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May 5, 2020
by FYI Staff
Canadian Music Week is abandoning efforts to present the annual festival and conference in Toronto in 2020.
February 6, 2020
by External Source
Canadian Music Week has announced that Debra Rathwell, Executive VP, Global Touring & Talent at AEG Presents, will be inducted into th
October 21, 2019
by Kerry Doole
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences? Check our calendar and get into the groove. Applications to showcase at Canadian Music Week 2020 (pictured) close on Dec. 15.
October 2, 2019
by David Farrell
The recently appointed Canadian Music Week CEO has some ambitious plans for steering the multi-platform music extravaganza to new heights.
July 17, 2019
by External Source
Canadian Music Week has announced that Danya Dixon has been promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the organization, effective immediat
May 13, 2019
by FYI Staff
The final day of CMW 2019: Lefsetz talks to McCarty; Mannis-Gardner talks samples and Music Cities Summit talks about getting started and tourism dollars.
May 13, 2019
by Sharon Taylor
Sharon Taylor's final report from the meeting rooms at the Sheraton Centre Toronto during the CMW confab.
May 13, 2019
by Nick Krewen
Yukon-based Sarah MacDougall dominated the field with two Indie Award wins, but Lindi Ortega, Alexandra Streliski, DVBBS, and The Dead South scored major victories of their own at the Phoenix to close out CMW 2019.
May 12, 2019
by Cam Carpenter
It was an early start at The Sheraton on Friday, but we managed to have a quick chat with Canadian Live Music Association CEO Erin Be
May 12, 2019
by FYI Staff
Robbie Robertson (pictured) offered anecdotes and pearls of wisdom during CMW 2019 Day Two while Dave Grohl and his Mom entertainingly pushed her new book. On the practical side, it seems that most pitches to investors came up empty and managers have a tough road when they decide to take on a client.
May 10, 2019
by Nick Krewen
Triumph being feted with the "lifetime" Legends Of Live Award and Erin Benjamin's speech were the highlights of the 2019 Live Music Industry Awards, held Friday night at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto.