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May 30, 2014
FitMix launched as one-stop music solution for fitness instructors
Canadian fitness instructors have a new option for high-energy music to power their spin classes and bootcamp sessions: FitMix Inc. is a new digital service offering a one-stop music solution for fitness instructors. Licensed by all of Canada’s major labels and top independent labels through Connect Music Licensing, FitMix leases continuous mixes of ten to […]
May 15, 2014
Teenage Head Presented With Gold Records In Hometown
On Friday May 9, 2014, Music Canada was on hand at This Ain’t Hollywood in Hamilton, Ontario, for Teenage Head’s hometown show in celebration of George Pevere’s new book “Gods of the Hammer: The Teenage Head Story.” The much anticipated book release was not the only call for celebration at the special homecoming. In front of […]
May 13, 2014
Global Forum 2014: Blake Morgan on #IRespectMusic and Online Advocacy
Last week during Canadian Music Week, artist and entrepreneur Blake Morgan was the keynote speaker of the 2014 Global Forum, where he discussed the I Respect Music campaign and best practices for grassroots advocacy campaigns.Video of his presentation is now available at http://youtu.be/HHt0VTli23A, and is embedded below. As Blake explained, the I Respect Music campaign […]
May 08, 2014
Global Forum 2014: #IRespectMusic and online advocacy with Blake Morgan
How to successfully engage artists in campaigns advocating for their rights and the value of music has been a topic of much debate at the Global Forum Networking Breakfast. Musician David Lowery and filmmaker Ellen Seidler, two previous speakers, both explored the issue at length. Therefore the grassroots campaign started by artist and entrepreneur Blake […]
May 06, 2014
Chris Hadfield & Bramwell Tovey lead nationwide singalong for Music Monday 10th Anniversary
On Monday May 5, 2014, students from coast to coast took part in the 10th Anniversary of Music Monday, an annual event that brings together thousands of children, musicians, parents and community members to celebrate the gift of music in our lives. Launched by the Coalition For Music Education in 2005, Music Monday unites communities […]
Apr 17, 2014
Record Store Day 2014: Celebrating independent record stores from coast to coast
This Saturday, April 19th is the 7th Annual Record Store Day, and independent record shops from across Canada will be celebrating with special releases, live-in store performances, and special deals. Record Store Day was created in 2007 by a group of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate the unique culture […]
Apr 14, 2014
National music organizations join voices to oppose cuts to VSB music programs
National music organizations join voices to oppose cuts to VSB music programs The Coalition for Music Education, Music Canada and MusiCounts believe in the importance of music education for all young people in schools. We are joining our voices together to urge the Vancouver School Board (VSB) to withdraw the proposal to cut elementary band […]
Apr 11, 2014
Music Monday 2014: On May 5th, join the Canada-wide celebration of music in our lives & schools
On Monday, May 5, 2014, join the Canada-wide celebration of music when schools and communities from coast to coast unite in singing and performing the Music Monday theme song ‘I.S.S. (Is Somebody Singing.’ This year, Music Monday celebrates its 10th anniversary with a live webcast of simultaneous events happening across the country, concluding with a […]
Apr 01, 2014
Recording Industry in Numbers 2014 released by IFPI
The IFPI’s Recording Industry In Numbers 2014 was released today, providing a comprehensive picture of the key trends in the global music business, with in-depth statistics and analysis covering 50 territories worldwide.