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CONNECT announces increased royalties for Canadian music labels

Posted July 12, 2016 by Corey Poole

CONNECT Music Licensing has announced that an efficiency project undertaken with Re:Sound Music Licensing has resulted in increased royalty payments for Canadian rights holders.

Data improvement and other efficiencies have led to an increase of CAD$1.2 million annually for CONNECT’s members, who range in size from major record labels to artist-owned imprints.

Improvements in data streams provided by CONNECT’s members, and the creation of a single repertoire database have also freed up an additional CAD$1 million in accelerated royalty payments for labels and another CAD$1 million to the performers on recordings through Re:Sound’s member organizations ACTRA RACS, MROC and ARTISTI.

“The increased royalties are particularly notable as they result from our drive to improve royalty collection in line with international best practices, as opposed to adding revenues from a new music service or higher tariff award from the Copyright Board,” said Graham Henderson, President of CONNECT Music Licensing, in the release. “Organizations like CONNECT and Re:Sound exist only to serve rights holders, and today we have delivered on that promise.”

Royalty distributions, as a result of this project, will also happen faster on ongoing basis. Depending on the tariff, payout timelines have been accelerated by 1-6 months, a CONNECT rep told Billboard.

Reaction from Canada’s major labels acknowledged their contribution through data stream improvements:

We’re happy to have helped deliver more royalties into the ecosystem through @CONNECTml & @ReSoundMLC efficiencies: https://t.co/9oiE25EgcI

— Universal Music CA (@umusic) July 8, 2016

Efficiencies by @CONNECTml & @ReSoundMLC mean faster payouts for rights holders. We’re proud to have played a role. https://t.co/heZeg7OUOJ

— Warner Music Canada (@WarnerCanada) July 8, 2016

Members of Canada’s music industry also shared the positive news:

New @ReSoundMLC and @CONNECTml deal enhances royalty distribution, increases efficiency for Canadian rights holders: https://t.co/6TrI48kXIb

— CIMA (@_CIMAmusic) July 8, 2016

@CONNECTml, @ReSoundMLC Efficiencies Put $2m More On Table For Canadian Rights Holders @fyimusicnews https://t.co/OjPWi7dHOz

— CMRRA (@CMRRA) July 8, 2016

Coverage of the increase in royalties for Canadian rights holders has also been featured in Canadian Musician and FYI Music News.

Categories: Industry News, News Release
Tags: CIMA, CMRRA, Connect Music Licensing, Graham Henderson, Re:Sound, Royalties, Universal Music Canada, Warner Music Canada

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Twenty One Pilots presented with Platinum award plaques in Toronto

Posted June 15, 2016 by Bram Gonshor

Amidst an extensive world tour that will find them on the road through 2017, alternative hip hop duo Twenty One Pilots were in Toronto, ON last week for a sold-out show at the Molson Canadian Amphitheater. Prior to their performance, the band was presented with custom award plaques by Warner Music Canada signifying the Triple Platinum certification of their single “Stressed Out,” and the Platinum certification of the 2015 album Blurryface. The album also features the Gold single “Tear In My Heart.”

Earlier this Spring, the band toured through Canada beginning with two nights at Montreal, QC’s Metropolis, and wrapping up with two nights at Vancouver, BC’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The band will return to Canada in September for appearances at Edmonton, AB’s Sonic Boom Festival, and Calgary, AB’s X-Fest.

The video for the breakout Triple Platinum track “Stressed Out” can be viewed below.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Blurryface, Canadian Tour, Gold/Platinum, Platinum, Stressed Out, Triple Platinum, Twenty One Pilots, Warner Music Canada

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Charlie Puth presented with award plaque in Toronto

Posted March 29, 2016 by Bram Gonshor

American singer/songwriter Charlie Puth was in Toronto, ON Monday night for an intimate sold-out concert at The Mod Club as part of his 2016 North American Tour. Prior to the show, Warner Music Canada presented Puth with a custom award plaque for the Gold certification of his track “One Call Away” and Platinum certification of “Marvin Gaye.”

