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  • Billboard: A New Look at an Old Survey Finds P2P Hurts Music Purchases

    Feb 02, 2012 00:00
    Billboard magazine reports on a new paper by Dr. George R. Barker of the Australian National University, which reexamines data from a 2006 survey conducted by Decima Research and commissioned by Industry Canada. Dr. Barker's paper finds clear evidence that P2P has negatively impacted music purchases in Canada. The study was conduced in order to support Industry Canada's policy decisions regarding copyright.

    Dr. Barker says that "based on this data, I therefore conclude that P2P downloads have strong negative effects on legitimate music purchases and, contrary to the original analysis of the data, P2P downloading acts as a substitute for legitimate music purchases. One can infer from this analysis that stronger copyright laws would substantially increase music purchases and music industry sales revenues and, by implication, increase artist income and industry employment and contribute to both economic growth and higher government tax revenues in Canada."
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  • Astral Radio launches on-demand digital musical service across NRJ and Virgin Radio Networks

    Feb 01, 2012 00:00
    Astral Radio has announced the launch of its all-new digital music service across the NRJ and Virgin Radio Networks. Astral Radio is the first radio broadcaster in Canada to offer this kind of on-demand music and music video streaming service. The service offers listeners new and innovative platforms to discover and share new music, but at the same time it provides its local and national advertisers with new business opportunities on new platforms.
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  • CIMA welcomes new partnerships with SOCAN and AVLA

    Jan 26, 2012 00:00
    The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) has issued a release welcoming SOCAN and AVLA as partners in CIMA’s music exporting services, aimed at creating exposure, excitement and business opportunities for Canadian independent music businesses and their artists around the world.

    “Having the generous support of SOCAN and AVLA enables CIMA to provide business opportunities to the independent music sector around the world,” says CIMA President, Stuart Johnston. “In essence, our collective focus is to deliver great Canadian music to fans and consumers across the globe, while at the same time strengthening the independent music sector domestically.”
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  • Internet Streaming Opens Up as Large and Small Companies Ink Deal for Digital Music Licensing

    Jan 25, 2012 00:00
    Mediacaster reports on two new deals reached by the Audio-Video Licensing Agency, which are set to offer Canadians more opportunities to listen to their favourite music.
    The AVLA recently brokered with the CBC that will trigger the launch of a new digital music service from the CBC.
    Toronto-based digital music company Mediazoic also has a new deal with AVLA, allowing Mediazoic's Internet radio network to carry the music catalogues that the association represents.
    Mediacaster says both AVLA deals are seen as clever and imaginative business propositions, and among the first such negotiated collective licenses in Canada for on-line streaming and podcasting of radio and online digital music programming.
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  • Toronto Digital Music Company Mediazoic Announces Licensing Deal with AVLA

    Jan 25, 2012 00:00
    Toronto-based digital music company Mediazoic today announced a deal with the AVLA (Audio-Video Licensing Agency), which will allow Mediazoic's internet radio network to carry the music catalogues of more than 1000 record companies representing the majority of all sound recordings and music videos produced and/or distributed in Canada.
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  • CBC and AVLA announce historic music licensing deal

    Jan 24, 2012 00:00
    CBC and the Audio-Video Licensing Agency (AVLA) are pleased to announce that a groundbreaking music licensing deal has been reached. This historic deal will allow CBC to offer Canadians more of its radio programs on-line, on demand, as well as launch a new Canadian digital music service this winter.
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  • Canadian Press: CBC reaches licensing deal for online streaming, to launch digital music service

    Jan 24, 2012 00:00
    The Canadian Press reports on the historic licensing deal reached by the Audio-Video Licensing Agency and the CBC, allowing CBC to stream more of its radio programming online unedited and on demand.

    In a release, Chris Boyce, executive director of radio and audio of CBC English Services, said the deal "allows us to make more of our radio programming available when and how Canadians want it. It leverages CBC's strength around Canadian music, it takes advantage of our ability to create original content, to provide context, to build community."
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  • IFPI publishes Digital Music Report 2012

    Jan 23, 2012 00:00
    Today, the IFPI released the Digital Music Report 2012 - 'Expanding Choice. Going Global.' The report provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the global digital music business at the start of 2012. The report highlights unprecedented global expansion in 2011, as well as key steps forward taken in several markets to help tackle digital piracy.
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  • Nominees announced for 2012 Canadian Radio Music Awards

    Jan 13, 2012 00:00
    The Canadian Radio Music Awards have announced the nominees for their 15th annual awards, to be announced on March 23rd during a gala luncheon during Slacker Canadian Music Week.
    Leading the nominations this year are Alyssa Reid and Martin Solveig & Dragonette, who both have 5 nominations a piece, including SOCAN Song of the Year.
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  • Globe and Mail: HMV Canada to enter crowded streaming marketplace

    Dec 29, 2011 00:00
    The Globe and Mail reports on HMV Canada's plans to launch a new subscription streaming music service, which HMV Canada president Nick Williams said is to launch in March 2012. Mr. Williams says the service will charge the industry-standard $5 per month for unlimited access through a desktop computer and an additional $5 per  month for access from a mobile device.
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  • Globe and Mail: iTunes Match streaming music service arrives in Canada

    Dec 16, 2011 00:00
    The Globe and Mail reports on the launch of iTunes Match in Canada, a service which allows users to upload their music collection to the cloud and stream it to a variety of devices for the cost of $27.99 per year.
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  • Vancouver Sun: Blue Rodeo, deadmau5, Feist to play at Juno Awards

    Dec 15, 2011 00:00
    The Vancouver Sun reports that the first round of performers at the 2012 JUNO Awards in Ottawa have been announced: Blue Rodeo, City and Colour, Deadmau5, and Feist will perform live at Scotiabank Place on April 1, and the show will be broadcast live across Canada on CTV.
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  • Financial Post: Rara.com’s ambitious plan to change the face of digital music

    Dec 14, 2011 00:00
    The Financial Post reports on Rara.com, a new subscription service set to launch in Canada by the end of this week. The service is targeting new adopters to digital subscription services with an initial subscription price of 99cents for the first three months.
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  • Blue Rodeo to be inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame

    Dec 12, 2011 00:00
    The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences has announced that Blue Rodeo will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the 2012 JUNO Awards on April 1, 2012 in Ottawa, ON.
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  • Canada getting access to new music streaming service Deezer in new year

    Dec 07, 2011 00:00
    Canadian music fans are set to get another digital service in the new year: the Canadian Press reports that music streaming service Deezer is set to launch in Canada in January 2012.
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  • CBC: Cockburn, Gunning win folk music honours

    Dec 05, 2011 00:00
    The CBC reports on the Canadian Folk Music Awards, who announced their winners on Sunday, presenting Bruce Cockburn with the Contemporary Album of the Year and Solo Artist of the Year awards. Dave Gunning also received two awards, winning New/Emerging Artist of the Year and Traditional Singer of the Year. Genticorum also won two awards, taking home Traditional Album of the Year and Ensemble of the Year. Please visit the link for the full list of winners.
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  • Winnipeg Free Press: Adele, Bruno Mars, Kanye West lead Grammy nominations, Drake takes three

    Dec 01, 2011 00:00
    The Grammy Award nominees were announced on Wednesday night, with Kanye West, Bruno Mars, and Adele leading the nominations.
    Several Canadian artists also picked up nominations, including Toronto's Drake, who received nods for Best Rap Performance (with Nicki Minaj), and two entries in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category.
    Niagara Falls' Deadmau5 was nominated for Best Dance Recording, Best Dance/Electronica Album, and Best Remixed Recording.
    Whitby's Sum 41 were nominated for for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance, and Toronto's Melanie Fiona was nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance
     
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  • Billboard: Gary Slaight of Slaight Communications To Be Honored At 2012 Juno Awards

    Dec 01, 2011 00:00
    Billboard's Karen Bliss reports that Gary Slaight will be honoured with the 2012 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award at the 2012 Juno Awards in Ottawa.
    In a statement, CARAS president and CEO Melanie Berry said "Gary Slaight's remarkable intuition in business as well as the Canadian music industry is rare. He's not only distinguished himself as a music innovator, he has made it his mandate to proactively support our nation's talented artists through the Slaight Family Foundation and Slaight Music."
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  • CBC: Bublé, K'naan win SOCAN Awards

