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Ian MacKay To Leave Canadian PRO Re:Sound

Canadian nonprofit performance rights organization Re:Sound says that its longtime President Ian MacKay will exit his role at the organization at the end of the year.

Bruce Houghton on 09/10/2019 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Canadian Independent Music Association Gets $20M From Federal Government

The Canadian Independent Music Association has been awarded $20 million the federal government over the next two years for the Canada Music Fund. The CMF has been a critical source. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/20/2019 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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JUNO Award Winners 2019: The Full Winner List

The Juno Awards, Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC took over Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario last weekend to celebrate Canada's annual biggest night if music.

Bruce Houghton on 03/19/2019 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SOCAN Reports A Record Breaking Year

Canadian rights organization SOCAN published their preliminary results for 2018, revealing that the year was a record-breaker for the Canadian music industry. The PRO recorded record total revenues of $374. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2019 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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RPM Music Distribution Shuts Down Without Warning

RPM music distribution has shut down without warning. The Concord, Ontario based company whose distribution and one-stop clients include independent labels Concord, eOne, Drag City and Rough Trade. A letter. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/08/2019 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Kobalt’s AWAL Adds Toronto Team

AWAL, Kobalt’s indie label and label services arm, will add a Tronto office early in 2019. New hires will be made in marketing, client relations and A&R.  

Bruce Houghton on 12/11/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Canada’s Two Top Indie Distributors Merge

Two of Canada’s leading independent distributors, Toronto’s Outside Music and Montreal’s Distribution Select have today announced that they will merge effective December 1st.

Bruce Houghton on 10/30/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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iHeartRadio MMVAs 2018 – Fill Winners List

The 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs were held Sunday night in the heart of downtown Toronto. Hosted by YouTube star and actress Awkwafina, the show featured a star-studded lineup.

Bruce Houghton on 08/28/2018 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Don’t Wait For U.S. Music Modernization Act: What All Artists Performing In Canada Can Do Now To Get Paid More

With the future of the Music Modernization Act looking uncertain, and things generally not looking great for artists in the performance rights in general, Shawn Wilson offers some advice on. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/18/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Polaris Music Prize Short List 2018

Ten albums have been named to the Polaris Music Prize short list for Canadian album of the year. “These 10 titles traverse language and culture and highlight the beauty and richness. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/18/2018 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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