Mentor Moment: Jesse Mitchell’s Juno Throwback
As CMI celebrates our 10th Year Anniversary there are so many proud memories that stand out to me both professionally and personally. One moment that will always stand out to me for both reasons was during the 2019 JUNO Awards in
Q&A With Noor Mitri creator of Beats Union
BeatsUnion is a new, independently owned platform created by artists and producers with the goal to become a viable solution for sustainable income. We caught up with BeatsUnion creator Noor Mitri via email to discuss the platform and how it hopes to change the way producers
Searchlight 2021 #CMIsupported artists
The 2021 Toyota Searchlight artists have been announced! we wanted to send a congrats to the 40+ #CMIsupported nominees across the country! Don't forget to head to CBC's website to vote for your favourite artists. Check out the full list below. Vote
Interview with Miesha and the Spanks
Calgary heavy rockers Miesha & The Spanks are back with their latest release entitled Singles EP. #CMIAE artist Miesha Louie spoke with CMI via email about the record's origins, adapting from an ever touring live band to releasing music under lockdown, balancing creativity and new
Q&A With #CMIsupported Taigenz
With a new single out, Taigenz, a self-described "North American city boy with a unique African sound", has utilized the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic to release new music and solidify his brand on social media while the world
Introducing the 2020/2021 Allan Slaight #JUNOMasterClass short list
Introducing the 2020/2021 Allan Slaight #JUNOMasterClass short list: @Monowhales, and #CMIAE participants @CommandSisters, @MylesCastello, and @ShawneeKish. We are looking forward to watching these artists grow! More info at junomasterclass.ca “It’s been an honour to witness how the Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class
Q&A with #CMIsupported Saint Idiot
After spending 2020 locked away in his creative space, Saint Idiot (Tomáš Andel) emerges from the incense smoke and potted plants with a new single, “Bubblewrap.” We met this Edmonton-based musician in the first virtual offering of our Artist Entrepreneur
Vel’s View: 10 Years & 10 Lessons Learned
It’s amazing how 10 years evaporates when you’re consumed by the challenge of building something new. I remember early 2012 when four brave artists arrived for AE#1. We knew that we wanted to help artists. We also knew we had plenty of knowledge and experience to share. What we didn’t know was exactly how were going to do it and, more importantly, if it was going to work. The first few years were
MMF CANADA Community Chat: Challenges + Resources for Self-Managed Artists
@MMFCanada presents Community Chat: Challenges & Resources for Self-Managed Artists Wednesday February 10, 2021 1pm-2pm EST Facilitated by #CMIsupported Leela Gilday. Registration link: https://mmfcanada.ca/event-manager/
CMI Organizational Announcement
We are thrilled to announce Kate Buote has been promoted to the position of Programs Manager, CMI. In this leadership role, Kate will assume full responsibility of Artist Manager, actively contribute to Artist Entrepreneur and 1-On-1 (online), CMI’s Core professional development programs. She will also oversee the Passport: