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Tiffany Ferguson Named New Executive Director for the Songwriters Association of Canada
TIFFANY FERGUSON
The Songwriters Association of Canada ( SAC ) announces the appointment of Tiffany Ferguson as executive director .
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With almost 20 years of experience working in the music industry , Ferguson has led several national music organizations , and has worked in a variety of music sectors to support and champion music creators .
Ferguson led the national multi-million-dollar artist grant funding organization MuchFACT , a division of Bell Media Inc . Working with the organization for over 10 years , Ferguson helped to elevate the Canadian music and film industries with financial support to produce music videos and promotional content , contributing to the international success of Canadian artists . She oversaw all
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day-to-day operations of the program , and produced high profile events including the MuchMusic Video Awards Official After Party , Nuit Blanche Installations , South By Southwest performances and JUNO Awards events .
Ferguson was previously director of the national music organization Women in Music Canada ( WIMC ). Under her leadership , WIMC created development opportunities for industry professionals and amplified awareness of gender equality initiatives in the music industry on a global scale , synergizing with chapter partners in the U . K . and America .
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Most recently , Ferguson was artist manager to Australian R & B musician Hoodlem .
As a music industry advisor and active community member , Ferguson is currently a member of the MusicOntario R3 Advisory Committee supporting Rap , Hip Hop and R & B creators . She has also sat on vital music industry committees including the Ontario Creates Music Committee , Toronto Womxn in Music Organizing Committee , Canadian Independent Music Association International Talent Committee , and the Juno Awards Jury .
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Snotty Nose Rez Kids , Nuela Charles , Royal Canoe , Nice Horse & More Win 2022 Western Canadian Music Awards
The Western Canadian Music Alliance ( WCMA ) has announced the 2022 Western Canadian Music Award Artistic winners .
NICE HORSE
Celebrated on Sept . 23 during a livestreamed broadcast , and with a special in-person watch party in BreakOut West 2022 host city , Calgary , the WCMAwards honour the outstanding artists and music industry professionals from across western Canada .
A special pre-awards show program aired ahead of the full winner reveal , with a live broadcast celebrating the 2022 recipients , as well as an official in-person watch party at Calgary ’ s Ship and Anchor . The broadcast featured performances by Pop Artist of the Year winner , Nuela Charles ( AB ), and The Garrys ( SK ), who won BreakOut Artist of the Year . Attendees at the watch party were treated to a special set by Electronic & Dance Artist of the Year , producer and DJ , OBLYVN ( AB ). Viewers worldwide can re-watch to the broadcast on BreakOut West ’ s Facebook page .
Other WCMAward winners included Indigenous Artist of the Year , Snotty Nose Rez Kids ( BC ); Country Artist of the Year , Nice Horse ( AB ); and Metal & Hard Music Artist of the Year , Archspire ( BC ).
MusiCounts Awards $ 300K in Instruments to 24 Canadian Community Organizations
Canadian music education charity MusiCounts has awarded $ 320,000-worth of musical instruments , equipment , and resources to 24 community non-profit organizations across the country through the 2022 MusiCounts TD Community Music Program .
Each year , the MusiCounts TD Community Music Program awards up to $ 20,000 for musical instruments , equipment , and resources to community groups or not-for-profit organizations that deliver music programs to youth up to the age of 25 . To date , the program has supported 271 community organizations across Canada and thousands of youth participants with over $ 3.9 million in instruments , resources , and equipment .
The 2022 recipient organizations represent a dynamic and diverse culture of music education in Canada . This year , 80 % of the organizations receiving support from MusiCounts offer music programming that is culturally-relevant or technology-forward . This includes programs that teach youth in their community how to record and produce their own music , to programs that empower youth to celebrate their culture through music .
The North York Inter-Community Youth program will be using the funds to acquire additional steelpan drums to expand its programming to meet demand . Through offering its music programming , the organization has steered youth away from illegal drug activity and gun violence by providing them an opportunity to explore their musical passions . The Nepalese Canadian Society of Edmonton will purchase traditional instruments to help local Nepali-Canadian youth connect with their heritage , traditions , and identity through music .
“ The MusiCounts TD Community Music Program offers youth a unique pathway to music , right in their own community ,” says Kristy Fletcher , Musi- Counts ’ president . “ This cohort of recipients demonstrates just how vital this kind of music-making is ; whether groups are celebrating cultural traditions , providing music therapy , or engaging in a shared interest of technology , this investment means more Canadian youth will be empowered to reach their potential through music .”
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