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…
S.A.C. News
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…
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,…
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…
Farewell, Jo Jo Bennett.
Farewell, Jo Jo Bennett Jo Jo Bennett, one of the first people to record soul records in Toronto, who went on to make reggae an integral part of the city’s…
10 In-Person and Virtual Music Festival’s and Events Happening Across Canada This August
Live music is gradually returning and if life isn’t totally back to normal, it’s moving forwards. Enjoy these festivals, either in-person (if offered) or virtual reclining on your couch. The…
Music Domains May Finally Be a Reality
Trying to register a domain name can be incredibly frustrating when you find out your name’s been taken. DotMusic has recently won a battle with the likes of Amazon and…
Your #1 Job As a Music Artist? Create Demand for Your Music
With millions of new songs released every month on multiple streaming sites, it’s up to indie artists to make sure they have a presence in the marketplace. How do you…
Folk Musician Stan Rogers Honored on Canadian Stamp
Canada Post has commemorated the late Stan Rogers on a new illustrated stamp with the singer-songwriter singing and playing guitar against a background of Nova Scotia’s Fogerty Cove. The performance…
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…