One of the first actions of the new Doug Ford-led administration has been to quietly shelve a key part of a controversial law that would have capped prices ticket scalpers can charge to fans of live music and sports, a joint CBC News/Toronto Star investigation has learned.
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April 11, 2018
by FYI Staff
The annual twister that brings the world to our doorstep is a complicated affair to navigate, so we've cribbed the agenda and simplified it for you all. Grab your spreadsheet or mobile calendar and mark down what's to 'like' and when to hit the fern bar for a respite from the crazy world known as CMW.
January 8, 2018
by FYI Staff
Team Juno Awards is ramping up media coverage for the 47th annual that's to be hosted by Michael Bublé at Rogers Arena Vancouver on March 25.
December 15, 2017
by FYI Staff
Nielsen's stats and facts will help the Academy throughout the nominations and awards selection process.
November 30, 2017
by David Farrell
The Canadian team behind Digital Dreams Music Festival, Electric Island, World Electronic Music Festival and All Day I Dream have announced a new week-long music festival April 4-8 in Barbados.
November 24, 2017
by FYI Staff
In their first year together, Brighid and Pascale have played several important showcase clubs, performed at a whirlwind of festivals, released an indie EP and won two notable awards.
November 10, 2017
by David Farrell
Earlier this year the city gambled on a super-sized, eight-day spectacle dubbed Stars & Thunder Festival, the likes of which no northern town had ever seen before.
November 8, 2017
by Kerry Doole
The live music fest and Indies 101 conference component are running Nov. 7-12, with 250 acts performing at over 20 Toronto venues.
October 10, 2017
by FYI Staff
The seventh annual edition of this important world music summit is set to run Nov. 14-17. Indigenous artists are prominent on the just-announced schedule.
September 19, 2017
by FYI Staff
A large number of festivals attracting industry professionals are offering bands little more than exposure and a free ticket to the events, and this has the musicians union riled up.
September 8, 2017
by FYI Staff
Folk Music Canada’s board of directors have announced that Charlie Wall-Andrews will be the Executive Director, taking charge of FMC’s operations, programming, member services, and advocacy work.
July 3, 2017
by External Source
Brower's salesmanship, love of R&R and ability to attract investors is more than a story. It's pure entertainment and its plot more fanciful than any fiction.