Creative Industries Week 2023: Music + Sound Recording

Tuesday April 18, 2023 Day two of Creative Industries Week at the Legislature celebrates music, bringing industry associations, businesses, artists, key stakeholders, and creators together with government for a showcase event. Calling all British…
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Amanda Sum and team win 2023 SXSW Music Video Jury Award for ‘Different Than Before’

Amanda Sum’s ‘Different Than Before’ takes home the 2023 Music Video Jury Award at SXSW. The award-winning music video follows a family of five celebrating the eldest daughter’s engagement at a Chinese restaurant.…
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Updated: Celebrating the B.C. Artist Nominees and Winners of the 2023 JUNO Awards

Congratulations to the B.C. artists, creators, and projects nominated for and those winning the 2023 JUNO awards. The awards ceremony returned to Edmonton, AB on March 13, 2023 hosted by Simu Liu.   The list below is updated to include…
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Whipped Cream “The Dark” VR Experience World Premiere at SXSW

"The Dark" featuring Monstercat artists Whipped Cream, Jasiah & Crimson Child, presents a new VR experience that blends electronic and opera music in an emotion-oriented story about a toxic relationship. Captured volumetrically at The Departure…

#ListenBC at SXSW 2023

In mid-March, the global music community travels once again to the South by Southwest® Music Festival in Austin, Texas, for seven days and nights of music discovery, making connections and celebrating the magic of live music. SXSW has announced…

3 B.C. Musicians take home 2023 Grammy Awards

British Columbia's Michael Bublé, Tobias Jesso Jr., Cellar Music Group and Kris Davis take home 2023 Grammy Awards. North Vancouver’s Tobias Jesso Jr., selected as one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 20 biggest breakouts of 2015, took home…

Get into the holiday spirit with these festive tunes from British Columbia

Time to set the mood with carols and tunes. Discover a mix of traditional and modern songs from British Columbia musicians to be your companion this holiday season. This playlist makes the perfect soundtrack for your holiday party, or a chill…

Western Canadian Music Awards 2022 B.C. Winners

The Western Canadian Music Awards celebrates the best of artistic and industry talent in western Canada. This year, the WCMA celebrates 20 years of being Canada’s largest music industry event. Award winners were announced at Breakout West…

The 2022 Polaris Prize Short List announced including B.C.’s Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Destroyer

Two British Columbian albums have made the 2022 Polaris Music Prize short list. The annual Prize for $50,000 goes to an artist that is awarded Canadian Album of the Year, decided upon by a jury comprised of nearly 200 music media professionals.…

Western Canadian Music Award Nominees Announced

The Western Canadian Music Awards celebrates the best of artistic and industry talent in western Canada. This year, the WCMA celebrates 20 years of being Canada's largest music industry event. Award winners will be announced at Breakout…