    Nov 22, 2011 00:00
    The CBC reports on last night's SOCAN Awards gala, where some of Canada's most talented songwriters, composers, lyricists and music publishers were honoured for their work.
    The Stampeders were honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award, while Prairie Oyster was recognized with the National Acheivement Award, and Bob Ezrin's career was recognized with the Special Achievement Award.
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  • TheSpec: Jeremy Fisher big winner at Hamilton Music Awards

    Nov 21, 2011 00:00
    The Hamilton Spectator reports on last night's Hamilton Music Awards ceremony, where Jeremy Fisher was the big winner, taking home Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Video of the Year honours.
    Other honourees included the Dinner Belles, winners of Best New Group, Alternative Country Recording of the Year, while the band's pianist, Greg Brisco, won the Keyboardist of the Year award.
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  • The Globe and Mail: Google launches challenge to iTunes

    Nov 17, 2011 00:00
    The Globe and Mail reports on yesterday's launch of Google Music, which offers 13 million tracks for sale, from three of the four major recording companies. The service is currently only available to customers in the U.S., but Google aims to roll it out eventually to some 200 million Android users globally.
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  • Kobo Partners with Rdio to Bring Music to its Readers

    Nov 15, 2011 00:00
    Kobo has announced that it has partnered with Rdio to bring streaming music to their readers. The Rdio application will come pre-loaded on the Kobo Vox, allowing users to play music from a catalogue of 12+ million songs directly from their e-reader.

    In a release, Rdio CEO Drew Larner said: "By adding Rdio to the Kobo Vox, our subscribers can now easily extend their Rdio listening experience into their reading life, and it gives them yet another platform to access our service. For Kobo customers, we bring a new and unique social approach to music discovery. Reading and listening to music have always been preferred leisure activities and now customers can enjoy them together, seamlessly."
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  • Billboard: Live Nation Canada Debuts Electronic Music Division

    Nov 08, 2011 00:00
    Billboard reports that Live Nation Entertainment has hired veteran Canadian electronic music producer Ryan Kruger to manage a new division called Electronic Nation Canada .
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  • CBC: Townsend wins 4 Nova Scotia music awards

    Nov 07, 2011 00:00
    CBC reports on the Nova Scotia Music Awards, held in Yarmouth on Nov. 5th, where Cape Breton's Carmen Townsend was the big winner, taking home four awards, including Recording of the Year for Waitin' and Seein.'
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  • Ottawa Citizen: Winnipeg hip-hop group sweeps Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards

    Nov 07, 2011 00:00
    The Ottawa Citizen reports on last week's Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards, where Winnipeg group Most took home 6 awards including Best rap/hip-hop CD for GoodFellaz and single of the year for Don’t Stop.
    Nine awards were handed out when the APCMAs were broadcast live on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, while an additional twelve were awarded on Thursday during a non-televised gala.

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  • JUNO Submission Deadline soon approaching - Thursday Nov. 10

    Nov 04, 2011 00:00
    The application deadline for next year's JUNO Awards is fast approaching - make sure to have your submissions to the CARAS office by Thursday Nov. 10th to be considered!
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  • OpenEMI: EMI opens up its music to app developers with The Echo Nest

    Nov 03, 2011 00:00
    MusicAlly reports that EMI has announced a partnership with The Echo Nest to create a 'sandbox' for developers to make apps based on its content & artists. Called OpenEMI, the label aims to open it's catalogue to developers and streamline licensing agreements.
    EMI will be the publisher of any apps that result, and will take responsibility for licensing and clearances, while the app developers will retain the app's underlying intellectual property. The Echo Nest’s CEO Jim Lucchese says this is key: “There are a lot of reasons why it makes sense for EMI to be the publisher for these apps, but they’re making it clear to app developers that they retain ownership of their IP. We’re targeting passionate, commercially-minded developers who want to make a living and build successful businesses. The IP issue is crucial.”
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  • Billboard: Canadian Federation of Musicians Announces Strategic Alliance With ACTRA

    Nov 03, 2011 00:00
    Billboard's Karen Bliss reports that the Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM) and Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) have formed a formal strategic alliance to benefit both labor unions.
    Ferne Downey, ACTRA's national executive director said "This alliance formalizes the long-standing and mutually-beneficial relationship that ACTRA and the CFM have had for more than 60 years," "Our members work side-by-side, and in many cases - are members of both of our unions. It only makes sense that we would strengthen our bond and work closely together to promote our mutual interests."
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  • MusicAlly: Country Profile: Canada

    Nov 02, 2011 00:00
    MusicAlly profiles the Canadian music marketplace, which is the sixth biggest global market in terms of digital music sales and the seventh biggest in terms of physical sales.
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  • Toronto Star: Canadian music history finally under one roof

    Oct 28, 2011 00:00
    The Toronto Star reports that the National Music Centre, set to open in Calgary in 2014, will operate as a museum, with the aim to bring cultural artifacts from Canada's musicians under one roof.
    National Music Centre CEO Andrew Mosker said “It will be spectacular. There are a lot of smaller museums operating around the country, but this would be the definitive.” The centre already has one of Anne Murray's guitars and an accordion from Grammy award winner Walter Ostanek.
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  • Canadian Country Music Awards broadcast reaches nearly 1 Million viewers

    Oct 25, 2011 00:00
    A release from the Canadian Country Music Awards reports that the broadcast on CBC generated an average audience of nearly three-quarters of a million viewers, with almost one million viewers at peak time and more than 3.1 million Canadians watching some part of the two-hour show.
    "These results certainly demonstrate that Canadian country music fans are alive and well in Canada," said Jim Cressman, Chair of the CCMA's Television Committee. "As a team we continue to exceed our ratings targets, making us a leader in broadcast award show programming. It wouldn't be possible for us to reach these outstanding results without the diligent work of our incredible team. A big thanks goes out to the artists, labels, managers, CBC, CMT and the Corkscrew creative team for creating a collection of compelling moments in the show."
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  • Vancouver Sun: Western Canadian Music Awards: Night belongs to Manitoba

    Oct 24, 2011 00:00
    In a banner night for Manitoba musicians on Sunday, Winnipeg-based artists took seven of the 19 musical categories at the 2011 Western Canadian Music Awards at the Yukon Arts Centre, in Whitehorse, Yukon.
    The night concluded with the induction of 54-40 into the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame, who closed out the show with a live performance.
    The WCMAs reward artists based in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and, new for 2011, the Northwest Territories.
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  • Billboard: Sheepdogs, Del Barber, Imaginary Win at Western Canadian Music Awards

    Oct 24, 2011 00:00
    Billboard's Karen Bliss reports on the Western Canadian Music Awards from Whitehorse, YT, where The Sheepdogs won the Rock Recording of the Year award for their album "Learn & Burn" while Del Barber two home both the Independent Album and the Roots Solo Recording for "Love Songs For The Last Twenty."
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  • Bruce Cockburn & Dave Gunning lead the CFMA nominations

    Oct 20, 2011 09:00
    The Canadian Folk Music Award Nominees were announced with Dave Gunning and Bruce Cockburn leading the nominations with four each.  Other nominees in the 19 categories include The Wailin' Jennys, The Good Lovelies, Lynn Myles, Ron Hynes, and Andrea Ramolo.  Submissions are still open for the new category of "Unsung Hero" until October 31st.  All winners will be announced at a gala event on December 4th.
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  • Financial Post: Sirius XM grows into major player

    Oct 13, 2011 00:00
    The Financial Post Tech Desk reports on the growth of Sirius XM Canada, who announced on Wednesday they have passed the 2 Million listener mark, putting it in the same tier as some of Canada's largest television and cable providers. President and chief executive Mark Redmond credits the recovery of the auto market for much of the growth, saying :"the big driver of our business today and into the future is the automotive business." Ford, General Motors and Chrysler have all partnered with Sirius XM Canada.
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  • Vancouver Sun: Online lyrics website strikes a chord with fans

    Oct 11, 2011 00:00
    The Vancouver Sun reports on MetroLyrics, a Vancouver-based site that has grown to become the world's largest online lyrics website and the third largest site among all music websites, which was recently been acquired by the CBS Interactive Music Group.
    Originally created as a way for then 16-year old Milun Tesovic to earn money to buy a car, the site has grown into the largest database of legal music lyrics in the world, with over 700,000 songs. A 2008 licensing agreement with Gracenote allows MetroLyrics to pay royalties to artists for all the lyrics it displays.
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  • Steve Jobs, Dead at 56

