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Bob Roper (l) with party boy Kerry Doole. Pic provided.
September 28, 2023
by David Farrell

On Sept.

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September 28, 2023
by External Source

More than 30 Canadian associations representing mainly show programmers and festiv

Photo by Doug Lounsbury
September 26, 2023
by Nick Krewen

Stan Klees, a Canadian music industry architect who championed Canadian talent along with Walt Grealis, inspired Canadian content regulations, co-f

September 26, 2023
by External Source

Here is this week's Luminate Data Market Watch report which features Canadian music stats for the current week and YTD with comparisons to last yea

Chris Byrnes pic provided.
September 26, 2023
by Dave Charles

..."Dave, the first time we talked, I was in Regina in January, where it was -25 degrees, and you were on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, where it was +25 degrees. I sent you a note saying there was something very wrong with this picture, and the relationship started from there."

September 26, 2023
by External Source

The Slaight Family Foundation today announced it will donate $26.5 million to 19 organizations, including national charities, Greater Toronto Area

September 26, 2023
by Kerry Doole

Indira Nanavati Cadena, a Toronto singer, musician, and owner of live music venue La Rev, died on Sept.

Tom Williams with his everyday grin. FYI library picture.
September 20, 2023
by External Source

First published in FYI on April 25, 2018

So here's a story I will dine on for years.

Tom Williams in an earlier day. Photo provided by Joey Cee.
September 20, 2023
by Joey Cee

Former Attic Records’ principal Tom Williams died at Georgian Bay Hospital on Sept. 8 at age 79.

September 20, 2023
by FYI Staff

The eclectic artist won the prestigious Prize for her debut album Good Luck. Her victory came with a $50K reward courtesy of Slaight Music, and was announced at the Polaris Gala at Massey Hall in Toronto on Sept. 19. The Prize goes to the best Canadian album of the year based on artistic merit without regard to genre, sales history or label affiliation.

September 20, 2023
by Kerry Doole

Pete (Peter Anthony) Swann, a guitarist, record producer, engineer, songwriter and studio owner, died on Sept. 12, at age 58.

September 19, 2023
by External Source

Here is this week's Luminate Data Market Watch report which features Canadian music stats for the current week and YTD with comparisons to last yea