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Kicking off @newskoolrules tomorrow! Check out all the panels and showcases, especially ours on Sunday, May 30th featuring this incredible lineup!

#Repost: @thejunoawards Tune in to The JUNO Awards on June 6th on CBC to see performances by: @aligatie & @tatemcrae, @jannarden, @jessiereyez, @jpsaxe featuring @juliamichaels, @justinbieber, @thetragicallyhip featuring @feistmusic, @williamprince featuring @serenaryder plus a 30th-anniversary tribute to rap at the JUNOS featuring @kardinaloffishall with @missjullyblack, @maestrofreshwes, @michiebadgyalmee, @nav, @haviahmighty and more!

June 2, 2021! Link in bio or BRDB.ca. #Repost: @cimamusic75 BDRB, CIMA and ADVANCE gather music industry leaders to sign "The Declaration to End Anti-Black Racism in the Canadian Music Industry" on the 1-year anniversary of #BlackOutTuesday

We’re giving away delegate badges for New Skool Rules! Join us on IG Live on Friday, May 21, from 11:30AM-12:30PM EST to discuss how to make the most of this year's @newskoolrules & to think ahead and start preparing for NSR 2022, when we're back in Rotterdam in person! You’ll hear from New Skool’s CEO Henca Maduro (@henca14), and @northernpowersummit President D.O. (@iamdogibson) for the inside scoop on how to make it count!

#Repost: @thehoneyjam Honey Jam Fam, we have some news We're looking for female artists across Canada between the ages of 14-25 to represent all music styles from pop and hip-hop to jazz and soca to audition for our 2021 youth artist development program Chosen artists will gain mentoring and networking opportunities, and vocal and performance coaching from industry professionals along with a few other perks ... Our live auditions will take place on Tuesday, June 8 at 5PM at @theelmocambo in Toronto. For those outside Ontario, you can submit your audition through our website www.honeyjam.com. Anyone coming to the live auditions be sure to also go to the website for details and on the day check our socials for the latest COVID protocols. Know an artist who should audition? Send this post their way! We can't wait to hear you! Please contact [email protected] with any questions

#Repost: @indigenousmusicsummit in bio Registration to attend the 2021 International Indigenous Music Summit(IIMS) is open! Join us online from June 8 - 12th. We can’t wait to see you even if it’s virtually this year! We will be hosting a welcoming ceremony and feast, showcases, panels, roundtables, networking meetings, workshops, labs, elder sessions, keynote speakers and more! We understand that COVID has had a big impact on everyone, especially the music industry, and... that the standard registration may not be possible for everyone. We have created a sliding scale so that anyone can participate, regardless of their financial situation. Registration is open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous attendees. link in bio

#Repost: @venusfestival Venus Fest is hiring for a Director of Operations leadership position! Head to our website and read more about the role and how to apply under ‘Join Our Team.’ Applications will close June 1st, please share this post through your networks. We look forward to hearing from you! . . . #venusfest #hiring #nowhiring #job #jobposting #directorofoperations #music #musicjobs #toronto #torontojobs #freelance #freelancework

The Great Virtual Escape to Canada House takes place this Friday, May 14 on Stage 1, feat. @witchprophet (from Ontario!), @rayannahmusic, @iamtheliving & @lauraroymusic Shout out to our partners at @cimamusic75 for hosting, & our fellow provinces @music_bc @manitobamusic @musicnovascotia

#Repost: @cimamusic75 CIMA & @musicontario are looking for a temporary full time Policy Analyst. Interested in applying? Click the link in our bio for more information.

We’re closing two days of panels off with an engaging discussion between Lucas Silveira (The Cliks), the first trans man signed to a major label record deal, Blxck Cxsper, who founded Trans Trenderz, an up-and-coming Montreal/NYC-based indie label with distribution through Fontana North, and freelance writer and music biz pro, Niko Stratis, as moderator. Link in bio!

Coming up, we have a session on the biz of music, including things like grant writing, finances, management, visas, and more! Link in bio.

