Terra Lightfoot and Steve Strongman Earn 2018 JUNO Nominations
(TORONTO, ON) Sonic Unyon recording artists Terra Lightfoot and Steve Strongman both earned nods when the 2018 JUNO Awards nominees…
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This Is What A Live Music Performance Contract Looks Like
When a musician wants to follow best practices when arranging a live performance and wants to do things the right…
Study Shows Musicians Have Superior Memory Skills
[December 1, 2017] A study led by University of Padua psychologist Francesca Talamini shows that musicians tend to have stronger…
Hamilton Music Industry Working Committee Forges Ahead In 2017
Hamilton is a city of music. When all things are considered, a major aspect of Hamilton is its vital music scene,…
Music Supervisor Dondrea Erauw of Instinct Entertainment – Song Syncs, The Role of a Music Supervisor
“At the end of the day, it’s important for artists to stay true to their art...When artists are more genuine to what they want to write about, that tends to be what we end up licensing...because it’s natural, and it doesn’t feel forced.” — Dondrea Erauw
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Weighing In On Live Music On Outdoor Commercial Patios
Under a proposed amendment to the City of Hamilton's Zoning and Noise Bylaws, for the first time ever thoughtful licensed establishments can expand their delivery of great entertainment onto the fresh air patio environment.
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Brandon Bizior Talks About Canadian Music Week, Hamilton, Songwriting, The Music Industry & MORE!
Real Talk with Dre Pao – Brandon Bizior Presented by: Greater Hamilton Musician HAMILTON, ON — Greater Hamilton Musician is…
In 2013 Ontario Announced Its Live Music Strategy
In an industry that has been stacked against them, musicians have often been the last ones to be paid. Stories of…
Drew of “Return For Refund” Talks about Their NEW Album
HAMILTON, ON — Toronto rockers “Return for Refund” are set to take over ‘the Hammer’ on April 13th at The Doors Taco Joint! The group combines the energy of metal and the blues, with influences from the grunge-era, to create a unique sound that is truly their own.
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The Music Business Ecosystem In Five Infographics
Graphics are taken from the analysis of the New York City music industry, as recently commissioned. Until this study was…
Why Belong To the Musicians Union?
The AFM has been promoting and protecting professional musicians since 1896, and it continues to be an effective advocate for musicians’ rights in the workplace, whether on a symphony stage, in a recording studio, or on tour.
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Proud To Be Part Of The Music Industry Working Committee
Yes, I am encouraged by the Ambitious City event and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce’s endorsement of the music sector as being special in Hamilton. For me this is the strongest reason to believe music industries deserve to fall squarely under the jurisdiction of economic development.
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