Research
Jun 15, 2021
Fertile Ground: Alberta Music Cities Initiative
National Music Centre (NMC) has released Fertile Ground: Alberta Music Cities Initiative, a new report on Alberta’s music sector that outlines the economic benefits of a strong provincial music industry. The report identifies the unique opportunity for the development of Alberta’s music sector and provides four key recommendations for further growth. Download Report
Jun 15, 2021
Music – A Catalyst For Technology Hubs And Innovative Talent
Support from all levels of government for music education and scenes can help foster a talented tech workforce, a recent report from the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) shows. Music education, the report finds, helps bridge gaps between technical know-how and critical soft skills, while the presence of music scenes in cities can help […]
Jun 15, 2021
IFPI Global Market Reports
Recording Industry in Numbers 2015 The IFPI’s Recording Industry in Numbers is the essential statistical analysis of the recorded music market worldwide. The report provides a comprehensive picture of the key trends in the global music business, with in-depth statistics and analysis covering almost 50 territories worldwide. Learn More Purchase Digital Music Report 2015 The […]
Jun 15, 2021
Economic Impact Analysis of the Sound Recording Industry in Canada
Major and independent music companies in Canada have a substantial economic impact, particularly in Ontario where a vast majority of activity takes place. That is the finding of a report prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) for Music Canada and released today at the Annual General Meeting. The report estimates the economic impact of the recording […]
Jun 15, 2021
The True Price of Peer to Peer File Sharing
This Canadian Intellectual Property Council report examines data gathered by Industry Canada in support of decisions surrounding copyright reform. The March 2011 analysis concludes that reforms that deter peer to peer (P2P) downloading will lead to increased music sales and artist revenues and the preservation of jobs in the creative industries. Download Report