Music A New Partnership for Independent Music The first strategic partnership of its kind for EMEE creates a framework for closer cooperation, knowledge exchange and international development between the European and Canadian independent music sectors. The European Music Exporters Exchange (EMEE) and the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation
Music Niagara Jazz Festival The Niagara Jazz Festival is pleased to announce an important evolution in its artistic leadership as co-founder Juliet Dunn transitions from her role as Executive Director to focus exclusively on her position as Artistic Director. As the award-winning festival prepares to celebrate its 14th season, this transition marks
Music Featured RUSH’s Five-Date Residency at Sphere Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees and RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee (on bass, keys, and vocals) and Alex Lifeson (on guitar and vocals) have announced RUSH’s five-date residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. The band will perform on May 21, 23, 26, 28, and 30. Each
Music Retail The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference The world’s largest instrumental music education conference celebrates a milestone this December. The 80th Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference runs Wednesday to Friday, December 16–18, 2026, at McCormick Place West in Chicago. It started in 1946, when 120 music educators met in a YMCA gym to
Music Featured Canada Music Fund The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) welcomes the federal government's announcement of $67 million in funding through the Canada Music Fund to support the production and promotion of Canadian and Indigenous music. The announcement by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, represents a significant
Music Featured The Case for Regional Music Scenes And Why Becoming a Hometown Favourite Can Be Bigger Than Chasing National Fame The Tragically Hip once played Kingston for six people. Here's why becoming a hometown favourite can matter more than chasing national fame.
Music Your Band Is a Brand: What Your Look Says Before You Play a Note Before you play a single note, the audience has already made up its mind about you. Here's how to make sure your look tells the right story.
Music Featured How to Own the Stage When You're Not the Front Person The singer gets the spotlight, but the audience is watching the whole band. Here's how drummers, bass players, keyboard players and guitarists can own their part of the stage.
Music Yes, It's a Real Job: Answering the Question Every Musician Hears "So what do you do for a real job?" Every musician, tech and crew member has heard it. Here's why the question misses the point, and how to answer it with confidence.
Music Building a Recognizable Image as a Solo Artist When you're a solo artist, you are the brand. Here's how to build an image people recognize at a glance, on stage, online and everywhere in between.
Music Featured Stage Presence Lessons from a Career in Music Talent gets you on the stage. Presence is what makes people remember you. Ten lessons on stage presence from a career in the entertainment business.
Music What the Audience Notices First (It's Not the Music) You spend hours perfecting the songs. But the audience is picking up on a dozen other things before the music even registers. Here's what they're really looking at.
Music Packing List for Your First Tour Heading out on your first tour? Here's what to pack, what to leave home, and the small things that make life on the road a lot easier.
Music Survival Tips for Long Gig Days Load-in at noon, soundcheck at four, show at ten, load-out at one. Here's how musicians and crew stay sharp through a gig day that never seems to end.
Music How to Get More Gigs Talent alone doesn't fill a calendar. Here's how working musicians make themselves easy to book, build the relationships that lead to more dates, and keep getting called back.
Music Featured Networking Tips for Musicians and Crew In the entertainment business, who you know really does matter. Here's how musicians and crew can build genuine connections that lead to work, without feeling like a salesperson.
Music Gift Ideas for Musicians and Crew Shopping for a musician, sound engineer or road crew member? Here are thoughtful gift ideas they'll actually use, from practical road essentials to experiences they'll remember.
Music Gifts for the Crew Who Make the Show Happen Sound engineers, lighting designers, techs and stagehands make every show possible, and rarely get thanked. Here are gift ideas for the people behind the scenes.
Music Featured Holiday Gifts Under $40 for Musicians and Entertainment Pros You don't need a big budget to make a musician or crew member happy. Here are thoughtful, useful holiday gifts that won't break the bank.
Music Last-Minute Gifts for the Musician Who Has Everything Out of time and shopping for someone who already owns every piece of equipment they need? Here are last-minute gifts you can still pull off, many of them without leaving home.
Music What to Wear to a Gig, a Session and a Music Industry Meeting The right outfit depends on where you're going. Here's a practical guide to dressing for club gigs, private events, festivals, studio sessions, crew calls and music industry meetings.
Music No Show Without the Crew: The People the Audience Never Sees The audience sees the artist. Behind every show is a team of skilled professionals who make it happen. Here's a look at the crew, and why they deserve more credit.
Music Hero of the House: A Salute to Front of House Engineers Every note the audience hears passes through one person's hands. Here's a salute to the front of house engineer, and what it really takes to do the job.
Music The Unofficial Dress Code of the Crew Nobody hands crew members a dress code, but everyone in the business knows it. Here's what to wear when you work behind the scenes, and why it matters.
Music Featured How To Stand Out Toronto coach Lorraine Lawson's How to Stand Out Zoom workshop, November 28 and 29, helps musicians describe their music with confidence.
