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Re:Sound Goes Live with New Fairness for Music Creators Web Portal

Re:Sound is calling for the Copyright Act to be amended in three areas to ensure that all Canadian music creators receive fair and equitable compensation.

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Jim Beam National Talent Search Submissions Now Open

Submissions are being accepted until April 7, 2023. 

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Slaight Foundation Gifts $2M to MusiCounts

The announcement was made during the 2023 Juno Award events in Edmonton.

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Mary Spender, Shelly Peiken, Judy Collins, Noelle Scaggs, & more to be Honoured at the 11th Annual She Rocks Awards

The awards will be co-hosted by Lisa Foxx and Aijia Grammer, with The Beaches as opening act.

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Women in Music Canada Unveil Recipients of Inaugural WIMC Honours

The recipients of this year’s Honours were selected by a finalist jury, from a long list of nominees, which was revealed last month.

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POP Montreal 2023 Announces First Wave of Performers

The performers include Candi Staton, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Junglepussy, and Dr. Cornel West.

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The JUNO Awards Head East to Halifax in 2024

The festivities will culminate with The JUNO Awards on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

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August 4, 2022

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Charlotte Cardin to Perform at the 22nd Annual Jim Beam INDIES

The INDIES will take place June 8, 2023 at History in Toronto.

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Win Tickets to the Women in Music Canada Honours

Enter for your chance to win two tickets to the Women in Music Canada Honours

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Nominations for the 22nd Annual Jim Beam INDIE Awards Now Open

Canadian Music Week is pleased to announce nominations are now open for the 22nd Anniversary of the Jim Beam INDIE Awards.

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August 4, 2022

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Side Door Announces ‘On the Road with Side Door’ U.S. Touring Program

The program is available to Artists showcasing at Folk Alliance International (FAI) in Kansas City or South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference & Festival in Austin, playing ticketed Side Door shows between January and March 2023, and ensures a $200 USD guarantee for artists.

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Beatcave to Host Sixth Annual All-Inclusive Educational and Creative Songwriting CAMP

This year's edition of CAMP (Creatives Arranging Musical Projects) takes place March 4-5.

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August 4, 2022

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RIP: Tom Stephen, Drummer of The Jeff Healey Band, Has Died

Stephen died of cardiac arrest on Feb, 20, 2023, at age 68.

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Michael Bublé, Drake Among Canadian Grammy Winners

A handful of Canadians were recognized for their musical achievements at the Grammys.

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August 4, 2022

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JukeJoint Foundation Launches to Empower Women of Colour in Music Business

The new nonprofit organization seeks to promote professional development of women of colour in the music industry through networking, programming initiatives, and funding.

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August 4, 2022

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Canadian Music Week Announces Keynote with Debra Rathwell of AEG Presents

The CMW Conference takes place on June 8-10, 2023 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto.

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August 4, 2022

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Women in Music Canada Shares Long List for Inaugural WIMC Honours

An event is taking place March 8 in Toronto as part of WIMC's International Women's Day Programming

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August 4, 2022

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SXSW Announces New Wave of Keynotes and Featured Speakers

SXSW takes place March 10 - 19, 2023 in Austin, TX.

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August 4, 2022

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Toronto's 21st Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Announces 100 More Artists

The list of artists Includes Sultans of String, Gary Kendall Band, Anne Lindsay & More

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August 4, 2022

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NWC Webinars presents: Entertainment Marketing Meetup

The Entertainment Marketing Meetup will enable attendees to learn the latest techniques and network with Entertainment Marketing Professionals from around the World.

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August 4, 2022

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Donate to Help Number 9 Audio

The Toronto studio suffered a fire in December.

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August 4, 2022

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BreakOut West Festival Submissions Now Open

Early bird pricing is in effect until Feb. 6, 2023.

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August 4, 2022

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CIMA to Return to Folk Alliance International this February

CIMA's official showcase takes place Feb. 3.

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August 4, 2022

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Applications to Play at NXNE Close Jan. 20

The deadline to submit applications is this Friday.

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August 4, 2022

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RIP: Bachman-Turner Overdrive Drummer Robbie Bachman has Died

Bachman was 69. No cause of death has been revealed.

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August 4, 2022

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Def Jam appoints Kardinal Offishall as Global A&R

The Canadian artist and producer will be working directly with CEO Tuni Balogun and EVP LaTrice Burnette.

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August 4, 2022

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Patron Technology Acquires Fan Interactive Marketing

The acquisition is effective immediately, and the combined company will continue to serve its clients.

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August 4, 2022

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OMEA's Synergy 2023 Issues Call for Workshops

The deadline to apply is Jan. 29, 2023.

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August 4, 2022

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RIP: Shirley Eikhard, JUNO Award Winner and Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee, has Died

Shirley Eikhard, writer of Grammy-Award winning song "Something to Talk About" as well as a two-time JUNO and multi-BMI Award winner and Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, has died. She passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Orangeville Hospital in Orangeville, ON, surrounded by friends. Eikhard was 67 years old.

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August 4, 2022

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Lemmon Entertainment Releases Lemmon Holiday Mixtape

Lemmon Entertainment has released the Lemmon Holiday Mixtape, which is available through Dec. 30, and features a variety of Canadian artists spreading Holiday cheer for an worthy cause. 100% of the mixtape’s proceeds will go to the MusiCounts Band Aid program.

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