Jhyve (pictured) wins CBC Music's Searchlight 2021 contest, new MVP Project recipients are announced, and the debut of Music Pro Summit. Also in the news are Kardinal Offishall, Free the City, SSIF, Bahamas, Music PEI, Alicia Toner, Rêve, Jeffery Straker, and farewell Jeanne Lamon and Jim Bessman.
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February 7, 2021
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. Keep in mind that pandemic fears are likely to affect some of the events listed. Submissions for the next round of the MVP Project for music video production (pictured) open on March 1.
February 3, 2021
by Kerry Doole
The Weeknd announces a massive global tour and a new compilation, Men Without Hats (pictured) sign with Sonic Envy and Cerberus Management, and MVP Project recipients are named. Others in the news include Neon Dreams, the Denis Parker Industry Builder Award, CIMA, Maple Blues Awards, Margaret Atwood, Jon Mullane, CMW, the ANSMA Awards, and farewell Rude van Steenes, and Tom Stevens.
October 5, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Louis-Jean Cormier (pictured) is amongst the leading Félix Awards nominees, the MVP Project announces its new recipients, and Music Canada & CONNECT launch a new series. Others in the news include Slocan Ramblers, the Junos, SOCAN, Crack of Dawn, Melba Moore, Cœur de Pirate, Rhonda Tulk-Lane, Sinéad O'Connor, Polaris Music Prize, Barbra Lica, Ben Kunder, Halifax Jazz Festival, and farewell Rocco Prestia and Cookie Monsta.
May 3, 2020
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. Keep in mind that pandemic fears are likely to threaten some of the events listed. Applications for the next round of MVP Project video funding (pictured) open May 15.
May 13, 2019
by Kerry Doole
Gordon Lightfoot meets up with two old pals (pictured), the MVP Project recipients are announced, and Drake is flying in style. Also in the news: LulaWorld, CMW, Justin Timberlake, the Beatles, UK's richest musicians, W3APONS, Tenille Townes, and Anvil. Videos added for your enjoyment.
January 11, 2019
by FYI Staff
RBC and the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (The Canadian Academy) have announced the nine grant recipients of a new initiative called
September 14, 2018
by FYI Staff
RBC and the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (The Canadian Academy) have partnered on a new initiative called the Music Video Production