Category Archives: Canadian Talent

Exploring new music

One of the neat things about the performance arts is that both the artist and the spectators benefit from it in such a diverse way. When it comes to music, an audience member will have a completely different experience than … Continue reading

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“Life as a Salesman” inspires emerging bands to be thrifty and creative

In the opening lines of Toronto-based Gavin Slate’s latest music video for “Life as a Salesman,” Gavin explains the importance of self-promotion for emerging artists and bands, “It’s pretty much the most important thing…I do it all myself. So, you … Continue reading

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Canada’s Risky Business

There have been countless pieces written on the importance of developing Canadian talent. It’s our frustrating lot as Canadians in the entertainment business that we even have to consider such a subject. It suggests that not enough is currently being … Continue reading

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A word from your blog host

I spend a quite a bit of time reading and responding to comments about CBC/Radio-Canada. Whether it be on this blog, through Twitter or other social media tools.  I find it fascinating.  I truly believe that we as an organization … Continue reading

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