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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.
 

Music Canada’s Graham Henderson on “Closing The Value Gap”
 

Playback 2018

Our annual report provides a snapshot of the events and activities that Music Canada is most proud of over the past year.
 

The Value Gap: Its Origins, Impacts and a Made-in-Canada Approach

This report explores an issue of critical importance to the current and future health of Canadian culture, our nation’s cultural industries, and the creators of our cultural works. The issue is known as the “Value Gap.”
 

Striking A New A-Chord

Recommendations for the Growth and Development of Canada’s East Coast Music Industry.
 

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.
 

Digital Music Services

Canada’s digital music market features a wide variety of options for consumers, including digital downloads, on-demand or web radio streaming services, and online music video services.
 

Gold/Platinum

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

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SHAED receive first Canadian Gold plaque in Toronto

Prior to their highly anticipated show at Toronto’s Velvet Underground, American electro-pop trio SHAED were presented with a Canadian Gold Single Award plaque by Universal Music Canada for their breakthrough hit “Trampoline.” Initially released in 2018, the song has since been re-released in 2019 with vocals from Multi-Platinum artist ZAYN. Watch the music video for […]

New Noise Bylaw illustrates City of Toronto’s commitment to supporting a vibrant music ecosystem through clear, objective standards

New bylaw procedures have been implemented by the City of Toronto to provide clearer standards regarding noise in the city. Bylaw amendments include a number of changes relating to ‘amplified sound’ that have positive implications for the live music ecosystem, and provide clearer communication from the City to venue owners. These substantial amendments flow from […]

The JUNO Awards returning to Toronto in 2021 for its 50th Anniversary

The The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has announced that the 2021 JUNO Awards will be held in Toronto. This commemorates the 50th anniversary of the event, and will take place on March 28th at the Scotiabank Arena. It has been a decade since Toronto last hosted the JUNOS – which first […]

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Today, Music Canada President and CEO @GFHenderson joined other industry leaders at @MaMAevent in Paris, for the 'State of the music nation: a 360° vision' panel, moderated by @legrandnetwork. #mama19

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Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce@SSMCOC_events·
30 Sep

A vibrant music economy drives value for cities
in several ways: job creation, economic
growth, tourism development, city brand building
and artistic growth. Join us for Mastering of a Music City - Sault Ste. Marie on October 17th https://t.co/vc1jingVrb

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SaultEDC@SaultEDC·
11 Oct

Music City Sault Ste. Marie! How can we grow our music economy? Learn more and join the conversation on October 17 @watertowerinn from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. During the forum, there will be an expert panel discussion. Read more at: https://t.co/p6ixkdWBhi. @SSMCOC @SaultTourism

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
11 Oct

On Oct. 17th, a dynamic panel of guests and local stakeholders will launch the Music City Sault Ste. Marie Strategy. To register to attend, visit https://t.co/OdAVi8ForL #MusicCities

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Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce@SSMCOC_events·
8 Oct

Music City Sault Ste. Marie - You are invited to join the discussion on October 17th https://t.co/TfUYhRBBh0

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
4 Oct

The @CityofToronto's new Noise Bylaw, which includes quantitative dB limits for amplified sound & an adjustment to point of measurement for dB levels, better recognizes the crucial role live music plays in making Toronto a vibrant & inclusive Music City. https://t.co/uWiGMmno1Q

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CFJC Today Kamloops@CFJC_Today·
3 Oct

Artists struggle to make a living wage in the internet era | CHARBONNEAU: https://t.co/FNLV8bO1vC #Kamloops

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
4 Oct

The @creativebcs Live Music Program supports BC-based live music events, creating engagement opportunities for audiences, artists and youth, and enhancing music tourism throughout BC. The deadline for applications is Nov 13, 2019 at 11:59 PM. Learn more: https://t.co/phZVwWVh1c

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Re:Sound Music Licensing@ReSoundMLC·
4 Oct

What a Feeling! Thanks to you, Re:Wind 2019 raised $37,500 for @UnisonFund and @TorontoPal! Thank you to everybody who helped make this year's Re:Wind legendary. 👏

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
4 Oct

Thanks to Rob Carli, co-author of @awesomemusicpro, for dropping by today to talk about The Awesome Music Project - a new book that explores the transformative power of music, through personal recollections from Canadians from all walks of life.
https://t.co/htKqJ8EGAq

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Ed Holder@ldnontmayor·
3 Oct

As amazing as the 2019 @TheJUNOAwards in #LdnOnt were, our legacy as host city is equally impressive: $200k from ticket sales donated to @MusiCounts, along with the pending creation of an instrument lending library at @londonlibrary. Well done @campbellchrisj and host committee!

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OMIC/CIMO@OttawaMIC·
3 Oct

This month we're giving our members the opportunity to receive professional & artistic guidance through a *free* one-on-one virtual mentorship session with folk musician @DANI__official - don't miss out! Email us at info@ottawamic to register ⚡️⚡️

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