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Jul 07, 2014
Fitz And The Tantrums Presented With Gold Plaques For “The Walker”
On Sunday (July 6, 2014), LA soul revivalists Fitz & The Tantrums were presented with official Music Canada Gold Digital Download award plaques by Warner Music Canada for their song “The Walker”. The track comes off their 2013 album More Than Just A Dream, released in 2013. The band was presented with their awards before their headlining […]
Jul 03, 2014
The Sheepdogs Presented With Gold Plaques In Toronto
Congratulations to Saskatchewan’s The Sheepdogs, who were presented with their Gold Digital Download plaques for the rock hit “Feeling Good” before their Canada Day show at Toronto’s Echo Beach. The track comes off their 2013 Gold album The Sheepdogs released by Warner Music Canada. The plaques feature custom action figurines of the band members which were designed by Toronto […]
Jul 01, 2014
Canada Day 2014: Free Concerts Across The Country
Happy Canada Day! From coast to coast, we’ve compiled a list of some of the biggest free Canada Day concerts suitable for the whole family. Regardless of where you’re celebrating, don’t forget to bring water, a hat and sunscreen.OTTAWA, ONThousands will join together on Parliament Hill to mark Canada’s 147th birthday. This year’s show will feature […]
Jun 24, 2014
Music Community Pleased with Work Permit Changes for Foreign Artists
Work Permit changes announced yesterday for foreign music artists will dramatically improve the landscape for much of the live music community in Canada for the benefit of venues across the country, artist managers, agents, Canadian record labels, as well as Canadian and foreign artists. These changes were made at the request of Canada’s music community.Effective […]
Jun 24, 2014
Music Cities Exchange Event a Huge Success
Public and private representatives from six cities gathered on Friday, June 20th to talk about music strategies in an event hosted by Music Canada, 4479, and NXNE. It was a twist on a panel – featuring 19 people in a moderated roundtable discussion in front of an audience. Video is now available, and is embedded […]
Jun 16, 2014
MEDIA ADVISORY: Six music cities to share best practices for music development at Music Cities Exchange during NXNE
Toronto, June 12, 2014: Representatives from six cities who have taken a pro-active approach to developing their music scenes will take part in a Music Cities Exchange during NXNE on Friday, June 20, 2014. Panelists from Toronto, Austin, Hamilton, London, Chicago, Kitchener, and Montreal have been invited to participate in a moderated forum where panelists […]
Jun 16, 2014
Artists & Music Companies Support Re:Sound Application for Judicial Review of Copyright Board Tariff 8 Decision
ARTISTS & MUSIC COMPANIES SUPPORT RE:SOUND APPLICATION FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF COPYRIGHT BOARD TARIFF 8 DECISION Monday, June 16, 2014 (Toronto, ON) – We, the undersigned, firmly support Re:Sound’s Application for Judicial Review of the Copyright Board’s Tariff 8 decision setting royalty rates for webcasting services in Canada. The Tariff 8 decision is a serious […]
Jun 13, 2014
Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage releases Review of the Canadian Music Industry report
Yesterday, the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage released its Review of the Canadian Music Industry report, available at http://www.parl.gc.ca/Content/HOC/Committee/412/CHPC/Reports/RP6661036/412_CHPC_Rpt05_PDF/412_CHPC_Rpt05-e.pdf. Music Canada applauds the Committee for its comprehensive study of Canada’s music industry, and thanks the Committee members for their care in considering testimony from witnesses across many different facets of Canada’s music industry. The Committee […]
Jun 11, 2014
The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage – Review of the Canadian Music Industry
The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage has undertaken a Review of the Canadian Music Industry, following an approved motion at the Committee on December 5, 2013, where “it was agreed, — That, pursuant to S.O. 108(2) the Committee undertake a review of the Canadian music industry… in order to: a) inform Committee members of the […]