International Women’s Day: Patsy Gallant
Quebec dominated the Canadian disco scene in the 1970’s. Quebec disco singles often sold well in Europe, and to hipper American d.j.’s, and left a string of cult favourites. The…
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S.A.C. Black History Songwriters’ Series: Mel Brown
At the age of 50, a second career in music beckoned established guitarist Mel Brown and found him relocating from Texas to Canada for a 20-year career making and supporting…
Update from Ottawa
A new video clip on federal support for live performance Live music and theatre is so important to our communities, both for work and entertainment. MP Julie Dabrusin raised in…
The Rules for Online Streaming Are Changing
On February 2, 2022, a press conference took place with The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, where he discussed the introduction of the proposed Online Streaming…
Tribute to Terry McManus
Happy New Year, S.A.C. members. We hope everyone is keeping as well as can be hoped during a frozen January in a pandemic. We start 2022 on a sombre note,…
Sound Advice: Legal Considerations When Co-writing a Song
What rights do songwriters have? Can a co-writer record the song, or sign a synchronization license, without the consent of the other co-writers? How do co-writers “split” songs? What are…
Government Support Services for Music Creators,Music Businesses and Artists
The City of Toronto Music Office has provided a list of national support services available to music creators and artists at this time. Do you qualify for support services? Carefully…
Minister Rodriguez Postpones the National Summit on the Arts, Culture and Heritage
Canadian Heritage released a statement last week announcing that the national summit with the arts, culture and heritage sectors, planned for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2022, will be postponed.…
Obi Tribute – Hutchinson of classic rock band The Beau-Marks gone at 81
On October 31st (The Beau-Marks) guitarist Roy Hutchinson (81) transitioned after a period of extended illness. Ray is survived by his daughter Melodie Hutchinson and his sister Dorothy Hutchinson. A…
AcceleratiON: An Entrepreneurship Initiative for Black and Indigenous-owned Music Businesses
Ontario Creates’ priority is to support the growth and development of business entities that are focused on driving commercial growth and creating job opportunities within the province of Ontario. At…