The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings (FACTOR)

Please note that FACTOR team will be off for the long weekend starting Thursday, April 1st at 1:00 pm EST. We will return on Monday, April 5th at 9:00 am EST. All communications will be responded to upon the staff’s return. Happy long weekend!

FACTOR announces the additions of internationally renowned Canadian artist/advocate Tegan Quin and successful artist manager and entrepreneur Chris Smith to its Board of Directors. The announcement was jointly made by FACTOR President and CEO, Meg Symsyk, and Board Chair Steve Parsons. I am thrilled to have Tegan and Chris join us, bringing their invaluable expertise, diverse perspective and enthusiasm to the table, said Symsyk. I’ve been a colleague and admirer of both si...nce their early days and believe their influence and continued history of success will be instrumental in driving the future ambitions of FACTOR at the board level. Tegan and Chris are brilliant, welcome additions to our board, echoed Parsons. Their passion and energies complement our shared desire to continue ensuring FACTOR is responsive in meeting the current and coming needs of our collective music industry. Click here to learn more https://www.factor.ca/factor-announces-tegan-quin-and-chri/

The FACTOR Board has five incredibly amazing women helping guide our organization. They are Andrina Turenne, Amy Eligh, Julisa Ly, Sarah Cummings and Gayatri Thirunadarajah Andrina, Amy and Julisa shared with us their experience working in the music industry. Check their full feature on our site https://www.factor.ca/factor-in-the-communi/women-in-music/ #WomensHistoryMonth #ChooseToChallenge #FACTORWHM

Registration is open for the 2021 edition of Global Toronto! Learn more about their great programming and Spotlight Artists https://live.factor.ca/3u3qO4O

Music Nova Scotia's new Executive Director, Allegra Swanson is an arts professional with a comprehensive knowledge of cultural media, a passion for the music industry, and a decade’s worth of experience in the non-profit arts sector at the national level. Swanson arrived in Halifax after a four-year stint with the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and The JUNO Awards where she helped produce the first sold-out seminar supporting women in music during JUNO week.... Prior to that, she spent six years producing more than 50 albums at the Canadian Music Centre. Swanson is also an avid runner, fan of nature, opera singer, and audio engineer. Tara Thorne Read the full feature on our site https://www.factor.ca/factor-in-the-commun/women-in-music/ Shelagh Howard #WomensHistoryMonth #ChooseToChallenge #FACTORWHM

Only a few days left to apply for the MVP Project to get some funding for your music video! The deadline to submit your applications is April 1. Click for more info https://www.mvpproject.ca/

A reminder that our Toronto office is closed as a precaution and to help contain the spread of COVID-19. FACTOR staff is working remotely and available by email. Stay safe and healthy! If you have any questions or concerns contact us at [email protected].

Check out Music Publishers Canada's workshop "Music Rights 101 for Film and Television" on November 26. Learn more and register https://bit.ly/3pTv85w

Applications are accepted for the 2021 RBC Launchpad Music Entrepreneurship Program. It includes different workshops, one-on-one mentoring, collaborative opportunities, and network building. More info bit.ly/32boH3k

Check out our November newsletter for some important updates https://bit.ly/2ITRwem

Check out Canadian Music Week's Virtual Voices Series (Vol.9): Connect Your Way to the Top - Without leaving your Living Room on November 24. Sign up now https://bit.ly/36L4bYY