Recent News
Sep 24, 2015
Mark Garner, Executive Director of the Downtown Yonge BIA, receives first ever Music Canada President’s Award
“It is pretty obvious when someone from outside of our community has a deep passion for music and the people who make it.” And with that, Music Canada President & CEO, Graham Henderson, awarded Mark Garner, Executive Director of the Downtown Yonge BIA the first ever Music Canada President’s Award for his outstanding contribution to […]
Sep 22, 2015
Live Music Industry Awards launched by Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week (CMW) has announced the first annual Live Music Industry Awards, taking place on May 7, 2016 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. The awards, created by CMW in partnership with the International Festival Network and Music Canada Live, will honour outstanding individuals and achievements in the live music sector. “We know the […]
Sep 22, 2015
Buffy Sainte-Marie Wins 2015 Polaris Music Prize
The 2015 Polaris Music Prize was handed out Monday night at The Carlu in Toronto, ON to influential Native Canadian singer/songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie for her album Power In The Blood. Sainte-Marie, 74, was in attendance to accept the award and perform the songs “Power In The Blood” and “Carry It On” earlier in the evening. Congratulations to […]
Sep 18, 2015
Polaris Prize Reveals Short List For Slaight Family Heritage Prize
The 2015 Polaris Music Prize Gala is just around the corner and today Polaris has revealed the short lists for its first Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize, which honours Canadian albums of the past from four distinct time periods: the ’60s & ’70s, the ’80s, the ’90s, and the ’00s (2000-05). Like the Polaris Music Prize, winners and […]
Sep 17, 2015
Tim Hicks Presented With Gold Plaque At CCMA Fanfest
During his performance last Saturday at the CCMA Awards‘s free Fanfest concert in Halifax, NS, Canadian country singer/songwriter Tim Hicks was presented his fourth Canadian Gold awards plaque for his hit track “Here Comes The Thunder”. Following the eventful weekend, Hicks took to his Twitter page to thank his fans and post a photo of the award […]
Sep 15, 2015
Music Cities: Australia Puts a Dollar Figure on Live Music
A recently produced study of live music in Australia makes a thoughtful contribution to the discussion around the importance of a vibrant music scene. The Economic & Cultural Value of Live Music was released earlier this month by the University of Tasmania and Australia’s Live Music Office, as well as partnering organizations, Creative City Sydney, […]
Sep 10, 2015
Music Canada Proud to Sponsor the 2015 CCMA Record Company of the Year Award
Music Canada is proud to return as sponsor of the Record Company of the Year Award at the Canadian Country Music Association Gala Dinner and Awards, taking place this weekend in Halifax, NS. The 2015 Record Company of the Year Award nominees are: Big Star Recordings Inc. MDM Recordings Inc. Open Road Recordings Inc. Royalty […]
Sep 09, 2015
Deane Cameron Announced as President and CEO of The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall
The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall has announced that Deane Cameron has been appointed its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 15, 2015. The respected music industry executive will oversee all aspects of the Corporation’s management. With more than 40 years of experience in the Canadian music industry, including 24 […]
Sep 09, 2015
Rita Davies Appointed Chair of the Ontario Arts Council
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has announced that Rita Davies has been appointed Chair of the OAC, following her nomination by the Government of Ontario. Ms. Davies brings extensive leadership experience in the arts community to the role, having been Executive Director of Culture for the City of Toronto from 1999 through 2012. Prior to […]