#Repost: @mmfcanada SAVE THE DATE FEB. 25th. 2021 MMF Canada is celebrating Black History Month by hosting a motivational & illuminating conversation with Miro Oballa, co-founder & director of ADVANCE @advancemusicca Facilitated by our very own MMF Executive Board Member, Jermayne Clayton, we'll hear about Miro's experiences in the industry, what Black excellence means to him, and what positive changes the community can look towards ADVANCE to lead. Spoken word performa...nce curated by award winning @rise_edt R.I.S.EEdutainment a flourishing music organization led by Black youth, artists, activists, free-thinkers and revolutionaries. Celebrate. Learn and Connect! We will be using REMO a digital networking platform Free to attend and all are welcome ! See link in bio for registration! #BlackInCanada #BlackExcellence #BlackFutures #BlackHistoryMonth #Black365 #BlackMusicProfessional

We’re live for Day 2, discussing the landscape of funding and grants with @ontariocreates, @factorcanada, @canada.council @torontoartscouncil @socanfdn!

FAI’s Folk Unlocked is coming up at the end of the month! Here’s a glimpse of what to expect when you tune in to the Ontario & Friends virtual showcase on February 25th - link in bio for deets! Soundtrack is Consider the Speed courtesy of @terralightfoot

Session 2 today of Trans in the Music Industry starts at 2:40pm EST, with a discussion about how to do it all yourself until you find the right people to build your team with. Swipe through to meet the speakers! Link in bio to register and sign on if you aren’t already hanging out with us on Zoom!

Last week, Ontario launched the #StayHomeON campaign, urging everyone to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19. This pandemic continues to be devastating, with the music industry particularly hard hit. Please head to the link in bio for more info about the available financial supports for Ontario biz, and to register for @cityofto’s webinar on the ON Small Business Support Grant - January 27, 2021, with the option to watch later.

Trans in the Music Industry: Where to Start kicks off today at 1pm EST! Our first panel features various Canadian organizations and associations that support artists and biz in various ways, moderated from @swtbbt’s artist lens. Link in bio to sign up if you’re in the community and looking for some more music industry connectivity & info.

To know Samantha Martin is to know a powerhouse: from her massive voice and soulful music with Delta Sugar, to her business savvy, fierce ethics, and supportive community ethos, she's a leader through and through. Not many are brave enough to forge a successful international touring career with a 12-piece band, but leave it to Sam. In the wake of COVID-19 devastating the music industry, SMDS have made the best of the time off the road to complete their latest opus, "Reckless One." Link in bio! @rootsnroll @gypsy_soul_records

Repost: @unisonfund Unison is launching a new Health and Well-being in Canadian Music survey. The survey aims to assess the Canadian music industry’s mental health and wellness to better inform us of the needs facing our community. We’re looking for perspectives from all areas of the industry. If your job is technical, creative, behind-the-scenes or in front of a microphone or camera, we want to hear from you, so we can provide you with exactly what you need for a sustainable..., and healthy career. By filling out this form, you are helping Unison Benevolent Fund understand your wellness barriers and needs so we can better serve you. With these survey results, Unison will be carefully curating the "Unison Wellness Studio" which will cover the major pillars of wellness through a series of workshops with free resources and tools delivered to you virtually. All survey responses are 100% anonymous and the form will be up for 3 weeks. Linked in bio! See more

Fingers crossed we’re announcing an in-person Ontario & Friends showcase this time next year, but for now, we invite you to join us from the comfort of home for the Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference! Swipe through for the incredible lineup - link in bio for full deets on each performer, how to sign on & watch, & to check out our #FAI2021 playlist. @ahimusic @altameda @harrowfairmusic @idrisxlawal @joshsahunta @kingcardiac @mimiobonsawin @moscowapt @noratoutain @spencerburton @terralightfoot