    Oct 06, 2011 00:00
    The world is mourning the loss of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs who died yesterday at the age of 56.  According to Music Canada President Graham Henderson, "The brilliant execution of the iPod and iTunes has had an enormous impact on the music industry.  Were Jobs not taken long before his time, there is no doubt he would have continued to transform and revolutionize technology and media as we know it."   Billboard has an excellent story about Job's life and contributions to the entertainment industry. 
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  • CMW: Acclaimed Producer Daniel Lanois to be inducted into Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame

    Oct 05, 2011 00:00
    Canadian Music Week has just announced that acclaimed producer and engineer Daniel Lanois will be inducted to the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame at the 2012 Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards gala at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel during Canadian Music Week’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
    In a release, Canadian Music Week President Neill Dixon said “I have been a personal fan of Daniel Lanois since the beginning. Through his work with U2 to Neil Young, he has made an indelible mark on the industry and solidified a reputation for himself as a world-renowned producer over the past four decades. It’s time we in Canada celebrate the career of this remarkable man with this Hall of Fame induction.”
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  • Drake honoured with Allan Slaight Award from Canada's Walk of Fame

    Oct 04, 2011 00:00
    Drake was honoured with the Allan Slaight Award last weekend at the Canada's Walk of Fame gala. The Allan Slaight Award is presented to a young Canadian making a positive impact in the fields of music, film, literature, visual or performing arts, sports, innovation or philanthropy.
    In accepting the award, Drake said “I am a proud Canadian, and I am grateful to Canada’s Walk of Fame and the Slaight Foundation for this award.”
    Drake donated the $10,000 honourarium accompanying the award to Dixon Hall, a Toronto non-for-profit group that offers supportive programs and services in East Downtown Toronto.
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  • Billboard: Canadian Government Reintroduces Copyright Modernization Act

    Sep 30, 2011 00:00
    Billboard reports on the introduction of Bill C11, the Copyright Modernization Act, yesterday:
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  • Music Canada Welcomes Introduction of Bill C-11

    Sep 29, 2011 11:00
    Music Canada is pleased to see long overdue copyright reform legislation back on the Parliamentary agenda and a strong commitment to get it passed.  President Graham Henderson:  “Like any bill, we are fully confident it will undergo changes in committee, particularly given the consensus that developed during review of Bill C-32 that slight adjustments were needed so that the legislation would meet the government’s anti-piracy objectives and support jobs in the creative industries.”
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  • Canadian Independent Music Association welcomes new Copyright Act

    Sep 29, 2011 10:59
    The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) has issued a statement welcoming the introduction of the federal government's new Copyright Modernization Act today, said they look forward to its passage for the benefit of the nation's independent music sector.
    "The government should be congratulated for reintroducing this bill so quickly," says Stuart Johnston, President of CIMA. "Our members are encouraged by the government's commitment, and we look forward to working with the government to help smooth out the wrinkles in the legislation. The bottom line is Canada needs this new copyright act to protect the intellectual property of our artists and the music industry businesses that represent them."
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  • Billboard: Canadian Independent Music Association Elects Board Of Directors

    Sep 29, 2011 00:00
    Billboard reports that CIMA, the Canadian Independent Music Association, has elected 10 new members to their Board of Directors at their annual general meeting on Sept. 27 in Toronto.
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  • Juno Awards to add metal/hard music category at 2012 ceremony

    Sep 28, 2011 00:00
    The Canadian Press reports that the JUNO Awards have added a new category for the top Metal/Hard Music album of the year. The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced the new prize Wednesday, which brings the total number of categories to 41. The JUNO Awards will be announced at the ceremony in Ottawa on April 1, 2012.
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  • Congratulations to the winners of last night's CASBY awards:

    Sep 23, 2011 00:00
    Congratulations to the winners and nominees of last night's 102.1 the Edge’s annual CASBY Music Awards, where The Sheepdogs took home 3 awards, winning NXNE Favourite New Indie Release for "Learn & Burn", Molson Canadian Favourite New Artist, and Favourite New Album for "Learn & Burn". City and Colour won the award for Favourite New Single for "Fragile Bird", and Mumford and Sons won the award for Favourite Edge Session. The CASBYs are chosen entirely by fans.
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  • Billboard: Facebook Music- What it is, What it isn't, and What it Means

    Sep 22, 2011 00:00
    Billboard reports on the Facebook Music announcement, which was a major part of today's F8 presentation:
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  • Billboard: Jeremy Summers Named Executive VP/Chief Marketing Officer of Interscope Geffen A&M

    Sep 21, 2011 00:00
    Billboard reports that Jeremy Summers has been named EVP/Chief Marketing Officer at Interscope Geffen A&M. Summers formerly served as the senior VP of Marketing for Universal Music Canada, a position he held since autumn 2010. He had been a part of the sales department at Universal Music Canada since 1994.
    Universal Music Canada President Randy Lennox praised Summers in a statement: "Jeremy is a modern music executive with a marketing pedigree earned from seventeen years of service to our Canadian company. He has enriched our business through his acumen and imagination-and will surely do likewise for our cousins Stateside. We shall miss his keen insights and wish him ever greater successes in his continued career with Interscope."
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  • Arcade Fire takes home the Polaris Prize

    Sep 20, 2011 07:00
    Make it 4 out of 4 for Arcade Fire.  At a gala last night in Toronto, the Montreal-based band was named the 2011 Polaris Prize winner, selected from a strong field that also included Ron Sexsmith and Hey Rosetta.  That makes 4: the number of award programs that has put Arcade Fire on top with Polaris being added to earlier wins at the Grammys, the Junos and the Brit Awards.
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  • Countdown is on to the Polaris Gala

    Sep 19, 2011 10:00
    The clock is ticking down to the Polaris Prize Gala and announcement of this year's winner.  The gala will be broadcast live on Sirius XM and CBC Radio 3, Webcast live on Much tonight at 8 p.m. and Broadcast on Much on September 24th at 1 p.m. and midnight.
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  • The Telegraph: Google should join fight on piracy, says Jeremy Hunt

    Sep 14, 2011 00:00
    The Telegraph reports that Jeremy Hunt, the British Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, is set to deliver a speech calling on Google and other search engines to play a bigger part in the fight against online piracy. Mr. Hurt argues that by taking "reasonable steps," search engines can make a significant difference in reducing infringement. Mr. Hunt's speech goes on to state “We do not allow certain products to be sold in the shops on the high street, nor do we allow shops to be set up purely to sell counterfeited products. Neither should we tolerate it online.”
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  • Montreal Gazette: Dean Brody and Johnny Reid win big at CCMA

    Sep 13, 2011 00:00
    The Montreal Gazette reports on last night's Canadian Country Music Awards, where Dean Brody was the big winner, taking home Album of the Year, Single of the Year and Songwriter of the Year accolades for his sophomore album Trail in Life.
    Johnny Reid also had a big night, winning Male Artist of the Year, the Fan's Choice Award,  as well as CMT's Video of the Year award for "Today I'm Gonna Try and Change the World."
    Terri Clark won Female Artist of the Year Award, on the strength of her latest release, "Roots and Wings."
    Edmonton trio Hey Romeo won the award for Best Group or Duo, while Chad Brownlee won the Rising Star award, his first CCMA award.
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  • Artists, musicians, performers, publishers and producers welcome EU decision on copyright term extension

    Sep 12, 2011 17:00
    The EU decision on copyright term has broad support in the European industry as AEPO-ARTIS, FIM, GIART, ICMP, and IFPI, which represent all the facets of the music sector in Europe, issued a joint statement warmly welcoming the decision by EU Member States and applauded the Polish Presidency and supporting Member States for their commitment to this initiative.

    Over 38,000 artists and musicians signed a petition in favour of term extension, acknowledging the positive impact it will have on the sector.
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  • IFPI: Recording industry welcomes EU decision on copyright term extension

    Sep 12, 2011 00:00
    In a statement from the IFPI, the international recording industry welcomed today's decision by the European Union to extend the term of copyright protection offered to performers and producers from 50 to 70 years.

