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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.
 

Music Canada’s Graham Henderson on “Closing The Value Gap”
 

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.
 

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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Lizzo surprised with Multi-Platinum plaques in Toronto

On Thursday night, Lizzo returned to Toronto for a sold out show at Budweiser Stage. This was the second Toronto concert of 2019 for the American ‘Bop Star,’ who played the 1,500 capacity Danforth Music Hall in May following the release of her major label debut album, Cuz I Love You. Originally scheduled to perform […]

Haviah Mighty wins 2019 Polaris Music Prize

Community Development Program participants applaud her performance and album On September 16, Haviah Mighty won the 2019 Polaris Music Prize for her album, 13th Floor. The Prize recognizes the best Canadian album of the year based on artistic merit without regard to genre, sales history or label affiliation, as determined by the Polaris Grand Jury.  […]

Music Canada welcomes Erica Meekes as Director of PR and Events

New appointment positions Music Canada to amplify its groundbreaking music sector research and advocacy among media, industry stakeholders, and other key audiences domestically and internationally Toronto, September 16, 2019: Music Canada, who represents the world’s leading music companies, is pleased to welcome Erica Meekes as Director, Public Relations and Events.  Music Canada’s members – Sony […]

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An important article on the creative middle class in @Globe_Careers: https://t.co/9GmuUZFibd

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Gold/Platinum Canada@GoldPlatCA·
20 Sep

Congrats to @lizzo on receiving @Music_Canada award plaques for "Truth Hurts" (3x Platinum) and 2019 album Cuz I Love You (Gold) from @WarnerCanada ahead of her sold out show at @budweiserstage Thursday night in Toronto! https://t.co/k06HfEA5RD

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20 Sep

Haviah Mighty wins 2019 Polaris Music Prize https://t.co/CJ9Kq1NdHX Community Development Program participants applaud her performance and album #polaris2019

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18 Sep

JUST ANNOUNCED 📢 📢 📢 Meet the newest inductees into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame: @AndyKimMusic, @BobbyCurtola, #Chilliwack and @CJmusic. The inaugural multiple-induction ceremony presented by @Music_Canada takes place at #StudioBell on Oct. 27.

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18 Sep

Get to know the four newest inductees into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, who will be honoured at the first-ever multiple induction Ceremony Presented by @Music_Canada at @nmc_canada this October.

@AndyKimMusic, Bobby Curtola, Chilliwack and
@CJmusic.

Music Canada@Music_Canada·
19 Sep

The @LDNMusicOffice has officially launched the 2019 London Music Census! Completing the survey will help develop a snapshot of London's music sector in 2019, and shape a deeper understanding of the city’s music community. https://t.co/TZCORULbdh #MusicCities #ldnont

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19 Sep

Congratulations to @aizabby, @fintanmusic, @samlynchmusic and @allofshope, the artists selected for the 2019/2020 Allan Slaight #JUNOMasterClass! Find out more about the Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class at https://t.co/jTQ8AZ4gIp

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18 Sep

Release: Music Canada welcomes Erica Meekes as Director of PR and Events
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The JUNO Awards@TheJUNOAwards·
18 Sep

An hour-long special showcasing the event will be available to stream on November 2, exclusively on @CBC Gem. A second special highlighting the #CMHF inductees with in-depth interviews will air as part of Music Day on CBC, March 15, ahead of The 2020 JUNO Awards on @CBC.

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18 Sep

@AndyKimMusic, Bobby Curtola, Chilliwack and Cowboy Junkies (@CJmusic) will officially join the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, this October, in the first-ever multiple-induction ceremony presented by @Music_Canada at @nmc_Canada. #CMHF

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18 Sep

Just announced! Andy Kim, Bobby Curtola, Chilliwack and Cowboy Junkies to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame https://t.co/RlAUZfzbUe @CJMusic @TheJUNOAwards

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18 Sep

Intronisation de quatre nouveaux membres au Panthéon de la musique canadienne:

@AndyKimMusic, Bobby Curtola, Chilliwack et @CJmusic

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