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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
 
 

Recent News

Music Canada Celebrates Ground-Breaking Parliamentary Report on Copyright Act Reform

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage has released its report on the Copyright Act, making important and timely recommendations to address the growing Value Gap in Canada’s creative industries. The report, titled Shifting Paradigms, is now available on Parliament’s website. The report, based on testimony from dozens of creators and representatives from Canada’s creative industries […]

AJR presented with first Canadian Gold album plaque in NYC

To celebrate the release of their latest album Neotheater, American indie pop band AJR played a sold out album release show in their hometown of New York City at The Bowery Ballroom. Prior to their set, Ultra Music Canada and DMD Entertainment presented the group with their first Canadian Gold Album Award plaque for their 2017 […]

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
23 May

Blog: New @IFPI_org website highlights the leading role record companies play in investing in and supporting artists and their music #LabelsAtWork https://t.co/fAwL7i5KpQ

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Gold/Platinum Canada@GoldPlatCA·
23 May

"I Don't Care," the @justinbieber collab from @edsheeran's upcoming 'No.6 Collaborations Project' LP, is now officially certified #GoldinCanada!

Stream it now with 50 of the latest Gold-certified tracks over on our 'Gold In Canada' playlist.

▶️https://t.co/eH9TW14cmh 📀🍁

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
23 May

The @CityofVancouver is hosting a free, public conversation series to learn more about the Vancouver Music Strategy & help shape the future of music in Vancouver. The sessions will take place from 6-9pm on May 29 and June 26.

Register: https://t.co/gxtGN26cRd #MusicCities

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
17 May

Our team at Music Canada joins so many in the Canadian music community in mourning the loss of Deane Cameron. A passionate champion for Canadian music, Deane leaves a profound legacy on our industry.

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miranda mulholland@miramulholland·
15 May

thank you so much for the committee’s thoughtful analysis of the testimony. you have accurately encapsulated the challenges creators face and proposed solutions that will change our lives for the better! https://t.co/tgWtqgw7W8

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Steve Bellamy@SBellamy_Arts·
16 May

Thank you @juliedabrusin for this excellent report and outstanding step forward toward copyright reform and fair pay for artists. https://t.co/MdbCQNZGbX

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Graham Henderson@GFHenderson·
15 May

@juliedabrusin This is a brilliant report, Julie. You and the committee have boldly asserted your leadership and stepped to the forefront of a worldwide movement that seeks to redress imbalances in the digital economy. We can’t wait for your proposals to become the law of land.

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Julie Dabrusin@juliedabrusin·
15 May

Today I tabled the Heritage Committee’s report on the remuneration of artists in the context of copyright.

Canadian artists and creative industries are not being paid adequately for their work.

Our committee has laid out 22 recommendations to help fix this for Canadian artists

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miranda mulholland@miramulholland·
15 May

SO PROUD OF THESE RESULTS! https://t.co/0WPuvDbmxh

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
15 May

Release: Music Canada Celebrates Ground-Breaking Parliamentary Report on Copyright Act Reform https://t.co/7xikijqVtn

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
15 May

Industry Job: CARAS/@TheJUNOAwards is hiring a full-time Coordinator in their Academy Operations department. Deadline to apply is May 21, 2019.

Info: https://t.co/wcAFcXviqU #MusicMeansJobs

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