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…
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The Reason Why More Musicians Are Releasing Their Own Music
BBC correspondent Mike Savage wrote a piece highlighting one artist’s remarkable story. Lauren Spencer-Smith, British-born Canadian singer-songwriter from Vancouver Island, has no record deal. Her song, ‘Fingers Crossed’ was released…
MCNA submits ‘letter in response’ to US Copyright Royalty Board
January 27th 2022 – Yesterday MCNA (Music Creator’s North America), joined it’s member organizations (AWFC) The Alliance for Women Film Composers,(CMC) Council of Music Creators, (SCGC) Screen Composers Guild of…
Austria Set to Create Limited Exemption for Clips
It looks like Austria is the the next nation set to make a limited set of exceptions for the use of music clips less than 15 seconds. It passed through…
Afghan Musicians Land in Portugal With Hopes of Rebuilding Famed Arts School
Students and faculty members from the Afghanistan National Institute of Music arrived in Lisbon this week with hopes of rebuilding their acclaimed school. The group flew in to Lisbon, Portugal…
How the Federal Government Can Unlock the Enormous Potential of Canada’s Creative Industries
By: Margaret McGuffin September 22, 2021 Canada should develop a co-ordinated national action plan to ensure the creative sector’s continued growth. TORONTO—Throughout this election campaign, Canada’s creative industries have heard…