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Jun 22, 2013
Report Identifies New Directions to Drive Growth and Job Creation in the Economy at Large and Canada’s Commercial Music Business in Particular
Report Identifies New Directions to Drive Growth and Job Creation in the Economy at Large and Canada’s Commercial Music Business in Particular Music Education, Digital Innovation, Music Tourism, Export Expansion and Interconnected Tax Credits identified as critical areas for development Toronto, March 21, 2013: Music Canada today tabled a new report identifying programs and public […]
Jun 17, 2013
National music organizations join voices to oppose cuts to TDSB 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 Toronto District School Board (TDSB) to keep providing a comprehensive education that includes quality music instruction for all students, taught by individuals with a […]
Jun 11, 2013
Media Advisory: Toronto music campaign to be launched at NXNE
Toronto, June 11, 2013: A campaign to position Toronto as one of the greatest music cities in the world will be launched at NXNE just one year after the concept was first discussed at the event. A study comparing Toronto to Austin Texas was released at NXNE by Music Canada in 2012 recommending, among other […]
May 24, 2013
The Rambler by Graham Henderson: The Next Big Bang in Kitchener-Waterloo
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. Earlier this month I gave a […]
May 01, 2013
Ontario Music Fund an important investment in job creation in Ontario’s music industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ontario Music Fund an important investment in job creation in Ontario’s music industry Toronto, May 1, 2013: On behalf of our members and partners, Music Canada commends the Government of Ontario for its commitment to accelerate the growth of the music industry in the province with the creation of the Ontario Music […]
Apr 16, 2013
The Rambler by Graham Henderson: David Lowery & Chris Ruen Shine a Light on Brand Supported Piracy at Canadian Music Week’s Global Forum
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. Last month during Canadian Music Week, […]
Mar 28, 2013
The Rambler by Graham Henderson: In Conversation with Colin James
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. In my first turn in the […]
Mar 19, 2013
Media Advisory: The Next Big Bang, A New Direction for Music in Canada
Toronto, March 19, 2013: Music Canada President Graham Henderson will release a report presenting five key directions for the Canadian music industry during the State of the Industry address at Canadian Music Week on Thursday, March 21, 2013. The music industry has undergone massive changes with the shift to digital technologies and platforms; all aspects […]
Mar 05, 2013
Global Forum 2013: Brand Supported Piracy with David Lowery, Chris Ruen, and Chris Castle
Writer and musician David Lowery and Author Chris Ruen do not shy away from identifying major companies that support the pirate sites that damage creators every day by distributing unlicensed copies of music and movies. On March 22, 2013 at Canadian Music Week’s Global Forum, the pair will discuss brand-sponsored piracy, a practice whereby Fortune 500 […]