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The Canadian Blues Music Awards made history Monday night at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, crowning the first-ever winners of Canada's new national blues recognition programme across 16 competitive categories. The inaugural gala brought together the finest performers in Canadian blues for a landmark celebration that was
By Eric Alper The numbers are bigger than ever - and understanding them is a genuine adventure. The Headline Number Is Remarkable In March 2026, Spotify released its annual Loud & Clear report with a genuinely exciting figure: the platform paid out a record $11 billion to the music industry
The Cutting Edge CE Conference — one of North America's longest-running music business and entertainment law gatherings — is set to mark its 34th edition when it returns to the InterContinental Hotel in New Orleans, August 26–30, 2026. Originally launched in 1993 as a conference dedicated to educating musicians
By Eric Alper The Juno Awards are back, and the spotlight is on nominees like Justin Bieber, Tate McRae, and The Weeknd. The weekend also brings the entire Canadian music community together, with artists across the country contributing to the energy, conversation, and celebration. Start by being active online. Share
By Eric Alper There has never been a wider, more dynamic media landscape for artists than there is today. For those building a career in music, that’s not a challenge, it’s an advantage. The key is understanding how different types of media support different stages of growth, and
