Recent News
Sep 02, 2016
Barrie Chamber CEO calls Burl’s Creek an economic boost
Yesterday, Rod Jackson, CEO of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, authored a column in the Barrie Examiner, expounding on the benefits that the Burl’s Creek Event Grounds brings to the community. The event grounds is host to two large-scale, world class events: the WayHome Music Festival and the Boots and Hearts Music Festival. Together, they […]
Aug 30, 2016
Ian MacKay re-appointed as President of Re:Sound
Ian MacKay has been unanimously re-appointed as President by Re:Sound’s Board of Directors, extending his term to 2020. Ian’s work at Re:Sound has been invaluable in ensuring music creators in Canada are compensated for the use of their recordings. According to a Re:Sound release, core revenues have more than doubled under Ian’s tenure as President. […]
Aug 30, 2016
Music Canada’s Graham Henderson will discuss Music Cities at Amped Up in San Antonio
On September 6, Music Canada’s President & CEO, Graham Henderson, will be discussing Music Cities at Amped Up, presented by Centro San Antonio. The music-focused event will dig into what makes San Antonio’s musical landscape unique, and in addition to Graham’s keynote address, will feature music leaders from local venues, non-profits and, of course, musicians, […]
Aug 26, 2016
Toronto music industry raises over $2000 for Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research
On Thursday night, members of Toronto’s music industry came together for a fundraiser in support of the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research. The group attended a Toronto Blue Jays game and gathered beforehand at Steam Whistle Brewery for a pre-game social. Through beer, snack, and ticket sales, as well as a silent auction, attendees […]
Aug 17, 2016
CBC will broadcast The Tragically Hip’s final Man Machine Poem Tour performance on August 20
The Tragically Hip, one of Canada’s most beloved bands, and recipients of multiple Diamond, Platinum and Gold certifications, conclude their Man Machine Poem Tour this Saturday in the band’s hometown of Kingston, ON. The CBC has announced that it will be broadcasting the August 20 show live from the Rogers K-Rock Centre (located at 1 […]
Aug 10, 2016
BreakOut West 2016 festival lineup announced
On August 9, BreakOut West held a press conference at The Exchange in Regina, SK, to announce the 2016 festival lineup. Saskatchewan recording artist Blake Berglund was on hand for the announcement, and performed a few songs for the crowd and those watching via live-stream. This year’s festival runs from October 13-16 in eleven venues […]
Aug 10, 2016
Dierks Bentley receives Gold plaque in Toronto during surprise club visit
Ontario country music festival Boots & Hearts celebrated its fifth anniversary over the weekend, with over 40,000 fans taking in some of the biggest acts in country like Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Sam Hunt, and many more. On the Thursday night before the festival, one of the weekend’s headliners joined Boots & Hearts 2015 Emerging […]
Aug 09, 2016
imagineNATIVE and Slaight Music partner to create Bull’s Eye Indigenous music talent search
On July 19, imagineNATIVE announced that it had partnered with Slaight Music for Bull’s Eye, a new Indigenous music talent search. According to a release, Bull’s Eye “seeks to nurture Canada’s newest music talent with unprecedented opportunities, including a $10,000 cash award, to turn their talent into a career.” Canada’s aspiring Indigenous musicians are encouraged […]
Aug 04, 2016
The Rambler by Graham Henderson: Thoughts on Minister Melanie Joly’s speech to the Economic Club of Canada
The Rambler is a column by Graham Henderson, President of Music Canada. Graham writes from time to time about developments in the music industry, new trends or just about music! Let’s face it, Graham has been around for a long time and has a lot to ramble on about. This article was originally published on […]