canadian Heritage released its Canadian Content in a Digital World consultation report. The government commissioned the independent data analysis firm Ipsos to synthesize the information gathered from the DigiCanCon consultations. The results contained in the report are described as a thematic overview of submissions received. The television and film […]
Feb 23, 2017
Hitting the Town for Music Therapy: A Night Out For Music Heals
The following is a guest blog by Zoe Peled, Community Outreach Specialist of Vancouver-based charity Music Heals: It’s a familiar practice for most of us: the end of the Monday-to-Friday stretch arrives. We shift into weekend mode, and head to our favourite haunts for food, beverages, music, and general merriment. It is not uncommon that […]
Feb 21, 2017
Notes from the Road: Bleeker – Back to California
Canadian alternative rock outfit Bleeker is currently on the road in support of their debut album Erase You. Following a tour of the UK, the three-person band returns to California, and shares their experiences in our Notes from the Road tour blog series. We’re baaaaack. After sleeping for 20 hours straight we woke up, and headed […]
Feb 16, 2017
London, Ontario, completes first ever music census
The London Music Census is a first-of-its-kind study of London, Ontario’s music industry. The census originated with the London Music Office, and seeks to further the city’s understanding of the assets that make up the city’s music sector. The census has identified both barriers to prosperity and potential areas for future growth of London’s music […]
Feb 16, 2017
Bell Media’s MuchFACT hits $100 million milestone in funding for Canadian music videos and projects
With the announcement of February’s funding recipients, Bell Media also revealed that its MuchFACT (A Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) program has surpassed $100 million in contributions to projects by Canadian artists. Since MuchFACT’s launch in 1984, funding for nearly 9,000 projects has helped propel the careers of some of Canada’s most successful artists. MuchFACT’s […]
Feb 14, 2017
Arkells receive Gold plaques before massive hometown show
For JUNO-Award winning rock group Arkells, Friday, February 10, 2017, will certainly go down as one of the most surreal nights of the band’s career. With the LED sign outside the FirstOntario Centre flashing “Welcome Home ARKELLS,” Hamilton, Ontario was eager to plow through the heavy snowfall and sing along again with their hometown heroes. […]
Feb 10, 2017
Government of Canada to provide $8.3 million in funding towards Massey Hall revitalization
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, was in Toronto Friday to announce The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall as a recipient of the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. The Government of Canada will provide $8,330,000 to assist with the revitalization of the legendary Massey Hall, which will improve its accessibility, technical […]