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Music Canada and CONNECT Music Licensing partner for Industry Insider Video Series

Hosted by Domanique Grant, the series provides Canadian artist entrepreneurs with useful tips and resources from some of the industry’s top experts on how to navigate Canada’s music ecosystem.
 

Public Research Findings: Live Music Industry Faces Triple Threat During Recovery

Music Canada commissioned Abacus Data to conduct public opinion research to determine how the music industry is being impacted by Canadians’ changing feelings around music, during the pandemic.
 

ADVANCE and Music Canada Announce 3 Year Partnership

ADVANCE, Canada’s Black Music Business Collective, and Music Canada and its members, Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Universal Music Canada and Warner Music Canada, are honoured to announce a new three year partnership.
 

COVID-19 Resources

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented impact on the music community. As a passionate advocate for music and those who create it, Music Canada has been in contact with all levels of government regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the music community.

We have created this resource page to help artists and industry members understand where to find support.
 

Closing the Value Gap: How to Fix Safe Harbours & Save the Creative Middle Class

In a new report, Music Canada is calling for the Government of Canada to rebalance the music marketplace and restore fairness to the creators of music.
 

The Mastering of a Music City

The Mastering of a Music City is a new study that represents a roadmap for communities of all sizes to follow to realize the full potential of their music economy. Truly global in scale, the report is the result of more than forty interviews with music community experts, government officials, and community leaders in more than twenty cities on every continent.
 

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See which of your favourite artists are being recognized with official Canadian Gold and Platinum certified awards
 
 

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BTS announced as 2020’s IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year Award recipients

IFPI, the organization representing the recorded music industry worldwide, announced their Top 10 Global Recording Artist Chart today, which recognizes the top-selling artists around the world, and across all formats. Topping the chart as the Global Recording Artist of the Year is BTS, whose album MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 was released in February […]

Public Research Findings: Canadians understand the cultural and economic impacts of the pandemic on live music – and its need for continued support

February 8, 2021, Toronto: Music Canada has partnered with Abacus Data to check back in with Canadians on their understanding of COVID-19’s ongoing impact on Canada’s live music sector — and the effects that venue closures have on those working in the music sector and its lasting impact on communities, arts and culture. The public […]

Eric Ethridge surprised with first Canadian Gold plaque

Over the 2020 holidays, Sarnia, ON born country singer Eric Ethridge received his first Canadian Gold award plaque commemorating his singles “California” and “If You Met Me First.” In a video posted on his Instagram, the Nashville-based Anthem Entertainment artist and wife, artist Kalsey Kulyk, unbox the custom award plaque, and thank their label teams, […]

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Happy Int'l Women’s Day! Music Canada is thrilled to partner with @WomenInMusicCA, who are empowering women with their “Board Basics” session, designed to improve knowledge on board processes & terminology to increase gender parity on boards. https://bit.ly/3sS1H4u #IWD2021

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Today at 6:30pm EST, in recognition of #IWD2021, Minister @MacLeodLisa will host a livestreamed event to celebrate inspiring women whose leadership contributes to a more equitable and inclusive society.
For more information, visit https://www.lisamacleod.com/womensday2021.

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
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Happy #IWD2021 Music Canada is thrilled to be partnering with @WomenInMusicCA who are empowering women with their “Board Basics” sessions, designed to improve knowledge on board processes & terminology to increase gender parity on boards. More: https://bit.ly/3sS1H4u

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WomenInMusicCanada@WomenInMusicCA·
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Happy International Women’s Day! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to support gender diverse leadership. Click here (https://tinyurl.com/t4pcfah6) to register for our Board Training 101 session tomorrow. #IWDFACTORFunded #IWD2021
More amazing announcements to come!

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Gold/Platinum Canada@GoldPlatCA·
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Join us today in celebrating the cultural contributions and influence of Canadian women, including @Alanis & @ShaniaTwain, who are the only Canadian artists ever to earn Double Diamond certifications in Canada. #IWD2021

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
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Celebrating #IWD2021, @JackieMDean, Pres. of @CONNECTml & COO of Music Canada, will join veteran MuchMusic VJ Tony 'Master T' Young live today @ 12pmEST for a convo on the importance of gender diversity in the music community. Tune in live at @RXmusic's IG https://www.instagram.com/rxmusic/?hl=en

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
5 Mar

Celebrating #IWD2021, @JackieMDean President of @CONNECTml & COO of @Music_Canada will join @masterttv live with @rxmusic on Monday March 8th at 12pmEST to chat about the importance of gender diversity in the music community. Tune in here: https://bit.ly/3uVUSAL

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
4 Mar

BTS announced as 2020’s IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year Award recipients https://musiccanada.com/news/bts-announced-as-2020s-ifpi-global-recording-artist-of-the-year-award-recipients/ #IFPIGlobalArtistChart

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IFPI@IFPI_org·
4 Mar

#1 @BTS_bighit – @BTS_twt are officially IFPI’s Global Recording Artists of 2020! It was a historic year for the band which saw 3 album releases and multiple charts and sales records broken domestically and globally. #IFPIGlobalArtistChart

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
4 Mar

Global phenomenon @bts_bighit are officially @IFPI_org's Global Recording Artists of 2020, after a record-breaking year with multiple #1 albums & singles. BTS are the first Korean act to earn the Award, & the first winner to perform primarily in a language other than English.

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IFPI@IFPI_org·
4 Mar

#2 @taylorswift13 – After releasing not one but two surprise albums in 2020, last year’s winner Taylor Swift appears in the Top 10 for the 5th time. Written & recorded in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, both albums topped charts worldwide. #IFPIGlobalArtistChart

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IFPI@IFPI_org·
4 Mar

#3 @Drake – With preceding single Toosie Slide going straight to #1 in the US, Drake released his mixtape Dark Lane Demo Tapes in 2020 to great acclaim, followed by a series of high-profile collaborations. This marks his 6th consecutive year in the Top 10. #IFPIGlobalArtistChart

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