Industry

JUNO Awards Add Two New Prizes, Drop International Album Category
PUBLISHED Sep 23, 2024
As promised last week when walking back a previous decision to pull select categories from the 2025 JUNO Awards (set to take place March 30...
Nicki Minaj Jokes About Atlantic Records Layoffs: "UPS Is Hiring"
PUBLISHED Sep 20, 2024
As reported yesterday (September 19), dynamic restructuring at Warner Music Group (WMG) has led to a wave of layoffs at Atlantic Records. An...
Hot Docs Announces "Limited Reopening" of Ted Rogers Cinema
PUBLISHED Sep 19, 2024
As the restructuring and reorganization of Hot Docs continues amid ongoing financial uncertainty, organizers have announced a limited reope...
Layoffs Begin at Atlantic Records as Warner Music Group Begins "Dynamic Restructuring"
PUBLISHED Sep 19, 2024
Hundreds of layoffs are expected to begin at Atlantic Records as parent company Warner Music Group (WMG) introduces "a new dynamic structure...
JUNO Awards Backtrack on Pulling Reggae Category from 2025 Awards Following Backlash
PUBLISHED Sep 18, 2024
Earlier this month, it was reported that organizers of the JUNO Awards were putting the Reggae Recording, Children's Album, Christian/Gospel...
Jeremy Dutcher Wins 2024 Polaris Music Prize
PUBLISHED Sep 18, 2024
It's that time again: the Polaris Music Prize has announced the winner of the 2024 award for the best Canadian album — an honour that has...
GoFundMe Launched for Toronto's Rivoli After Break-In
PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2024
A GoFundMe crowdsourcing campaign has been launched to support repairs at the Rivoli — the longstanding performance space, bar and...
York Region Is Getting a New Concert and Events Venue
PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024
A new concert and event venue is coming to York Region. Harmony Hall will officially open its doors October 19. The venue's grand opening...