    Plácido Domingo, chairman of IFPI, which represents the recording industry worldwide, applauded the decision: "The decision to extend the term of protection for recordings in Europe is great news for performing artists. Artists at the start of their careers will benefit from an increased pool of revenue that will be available to invest in new talent. Established artists can benefit from their work throughout their lifetimes. This is especially important today when licensed digital services make music widely available online."
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  • The Canadian Country Music Association celebrates Hall of Fame inductees

    Sep 12, 2011 00:00
    .The Canadian Country Music Association celebrated their 2011 Hall of Fame inductees at last night's Gala Dinner Awards.
    This year’s two Hall of Fame Inductions honoured Michelle Wright and Bill Langstroth . The Slaight Music Humanitarian Award recipient, Johnny Reid was honoured and also received recognition as Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year.
    Click the 'More' link for the full list of Gala winners:
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  • Alan Cross set to launch new show with Orbyt Media

    Sep 09, 2011 00:00
    Alan Cross, veteran radio broadcaster and musicologist, will launch his latest music history radio show with Orbyt Media, broadcast beginning October 11th from boom 97.3 in Toronto.  The Secret History of Rock with Alan Cross will is a two hour weekly program focusing on rock from the 70's, 80's and 90's.  It will be written and hosted by Cross.
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  • TIFF opens with Rock 'n Roll

    Sep 09, 2011 00:00
    The legendary rock band U2 proved to be highly sought after on the red carpet on opening night of the Toronto International Film Festival which launched with the world premiere of the U2 documentary From the Sky Down, directed by Oscar-winning documentarian Davis Guggenheim.  The Hamilton Spectator has published a Q&A with Guggenheim which is a great read. 
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  • Heritage Minister James Moore hopes to see amendments to the Copyright Act pass by Christmas

    Sep 08, 2011 00:00
    In an interview with the Canadian Press, Heritage Minister James Moore said that the Conservative government will re-introduce Bill C-32 this fall, and he hopes to see the amendments to the Copyright Act pass by Christmas. The bill will be re-introduced in it's current form, and go back to a legislative committee for study.
    "This is long overdue in Canada. We did so much consultation, so much preparation, there was such a depth of understanding of the legislation that we tabled that we want to continue the study of that legislation", said Moore.
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  • The National Music Centre to benefit from Walk of Fame charity ball

    Sep 07, 2011 00:00
    The National Music Centre which is to open in Calgary in 2014 has caught the attention of Canada's Walk of Fame.  The Centre has been chosen as the beneficiary of the Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Charity Ball presented by RBC on October 1, 2011 in Toronto.  The ball will follow the awards ceremony of the newest inductees.
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  • Toronto Life on Festival Music House at TIFF 2011

    Sep 01, 2011 00:00
    Festival Music House to host K’naan, Sam Roberts Band, the Arkells, Rural Alberta Advantage and more during TIFF 2011.
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  • Nominees Announced for the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards

    Aug 26, 2011 09:00
    The 2nd round of voting is now open for in the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards.  A full list of nominees is available online.  Voting is open until October 6th and the winners will be announced November 4th.
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  • A new chapter for Apple - Billboard discovers more about Tim Cook

    Aug 25, 2011 09:00
    With the announcement yesterday by Steve Jobs that he would be resigning as Apple's CEO, many questions are being raised about the future of the tech company.  While it has been made clear that Jobs will continue to be involved in strategic direction for Apple, the day-to-day operations will be in the hands of the new CEO, Tim Cook.  Billboard tries to answer the question on everyone's minds:  "Who is Tim Cook?".
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  • Find your friends at the next concert - Ticketmaster and Facebook collaborate

    Aug 24, 2011 16:00
    How many times have you wondered where your friends are sitting at a concert venue?  A unique collaboration between Ticketmaster and Facebook enables you to find your Facebook friends in concert seating. 
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  • MySpace To Go Back to Roots as Music Hub

    Aug 24, 2011 15:00
    MySpace's new VP Global Marketing says the site will return to its foundations with a relaunch later this year as a music hub, directly targeting the likes of iTunes, Spotify and VEVO.
    According to the story in AdAge Digital, Al Dejewski says, "No other music destination online today can claim the breadth of partnership we have with the four major music labels in addition to the tens of millions of independent artists and the libraries of their songs."
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  • Festival Music House Announces 3-day Gala Line-up

    Aug 23, 2011 12:00
    Festival Music House will feature performances by K'Naan, The Sheepdogs, Dinosaur Bones, Ladies of the Canyon (including guest Music Canada blogger Maia Davies), The Sam Roberts Band, Lights and Parlovr among others, in this year's musical component of the Toronto International Film Festival. 

    Performances will take place September 12, 13 and 14 at the Mod Club.  The feature performers were chosen by a panel of industry leaders from hundreds of submissions.
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  • Rdio talks about new family subscription plan

    Aug 23, 2011 00:00
    Music subscription service Rdio has taken a hint from its customers - they want a family plan!  Having teased the family subscription a few weeks ago, Rdio has officially made it available for customers in the US and Canada.  Rdio's VP of product design Malthe Sigurdsson talks about that and a lot more in an interview with Music Ally.
    more >
  • Latest Video Metrix released by comScore

    Aug 23, 2011 00:00
    comScore has released its latest metrix on the number of people watching online videos in the US, where they're watching them, and for how long. 
    more >
  • Warner Music Group names Stephen Cooper as CEO, Edgar Bronfman Jr. to serve as chairman

    Aug 19, 2011 00:00
    The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Warner Music Group has announced that Stephen Cooper has been named CEO, while Edgar Bronfman Jr. will serve as chairman.
    Lyor Cohen, chairman and CEO of recorded music and Cameron Strang, chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappell Music, remain in their positions, and report directly to Cooper.
    more >
  • Chairman of Live Nation Canada to be inducted into Hall of Fame

    Aug 16, 2011 15:00
    Riley O'Connor is the latest inductee to be announced for the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame.  Part of Canadian Music Week's 30th anniversary celebrations, his induction will take place on March 22, 2012.  Earlier it was announced the Q107's John Derringer will also be inducted. 
    more >
  • BPI Announces fund to assist indies affected by London fire

    Aug 16, 2011 00:00
    BPI has established a fund to help indies affected by the Sony DADC warehouse fire in London.  More than £100,000 has been raised so far.

    more >
  • First Canadian commercial-free mobile streaming service launches with collective licensing agreement

    Aug 15, 2011 08:00
    A collective licensing agreement, representing almost 1500 major and independent record labels in Canada, has facilitated the launch of Galaxie Mobile by Stingray Digital, the first Canadian-owned commercial-free mobile streaming music service.

    Music Canada spearheaded the negotiations, empowering AVLA to act on its behalf. “We aggressively pursued this pioneering agreement because we understand how cumbersome our regulatory environment can be, and we are willing to help services better navigate it,” says Graham Henderson, President of Music Canada.

    "By enabling Stingray to clear all rights necessary with both major and independent music labels, we have created an accessible template for other semi-interactive services that want to come to Canada. In addition, AVLA’s independent members benefit from being at the ground floor of a deal that may otherwise have begun only with the largest rights holders. Developing the digital business here will remain an important priority for us in the months ahead,” says Victoria Shepherd, Executive Director of AVLA.

    The story also appears in today's Globe and Mail.
    more >
  • Tragic stage collapse in Indiana

    Aug 14, 2011 00:00
    A gust of wind took down another stage - this time in Indiana and this time killing five people and injuring more than forty. 

    The tragic events have many in the music community sending their thoughts and prayers to Indiana.  Canadian artist Terri Clark writes on twitter:  "Stage collapse is our greatest nightmare. Thoughts and prayers going out to the victims and families of the Indy tragedy."

    Just last month wind took down part of the stage at Ottawa's Bluesfest but fortunately there were only minor injuries.  CBC News has coverage and video from Indiana. 
    more >
  • SOCAN Members to Receive Highest Ever Royalties This Month

    Aug 10, 2011 00:00
    Billboard reports that SOCAN members will receive their highest royalties ever this month, following additional revenues following the resolution of litigation related to Tariff 1A (Commercial Radio).
    In a statement, SOCAN CEO Eric Baptiste said “The boost in royalties that SOCAN members will receive in August represents an increase to the income which Canadian music creators and publishers depend on to make a living. SOCAN continues to work diligently towards ensuring that our members are paid adequately through the licensing of music use in Canada.”
    more >
  • Independent record labels fear ruinous stock loss in London riots fire

    Aug 09, 2011 00:00
    The Guardian reports that numerous independent record labels fear they have lost a catastrophic amount of stock in a fire at a distribution warehouse in north London during the riots in the capital on Monday night. A three-storey, 20,000 square-metre building in Enfield, owned by Sony DADC and holding stock to be distributed by the Pias Group, was burned to the ground.
    more >
  • Kanye West and Jay-Z's 'Watch the Throne' Hits iTunes, Avoiding Leak; Deluxe Details Revealed

    Aug 08, 2011 10:00
    Billboard reports Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch the Throne" collaboration album was released exclusively on iTunes today, becoming the first major hip-hop release in recent memory to avoid being leaked.
    more >
  • Digital Music News: 94% Of Top-Touring Artists Are Over 40...

