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Music Canada Launches Virtual “2020 Year in Review”

Music Canada, with the support of its Members, is pleased to announce the release of the 2020 Year in Review, offering a virtual, expansive view of the organization’s work this year.
 

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.
 

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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Music Canada Election 44 Recommendations

Monday, September 20, 2021, is election day in Canada, and the opportunity for Canadians to help shape our democracy. To learn more about how to cast your vote, riding boundaries, where to vote, and a list of candidates, visit the Elections Canada website.  We know that Canadians value music. Music uplifted us during the pandemic […]

Chris Buck Band presented with first Canadian Gold plaque

Canadian country rockers Chris Buck Band were presented with their first Canadian Gold Single Award plaque by Royalty Records in Lake Country, BC for hit “That’s When You Know,” which also features Canadian country artist Kira Isabella. The 2017 track was included on the band’s debut self-titled album, and was nominated for Video of the […]

CONNECT Music Licensing and Music Canada launch Understanding Royalties In the Digital Age video series, supported by Ontario Creates

CONNECT Music Licensing and Music Canada have released a new video series, titled Understanding Royalties In the Digital Age, which clearly and succinctly explains key concepts and fundamentals about music royalties in Canada. The series expands on information from CONNECT’s often-cited Music Royalties Explained infographic, and aims to help Canadian artist entrepreneurs collect all the […]

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
14h

Congratulations to all candidates who ran in #elxn44. Music Canada and our friends across Canada's dynamic music industry look forward to working with new and re-elected MPs of all parties to ensure that creators are paid whenever their music is played.

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
20 Sep

The Band Together Online Silent Auction in support of The @UnisonFund IS HERE! This unique online charity auction features exclusive experiences, fabulous memorabilia and so much more up for bids. http://Unison.bidandraise.com

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
15 Sep

Monday, September 20, 2021, is election day in Canada, and the opportunity for Canadians to help shape our democracy. To learn more about how to cast your vote, riding boundaries, where to vote, and a list of candidates, visit the Elections Canada website. https://elections.ca/home.aspx

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
15 Sep

Save the date - the @TheJUNOAwards are coming back to Toronto in 2022!
JUNO Week will take place May 9-15, 2022, culminating in The 51st Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast live from @BudweiserStage on May 15.

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The Unison Fund@UnisonFund·
14 Sep

Unison’s financial relief program is available to anyone who is struggling financially and has made their primary income working in the Canadian music industry for 2 or more years. Learn more about how to apply at https://unisonfund.ca/services/financial-assistance

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
3 Sep

Congrats to Darlene Tonelli of @InHouseAllies who has been recognized by @BestLawyers in Canada, 2022, in the category of Entertainment Law. We're grateful to have you as a member on our Advisory Council & advocate for a healthy Canadian music ecosystem. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6837062727047909376/

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
1 Sep

From the early days of the pandemic @UnisonFund has played an important role supporting our industry & #mentalhealth for Cdn. music professionals. Read more in @SOCANFoundation cover story about Musicians’ Mental Health, feat. @AmandaLPower & Sandy Pandya https://bit.ly/2WKGJcM

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The JUNO Awards@TheJUNOAwards·
30 Aug

Learn about the influence and impact of Caribbean music in Canada with @AdvanceMusicCA x JUNO Talks: Caribbean Influence in Black Music.

Sept 8th at 2PM ET/ 11AM PT.

Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ojKwfxsaRcqOLLWx9jGdng

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
30 Aug

Copyright in music & cultural industries is key to ensuring creators are able to protect & monetize their work, but outdated exemptions preventing compensation have left many creators behind. Listen for more from our CEO Patrick Rogers with @gowlingwlg_ca: http://bit.ly/3jrH9Oc

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
26 Aug

We're looking forward to attending! @canmuspub @CMW_Week

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
28 Jul

Catch Catherine Jones, Vice President of
@CONNECTml TOMORROW at 2pmEDT, where she breaks down music licensing at the Creative Entrepreneur Summit, presented by @SOCANFoundation. Register here: https://bit.ly/3BSAFPO

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
28 Jul

CONNECT Music Licensing and Music Canada launch Understanding Royalties In the Digital Age video series, supported by Ontario Creates https://musiccanada.com/news/connect-music-licensing-and-music-canada-launch-understanding-royalties-in-the-digital-age-video-series-supported-by-ontario-creates/

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