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Oscar Peterson photo capture from the Black + White trailer.

Oscar Peterson Doc Headed For TIFF, Cineplex, Crave TV

August 8, 2021

by FYI Staff

The Bell Media-commissioned Oscar Peterson documentary directed by Barry Avrich will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Fest

Terry Fox, 1980, running in Ottawa for his Marathon of Hope — photo courtesy of TFF.

Star-Studded Terry Fox TV Special Cancer Fundraiser

August 8, 2021

by Karen Bliss

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A one-hour CBC TV and online special, Terry Fox: The Power of One, will air on Monday, Aug.

Bill King Joins SING! Vocal Festival

August 5, 2021

by FYI Staff

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SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival is pleased to announce that Bill King is joining the SING!

Dallas Smith Signs WW Deal With Big Loud Records

August 5, 2021

by David Farrell

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Canadian country singer, songwriter Dallas Smith has signed a global record deal

Ontario Gov't Backs Return Of Live Events With $49M Grant Program

August 5, 2021

by David Farrell

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On the heels of announcing plans to make Ontario Place a major city attraction in Toronto, the provincial government has released details on a multi-million grant fund supportiing 439 festivals and events in the province this year.

Finalists Named For 2021 Slaight Music Emerging Songwriter Award

August 4, 2021

by FYI Staff

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The prestigious award is presented in partnership with the CSHF and this year includes a public voting component. The six Anglophone finalists include three Juno Award winners.

MRC Data Market Watch Facts & Figures: July 29th, 2021

August 4, 2021

by External Source

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

July 23 Tomato Tomato festival. Pic: Area 506 / Mat Savidant.

August Is Hot With Live Music In the Maritimes, Ken Kelley Reports

August 3, 2021

by Ken Kelley

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As Canadians from coast to coast anxiously await the return of concert venues, music fans in the Maritimes are enthusiastically embracing smaller s

Prism Prize Video: Justin Nozuka & Mahalia - No One But You

August 3, 2021

by External Source

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The 2021 Prism Prize for Best Canadian Music Video was recently awarded to Theo Kapodistrias, for his clip for Haviah Mighty’s Thirteen. We will continue to profile noteworthy Canadian videos that were eligible for the prize, including this one from a Toronto pop songsmith and a British guest vocalist.

Live Nation Plan Calls For All-Season Ontario Place Music Venue

August 2, 2021

by David Farrell

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When opened, the new winter concert facility will become the only mid-point sized venue providing a stage to acts that have outgrown the city's numerous 1-3K seat concert halls and the several vast year-round sports arenas.