    Aug 08, 2011 00:00
    Digital Music News reports that Deloitte has analyzed the top-grossing tours of the past decade and found that 94% of the top-grossing acts had a lead singer who was over 40 years old. PRS For Music posed the question: "Against the backdrop of falling record sales, who is putting the time, money and expertise into developing the arena, festival and stadium acts of the future?"
    more >
  • Billboard pays tribute to Steve Propas

    Aug 05, 2011 00:00
    More tributes have been pouring in for Steve Propas - in this article Karen Bliss shares more about his negotiating prowess. 
    more >
  • Steve Propas - Mourning the loss of a Canadian music legend

    Aug 04, 2011 00:00
    He's been called a good friend, mentor, valuable liaison and legend of the music industry.

    The Canadian music community is mourning the loss today of Steve Propas, best known as co-founder of Solid Gold Records with partner Neill Dixon.  Propas passed away last night at the age of 63.

    "Steve was a beacon for our community for decades. Music was in his soul. Our community is impoverished by our loss of his prodigious talents and great love of music. Rest in peace, Steve. Hail and farewell," says Graham Henderson, President of Music Canada.

    Music writer David Farrell has written a piece chronicling Propas' life and sharing recollections from those who best knew him.

    The funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Steeles Memorial Chapel in Toronto.
    more >
  • Hollywood Reporter: David Foster To Be Named Head Of Verve

    Aug 03, 2011 00:00
    The Hollywood Reporter  that Canadian David Foster is set to take the top position at esteemed jazz label Verve Records:
    more >
  • Plácido Domingo Named as IFPI Chairman

    Jul 26, 2011 13:00
    Plácido Domingo has been named as chairman of IFPI, the organisation that represents the recording industry worldwide.

    Domingo said in the statement: "It is a great honor to be invited to become the chairman of IFPI. I have always passionately believed in the importance of respecting talent and in the rights of all those who perform, create, produce and invest in music. Today, the world of music and in fact most of the arts is undergoing enormous changes and challenges. Technology, which on one hand allows artists to reach many more than ever before, has led to a debate about how to find a way to protect the intellectual property rights of artists, creators and all those living and working in the world of music. I look forward to being a part of those discussions."
    more >
  • Amy Winehouse, British Soul Singer With a Destructive Image, Dies at 27

    Jul 23, 2011 14:20
    The New York Times reports on the passing of Amy Winehouse, who died today at age 27.

    Monte & Avery Lipman, of Ms. Winehouse’s American record label, Universal Republic, said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened at the sudden loss of such a gifted musician, artist and performer. Our prayers go out to Amy’s family, friends and fans at this difficult time.”
    more >
  • PayPal works with police and industry to tackle copyright infringing websites

    Jul 21, 2011 00:00
    IFPI has issued a release announcing that online payment service PayPal has agreed a partnership with City of London Police and the international recording industry that will see even stronger action to prevent PayPal's services being used by illegal websites worldwide that sell copyright infringing music.

    Frances Moore, chief executive of IFPI, which represents the recording industry worldwide says: "We knew that when illegal online music services could no longer take payment from credit cards they would try to work around the restriction. That is why we and the City of London Police approached PayPal and I am delighted to say they responded instantly and positively."
    more >
  • Baidu signs music licensing deals

    Jul 19, 2011 00:00
    The Guardian reports that Baidu, China's largest search engine, has signed an agreement with top music studios to distribute licensed songs through its MP3 search service, ending years of legal rows over allegations the company abetted piracy.
    more >
  • Awards of Appreciation for M.P. Dean Del Mastro and Dan McTeague

    Jul 14, 2011 15:00
    Music Canada presented Awards of Appreciation to M.P. Dean Del Mastro and Dan McTeague on behalf of the employees of major record labels in Canada in appreciation for their efforts to save jobs.
    more >
  • Music Canada and Slaight Music Support Unison Benevolent Fund

    Jul 14, 2011 00:00
    The Unison Benevolent Fund gets a big shot in the arm from Music Canada and Slaight Music, making the million dollar capital endowment fund goal much closer to being realized.  Music Canada and Slaight Music challenge others in the industry to join them in supporting this vital safety net.
    more >
  • CARAS and CTV announce that the 2012 JUNO Awards will be held in Ottawa, ON

    Jul 13, 2011 00:00
    The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), along with broadcast partner CTV, have announced that Ottawa, Canada’s Capital Region, will host THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS and JUNO Week events and festivities, March 26 – April 1, 2012.
    more >
  • Polaris Prize Short List Announced:

    Jul 07, 2011 00:00
    The Polaris Prize Shortlist 2011 was announced yesterday, after a jury narrowed the 40 disc Long List down to 10 contenders vying for the title of the best Canadian album, based on artistic integrity, without regard to musical genre, professional affiliation, or sales history.
    more >
  • Eminem's 'Recovery' the first album to sell one-million digital downloads

    Jul 06, 2011 00:00
    Billboard reports that Eminem's 2010 album 'Recovery' is the first album to sell over one-million digital downloads globally, citing Nielsen Soundscan. The article goes on to report that Adele's 2011 album '21' is expected to reach the same benchmark this week.
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  • The Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA) and Musicians’ Rights Organization Canada (MROC) announce the formation of a strategic partnership:

    Jul 05, 2011 00:00
    The Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA) and Musicians’ Rights Organization Canada (MROC) have announced the formation of a strategic partnership.

    As the release states, MROC is a Canadian federally incorporated not-for-profit collective society whose objectives include the collection and distribution of performer remuneration collected by Re:Sound (a music licensing company) formerly known as the Neighbouring Rights Collective of Canada.

    MROC’s sole function is to collect and distribute to musicians the performer’s share of neighbouring rights royalties stipulated under various tariffs approved by the Copyright Board of Canada.
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  • Music subscription service Rara.com goes live in Canada

    20 Jan 2012 12:00
    There's a new subscription service in town: Rara.com has now launched in Canada.
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  • Inaugural Music Night on Parliament Hill an excellent display of Canadian talent

    13 Dec 2011 12:00
    Earlier this week, Minister of Canadian Heritage James Moore hosted an intimate showcase of Canadian music at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, featuring performances by the Jim Cuddy Band and Marie-Eve Janvier & Jean-François Breau.
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  • If I Had a Million Donuts by Larry LeBlanc, November 2011

    23 Nov 2011 12:00
    How better to point out the huge impact of Canadian artists globally than to put them all in one column! Larry Leblanc makes it pretty clear why music is such a large part of the Canadian brand.
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Events

02.04.12

  • Megadeth - Gigantour

    Feb 05, 2012 00:00
    Megadeth and the rest of Gigantour hit Kingston's K-Rock Center on Feb. 5th - it might get loud.
    K-Rock Center
    Kingston, ON
    Concert
  • Theory of a Deadman

    Feb 06, 2012 00:00
    Kitchener fans can see Theory of a Deadman on February 6th, as the band plays at the Centre in the Square.
    Centre in the Square
    Kitchener, ON
    Concert
  • Megadeth - Gigantour

    Feb 07, 2012 00:00
    On Feb. 7th, Megadeth and the Gigantour roll into General Motors Center in Oshawa.
    General Motors Center
    Oshawa, ON
    Concert
  • Megadeth - Gigantour

    Feb 08, 2012 00:00
    Megadeth bring the Gigantour to Copps Coliseum on Feb. 8th, along with Motörhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil.
    Copps Coliseum
    Hamilton, ON
    Concert
  • Arkells

    Feb 09, 2012 00:00
    On February 9th, Kitchener fans can see the Arketlls live at Elements.
    Elements
    Kitchener, ON
    Concert
  • Arkells

    Feb 10, 2012 00:00
    The Arkells' winter-2012 tour continues with a stop at the London Music Hall on February 10th.
    London Music Hall
    London, ON
    Concert
  • Karl Wolf

