Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 9
In this CIRAA newsletter, we ask for your input on our membership survey. We also tell you about the 15th anniversary of Honey Jam and the songwriting contest currently being held by the David Suzuki Foundation.
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2010
Jun
Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 8
In this issue of the CIRAA newsletter, we feature an interview with legendary Jazz drummer Archie Alleyne, who reminisces about his history as a musician, and shares his thoughts on the current state of the music industry. We also give you the details about a special 30% registration discount for CIRAA members to attend the 2010 North By Northeast music & film festival & conference (taking place in Toronto from June 14-20), and let you know about the upcoming auditions for the annual national Honey Jam talent showcase.
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2010
May
Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 7
New Episodes in The New Indie / Changes to the CIRAA Board / Updating Your Member Profile / NXNE '10
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2010
Apr
News Flash (April 7, 2010)
The following new episodes on the topic of Promotion are now available at www.TheNewIndie.com: Marketing & Publicity, Publicists & Press Kits.
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2010
Mar
Newsletter Vol 2 Issue 6
Announcing the release of new episodes of The New Indie. "Money", the first of three new topics to be released in 2010, is now available for free download at www.ciraa.ca. There are new shows on Accounting, Financing and Grants, all related to being an independent recording artist, of course. "Promotion" will be released on April 5 and "Live" on May 3.
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2009
Dec
Newsletter Vol2 Issue 5
Features a list of grant deadlines for the first half of 2010 prepared by CatBird.ca. Freelance Grant Writing for the Arts.
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2009
Oct
Newsletter Vol2 Issue 4
Features an interview with Canadian indie rock star Joel Plaskett, who shares with CIRAA some of his memories from the early parts of his career, his thoughts on setting up a successful long-term live performance & touring strategy, the role that radio has played in his career, and his advice for young artists just starting out.
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2009
Aug
Newsletter Vol2 Issue 3
Features an interview with Hip-Hop artist and motivational speaker D.O., who discusses with CIRAA the steps to building a touring strategy in a country that lacks an infrastructure for Urban music, the importance of collaborating with other artists and how he defines personal success.
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2009
May
Newsletter Vol2 Issue 2
Features an interview with singer/songwriter/composer/journalist Andrew Cash, who discusses with CIRAA the importance of building a relationship with your audience, the pros and cons of the indie route versus the major label route, and his perspective on the Internet, copyright and digital rights management
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2009
Apr
Newsletter Vol2 Issue 1
Features an announcement about CIRAA's endorsement of the Songwriters Association of Canada's proposal to monetize music file sharing. Also features an interview with broadcaster, writer, musician, and artist manager Jian Ghomeshi, in which he discusses relationship-building with fans, developing a long-term career and his foray into artist management.
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2009
Feb
Newsletter Feb 2009
Features a Q&A with Sara Stasiuk, Executive Director of Manitoba Music (the provincial association serving and promoting Manitoba's music community), and provides information of some key program changes that FACTOR has implemented commencing April 1, 2009.
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2009
Jan
Newsletter Jan 2009
Features singer/songwriter/musician Alex Cuba. This multiple JUNO award-winner has been rapidly building a global following, and in this interview, he shares some interesting perspectives on taking Cuban music to the mainstream, the Canadian music industry granting system, and how to achieve success as an independent musician and record label owner.
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2008
Dec
Newsletter Dec 2008
Features a list of grant deadlines for the first half of 2009, prepared by CatBird.ca Freelance Grant Writing for the Arts.
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2008
Nov
Newsletter Nov 2008
In this month's issue, we feature Juno-nominated vocal jazz artist and CIRAA Board member Emilie-Claire Barlow. Emilie-Claire talks about topics such as running her own label, building and managing relationships, expanding into the international market and navigating the "do-it-yourself" indie business model. Also in this issue is a summary of the recently released Ontario Media Development Corporation study entitled "A Strategic Study for the Music Industry in Ontario".
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2008
Oct
Newsletter Oct 2008
Features an interview with recording artist and CIRAA Board member Kathryn Rose, in which she discusses her strategies for "making a living making music" as an independent artist, songwriter, studio session vocalist & backup vocalist and how she balances it all with a growing family. Also provides a brief overview of the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission's plans to hold public hearings in February 2009 to examine broadcasting in the new media environment.
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2008
Sept
Newsletter Sept 2008
Features an interview with guitarist and CIRAA Board member Pavlo, a Toronto-based composer and Mediterranean guitarist who has sold more than 500,000 albums (300,000 in Canada) over his career, which has seen him release eight albums independently and tour extensively internationally. In this CIRAA feature, Pavlo discusses staying true to his musical passion, his formula for building a successful career and pursuing a major label and an R&B superstar for copyright infringement.
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2008
Aug
Newsletter Aug 2008
Features an interview with Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby, who recently sold the company. He talks to CIRAA about D.I.Y. strategies for indie artists, tips and tools and what he's up to these days. Also features a Q&A with CBC Radio 2's new Executive Producer of Daytime Programming, Kai Black, to get some information about the major programming changes that will launch September 2 on the national radio network, and their plans for independent artist airplay.
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2008
Jul
Newsletter July 2008
Features an interview with Ember Swift, successful indie singer-songwriter and CIRAA Board member. In this issue, she shares lots of anecdotes about her own journey through a career that has seen her tour internationally and release nine albums. Also known for her active involvement in delivering educational initiatives for indie recording artists, Ember shares some valuable tips for pursuing your musical ambitions.
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