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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.
 

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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2021 Commercial Radio Review

March 29, 2021, Ottawa: Today, Music Canada today filed its submission in the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC’s) Commercial Radio Policy Framework Review. Music Canada’s submission calls for an update to commercial radio broadcasting content rules to better reflect how Canadian music is made today, to nurture developing Canadian artists, and to ensure that […]

Music Canada Launches Virtual “2020 Year in Review”

March 18th, 2021, Toronto: Music Canada, with the support of its Members – Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Universal Music Canada and Warner Music Canada – is pleased to announce the release of the 2020 Year in Review, offering a virtual, expansive view of the organization’s work this year.  The cancellation of JUNO Week 2020, traditionally […]

The Unison Fund, the Canadian Live Music Association and Music Canada Welcome Direct Funding from the Province of Ontario

March 12th, 2021, Ottawa: The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA), and Music Canada welcome support received from Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries with today’s announcement of funding for the Unison Fund, Canada’s music industry charity and the CLMA, in support of the broader music community.  $2M to the Unison Fund […]

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
13h

We’re #hiring! @MusicCanada & @Connectml seek an Associate Counsel passionate for music & dedicated to world class digital innovation. We represent leading music companies: @Sony_Music, @UniMusicCanada, @WarnerCanada. Apply for your dream job today: http://bit.ly/3asRHYz.

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
20 Apr

Great to see today's announcement of investments to support the Canadian music industry - especially the live sector - in #Budget2021. Thank you to @cafreeland, @FinanceCanada @s_guilbeault and @CdnHeritage for your support.
#ForTheLoveOfLIVE

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
19 Apr

In a new episode of the infocus with David Coletto podcast, Music Canada CEO Patrick Rogers, with @Canadian_Live's Erin Benjamin, joined @abacusdataca's @DavidColetto to discuss the impact of the pandemic on live music in Canada.
Listen in: https://infocus-with-david-coletto.castos.com/episodes/infocus-on-the-impact-of-the-pandemic-on-live-music-in-canada

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David Coletto@DavidColetto·
19 Apr

How has the pandemic impacted live music in Canada and what can we do to get the sector through it?

Don't miss my chat with Patrick Rogers of @Music_Canada and @erin_benjamin of @Canadian_Live

https://infocus-with-david-coletto.castos.com/episodes/infocus-on-the-impact-of-the-pandemic-on-live-music-in-canada

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The JUNO Awards@TheJUNOAwards·
14 Apr

Out of an abundance of caution in response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 JUNO Awards have moved to a new date!

Celebrate 50 years of Canadian music with us on June 6th, 2021, broadcast nationwide on @CBC and globally at http://cbcmusic.ca/junos.

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
14 Apr

Congratulations to @MGMcGuffin on being promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer of @canmuspub! We look forward to continuing to work with you and the MPC team for a strong and dynamic Canadian music ecosystem.

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CBC Music@CBCMusic·
12 Apr

Are you a musician looking for your big break? CBC Music’s Toyota Searchlight is back and on the hunt for Canada’s undiscovered talent — check the link (⭐ or read this tweet thread ⭐) for everything you need to know.

#Searchlight2021 #ToyotaMusic

https://www.cbc.ca/1.5980065

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
13 Apr

The Province of British Columbia has announced a renewed investment for #AmplifyBC to support the recovery and growth of B.C.’s music industry.
https://www.creativebc.com/about-us/news/press-releases/post/834.php

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
12 Apr

.@Charliewandrews, a valued member of our Advisory Council, has written a primer on non-fungible tokens in @fyimusicnews at https://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2021/04/11/abcs-nfts-musicians-guide
We are fortunate to benefit from Charlie's insights on emerging technologies & more as part of our Advisory Council.

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CMRRA@CMRRA·
26 Mar

April 7th/1pm ET, we are hosting a free virtual event: Show Me The Money, a Royalty 101 workshop. We are excited to have @lordquestmusic @jtaylorband @DavidClickCox #NicolePratt & #KimTemple guest speaking. Join us and reserve your spot today!: https://bit.ly/31fnCqt

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
30 Mar

The pandemic continues to impact the most vulnerable in the music community & as we've said they continue to need support. The @Canadian_Live has more details on how you can help here: https://canadianlivemusic.ca/fortheloveoflive/ #ForTheLoveofLive

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
30 Mar

Congratulations to @AndrewCash on your new role as @CIMAmusic75's President. We look forward to continued collaboration between our organizations for a strong and dynamic Canadian music ecosystem.

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