    Feb 10, 2012 00:00
    Karl Wolf will be performing at Kelowna's Prospera Centre Grand on February 10th - don't miss it!
    Prospera Centre Grand
    Kelowna, BC
    Concert
  • Kay

    Feb 10, 2012 00:00
    Kay will be performing at the Prospera Centre Grand on February 10th in Kelowna, BC, in support of Hedley on their 'Shipwrecked' tour.
    Prospera Centre Grand
    Kelowna, BC
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 10, 2012 00:00
    Hedley is kicking off a cross-Canada tour on February 10th, starting in Kelowna, BC.
    Prospera Centre Grand
    Kelowna, BC
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 11, 2012 00:00
    Hedley's 2012 Shipwrecked Tour crosses Canada this winter and fall, hitting Victoria's Save On Foods Memorial Centre on February 11th.
    Save on Foods Memorial Centre
    Victoria, BC
    Concert
  • Karl Wolf

    Feb 11, 2012 00:00
    Victoria fans are in luck: Karl Wolf will be performing at the Save On Foods Memorial Centre on February 11th.
    Save On Foods Memorial Centre
    Victoria, BC
    Concert
  • Marianas Trench

    Feb 11, 2012 00:00
    Marianas Trench tours to Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum for a show on February 11th.
    Pacific Coliseum
    Vancouver, BC
    Concert
  • All Time Low

    Feb 11, 2012 00:00
    Pop punkers All Time Low are confirmed for a show at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver on February 11th.
    Pacific Coliseum
    Vancouver, BC
    Concert
  • All Time Low

    Feb 11, 2012 00:00
    All Time Low roll into Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on February 11th, 2012.
    Pacific Coliseum
    Vancouver, BC
    Concert
  • Kay

    Feb 11, 2012 00:00
    Kay's tour along with Hedley and more rolls into Victoria's Save On Foods Memorial Centre on February 11th.
    Save On Foods memorial Centre
    Victoria, BC
    Concert
  • Meaghan Smith

    Feb 12, 2012 00:00
    Meaghan Smith is in London on February 12th for a performance at the Lamplighter Inn.
    Lamplighter Inn
    London, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 13, 2012 00:00
    Hedley's 'Shipwrecked' tour continues with a stop at Prince George's CN Centre on February 13th.
    CN Centre
    Prince George, BC
    Concert
  • Marianas Trench

    Feb 13, 2012 00:00
    Marianas Trench will be in Calgary on February 13th for a show at the Stampede Corral - don't miss it!
    Stampede Corral
    Calgary, AB
    Concert
  • August Burns Red

    Feb 13, 2012 00:00
    August Burns Red's Winter Tour invades Canada on February 13th, when the band hits Calgary's MacEwan Ballroom.
    MacEwan Ballroom
    Calgary, AB
    Concert
  • Kay

    Feb 13, 2012 00:00
    Kay's tour alongside Hedley continues, as they roll into the CN Centre in Prince George, BC on February 13th.
    CN Centre
    Prince George, BC
    Concert
  • Karl Wolf

    Feb 13, 2012 00:00
    Karl Wolf will be performing at the CN Centre in Prince George, BC on February 13th, don't miss it!
    CN Centre
    Prince George, BC
    Concert
  • Marianas Trench

    Feb 14, 2012 00:00
    Celebrate Valentines Day with Marianas Trench in Edmonton - they'll playing at Rexall Place.
    Rexall Place
    Edmonton, AB
    Concert
  • Karl Wolf

    Feb 14, 2012 00:00
    This Valentines Day, celebrate with Karl Wolf at the Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek, BC
    Encana Events Centre
    Dawson Creek, BC
    Concert
  • August Burns Red

    Feb 14, 2012 00:00
    August Burns Red continues the Canadian swing of their winter tour with a stop at the Edmonton Events Centre on Valentines Day.
    Edmonton Events Centre
    Edmonton, AB
    Concert
  • Trivium

    Feb 14, 2012 00:00
    Trivium are set to blow the roof off Toronto's Sound Academy this Valentines' Day.
    Sound Academy
    Toronto, ON
    Concert
  • Kay

    Feb 14, 2012 00:00
    Ring in Valentines Day 2012 with Kay - she'll be performing at the Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek, BC.
    Encana Events Centre
    Dawson Creek, BC
    Concert
  • Dierks Bentley

    Feb 15, 2012 00:00
    Crooner Dierks Bentley will be at the Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver for a show on February 15th.a
    Centre for the Performing Arts
    Vancouver, BC
    Concert
  • Trivium

    Feb 15, 2012 00:00
    Trivium wrap up the Canadian leg of their tour with a show at Montreal's Metropolis on Feb. 15th.
    Metropolis
    Montreal, PQ
    Concert
  • Dierks Bentley

    Feb 15, 2012 00:00
    Dierks Bentley's Canadian tour continues with a stop at Kamloops' Interior Savings Centre on February 16th.
    Interior Savings Centre
    Kamloops, BC
    Concert
  • August Burns Red

    Feb 16, 2012 00:00
    August Burns Red will be in Winnipeg at The Garrick Centre on February 16th as part of the band's winter tour.
    The Garrick Centre
    Winnipeg, MB
    Concert
  • August Burns Red

    Feb 16, 2012 00:00
    August Burns Red hits Guelph's Concert Hall on February 16th as they roll through Canada on their 2012 winter tour.
    Guelph Concert Hall
    Guelph, ON
    Concert
  • Marianas Trench

    Feb 16, 2012 00:00
    Marianas Trench invades the MTS Centre in Winnipeg on February 16th - don't miss it.
    MTS Centre
    Winnipeg, MB
    Concert
  • Megadeth - Gigantour

    Feb 16, 2012 00:00
    Megadeth and the Gigantour roll into Praireland on Feb. 16th to rock Saskatoon.
    Prairieland
    Saskatoon, SK
    Concert
  • Dierks Bentley

    Feb 17, 2012 00:00
    Crooner Dierks Bentley continues the Canadian leg of his tour, hitting Prince George's CN Centre on February 17th.
    CN Centre
    Prince George, BC
    Concert
  • Megadeth - Gigantour

    Feb 17, 2012 00:00
    Megadeth and the Gigantour hit Edmonton's Shaw Conference Center on Feb. 17th.
    Shaw Conference Centre
    Edmonton, AB
    Concert
  • Dierks Bentley

    Feb 17, 2012 00:00
    Crooner Dierks Bentley continues the Canadian leg of his tour, hitting Prince George's CN Centre on February 17th.
    CN Centre
    Prince George, BC
    Concert
  • Dierks Bentley

    Feb 18, 2012 00:00
    Dierks Bentley will be in Dawson Creek for a show at the Encana Events Centre on February 18th.
    Encana Events Centre
    Dawson Creek, BC
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 18, 2012 00:00
    Hedley's 'Shipwrecked' tour hits the Envana Events Centre in Dawson Creek, BC - don't miss it!
    Envana Events Centre
    Dawson Creek, BC
    Concert
  • Megadeth - Gigantour

    Feb 18, 2012 00:00
    Megadeth and the Gigantour are sure to crank it up to 11 when they hit Calgary's Big Four Building on Feb. 18th.
    Big Four Building
    Calgary, AB
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 18, 2012 00:00
    Hedley's 'Shipwrecked' tour hits Lethbridge on February 18th!
    Enmax Centre
    Lethbridge, AB
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 18, 2012 00:00
    Hedley's 'Shipwrecked' tour brings them to Medicine Hat, Alberta for a show on February 18th.
    Medicine Hat Arena
    Medicine Hat, AB
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 18, 2012 00:00
    Saskatchewan Hedley fans will get their chance to see the group on February 18th, when the guys play Spectra Place in Estevan.
    Spectra Place
    Estevan, SK
    Concert
  • Marianas Trench

    Feb 19, 2012 00:00
    Toronto trenchers will have a chance to see their favourite band in February - Marianas Trench plays the Air Canada Centre on the 19th.
    Air Canada Centre
    Toronto, ON
    Concert
  • Dierks Bentley

    Feb 19, 2012 00:00
    Dierks Bentley will be performing at the Northern Alberta Jubilee in Edmonton on February 19th.
    Northern Alberta Jubilee
    Edmonton, AB
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 20, 2012 00:00
    Hedley rolls into Thunder Bay on February 20th for a performance at the Fort Williams Gardens.
    Fort Williams Gardens
    Thunder Bay, ON
    Concert
  • Volbeat

