Music Industry

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David McPherson

Making Massey-Hall Memories

SOCAN Words & Music contributor authors new book on renowned venue

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Howard Druckman

The Empowerment of Sitting in a Circle

Indigenous Music Conference shows how it’s done

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Piers Henwood

Does a hit need to be a hit to be called a hit?

Not if you build deep, meaningful connections with niche audiences

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Dalton Higgins

PR During Protests

The Journey of the Black publicist in Canada

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Howard Druckman

Canadian ingenuity conquers self-isolation with adaptation

Creative music-makers find ways to play actual live shows during pandemic

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Alan Cross

COVID-19: This Too Shall Pass

And when it does, expect an explosion of great art

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Author: Howard Jonathan DruckmanAgreed. The joke now is that when the pandemic ends, there'll be a boom in babies, divorces, and songs.Read more comments

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Howard Druckman

Coronavirus cuts into the Canadian music industry

But we can still support our local musicians

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Author: Howard DruckmanGreat idea. Thanks!Author: Tiana FengAnother thing to add is, if you can afford to eat the cost of a ticket to a cancelled event, let the band or organizers keep it instead of asking for a refund. Most had staff to pay along the way while organizing it, only for it to be cut off. This is the kind of thing that can threaten the livelihood of your fave band or venue.Read more comments

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Widney Bonfils

The “Business of Music”

Two words, two equally important aspects

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Author: One Eyed OracleI think the analogy is off kilter. A "would be" banker having all the economic knowledge but no money to build a bank, is more to the point. Artist's have the radio ready music, but they just have no money or knowledge of sourcing bricks, lights, and a location, let alone the business sense to build a bank, or the right connections or LUCK lol, to attract an empty available one looking for the right tenant.