Recent News
Nov 20, 2019
Jason Mraz presented with Gold Single plaque in Toronto
Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Jason Mraz returned to Toronto Tuesday night for the first of two intimate shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre alongside indie-folk quintet Raining Jane. Ahead of the performance, Warner Music Canada surprised Mraz with a Gold plaque for single “Have It All” from his 2018 album Know., which is his first Canadian certification since […]
Nov 18, 2019
Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins calls out sexism in the music industry at Canadian Music Hall of Fame Ceremony
At the inaugural Canadian Music Hall of Fame Ceremony Presented by Music Canada, which took place at the National Music Centre on October 27th, legendary alternative country group Cowboy Junkies were one of four inductees into the Hall of Fame. In her acceptance speech, Cowboy Junkies’ lead vocalist Margo Timmins used the band’s moment of […]
Nov 15, 2019
Music Canada Congratulates Ontario Chamber of Commerce OBAA 2019 Winners
November 15, 2019, Toronto: Music Canada was honoured to attend the 2019 Ontario Chamber of Commerce gala as a finalist for the Ontario Business Achievement Award (OBAA) for Diversity and Inclusion. This award recognizes business excellence in supporting the creation of diverse and inclusive workplaces. “Music Canada is honoured to receive recognition as a finalist […]
Nov 13, 2019
Music Canada announces new Strategic Initiatives portfolio to support every stage of the Canadian commercial music ecosystem
Music Canada is pleased to announce the creation of a new business unit known as Strategic Initiatives. This new division includes a portfolio of initiatives that are designed to better support the music ecosystem. The move follows a strategic restructuring of our organization designed to increase the positive and measurable impact that Music Canada can […]
Nov 06, 2019
The Dead South receive first Gold plaque in Toronto
Amidst a North American tour in support of their latest album Sugar & Joy, Saskatchewan’s The Dead South stopped in Toronto a few days before their highly anticipated Halloween show at The Phoenix Concert Theatre. During a private event last Wednesday, Six Shooter Records presented the Regina-based band with their first Canadian Gold Single Award […]
Oct 31, 2019
Music Canada Amplifies the Music Ecosystem at 2019 Symposium
On October 23, Music Canada held its annual Symposium event, highlighting the past year of work to create the conditions for a strong and dynamic music economy in Canada. The event brought together industry champions, thought leaders, artists and advocates to share milestones and to provide a look toward the future. The format of the […]
Oct 25, 2019
Music Canada Advisory Council Members Set An Example for Industry Leadership and Collaboration
Gathering insights and perspectives from across the music community is a crucial part of Music Canada’s mission of inspiring Canadians to truly appreciate the power and value of music. To further our ability to act as an agent of change and thought leader in the music community, Music Canada has created an Advisory Council. Announced […]
Oct 23, 2019
Music Canada and Member Labels Announce MusiCounts Scholarship in honour of Deane Cameron
Earlier this year, the music industry lost Deane Cameron, former President of EMI Music Canada and a true changemaker who had an indelible effect on our industry. In memory of Deane, Music Canada, with the support of our member labels Warner, Sony, and Universal, is proud to announce a new MusiCounts scholarship in his honour. […]
Oct 23, 2019
Susan Marjetti recognized with Music Canada’s President’s Award
Music Canada is proud to present Susan Marjetti, Executive Director of CBC Radio and Audio, with the Music Canada President’s Award. This award is given to an individual outside the confines of the recorded music label community who has exhibited a deep passion for music, and who has had an enduring impact on the wider […]