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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.
 

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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Job Posting: Director, Public Relations and Events

JOB POSTING POSITION:  Director, Public Relations and Events LOCATION:  Toronto, Ontario POSITION DETAILS: Full-time, Permanent REPORTS TO: Vice President, Corporate Affairs TEAM: In collaboration with Director, Communications and oversees the Event Manager WEBSITE: www.musiccanada.com START DATE September 3, 2019 About Music Canada  Music Canada represents the world’s leading music companies. Our members are at the […]

Felix Cartal & Lights surprised with Canadian Gold plaques at Dreams Festival in Toronto

Back in February of 2019, Canadian artists Lights and Felix Cartal teamed up to release their single “Love Me.” The summer-ready collaboration is now officially certified Gold in Canada, and the pair were surprised with custom plaques by Cadence Music Group in Toronto ahead of Felix Cartal’s highly anticipated set at Bud Light Dreams Festival. […]

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
17 Jul

On June 26, in front of a sold out audience at the @economicclubca, Music Canada President & CEO Graham Henderson delivered a keynote address to launch our latest report Closing the Value Gap: How to Fix Safe Harbours & Save the Creative Middle Class. https://t.co/uqqWC5BzUM

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Gold/Platinum Canada@GoldPlatCA·
17 Jul

"In Hell I'll Be In Good Company," the breakthrough single from Regina, Saskatchewan's @TheDeadSouth4, is officially their first #GoldinCanada certification! The song can be found on their 2014 debut studio album Good Company.

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@umusic

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Massey Hall@masseyhall·
16 Jul

The Corporation of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall today announced the appointment of Thomas C. MacMillan as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer.

Official Announcement: https://t.co/3irhP8FaOX

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
17 Jul

Music Canada is seeking a talented, dedicated, passionate public relations professional to join our team as Director, Public Relations and Events. For details, visit https://t.co/JgyaPpf1ni

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
16 Jul

Congratulations to all of the 2019 @PolarisPrize #ShortList artists! The winning album will be determined at the Polaris Music Prize Gala on September 16 at The Carlu in Toronto, and will be live-streamed on @CBCMusic. https://t.co/6cbRs3hMq2 #Polaris2019

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
16 Jul

“The reality is the framework is broken and we need to fix it.” - @MiraMulholland shares her perspective as an artist living in the Value Gap in today’s @TorontoStar: https://t.co/2hVjx2n3gl We are very fortunate to have her as Chair of the Music Canada Advisory Council.

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Polaris Music Prize@PolarisPrize·
16 Jul

5 hours until the #Polaris2019 #ShortList reveal begins.
Listen to the live radio special on @CBCMusic starting at 2 pm ET.
https://t.co/vsYns8EdYm

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LawyerLifePod@lawyerlifepod·
12 Jul

New episode is up!

We chat with @GFHenderson about practicing with a revolutionary spirit.

Graham shares thoughts on saving the creative middle class, saying no to 'the man', and harnessing the power of literature.

PLUS: Mike has a horrible new business idea!

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Music Canada@Music_Canada·
15 Jul

Music Canada’s @GFHenderson appeared on The Lawyer Life Podcast this week, where he discussed practicing with a revolutionary spirit with hosts Mike Anderson & Darlene Tonelli (a valued member of our Advisory Council) - listen in at https://t.co/hurZ4lCpp7

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CanadianLiveMusic@Canadian_Live·
15 Jul

The @Canadian_Live Music Association, @cityofhamilton, @cityoftoronto and Nordicity are studying the benefits & financial health of music venues. Do you host live music in either of these cities? The survey isopen until July 19: https://t.co/OQQBDMuyld #livemusic

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
12 Jul

If people are listening to your music online in Canada, there could be money waiting to be claimed within @CMRRA's Unclaimed Works Portal.

Visit the link for more info on the innovative CMRRA Direct-powered matching and claiming portal: https://t.co/OugqWcJwj3

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Gold/Platinum Canada@GoldPlatCA·
11 Jul

Felix Cartal & Lights surprised with Canadian Gold plaques at Dreams Festival in Toronto https://t.co/KARsu8Vzqb

📸: @Allan__Reid
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