    Feb 20, 2012 00:00
    Dannish heavy metallers Volbeat will be performing at the Abbotsford Entertainment Centre on February 20th, promising to be very, very loud.
    Abbotsford Entertainment Centre
    Abbotsford, BC
    Concert
  • Megadeth - Gigantour

    Feb 20, 2012 00:00
    Megadeth and the Gigantour wrap up the Canadian leg of their tour in Abbotsford, BC on February 20th.
    Abbotsford, BC
    Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre
    Concert
  • Marianas Trench

    Feb 20, 2012 00:00
    Marianas Trench fans in London will be able to see the band on February 20th, when they play at the John Labatt Centre.
    John Labatt Centre
    London, ON
    Concert
  • Dierks Bentley

    Feb 21, 2012 00:00
    Calgary country fans are in luck: Dierks Bentley will be performing at the Jubilee Auditorium on February 21st.
    Jubilee Auditorium
    Calgary, AB
    Concert
  • Dierks Bentley

    Feb 22, 2012 00:00
    Saskatchewan country fans, take note: Dierks Bentley will be playing at TCU Place in Saskatoon on February 22.
    TCU Place
    Saskatoon, SK
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 22, 2012 00:00
    Hedley rolls into the Sudbury Arena on February 22nd for a show on their 'Shipwrecked' tour.
    Sudbury Arena
    Sudbury, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 23, 2012 00:00
    Continuing their Canada-wide 'Shipwrecked' tour, Hedley hits Kingston's K-Rock Centre on February 23rd.
    K-ROCK Centre
    Kingston, ON
    Concert
  • Marianas Trench

    Feb 23, 2012 00:00
    Marianas Trench fans in Montreal can see their favourite band at the Bell Centre, where they play on February 23rd.
    Bell Centre
    Montreal, PQ
    Concert
  • Marianas Trench

    Feb 24, 2012 00:00
    Marianas Trench hits the nation's capital on February 24th, when the band plays Ottawa's Scotiabank Place.
    Scotiabank Place
    Ottawa, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 24, 2012 00:00
    Hedley's 'Shipwrecked' tour hits Oshawa's General Motors Centre on February 24th - don't miss it!
    General Motors Centre
    Oshawa, ON
    Concert
  • August Burns Red

    Feb 25, 2012 00:00
    August Burns Red hits Toronto's Sound Academy on February 25th while their winter tour continues across Canada.
    Sound Academy
    Toronto, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 25, 2012 00:00
    Hedley bring their show to the Hammer on February 25th for a show at Copps Coliseum, as part of their 'Shipwrecked' tour across Canada.
    Copps Coliseum
    Hamilton, ON
    Concert
  • August Burns Red

    Feb 26, 2012 00:00
    August Burns Red hits Montreal's Metropolis for a show on February 26th.
    Metropolis
    Montreal, QC
    Concert
  • Children of Bodom

    Feb 26, 2012 00:00
    Finnish black-metal veterans The Children of Bodom start a three-date Canadian tour with a stop at Toronto's Sound Academy on February 26th.
    Sound Academy
    Toronto, ON
    Concert
  • Marianas Trench

    Feb 26, 2012 00:00
    On February 26th, Marianas Trench is in Halifax for a show at the Metro Centre.
    Metro Centre
    Halifax, NS
    Concert
  • Children of Bodom

    Feb 27, 2012 00:00
    A day after their show in Toronto, Finnish black-metallers Children of Bodom hit Montreal's Metropolis for a show on February 27th.
    Metropolis
    Montreal, PQ
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 27, 2012 00:00
    Hedley fans can see the boys play at the Molson Centre in Barrie on February 27th as they continue their cross-Canada tour.
    Molson Centre
    Barrie, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 28, 2012 00:00
    KW fans are in luck: Hedley plays the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on February 28th.
    Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
    Kitchener, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 29, 2012 00:00
    Celebrate the leap year with Hedley - they'll be playing the JLC in London on February 29th.
    John Labatt Centre
    London, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Feb 29, 2012 00:00
    Celebrate the leap year with Hedley - they are playing the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on February 29th.
    Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
    Kitchener, ON
    Concert
  • Children of Bodom

    Feb 29, 2012 00:00
    Children of Bodom wrap up their Canadian mini-tour with a performance at Quebec City's Imperial on February 29th.
    Imperial
    Quebec City, PQ
    Concert
  • Young the Giant

    Mar 01, 2012 00:00
    Young the Giant hit Toronto's Pheonix on March 1st on their 2012 tour.
    Pheonix
    Toronto
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 01, 2012 00:00
    Hedley kick off March with a show at the Sleeman Centre in Guelph, as part of their Canada-wide 'Shipwrecked' tour.
    Sleeman Centre
    Guelph, ON
    Concert
  • G. Love

    Mar 01, 2012 00:00
    Vancouver fans of G. Love are in luck; his stop at the Commodore Ballroom on March 1st is the only Canadian date announced for this tour.
    Commodore Ballroom
    Vancouver, BC
    Concert
  • Jann Arden

    Mar 02, 2012 00:00
    Jann Arden tours to Thunder Bay for a March 2nd appearance at the Auditorium.
    Thunder Bay Auditorium
    Thunder Bay, ON
    Concert
  • Young the Giant

    Mar 02, 2012 00:00
    Young the Giant's tour hits Ritual in Ottawa for a performance on March 2nd.
    Ritual
    Ottawa, ON
    Concert
  • Jann Arden

    Mar 03, 2012 00:00
    On March 3rd, catch Jann Arden live in concert at North Bay's Capitol Centre.
    Capitol Centre
    North Bay, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 03, 2012 00:00
    Hedley hits the WFCU Centre in Windsor for a show on March 3rd.
    WFCU Centre
    Windsor, ON
    Concert
  • Young the Giant

    Mar 03, 2012 00:00
    Young the Giant hit Montreal's Cabaret Mile-End for a show on March 3rd.
    Cabaret Mile-End
    Montreal, PQ
    Concert
  • Young the Giant

    Mar 04, 2012 00:00
    Young the Giant hit Le Cercle on March 4th for their last scheduled Canadian date on this tour.
    Le Cercle
    Montreal, PQ
    Concert
  • Ian Bostridge

    Mar 04, 2012 00:00
    English tenor Ian Bostridge plays his second show in Toronto on March 4th, this one at the Toronto Conservatoire.
    Toronto Conservatoire
    Toronto, ON
    Concert
  • Ian Bostridge

    Mar 04, 2012 00:00
    English tenor Ian Bostridge is set to play Toronto's Koerner Hall on March 4th
    Koerner Hall
    Toronto, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 04, 2012 00:00
    Hedley performs at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on March 4th, as the band travels across Canada on their 'Shipwrecked' tour.
    Peterborough Memorial Centre
    Peterborough
    Concert
  • Jann Arden

    Mar 05, 2012 00:00
    Kitchener-Waterloo fans are in luck: Jann Arden plays Centre in the Square in Kitchener on March 5th.
    Centre in the Square
    Kitchener, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 05, 2012 00:00
    Hedley's 'Shipwrecked' tour hits la belle province on March 5th - they'll be performing at Pavilion de la jeunesse in Quebec City.
    Pavilion de la Jeunesse
    Quebec City, PQ
    Concert
  • Jann Arden

    Mar 06, 2012 00:00
    Jann Arden will be at Hamilton Place on March 6th as her Ontario spring tour continues.
    Hamilton Place
    Hamilton, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 06, 2012 00:00
    Hedley's 'Shipwrecked' tour heads east, hitting Halifax on March 6th.
    Halifax Metro Centre
    Halifax, NS
    Concert
  • Jann Arden

    Mar 07, 2012 00:00
    London fans are in luck: Jann Arden hits the JLC on March 7th.
    John Labatt Centre
    London, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 08, 2012 00:00
    Hedley heads to the Rock for a show at Mile One Stadium in St. Johns, on March 8th.
    Mile One Stadium
    St. Johns, NF
    Concert
  • Jann Arden

    Mar 09, 2012 00:00
    Jann Arden performs on back-to-back nights at Toronto's Massey Hall, on March 9th and 10th.
    Massey Hall
    Toronto, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 10, 2012 00:00
    Hedley's 'Shipwrecked' tour continues to run through the Maritimes, hitting Moncton's Coliseum on March 10th.
    Moncton Coliseum
    Moncton, NB
    Concert
  • Jann Arden