Final Mother, Mother Sound Project sesh! Exploring how independent artists can leverage the popularity of major platforms like Bandcamp, TikTok, Twitch, and others (the list is always growing) to increase physical sales, fanbase, and digital metrics alike. Still time to sign on! Link in bio. @ldaati @backxwash @sincerelyexmiranda @circa.cos

MusicOntario is a proud supporter of Northern Power Summit for the fourth year in a row! Check out the schedule for the 2021 conference, which will, of course, be accessible online. Link in bio, and of@course keep tabs on @northernpowersummit for updates! #northernpowersummit #NPS21

What does live music mean to you? Join us in supporting the #ForTheLoveOfLive campaign so that we can work together to save the live music experience! #Repost: @canadian_live Today, the CLMA launches #ForTheLoveOfLIVE / #PourLAmourDeLaSCENE, an awareness campaign to bring attention to the damage COVID-19 shutdowns have caused Canada’s live music industry. Make some noise and tag @Canadian_Live to share your favourite live music memories, support artists and live music workers, and ensure live music remains at the forefront of recovery conversations. Visit the link in bio to access CLMA’s digital toolkits for fans and industry stakeholders, and instructions on how to engage with your local MLA/MP.

If you’re a small business owner impacted by the new Provincewide Shutdown, you could get at least $10,000 and up to $20,000 through the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant. Find out how to apply: Ontario.ca/COVIDSupport or at the link in bio.

#Repost: @stayoutlate This Tuesday, February 9th is the final day of our Mother Mother sound project in collab with @cimamusic75 @musicontario! The topic? So your game plan is to go viral on Tik Tok. On this day we’ll be discussing the relationship between artists and social media, and how we can develop a better understanding of how best to use these platforms we spend so much time on! Our panelists include @sincerelyexmiranda whose been killing it on Tik Tok @backxwash wh...o has been making waves on BandCamp and pretty much everywhere else and @circa.cos whose in artist management and development and has his fair share of insight on social media! This series has been AMAZING and we’re thankful for the over 250 of you who have registered to be a part of these chats. Our intention is for these to just be the beginning of conversations that will allow us the reimagine the Canadian music industry to create a more globally aware and inspired convo. After the panel we’ll all hop over to @twitch for an all Canadian inspired dj set by @youngteesh. A special thank you to @mytoqi for sponsoring us! LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER! See more

Toronto Blues Society presents Money Matters: Managing Your Finances & Bookkeeping for Musicians on Sunday, January 17 between 2pm-3pm EST! The free online event will cover a variety of strategies to help musicians, industry professionals, and music supporters to help manage their finances. Head to torontobluessociety.com to register!

This week’s member spotlight is on Daniel Ojo, a Gospel artist and multi-instrumentalist whose latest single, Solid Rock, aims to bring a message of hope during trying times, with over 60k streams since its October 2020 release! Link in bio to check it out. @daniel_psalmist

Posted @withregram @primemovertheatreco * SUBMISSION DEADLINE TOMORROW: The Musical Stage Company in association with Prime Mover Theatre Company is continuing to accept submissions from BIPOC artists for NoteWorthy, our flagship paid musical theatre writing program for professional artists across Canada. Offered thanks to the generous support of Program Sponsor TD Bank Group, NoteWorthy allows BIPOC composers, lyricists, and playwrights from across Canada to build fou...ndational skills through masterclasses and guided collaborative writing assignments in a paid, intensive nine-week writing laboratory. The program will be offered entirely online and made exclusively available to BIPOC artists across Canada. To help ensure that the future of musical theatre better represents a diverse range of stories and voices, the 2020-21 NoteWorthy program will exclusively support and be led by BIPOC artists from across Canada. Deadline to submit: October 30, 2020. #NoteWorthy See more

While @folk_alliance might not look the same next year (let’s cross our fingers for popcorn machine 2022!), we are teaming up with @cimamusic75 once again to present pre-recorded virtual showcases at FOLK UNLOCKED. Link in bio for eligibility criteria + to apply for consideration. #folk

This week's member spotlight is on Savannah Taylor, an emerging singer/songwriter from Brampton, whose powerhouse voice would be just as at home in a cozy blues club as it would be belting to thousands in an arena. Exploring her roots and identity through her art, Savannah is also a community builder, working to develop a space where Black womxn can safely gather, grow, and create. Learn more about what Savannah’s working on, and spread the word about the @ninasdaughterscollective GoFundMe drive - link in bio!

