CONNECT Music Licensing and Music Canada launch Industry Insider Webinar Series, supported by Ontario Creates
CONNECT Music Licensing and Music Canada are pleased to announce the Industry Insider Webinar Series, a new, free series that aims to develop artists’ business and entrepreneurship skills with insights from subject-matter experts.
In three webinars, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts in real-time while learning about the business of music and developing practical business and entrepreneurial skills. The series will be hosted by Miranda Mulholland, Creative Culture Advisor, Music Canada.
Made possible by the support of Ontario Creates, the IIWS features three webinars in the month of July 2021. These webinars include:
- Data Management for Artist Entrepreneurs
Date: Wed. July 14, 2021
Guests:- Nicole Swanson
Label & Artist Services Representative, Cadence Music Group - Bram Gonshor
Gold/Platinum Program Manager, Music Canada
- Nicole Swanson
- This webinar will help participants understand the journey of a song through the digital music ecosystem, from the importance of accurate metadata input, to harnessing data from Direct Service Providers (DSPs) to target, strategize, and amplify audience reach. Through the discussion, artists will learn how to optimize their music to reach targets for grant thresholds, build your listener-base, and potentially earn a Gold-certified hit in Canada.
- Financial Literacy for Artist Entrepreneurs
Date: Wed. July 21, 2021
Guests:- Tracey Jennings
Managing Director, digitaltaxCPA
This webinar will help demystify money management and empower artist entrepreneurs to take control of their finances, with insights on setting up a business, tax exemptions and the top 5 things you need to know.
- Tracey Jennings
- Contract Literacy for Artist Entrepreneurs
Date: Wed. July 28, 2021
Guests:- Darlene Tonelli
Founder / Lawyer, Inter Alia Law
A bad deal serves no one. Attendees of this webinar will learn best practices on contracting, red flag language and how to solve a legal problem before it becomes one.
- Darlene Tonelli
To register for all or select webinars, visit the link below. The webinars will be hosted on Zoom, with additional streaming options available on Music Canada’s YouTube and Facebook accounts.
Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance when registering, or by emailing Sarah Hashem, Music Canada’s VP of Strategic Initiatives.