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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 panel discussion: Creative Professionals – Bridging the Income Divide and Canada’s Cultural Policy Review
The panel discussion at Music Canada’s 2016 AGM put the spotlight on the ability of creators to earn a living in the digital age. Sharing perspectives from two of Canada’s great cultural industries, writing and music, John Degen and Graham Henderson discussed something common to all of Canada’s cultural sectors – the need for a […]
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 20, 2016
Music Canada AGM 2016: Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Eleanor McMahon, delivers opening remarks
At Music Canada’s 2016 Annual General Meeting, held Oct 18 at Revival in Toronto, we were privileged to have the Honourable Eleanor McMahon deliver opening remarks to our guests. Minister McMahon was introduced by Shane Carter, President of Sony Music Canada, who noted the passion for music she has shown since being appointed Ontario’s Minister […]
Oct 20, 2016
Alx Veliz receives Gold Single plaque for “Dancing Kizomba” at Music Canada AGM
During Music Canada’s 2016 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Toronto-based singer, songwriter, and producer Alx Veliz was presented with his first Canadian Gold plaque for the single “Dancing Kizomba.” The plaque for the breakout hit, which has also been recorded in Spanish and certified Gold in Spain, was presented to Veliz by Universal Music Canada President […]
Oct 18, 2016
Toronto’s music community discusses building a Music City in NOW Magazine cover story
Last week, NOW Magazine’s cover story, entitled “Dreaming of Music City,” featured interviews with ten members of Toronto’s local music community including artists, promoters, producers, record label owners, and music festival operators. They were asked about their experiences and the challenges they see for Toronto in becoming a world-renowned Music City. The article highlights several important issues, including: […]
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 […]
Oct 06, 2016
Music Canada’s Amy Terrill appointed to Canadian Music Week 2017 Co-Chair Committee
Amy Terrill, Music Canada’s Executive Vice President, has been appointed to Canadian Music Week’s (CMW) 2017 Co-Chair Committee. The seven-member committee is made up of music industry veterans representing the publishing, broadcasting, live music, music technology, agent, and label sectors. The committee members are: Erin Benjamin – Executive Director, Music Canada Live Jack Ross – […]
Oct 06, 2016
Kygo presented with Platinum plaque by Ultra Music Canada at FUZEnation
Kygo, the 22-year-old Norwegian DJ, songwriter, and producer behind the hit album Cloud Nine, received a plaque commemorating the Platinum status of three of the album’s singles in Canada last week. Ultra Music Canada presented Kygo with the award at the inaugural FUZEnation music & technology summit, which took place Sept. 27 – 30 in […]