18 h. ago Canadian Music Week founder launches legal action against Departure Festival

TORONTO — The founder of Canadian Music Week is taking the new owners of Departure Festival to court, alleging they’ve breached their contract and failed to pay fees tied to their acquisition of his music industry conference. Former CMW president and creator Neill Dixon filed a notice of action in an Ontario court earlier this […]

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3 d. ago Okanagan musician seeks public’s vote to perform at Canadian Country Music Awards

Mitch Zorn is one of the eight finalists competing for a chance to peform at the Canadian Country Music Awards that will be held in Kelowna, B.C. later this year.

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3 d. ago Nickelback headlines 'Proudly Canadian' concert lineup, John Legend, Babymetal and Hyperspace Metalfest announce shows

Laketown Ranch announces Canadian lineup for August event

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3 d. ago Nickelback headlines 'Proudly Canadian' concert lineup, John Legend at Rogers Arena and more Vancouver music news

Vancouver concert announcements include Nickelback, John Legend, Hyperspace Metal Festival and more

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9 d. ago French publishers and authors sue Meta over copyright works used in AI training

French publishers and authors said Wednesday they’re taking Meta to court, accusing the social media company of using their works without permission to train its artificial intelligence model. Three trade groups said they were launching legal action against Meta in a Paris court over what they said was the company’s “massive use of copyrighted works […]

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1 week ago Guelph students record with Canadian rock band Triumph for Music Monday

On Friday, Guelph Collegiate Institute's Made Urban Arts program performed and recorded background vocals with members of the rock band Triumph.

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1 week ago Alessia Cara talks Brampton roots, new album ‘Love and Hyperbole’ and upcoming tour

Alessia Cara reflects on her 10-year music journey, Brampton roots, and new album Love and Hyperbole on The Hot Mic with Kat and Dave in this Canadian Music Moment.

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2 w. ago Electronic producer Deadmau5 sells song and label catalogue in US$55 million deal

TORONTO — Deadmau5 is taking the cheese. The Canadian electronic music producer, known for wearing a mouse head helmet on stage, has sold his song catalogue and that of his Mau5trap record label in a deal valued at US$55 million. The buyer is Los Angeles-based Creative Music Group, an independent music distributor, which will own […]

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2 w. ago It’s time to update the definition of Canadian content. You can have a say

Our Canadian content rules when it comes to music on the radio have been unchanged on the books since 1971. It's time for an update. Here's how you can get involved.

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3 w. ago O Canada! Corus FM Radio stations to play exclusively Canadian music March 1

For the inaugural Canadian Day on certain Corus FM radio stations, it's going to be all Canadian music all day long. No exceptions.

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3 w. ago Huge festival coming to Toronto with local and international celebrities

One of Toronto's most beloved annual music festivals is getting a total makeover this spring, featuring the addition of comedy and other arts with a truly impressive lineup.If you've found yourself asking when Canadian Music Week is coming back this year, you may be out of luck; it's not. At least, not as Canadian Music Week, that is.This year, the festival, gearing up for its 42nd annual edition, is taking 'new year, new me,' quite literally: bearing the new name of Departure Festival and incorporating much more than just music.“We’re creating a launchpad that opens doors to deeper, more inclusive conversations and showcases the richness of Toronto’s cultural scene, celebrates Canadian creatives, and welcomes global artists," said Executive Producer of Loft Entertainment, Kevin Barton, in an earlier release. "We invite industry professionals, music and arts lovers and festival-goers to experience the event in a whole new way.”Departure Fe...

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4 w. ago Cole Swindell, Tenille Townes and MacKenzie Porter among headliners for Nashville North 2025

Nashville North, the Calgary Stampede’s country-music party tent, has announced its lineup for the 2025 festival, featuring local and international talent. Among the headliners is Alberta’s Tenille Townes. The Grande Prairie musician has an impressive career spanning over 15 years. Townes’ music has charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs list, the Canadian Hot 100 […]

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