1+ hour, 22+ min ago   (671+ words) "Alberta is home to extraordinary artists, organizations and industry leaders and I am honoured to serve as the province’s first music commissioner,” says Venance, a musician and music educator. She is mandated to help grow the province's music industry. Alberta…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (266+ words) Ten Alberta acts will participate in two-day artist residences over the next year to to hone their craft while remaining in their home province. The list includes Kreesha Turner, Rachel Gleddie, Colin Carbonera and more. The National Music Centre is…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (568+ words) The honour, presented by SOCAN, will be awarded at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026, recognizing the talented women shaping Canadian music through songwriting and composition. Canada has a new stage. Billboard Canada and SOCAN are joining forces to spotlight the…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1801+ words) The president and CEO of FACTOR, one of Canada's most crucial music funders, explains why it's more important than ever to support homegrown culture and give it the opportunity to compete on the global stage. “Buying locally is more important…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1144+ words) Formerly with Dine Alone Records and Nevado Records, the Toronto-based label exec joined Last Gang in 2017 where he served as director of marketing and A&R. MNRK Music Group has announced the promotion of Dan Hawie to managing director of Last…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (796+ words) Through provincial government agency Experience Ontario, the province will support events ranging from local fests to major affairs like Boots and Hearts and Ottawa Bluesfest. The Ontario festivals and music events sector has another reason to celebrate this week. Provincial…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1848+ words) The CEO of Whitecap Entertainment discusses the "competitive advantage" of owning their own site and how Cavendish Beach and Sommo are putting the Maritimes on the map for global artists. When it comes to Canada's touring market, the focus is…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (833+ words) A B.C. consumer group reached a deal with StubHub Canada, making ticket-buyers eligible for a refund if their resale ticket didn’t disclose an obstructed or limited view. Karma may be coming for Taylor Swift fans in Vancouver. Those who bought obstructed…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1107+ words) Submitted by the CLMA's president & CEO, Erin Benjamin, the organization's budget submission provides recommendations to “position Ontario as a leader in live music, tourism and cultural development.” The Canadian Live Music Association has ideas for investment in the live music…...