CMPA Helping Boost Songwriter Revenues Through Global Summits
Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA) is currently in Los Angeles, Calif., hosting the second edition of this year’s Create initiative to strengthen the profile of Canada’s music publishing industry globally" via FYI Music News, CLICK HERE to read more.
Three Finalists announced for SOCAN Publisher of the Year Award
"SOCAN announced today that Cymba Music, Red Brick Music Publishing, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing are the three finalists vying for our inaugural Anglophone Publisher of the Year Award, to be presented at the next SOCAN Awards Gala at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, on June 19, 2017. The award recognizes a publisher member who has made a significant and positive impact on both the music business and the creative community during the year previous to that of the Awards" via SOCAN, CLICK HERE to read more.
CMPA Create Germany
"CMPA Create Germany will see writers and publishers travel to Berlin during the week leading up to the Reeperbahn Festival (September 18 – 22). The writers will spend three days writing for various German artists and will work closely with A&R contacts in the region to discuss style, genre, and lyrical ideas for each artist. The writers will then have the opportunity to record a video performance of the songs they have written at the YouTube space in Berlin and attend an evening networking mixer in the city" via CMPA website, CLICK HERE to read more
Hello Goodbye Song Camp
"Each week, Hello Goodbye invites us on the real-life emotional journeys of everyday people at the airport. A big part of what makes those stories come to life on our screens is the music." via Hello Goodbye, CLICK HERE to read more.
Music News Digest, Sept 1st, 2017 (David Archuleta in Toronto)
Vince Degiorgio and Libby Elming of Cymba Music Publishing hosted an intimate listening party for industry tastemakers last week at Toronto’s Orange Lounge for American Idol alum David Archuleta. Guests were treated to selections from his Orion and Leo EP’s, a few newer songs to be included on his new fall release, and the gracious hospitality of Vince and gang" via FYI Music News, CLICK HERE to read more.
CMPA Creates a Scene in LA
"Last week, the Canadian Music Publishers Association held its first CMPA Create in Los Angeles. The four-day mission provided the opportunity for associated publisher members to meet with LA-based peers, record labels, film and TV music supervisors, and the chance for their songwriters to collaborate with American writers during a three day songwriting camp" - via FYI Music News, CLICK HERE to read more
Pan Ams Unveil Official Anthem Sung by Serena Ryder
"The Pan and Parapan Am Games now have an anthem for eager fans to belt out. Juno Award-winner Serena Ryder sings the English version of “Together We Are One,” the song officially unveiled Thursday. “‘Together We Are One’ unites everybody, regardless of who they’re rooting for. It’s their song. It’s everyone’s song,” Ryder said in a press release" - via The Toronto Star, CLICK HERE to read more.
Nuela Charles: Soulful Singer Loves Co-writing
"Take a close listen to songs like “Fever” and “Crumbling Down” on Nuela Charles’ latest album, and you can be forgiven for thinking she’s singing about an ex. “You broke me down, just to watch me fall / The hands that held me now tear me apart,” she sings on “Crumbling Down,” one of seven songs that appear on The Grand Hustle, which came out in November of 2016" - via SOCAN: Words & Music, CLICK HERE to read more.