News Archive
The Songwriters Association of Canada provides regular updates on the economic and cultural climate for music creators in Canada and abroad. Stay up to date with the S.A.C.’s work by checking the news archive below and following along on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Please also visit our events page for opportunities to collaborate in person and online.
Some Six Nations Sounds – Part 2
Most early recordings of Indigenous people were done at the behest and with sponsorship from The Smithsonian Institute, followed by folkloric and archival endeavours. The Smithsonian Institute recorded George Buck…
Some Six Nations Sounds – Part 1
As June flies by, S.A.C. considers Indigenous Peoples Day, from a musical angle. Following the horrific discovery of 215 children’s graves at the Kamloops Residential School, it seems fitting to…
Live Nation and Drake Are Opening a Brand New Concert Venue in Toronto
History, a 2,500-seat concert venue is being launched by Drake and Live Nation later this year in Toronto. The venue will host about 200 events a year to become a…
Bill C10 is good for Canada
S.A.C. is a proud signatory and supporter for Bill C-10. Bill C-10 is a critical first step towards rules that are fair and effective, and reflect the modern-day media landscape.…
Songwriters Association of Canada Announces, “Women of S.A.C.” Live Stream Concert on April 21
Line Up Features Five Incredible Female Songwriters Toronto, ON – The Songwriters Association of Canada is proud to announce the Celebration Series Songbird North Women of S.A.C. live stream concert…
S.A.C. Women’s History Month Series – Ruby Waters
Still in her early 20’s, Ruby Waters is a successful songwriter, seasoned live performer, and certainly eager to resume her live concerts like everyone else on either side of the…
S.A.C. Black History Songwriters Series: Vancouver Soul History
Most early Canadian soul music came from Ontario. Canada’s Black population was concentrated in the country’s biggest cities, as well as parts of Nova Scotia. Of the few Canadian soul…
S.A.C. Black History Songwriters Series: Gary Beals
There are some curves in life, some longer or sharper than others. Over the last 17 years, Gary Beals has taken them and put aspects of life’s winding road into…
S.A.C. Black History Songwriters Series: Maestro Fresh Wes
When “Let Your Backbone Slide” was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in late 2019, the 30 year old song was the first hip hop jam to receive…
Featured Member: Isabelle Banos
Isabelle Banos is a Montreal-based producer, songwriter and a founding member of thealternative pop band Caveboy, in which she plays bass and synthesizers. She has performed across Canada, showcased throughout…
S.A.C. Black History Songwriters Series: Glenn Copeland
In these socially desolate times with no live concerts or much else allowed, one can draw inspiration from Glenn Copeland. An African American transgender man who moved to Canada as…
Featured Member: Jessie T
Whether performing live or virtually, Jessie T leaves it all on the stage. With the mind of a songwriter and the heart of a performer, her music takes you through…
In Memoriam: Salome Bey, Canada’s First Lady of the Blues, 1933-2020
Canadian Legend and First Lady of the Blues, Salome Bey passed away on August 8. She was 86 years old. Born in 1933, she performed with her siblings as Andy…
Indiana Jones: What can be done together even when we are apart.
What can be done together even when we are apart. In this era of social isolation, many people are using their talents to bring people together… and help. Toronto singer/songwriter…
A message from Gold Entertainment Accountants
FROM: D. Jae Gold, BA, CPA, CA, CFE GOLD ENTERTAINMENT ACCOUNTANTS A DIVISION OF G & G PARTNERSHIP, LLP rocknrollaccountant.com Dear SAC members, clients and friends of Gold Entertainment Accountants:…