SOCAN members’ music shines in Canada and abroad as SOCAN sets a royalties distribution record of $262 million. The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) today announced its 2011 financial results, highlighting the further continuation of the positive trends observed in 2010: stronger collections and higher distributions to members. Total revenue [...]
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Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM) Comments on the impact of CBC Budgetary Cuts for Music Services
by admin on May 11, 2012
Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM) has been engaged in talks with CBC English Services and SRC French Services about the impact the recent cuts to the broadcaster’s budget will have on issues of common interest. With the music budget being drastically reduced across the board these cuts will have a profound effect on all musicians [...]
Harper Government Invests in the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society
by admin on May 11, 2012
Festivals in Saskatchewan will boost tourism and promote local culture, thanks in part to an investment from the Government of Canada. This was announced today by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister (Western Economic Diversification) and Member of Parliament (Blackstrap), on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. Funding will [...]
The 27th annual TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival is MOVING DOWNTOWN!
by admin on May 11, 2012
Downtown Jazz Weekend – June 23 & 24 – Vancouver Art Gallery/Robson Square – Free to the Public British Columbia’s largest arts and culture presenter and Vancouver’s signature festival—the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival—is moving downtown! We are thrilled to announce the relocation of the jazz festival’s free opening weekend—June 23 and 24—to the heart [...]
Frank D’Angelo’s Song “You’re The One” Breaks into Top 20 U.S. A/C Chart
by admin on May 11, 2012
Frank D’Angelo’s new R&B single ‘You’re The One’ has soared into the top 20 U.S. adult contemporary FMQB music chart. Only six weeks after its debut, the song is now being played on radio stations all throughout the U.S. Frank is delighted that U.S. radio stations have been so quick to embrace the song. “The [...]
Newcap Radio receives CRTC approval for new FM in Fredericton, NB
by admin on May 11, 2012
Newfoundland Capital Corporation (“NCC” or “Company”) (TSX: NCC.A NCC.B) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Newcap Inc., has received approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (“CRTC”) to operate a new FM radio licence in Fredericton, New Brunswick (CRTC Decision No. 2012-286). Rob Steele, President and Chief Executive Officer of NCC said “We are [...]