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Earlier in the day, Puth met with his Canadian fans for an autograph session at the HMV Underground, located at Toronto’s HMV Superstore (333 Yonge St.).

We felt "Some Type of Love" for @charlieputh today! Thanks for coming out to #thehmvunderground #hmvlive pic.twitter.com/Fk3jlo4fzs

— hmv canada (@hmvcanada) March 28, 2016

Charlie Puth has also been certified Quadruple Platinum in Canada for his collaboration with Wiz Khalifa on the Furious 7 theme song “See You Again.” The video for Charlie Puth’s Platinum single “Marvin Gaye” with Meghan Trainor can be viewed below:

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Charlie Puth, Gold, Gold/Platinum, HMV Underground, Marvin Gaye, One Call Away, Platinum, Warner Music Canada

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Muse receive Platinum plaques for Drones

Posted January 18, 2016 by Bram Gonshor

Photo credit: Warner Music Canada

UK rock trio Muse were in Toronto over the weekend kicking off a Canadian leg of their world tour in support of their 2015 album Drones. Prior to their Air Canada Centre concert on January 16, the band were presented with Platinum award plaques for Drones by Warner Music Canada. It is the fourth Canadian Platinum album certification for the band, joining 2006’s Black Holes And Revelations, 2009’s The Resistance and 2012’s The 2nd Law.

Muse will play Quebec City tonight, followed by 2 nights at the Bell Centre in Montreal January 20-21. Judging by their Instagram posted below, the band is certainly making the best of the winter months in Canada!

When in Canada, let's go Curling!

A photo posted by MUSE (@muse) on Jan 17, 2016 at 3:14pm PST

The music video for “Dead Inside”, the opening track off Drones, can be viewed below:

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Air Canada Centre, Bell Centre, centre bell, drones, montreal, muse, Toronto, Warner Music Canada

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Alt-J Presented With Gold Awards For Sophomore Release

Posted July 27, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

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Over 35,000 music fans gathered together in Oro-Medonte, ON over the weekend for the inaugural WayHome Music & Arts Festival featuring Neil Young, Kendrick Lamar, Sam Smith, Hozier and many other Canadian Gold/Platinum certified artists. Prior to their 8:15 PM performance on the WayBright stage Friday night, English indie rock outfit alt-J were presented with Canadian Gold award plaques by Warner Music Canada staff representing the sales of over 40,000 units for their latest album This Is All Yours. It is the second Canadian certification for the group, with their first album An Awesome Wave earning Gold status in 2013.

The album features the hit single “Left Hand Free”, which can be heard below.

Categories: Gold/Platinum, Music Tourism
Tags: alt-j, Gold, Gold/Platinum, This Is All Yours, Warner Music Canada, WayHome

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Everything Is PL4TINUM In Canada For Jason Derulo

Posted July 3, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Since 2010, American R&B vocalist Jason Derulo has been a staple on the Canadian charts earning Platinum certifications for his early hits like “In My Head”, “Whatcha Say” and “Ridin’ Solo”. During a visit to Toronto for the MMVA‘s, Derulo was reminded of his devoted Canadian following when presented with a custom multi-‘PL4TINUM’ plaque by Warner Music Canada for his latest tracks “Want To Want Me”, “Wiggle”, “Trumpets” & “The Other Side”. “Talk Dirty” featuring 2 Chainz is the highest certification on the plaque at 4X Platinum. Derulo was also presented with a plaque commemorating “Want To Want Me”‘s #1 position on Canadian CHR/Top 40 radio.

The video for “Want To Want Me” from his 2015 album Everything Is 4 can be viewed below:

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Gold/Platinum, Jason Derulo, Pl4tinum, Platinum, Warner Music Canada

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Wiz Khalifa Receives 3X Platinum Plaque For Blockbuster Hit

Posted June 29, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa was in Toronto last week with Fall Out Boy for a performance at Toronto’s Molson Canadian Amphitheater on the Boys Of Zummer tour. Prior to taking the stage, Khalifa was presented with a custom plaque by Warner Music Canada commemorating the Triple Platinum certification of his latest single “See You Again” (ft. Charlie Puth) from the Furious 7 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

We presented Wiz Khalifa with a 3x Platinum award for #SeeYouAgain!

