Music Industry/Entrepreneurs


Kelsi Mayne: childhood singer, late-blooming songwriter

Also a nurse, track athlete, actor

Off the road, musicians look for new means to survive

How our music community is facing the pandemic

SOCAN welcomes government confirmation on royalties and CERB

Royalty payments will not prevent creators from qualifying f...

Apply now for Folk Music Ontario’s 2020 Songs from the Heart Awards

Celebrating songwriters in seven categories

Maky Lavender: Halfway between confidence and vulnerability

Debut album in synch with current social climate

FACTOR launches new Songwriter Development Program

Offers $2,000 subsidies toward various activities

SOCAN’s Michael McCarty to take part in “Cover Your Assets” webinar

Live online discussion of copyright management and protectio...

Abigail Lapell, Bernard Adamus, Diyet van Lieshout win songwriting awards at 2020 CFMAs

Small Glories win big at first online edition of annual folk...

SOCAN Announces $2-million Enhanced Emergency Program

For SOCAN members in need

SOCAN’s COVID-19 Update: March 25, 2020

Shawn Mendes, Spotify, Live Music Online Hosting Guide, more

COVID-19 Canadian Music Community Update: March 24, 2020

More ongoing activity during the current situation

Self-Isolation: A source of inspiration for SOCAN members

“There’s going to be a baby boom and an album boom!” ...

CISAC calls on governments for global action to help creators

“It’s imperative that governments in all countries act f...

Unison Benevolent Fund announces $500,000 COVID-19 Relief Program

Slaight Family Foundation donates half, hopes to inspire oth...

COVID-19 Update: Canadian music ecosystem still gamely adapting

Ongoing activity in the climate of isolation

NAC and Facebook Canada to broadcast online performances by Canadian artists

Other initiatives also being developed

COVID-19 Update: More resources from the Canadian music community

To help musicians through the situation

COVID-19 Update: Canadian music community continues to rally

Creative activity broadens as the situation deepens

Canadian music industry reacts quickly to COVID-19 situation

First few days of “lockdown” see much creative, caring a...

Drake, Kaytranada, each earn three 2021 Grammy Award nominations

Lido Pimienta, deadmau5, Leonard Cohen, Jayda G also honoure...

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