On the evening of September 22nd, 2020, nearly 700 venues and landmarks across Canada were lit red as part of a Day of Visibility for the country’s thousands of live event workers who’ve lost their livelihoods due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative was led by Live

South by Southwest (SXSW) organizers have confirmed that the 2021 event will now be virtual. Held each year in Austin, TX, SXSW is one of the largest annual indie music-focused festivals and music industry conferences in the world and huge economic driver for its hoist city. Called simply SXSW Online,

Some of Canada's most successful songwriters, composers and music publishers will be honoured in the 31st annual SOCAN Awards, held for the first time online, with Shawn Mendes solidifying his place in songwriting royalty earning two of the most prestigious prizes, becoming the most-awarded SOCAN member in a single year.

The Western Canadian Music Alliance has announced that award-winning musician and creative mentor, Gerry Atwell, will be the posthumous 2020 recipient of the Heritage Award. Each year, the Heritage Award is presented to a person who has made significant contributions to the music industry over the course of their career.