canadian music

Obi Tribute – Hutchinson of classic rock band The Beau-Marks gone at 81

27 Dec 2021

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

14 Dec 2021

Celebrating Diversity, Industry News, S.A.C. News

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…

Why The Broadcasting Act Reform is Serious Business

14 Dec 2021

Industry News, S.A.C. News

The Liberal govt has promised to re-visit and reform the legislation pertaining to the Broadcasting Act (Canadian Content) within the first 100 days in office. Why is this important? The…

Minister Guilbeault Announces British Columbia’s Final Recipients of Creative Export Canada Funding

30 Jul 2021

Advocacy, Broadcast

The Creative Export Canada Funding program was designed to help cultural industries expand into global markets. The Minister of Canadian Heritage recently announced B.C.’s three recipients that will share $671,000…

TikTok Strikes Agreement Over Royalty Payments for Music Used in Canada

15 Jul 2021

Industry News

The Canadian Musical Rights Agency has signed a multi-year partnership with TikTok that makes it possible for self-published songwriters and music publishers to collect royalties when their music is featured…