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.
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:…
Looking back on "Decades" presented by the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame concert, Phoenix Theatre, Toronto. A gala concert to kick-start the festive season was a great way to celebrate this year’s batch of songs being celebrated…
S.A.C. Celebrates International Women’s Day: Bonnie Dobson
It took a chunk of her lifetime, but Bonnie Dobson is pleased to finally receive recognition for the brilliant song “Morning Dew” which she wrote, but failed to protect at…
COVID-19 Information & Resources for Canada’s Music Industry (Prepared by CIMA)
As the music community comes together during the novel COVID-19 pandemic, we hope to keep you informed of developments as they roll out. Artists, performers, and musicians are without income,…
S.A.C. Celebrates International Women’s Day: Lorraine Segato
Lorraine Segato was born in Hamilton, on June 17, 1956, but made her home in Toronto’s Queen West neighbourhood. Home to some of the city’s longest standing live music venues…
S.A.C. Black History Songwriters Series: Bullen Family
Eddie Bullen’s birthplace of Grenada is better known for The Mighty Sparrow and calypso grooves than jazz music. Arriving in Canada in 1980, Bullen has since worked to add jazz…
S.A.C. Black History Songwriters Series: Bucky Adams
Born April 25, 1937 to a large family in Depression era Halifax, Charles “Bucky” Richmond Adams was fortunate to find himself in a musical household. Bucky Adams started teaching himself…
S.A.C. Black History Songwriters Series: Joe Sealy
Joe Sealy’s role as a fixture on the Canadian jazz scene started in his hometown of Montreal, but his status grew after heading east. Instead of heading for Toronto or…
Protect Your Music Online
Living in the Cyber Age surely has a lot of advantages. With the development of technologies our lives are much easier. Songwriters all across the globe use new online technology…
Featured Member: Nick Fowler (FWLR)
While maintaining a successful career in music for TV and Film, Nick Fowler needed an outlet that was solely focused on him. In 2013 FWLR was born. Born free to…
Featured Member: Victoria Banks
Victoria Banks has been nominated for 11 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards and was named CCMA Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year in 2010. She…