On June 11, as part of CMW, the El Mocambo in Toronto hosted the 21st Anniversary of this event that celebrates the artists who inspire the independent spirit, both nationally and internationally.
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June 11, 2022
by FYI Staff
Presented as part of Canadian Music Week in Toronto on Friday night, the CLMIAs celebrated the live music sector in Canada across 19 categories.
June 10, 2022
by FYI Staff
With four trophies in hand, the music supervisor was the big winner at the event, held on June 9 at The El Mocambo in Toronto as part of CMW. The Canadian Sync Awards celebrate the craft of music supervision in filmed media in Canada with the presentation of 14 awards.
June 9, 2022
by David Farrell
CMW 2022 is turning out to be a glorious success. Pictured: Neill Dixon on the 'welcome mat'.
May 18, 2022
by Kerry Doole
Chuck D (pictured) to be honoured by CMW, Make Music Matter's Darcy Ataman receives the Order of Manitoba, and The Color has a big week. Also in the news are the Halifax Jazz Festival, Something Else!, Mixto, Lulaworld, FAI, Ori Dagan, TUNS, Troy Junker, Sweet Alibi, Rip Pop Mutant, Sarah McLachlan, Lucinda Williams, Neko Case, and Amanda Rheaume.
April 21, 2022
by David Farrell
The Canadian-born music biz disruptor is returning to keynote CMW's 40th edition in Toronto and you can bet his words are gonna make headlines before the day is done. From all of us, welcome back bud!
March 13, 2022
by Karen Bliss
CMW topper Neill Dixon speaks for the first time about the return of the annual convention, in Toronto, June 6-11. Post pandemic the global music industry event has evolved so the bunfest MBIAs won't be on the menu, but a category celebrating the return of 'Live' makes its entrance.
February 14, 2022
by David Farrell
Included in the CARAS mandate is promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and combating r
January 27, 2022
by Kerry Doole
Indie rockers The Elwins (pictured) are breaking up, Block Heater returns to Calgary, and Winterfolk will proceed virtually. Also in the news are The HP’s, SOCAN Foundation, Her Music Awards, Haviah Mighty, Juno noms, Julian Taylor, SaskMusic, Church of Trees, CMW, and farewell Bob Yeomans and Dick Halligan.
May 26, 2021
by Karen Bliss
"Putting on a fully virtual event was a huge experiment, and we're really pleased that it was even more successful than we anticipated,” CMW president Neill Dixon told FYI Music News. “We came up with a solution for our virtual festival that hadn't been done before and the feedback we've received has been very encouraging".
May 19, 2021
by Karen Bliss
Canadian Music Week president Neill Dixon and The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, kicked off the 38th editi
May 17, 2021
by Karen Bliss
The annual is back with a packed schedule of the best, brightest and the famous. For those with limited funds, virtual entry takes in pandemic pocketbook realities.