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CIMA (formerly CIRPA) is the trade organization representing the independent sector of the Canadian music and sound recording industry and the collective voice of independent music in English-speaking Canada. |
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As a Canada Stand participant your company will have access to Canadian Blast Showcase & BBQ and the VIP Networking Reception (2 reps per company) that takes place prior to the show and speed dating opportunities at the trade show. As well, Canadian companies will be recognized in marketing and promotional materials increasing your company visibility at the show. For those who haven't yet registered with the Canada Stand there is still time. Don't miss out on being part of the Canada Stand and Canadian Blast Initiative at SXSW 2010! Click the link below to find out the benefits and how to register. SXSW’s registration fee goes up on February 12 so sign up now to save yourself the increase. After February 12th registrations will be at the walkup rate.
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Canada Day London, the largest Canada Day celebration outside of Canada, is delighted to announce its fifth installment of Canada Day festivities in Trafalgar Square in Central London, UK. The event which will be held on Thursday July 1st, 2010 is organized by Rainmaker Global Business Development. We are proud to announce that Canadian Affair is this year’s title sponsor. Canadian Affair is the UK’s largest tour operator to Canada, with flights and holidays from nine airports in the UK & Ireland to seven Canadian cities. This year, the Canada Day London Committee is collaborating with CIMA and Rainmaker Global Business Development to select the best Canadian talent across all spectrums to perform on the stage. To submit an application to perform, please email either a link to download an album (ZIP) or a MySpace link to shain@cimamusic.ca. The application process will close on March 30th, 2010 at 5PM GMT. Late applications will not be accepted. |
Toronto/Ontario to Host 2011 JUNO Awards!
Ontario Media Development Corporation is pleased to tell you that Toronto will be the Host City for the 40th anniversary JUNO Awards in 2011. The Premier made the announcement on Monday, January 25, 2010 at the Toronto Board of Trade annual dinner to a crowd of more than 1,500 local business people. Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) is proud to be a key funder, securing the JUNO Awards for Toronto in 2011, in partnership with Tourism Toronto and the City of Toronto. Presented by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CTV, JUNO Week will take place March 21-27, 2011, with a week of festivities culminating in the live CTV broadcast of THE JUNO AWARDS, Sunday, March 27. JUNO Week is expected to generate an economic impact of $20 million for Ontario, bringing an influx of 5,000 people to Toronto and media and broadcast exposure of 4 million viewers.
Upcoming Events: 2010
March 4-7 - East Coast Music Awards (ECMA's), Sydney, NS
March 10-14, Canadian Music Week, Toronto, ON
March 17-21, SXSW, Austin, Texas
April 15-18, JUNO Awards, St. John's, NF
May 13-15, The Great Escape, Brighton, England
May 26-28, Music Matters, Hong Kong
September 8-10, Popkomm, Berlin, Germany
October 19-23, CMJ, New York City, NY
October/November (TBA) - BAFIM, Argentina
Upcoming Events: 2011
January 23-26 – MIDEM, Cannes, France
CIMA has negotiated a discounted rate of $521.50 CAD for an Executive Music Badge (full value = $845 CAD) for members of CIMA.