As we move into lockdown again, please be kind to one another, stay safe, and support local biz where you can. Listen to music often, and consider artist/band merch for gifts - there’s lots of creative swag to choose from! #Repost @ongov Ontario is taking action to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep Ontarians safe by moving Toronto & Peel public health regions into Lockdown level, as well as moving other public health regions into higher levels of the framework, effective Monday, November 23, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. Learn more at: news.ontario.ca//ontario-taking-further-action-to-stop-the

This week’s member spotlight is on @burnorbloom, which is so much more than The Hope State's final EP; it's a demonstration of community, friendship, artistry, and, well, hope. When Toronto-via-Saskatoon musician Taylor Johnson passed away unexpectedly in May 2020, a group of his many music industry peers and friends came together in grief with his family to ensure that the prolific songwriter's vision for this batch of songs came to fruition. Link in bio to listen, learn more, and explore covers of each track on the EP by some of your local faves.

Congratulations! Repost: @polarismusicprize Backxwash Has Won The 2020 Polaris Music Prize For The Album ‘God Has Nothing To Do With This Leave Him Out Of It’ EN: bit.ly/3m29Ek3 - Backxwash a remporté le Prix de musique Polaris 2020 pour son album ‘God Has Nothing To Do With This Leave Him Out Of It’... FR: bit.ly/3m0IOc8 #polaris2020

It was a fabulously warm night to be out for tunes from @tennysonking, drinks, and snacks! Next week, we’ve got @devonlougheed from @alteredbymom performing! Thnx for the support, @stacktmarket & @crownroyal! Repost: @stacktmarket Holiday Hills Happenings Live music, fire + an Old Fashioned? What more can you ask for? The music industry has been hit hard. That’s why we’re working with @crownroyal + @musicontario to provide performance opportunities for local musicians + a...rtists. Join us in the Crown Royal Courtyard for fire pits, chill vibes + live music every Thursday night. Blankets are also available for purchase if you get cold with all proceeds going to MusicOntario.

This week’s member spotlight is on Tanika Charles! Before the world went topsy turvy, we had the privilege of hosting Her at our @folk_alliance showcases in New Orleans - truly a fortunate last hurrah for us before lockdown! A consummate professional who positively radiates warmth, Tanika absolutely lit up the Ontario suite with her stunning performance and effervescent ease in such a intimate and organic setting. In hindsight, something to appreciate even more now that tiny rooms filled with live music and eager ears are a way's away. Link in bio to learn more about "The Gumption," which was nominated for @thejunoawards *and* hit the @polarismusicprize long list.

#Repost: @ninasdaughterscollective Share Widely Black womxn musicians need a safe space to create! There is a significant lack of resources and visibility in Canada alone and we no longer want to wait for this city to decide when they deem us valuable. We have a lot of plans for this space but need your help in building it! . .... We're calling on artist, organizers, musicians, and all lovers of music! We will need all hands on deck to make this vision a reality. If you're interested in organizing a fundraiser in your community to help raise funds please DM or email us. . . Link to GoFundMe and PayPal is in the bio . . Beautiful artwork by @teenadultt See more

While we’re surveying the professional needs of trans folks in the music industry, it’s important to remember how many in the community are unable to access basic, equitable healthcare, never mind professional supports. Tune in to this important conversation! Repost: @jillslastword November 13-19 is Trans Awareness week. Join me on Wednesday for a discussion on transphobic barriers and health inequities surrounding access to healthcare for Transgender folks in Ontario. Register at https://t.co/ToQaTj3EQv #onpoli #TransAwarenessWeek @ondpride Register at ontariondp.ca/trans-healthcare