A photo posted by Warner Music Canada (@warnermusiccanada) on Jun 18, 2015 at 1:50pm PDT

“See You Again” is the seventh Canadian certification for Wiz Khalifa and joins his tracks “Black And Yellow” and “Young Wild And Free” as his highest to date. Fans of the the Fast And Furious franchise have welcomed the song as a touching tribute to actor Paul Walker, who passed away during the filming of the 7th installment of the film franchise in 2013.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Digital Download, Furious 7, Gold, Gold/Platinum, See You Again, Warner Music Canada, Wiz Khalifa

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Josh Groban Presented With Gold Plaque For 2015 Album ‘Stages’

Posted June 12, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Multi-Platinum American vocalist Josh Groban was in Toronto this week to promote his latest album Stages, which was certified Gold in Canada earlier in May. This is the second certification for Groban in 2015, as his Christmas album Noel earned 6X Platinum status in January.

On Wednesday night, Groban was presented with a custom Gold plaque for the collection of Broadway hits. The singer took to Instagram and Twitter to thank Warner Music Canada for the surprise gift and share the news with his fans.

Groban will return to Toronto in September for two performances at the Sony Centre September 21 & 22. Tickets are on sale now!

Fantastic dinner with my wonderful Warner Music Canada team. They surprised me with a gold record already!! Thanks to them and all the fans here for making this record such a success. #warnerbrosrecords #canada #gold #theater #geek #whosvinylisthatreally #steak #eh

A photo posted by Josh Groban (@joshgroban) on Jun 10, 2015 at 7:16pm PDT

Categories: Gold/Platinum, Uncategorized
Tags: Gold/Platinum, Josh Groban, Stages, Warner Music Canada

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Ed Sheeran Presented With Multi-Platinum Canadian Plaques

Posted June 8, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

English singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran, who’s currently touring through the country on the Canadian leg of his 2015/16 world tour, was presented with several plaques in Toronto this weekend by Warner Music Canada prior to his June 6th sold-out show at the Air Canada Centre. Sheeran received a Double Platinum plaque for his 2011 album + and a 5X Platinum digital download plaque for his track “Thinking Out Loud” from the Triple Platinum 2014 album X, which Sheeran was also presented a custom plaque for. The fourth plaque (pictured far right) commemorates his #1 singles at Canadian radio for “Sing” & “Thinking Out Loud”.

Ed Sheeran will co-host the 2015 Much Music Video Awards on June 21, 2015 at 9E/6P. It will be his 4th appearance on the annual award show.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Ed Sheeran, MMVA, Warner Music Canada

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DJ Robin Schulz Presented With Platinum Plaque For Song “Prayer In C”

Posted January 13, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

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German house DJ Robin Schulz was in Toronto over the weekend for a series of performances including a Saturday night gig at electro-hub The Hoxton and a Monday evening meet-and-greet at HMV’s new downtown Underground performance venue. During the stop at HMV, Warner Music Canada presented Schulz with a Platinum plaque for his remix of “Prayer in C”, originally performed by Lilly Wood & the Prick.

Last night in #Toronto was INSANE with @Robin__Schulz! Meet Robin and catch his exclusive performance FREE at 6 PM at @hmvcanada Yonge & Dundas TOMORROW!

A photo posted by @warnermusiccanada on Jan 11, 2015 at 3:33pm PST

Schulz expressed his gratitude over receiving the award by posting a photo on his Facebook page, thanking his Canadian fans for their support of the track. A few Canadian tour dates remain on Schulz’s world tour including Vancouver on January 14 and Montreal on January 24.

The video for “Prayer in C” can be viewed below:

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Gold/Platinum, Platinum, Prayer In C, Robin Schulz, Warner Music Canada

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