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Bob Roper (l) with party boy Kerry Doole. Pic provided.

The FYI Bulletin: Sept. 28, 2023

September 28, 2023

by David Farrell

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On Sept.

Live Presenters Lobby For Fed Financial Relief

September 28, 2023

by External Source

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More than 30 Canadian associations representing mainly show programmers and festiv

R.I.P. CanCon Warrior Stan Klees: 1932-2023

September 26, 2023

by Nick Krewen

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

Luminate Data Market Watch Facts & Figures: September 21st, 2023

September 26, 2023

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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

Dave Charles Interviews Byrnes Media's Chris Byrnes

September 26, 2023

by Dave Charles

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..."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."

Slaight Foundation Gifts $26.5M To Youth Mental Health Initiatives

September 26, 2023

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

Obituaries, Sept. 28, 2023

September 26, 2023

by Kerry Doole

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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.

Tom Williams: Being Famous At The Urinal Has Its Drawbacks

September 20, 2023

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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.

Joey Cee Remembers Tom Williams

September 20, 2023

by Joey Cee

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

Debby Friday Wins The 2023 Polaris Music Prize

September 20, 2023

by FYI Staff

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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.