Repost: @ninasdaughterscollective Share Widely Black womxn musicians need a safe space to create! There is a significant lack of resources and visibility in Canada alone and we no longer want to wait for this city to decide when they deem us valuable. We have a lot of plans for this space but need your help in building it! .... . We're calling on artist, organizers, musicians, and all lovers of music! We will need all hands on deck to make this vision a reality. If you're interested in organizing a fundraiser in your community to help raise funds please DM or email us. . . Link to GoFundMe and PayPal is in the bio . . Beautiful artwork by @teenadultt See more

Repost: @womeninmusiccanada Excellent news! "Government of Canada appoints Canada’s first federal Pay Equity Commissioner" News Release Link in Bio

Repost: @canadian_livemusic "Re:Venues: A Case and Path Forward for Toronto's Live Music Industry" unpacks the economic and cultural impact of live music venues in the City of Toronto, and it emphasizes the significance of live music venues in cities across the country. These infographics break down the numbers.

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October’s playlist from Ontario Creates is live! Link in bio to listen on Spotify, featuring tunes from @terralightfoot @hannahgeorgas @austra @spencerburton @ellis_songs @rhye @theobgms @savannahre @zatakiwon @mylescastello @gorddownieofficial and more! @ontariocreates #ONcreates #ontariomusic

#Repost @cimamusic75 CIMA ( The Canadian Independent Music Association @cimamusic75 ) presents Breaking Down Racial Barriers: a 10-Part Weekly Roundtable featuring Black music professionals discussing anti-Black racism in Canada’s entertainment industry. Supported by: ADVANCE [Canada’s new Black music business collective - @advancemusicca ] TUESDAY OCT 6TH 2020 6PM EST... FINALE - EPISODE 10: Summary, Conclusions & Creation of Actionable Items for Change Featuring: CRAIG MANNIX A&R manager - Sony Music Canada @big_c1 VIVIAN BARCLAY GMWarner Chappell Music Canada @vivianbarclay /@warnerchappellca OKO SHIO Business Manager - Music By Numbers MIRO OBALLO Entertainment Lawyer - Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland LLP JESSICA YOMOAH Founder & CEO - INNOVATE INC @innovate_inc_co RANDY REID Chief Executive Officer - Canadian Centre for Civic Media and Arts Development @imanifest4purpose Hosted by: IAN ANDRE ESPINET Entrepreneur - Iconic Arts & Entertainment x Black Star Graphic Design @ianandreespinet DAVID CLICK COX Manager + Consultant CLK Creative Works @davidclickcox Initiated, and curated by entertainment community members Ian Andre Espinet & David Click Cox, these Black-led discussions will provide the larger industry with a forum to listen and challenge existing ways of thinking, explore unconscious bias, and examine the collective role played in perpetuating anti-Black racism in the music industry. The accumulated knowledge therein will be used to compile a report containing ACTIONABLE suggestions for CHANGE. Register at: BDRB.eventbrite.com Website: www.BDRB.ca - Past Episodes Speaker Profiles Episode Guide Resources + more EPISODE PARTNERS: UNISON: @unisonfund Work In Culture: workinculture.ca

#Repost @thejunoawards: The 2021 JUNO Awards Submissions Powered by @td_canada are officially open. Don’t miss out on the early-bird submission deadline: Oct. 16th, 2020. Click the link in our bio for more information! : @mattbarnesphoto

#Repost @thehoneyjam: TONIGHT In less than 12 hours we will be LIVE from inside @theelmocambo with our #HoneyJamFam to bring you #HoneyJam25! Need the link? Hit the one in our bio and get taken straight to the livestream #CanadianMusic #LivePerformance #OnlineEvent #CanadianMusicians #CanadianArtists #WomenInMusic #WomanInMusic #WomenSupportingWomen #MusicTalents #CanadianArtists #LiveMusicPerformance #MusicPerformances #OnlineMusic #OnlineMusicSession