    Mar 11, 2012 00:00
    Jann Arden will be in Ottawa on March 11th for a performance at the National Arts Centre.
    National Arts Centre
    Ottawa, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 12, 2012 00:00
    Hedley performs at the Bell Centre in Montreal on March 12th, as the band's 'Shipwrecked Tour' continues to criss-cross Canada.
    Bell Centre
    Montreal, PQ
    Concert
  • Jann Arden

    Mar 12, 2012 00:00
    Jann Arden will be in Kingston on March 12th as she performaces at the Thousand Island Theatre,.
    OLG Casino Thousand Island Theatre
    Kingston, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 13, 2012 00:00
    Toronto fans, take note: Hedley's 'Shipwrecked' tour hits the ACC in Toronto on March 13th.
    Air Canada Centre
    Toronto, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 14, 2012 00:00
    Hedley rolls into the nation's capital on March 14th for a show at Scotiabank Place, part of the band's 'Shipwrecked' tour.
    Scotiabank Place
    Ottawa, ON
    Concert
  • Gord Bamford

    Mar 15, 2012 00:00
    On his Canadian Tour, Gord Bamford will be at New Glasgow's Community Theatre on Match 15th.
    Community Theatre
    New Glasgow, NS
    Concert
  • Gord Bamford

    Mar 16, 2012 00:00
    In his Canadian Tour, Gord Bamford will be in Halifax Nova Scotia on March 16th
    Rocking Rodeo Club
    Halifax, NS
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 17, 2012 00:00
    Hedley will be playing at Winnipeg's MTS Centre on March 17th, as part of their 2012 'Shipwrecked' tour.
    MTS Centre
    Winnipeg, MB
    Concert
  • Gord Bamford

    Mar 17, 2012 00:00
    In his Canadian tour, Gord Bamford will be playing at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton, NB on March 17th
    Capitol Theatre
    Moncton, NB
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 18, 2012 00:00
    Saskatchewan fans get a second chance to see Hedley: the band is in Regina on March 18th for a performance at the Brandt Centre.
    Brandt Centre
    Regina, SK
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 19, 2012 00:00
    Saskatoon-area Hedley fans are in luck: the band plays the Credit Union Centre on March 19th.
    Credit Union Centre
    Saskatoon, SK
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 20, 2012 00:00
    Hedley's 'Shipwrecked' tour hits the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on March 20th - don't miss it.
    Scotiabank Saddledome
    Calgary, AB
    Concert
  • Ian Bostridge

    Mar 20, 2012 00:00
    English tenor Ian Bostridge will play two shows at Quebec City's Raoul-Jobin Concert Hall; one on March 20, and one on March 21st.
    Raoul-Jobin Concert Hall
    Quebec City, QC
    Concert
  • Gord Bamford

    Mar 21, 2012 00:00
    In Gold Bamford's Canadian Tour, he will be at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope ON on March 21st
    Capitol Theatre
    Port Hope, ON
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 21, 2012 00:00
    Hedley's 'Shipwrecked' tour is coming to a close - but it's not over yet! Catch their second-last show on this tour at Rexall Place in Edmonton on March 21st.
    Rexall Place
    Edmonton, AB
    Concert
  • Gord Bamford

    Mar 22, 2012 00:00
    Gord Bamford will be playing at the Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound Ontario on March 22nd
    Roxy Theatre
    Owen Sound, ON
    Concert
  • Yundi Li

    Mar 23, 2012 00:00
    Spectacular pianist Yundi Li comes to Roy Thomson Hall on March 23, 2012.
    Roy Thomson Hall
    Toronto, ON
    Concert
  • Gord Bamford

    Mar 23, 2012 00:00
    In his Canadian Tour, Gord Bamford will be playing at the University Brass Taps in Guelph on March 23rd
    University-Brass Taps
    Guelph, ON
    Concert
  • Anjulie

    Mar 24, 2012 00:00
    Anjulie , Toronto's "Brand New Chick", will perform at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver on March 24th.
    Rogers Arena
    Vancouver, BC
    Concert
  • Kay

    Mar 24, 2012 00:00
    On March 24, Kay performs at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC.
    Rogers Arena
    Vancouver, BC
    Concert
  • Kaiser Cheifs

    Mar 24, 2012 00:00
    Kaiser Chiefs will be performing in Vancouver on March 24th as they prepare to rock the Commodore Ballroom.
    Commodore Ballroom
    Vancouver, BC
    Concert
  • Hedley

    Mar 24, 2012 00:00
    Hedley's 'Shipwrecked' tour returns to the province that kicked it off: their final show on the tour goes down at Vancouver's Rogers Arena on March 24th.
    Rogers Arena
    Vancouver, BC
    Concert
  • Gord Bamford

    Mar 26, 2012 00:00
    Gord Bamford will be playing at the Community Theatre in Sault Ste. Marie on March 26th
    Community Theatre
    Sault Ste. Marie, ON
    Concert
  • Gord Bamford

    Mar 27, 2012 00:00
    In his Canadian tour, Gord Bamford will be playing at the Capitol Theatre in North Bay on March 27th
    Capitol Theatre
    North Bay, ON
    Concert
  • Gord Bamford

    Mar 28, 2012 00:00
    Gord Bamford will be playing at the Opera House in Orillia on March 28th
    Opera House
    Orillia, ON
    Concert
  • Gord Bamford

    Mar 29, 2012 00:00
    Gord Bamford will be playing at the Charles Stockey Centre in Parry Sound ON on March 29th
    Charles Stockey Centre
    Parry Sound, ON
    Concert
  • Gord Bamford

    Mar 30, 2012 00:00
    In his Canadian tour, Gord Bamford will be playing at the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville ON on March 30th
    Algonquin Theatre
    Huntsville, ON
    Concert
  • Gord Bamford

    Mar 31, 2012 00:00
    See Gord Bamford play at the Fraser Auditorium in Sudbury ON on March 31st
    Fraser Auditorium
    Sudbury, ON
    Concert
  • Alan Jackson

    Apr 19, 2012 00:00
    Alan Jackson is back in Sudbury on April 19th for a show at the Sudbury Arena.
    Sudbury Arena
    Sudbury, ON
    Concert
  • Coldplay

    Apr 21, 2012 00:00
    Coldplay brings their 'Mylo Xyloto' tour to Canada starting April 21st, when they hit Edmonton's Rexall Place.
    Rexall Place
    Edmonton, AB
    Concert
  • The Almost

    Apr 21, 2012 00:00
    The Almost are in Kitchener on April 21st - they'll be performing at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.
    Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
    Kitchener, ON
    Concert
  • Alan Jackson

    Apr 21, 2012 00:00
    Alan Jackson will play Copps Coliseum on April 21st.
    Copps Coliseum
    Hamilton, ON
    Concert
  • Evgeny Kissin

    Apr 26, 2012 00:00
    Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin plays Montreal's OSM Hall on April 26th.
    OSM Hall
    Montreal, QC
    Concert
  • Evgeny Kissin

    Apr 29, 2012 00:00
    Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin plays the Grand Theatre de Quebec on April 29th, 2012.
    Grand Theatre de Quebec
    Quebec City, QC
    Concert
  • RAMMSTEIN

    May 13, 2012 00:00
    German heavy metallers Rammstein will be playing Vancouver's Rogers Arena on May 13th - it might get loud.
    Rogers Arena
    Vancouver, BC
    Concert
  • Alison Balsom

    Jun 19, 2012 00:00
    Acclaimed trumpeter Alison Balsom plays a pair of shows at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall on June 19th.
    Roy Thomson Hall
    Toronto, ON
    Concert
  • Alison Balsom

    Jun 20, 2012 00:00
    Acclaimed trumpeter Alison Balsom plays a pair of shows at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall on June 20th.
    Roy Thomson Hall
    Toronto, ON
    Concert
  • Alison Balsom

    Jun 24, 2012 00:00
    Acclaimed trumpeter Alison Balsom plays a pair of shows at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall on June 24th.
    Roy Thomson Hall
    Toronto, ON
    Concert
  • The Steve Miller Band

    Aug 28, 2012 00:00
    The Steve Miller Band is set to play Belleville's Empire Rock Fest on August 28th, 2012.
    Empire Rock Fest
    Belleville, ON
    Concert

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