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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.
 

Music Canada’s Graham Henderson on “The Broken Promise of a Golden Age”
 

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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Alec Benjamin presented with first Platinum plaque in Toronto

Photo Credit: Warner Music Canada During his 2019 Outrunning Karma North American tour, American singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin stopped in Toronto over the weekend for a show at The Mod Club. Prior to his set, Warner Music Canada presented Benjamin with his first Platinum award plaque for his hit “Let Me Down Slowly,” which was first […]

Why Don’t We surprised with first ever Gold plaques in Toronto

Earlier this week, American pop group Why Don’t We played their biggest Canadian shows to date, stopping at Laval, QC’s Place Bell and Toronto, ON’s Coca-Cola Coliseum as part of their 2019 North American tour. Ahead of Tuesday’s sold-out show in Toronto, Warner Music Canada surprised WDW with their first ever award plaques for any […]

Scott Helman surprised with Gold plaque for “Hang Ups” on stage at hometown show

Toronto singer-songwriter Scott Helman returned to his hometown last weekend for a sold out show at the Danforth Music Hall as part of his 2019 cross-Canada tour. During a break in his set, Warner Music Canada surprised the JUNO-nominee with his third Canadian Gold award plaque for 2018 single “Hang Ups.” Following the presentation, Helman […]

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Congratulations to all of the 2019 Canadian Live Music Industry Awards nominees! Voting is now open and awards will be presented May 10 at @CMW_Week. To see the full list of nominees and for more information on voting, visit https://t.co/p45A3XDk0Y

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18 Apr

Alec Benjamin presented with first Platinum plaque in Toronto https://t.co/4pbXVdJl9M

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18 Apr

Montreal City Council has adopted a declaration proposed by Councillor @CraigSauve to officially recognize Montreal as a city of excellence for heavy metal music. https://t.co/4IfmliTqmu #MusicCities via @mtlgazette

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17 Apr

Applications for the #MusiCounts @TD_Canada Community Music Program close tomorrow - April 18th! Don’t miss out on the chance for your community #music program to receive up to $25K in musical instruments & equipment! https://t.co/6XqiV8gEHq #musiceducation #TheReadyCommittment

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17 Apr

"Kinda Complicated" is now officially @ScottHelman's fourth track certified #GoldinCanada! It joins "PDA" as the second Gold-certified single from Helman's 2017 album Hôtel de Ville.

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17 Apr

Congratulations to @Canadian_Live’s President & CEO @erin_benjamin, who will be honoured with @UnitedWayOttawa’s 2019 Ambassador of the Year award at their annual Community Builder of the Year Awards on May 16! https://t.co/9lKZBi4LBi

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16 Apr

Thanks to our fellow music lovers who joined us at @jaymzbeesez Caravan of Music last night! Your support raised $23,000 for our music community 🎉 Thank you @TomCochraneMUS @AndyKimMusic @davnetdoyle + more for sharing your voices with us 💙 #LiveInUnison 📸: @casssieandra

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15 Apr

What a fantastic and fun way to kick off a night of music to support the vital work of @UnisonFund - Mary Margaret O’Hara with balloon accompaniment! #LiveInUnison

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12 Apr

We’re so proud to announce the renewal of @AmplifyBC for another year! This funding renewal means more support for artists, live music and festivals, and a robust and thriving B.C. music funding! https://t.co/heDnk2KmFc #AmplifyBC #BCMusic

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15 Apr

ICYMI: @WarnerCanada is hiring a Manager, Distributed Labels to join their innovative and highly sought-after Strategic Marketing team. Learn more at: https://t.co/7BqxUea5eK #MusicMeansJobs

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12 Apr

Tomorrow is Record Store Day! Which shops will you be checking out in your city? Check the full list of participating @RSDCanada stores, and make sure to arrive early for your best chance at snagging one of the limited releases: https://t.co/pvDPdkL6Fx #RSD19

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11 Apr

Why Don’t We surprised with first ever Gold plaques in Toronto https://t.co/p4Jy2Cxs0x

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