CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK: JUNE 5-10, 2023 | TORONTO WESTIN HOTEL

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RBC® is proud to support Canadian talent through our Emerging Artists Project in partnership with Canadian Music Week’s Virtual Voices Series.

Supporting the arts is a long-standing priority of RBC®. We recognize the important role they play in building vibrant communities and strong economies. We also recognize the struggle many artists go through to gain the recognition they need to become successful in their practice. The RBC Emerging Artists Project helps artists bridge the gap from emerging to established, and supports organizations that provide the best opportunities to advance artists’ careers.

The RBC Emerging Artist Project support results-driven programming to help artists bridge the gap from emerging to established, in the early stages of their career, by providing Networking, Training & Exposure to new/diverse audiences. More info

The New Frontier for Ticketing: Promoters & Artists Management

Whether it’s reducing lines and wait times or ensuring fans can easily plan and purchase around an event, consumer satisfaction has always been an elusive yet vitally important goal in the live entertainment business.In the last decade we’ve seen an emergence of nontraditional venues, increased artist to fan engagement, and all encompassing ecommerce strategies.
Through partnerships with cutting edge and unique ticketing systems, promoters and artists managers now have the capabilities to bundle merch, travel packages, parking, and more in order to unify all aspects of their operations and make fans happy. This panel will explore the complexities many promoters face, ticketing, and the innovative solutions reshaping the live entertainment industry.

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A Conversation featuring Music Industry Finance Executive, Alex Heiche, Sound Royalties Regional Director of Business Development & Artist Relations, Vanessa Thomas, and Accomplished Singer-Songwriter-Multi-Instrumentalist, Richard Walters. This panel will explore...

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I Love Afrobeats: The Rise and Rise of Afrobeats

Apr 24, 2023 |

A discussion on the successes and challenges faced by the emerging global Afrobeats industry. With a panel comprised of industry veterans and influential playmakers, the conversation will highlight the exponential growth of the genre and unique marketing techniques...

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The Business In A Box: Top Platforms for Creator

The Business In A Box: Top Platforms for Creator

Apr 13, 2023 |

Got a hit song in your head? There’s a platform for that. This session will look at websites and platforms designed to take care of business, freeing up creators to create. Among them: Bandzoogle, an all-in-one flat monthly fee service that allows user to create their...

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It All Starts With a Song

It All Starts With a Song

Mar 22, 2023 |

Join the Songwriters Association of Canada and Music Publishers as they look at the importance of songwriting and music publishing to the Canadian music industry and the international market. The panel will explore the songwriting process and discuss the business of...

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