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April 17, 2019
by David Farrell
The Ontario Government released its annual Budget last week, and it has profound impacts on the Ontario Music Fund (OMF).
March 27, 2019
by FYI Staff
The fifth annual in Toronto on June 10 honours four stalwarts of Canada's independent music sector, while three nominees compete for the Marketing Award.
January 3, 2019
by External Source
Canadian Independent Music Industry Association president Stuart Johnston maps out the coalition's agenda for the next 12 months. Its ambitious objectives include legislative and copyright reforms, robust funding proposals, and a more expeditious process for Canadian musicians crossing the border to work.
October 4, 2018
by External Source
The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) has issued a statement congratulating Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Foreign Affairs
June 13, 2018
by David Farrell
Canada’s music industry can proudly thump its chest with an ever-growing number of artists succeeding on the world stage, but the economy backing its infrastructure that provides equitable remuneration to its rank-and-file and developmental artists is in need of fresh grease.
February 27, 2018
by External Source
Yesterday's federal budget failed to provide much-needed additional support for the Canadian Independent music sector at a time when the Canadian Music Fund desperately needs topping up, trade org president Stuart Johnston said late yesterday.
September 29, 2017
by Nick Krewen
At the trade org's AGM in Toronto, president Stuart Johnston expressed optimism about the government's support of the independent music sector.
June 13, 2017
by Kerry Doole
A Who's Who of the Canadian independent music scene gathered in Toronto event space The Glass Factory last night for the third annual CIMA Celebration & Awards Gala. Photo @DavidLeyes
June 5, 2017
by Nick Krewen
If progress can be measured in terms of expansion, then the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) has made substantial progress in its figh
June 2, 2017
by Nick Krewen
With the organization's 3rd annual Celebration & Awards Gala just 10 days away, on June 12, CIMA President Stuart Johnston took time to respond
April 19, 2017
by FYI Staff
The Canadian Independent Music Association has launched the CIMA 20 and CIMA 40 music charts that rank the success of homegrown and independent artists in the market here.