Canadian Musician is launching CM Radio, a weekly internet radio program hosted by CM Editor Andrew King and Assistant Editor Mike Raine. The weekly program will be broadcast on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. EST at CanadianMusicianRadio.com.

Each program will be roughly half an hour in length and feature weekly news updates, informative how-to discussions with industry insiders and experts, profile interviews with great Canadian acts, and lively discussion on issues pertinent to musicians and music industry professionals. CM Radio will also keep listeners up-to-date on events, artistic and career opportunities, and industry trends. Everything related to music, from songwriting to marketing and promotion, will be discussed with experts and experienced pros.

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There will be a fundraising event for the Red Door Family Shelter on May 16, 2013, at Remarks Bar and Grill (1026 Coxwell Ave., Toronto) called “Rockin’ For The Red Door.”

The Red Door Family Shelter is a non-profit registered charity that delivers support and services to homeless families, abused women and their children in the GTA. It is a small charity that makes huge changes in people’s lives. The event will kick off at 7 p.m., with door prize tickets in return for a door donation. There will live music with by Big Crush plus special guest musicians, a silent and live auction (see below for a list of auction items), 50/50 Draw, games and contests, and more.

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HHB Canada’s Dave Dysart (standing) and David Bottrill.

On May 16, 2013, HHB Canada, SSL, and Canadian Musician magazine will host an intimate and informative session of mixing tips and recording techniques with Grammy-winning producer and mixer David Bottrill (Tool, Korn, Peter Gabriel, Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Sour). Bottrill is a longtime SSL user with extensive experience on the AWS series Analogue Consoles.

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May 15 is the deadline for submissions for Honey Jam 2013. Honey Jam is an all-female multicultural, multi-genre artist showcase. It is produced by Phemphat Entertinament Group, a non-profit organization that also provides educational and mentoring opportunities for artists as well as supports and promotes women’s charities such as the YWCA’s programs for women and girls.

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The Canadian Independent Music Associaiton (CIMA) and the Music Managers Forum Canada (MMF) have released a joint statement reacting to the Ontario government’s proposed $45 million Ontario Music Fund. Suffice to say, they have some concerns. Here is the statement in full.  

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The Nylons perform at SING! 2012. Photo: Robert Saxe, Sing! 2012 Toronto Vocal Arts Festival at Harbourfront Centre, Toronto

Vocal Music Lovers will celebrate a cappella music at SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival, taking place May 9-12 at Harbourfront Centre.  Almost 100 performances, workshops, and other events will showcase the best of Canadian and international talent; 80 per cent will be free to attend.  Tickets are on sale now.

Launched in 2012, SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival features world-class concert performances in a wide range of genres, including pop and jazz groups, classical and gospel choirs, and world music ensembles.  Toronto’s only a cappella festival educates as well as entertains, with industry veterans leading vocal workshops for singers of all ages and levels of experience.  SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival will also offer a school workshop day, public sing-along, and presentation of the SING! Legacy Award to Toronto native Frank Busseri of The Four Lads.

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Canadian DJs have until May 31, 2013, to submit their sets/scratches for a chance to represent Canada at the International DJ Association (IDA) World Championships in the new scratch category.

Competitors will record their sets/scratches and upload it to the IDA Canada server. Judges will look at the sets and score each DJ according to guidelines set by IDA Canada.

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Self Promotion 101 Seminar – Montreal

This seminar will show you how to promote your band, your business or your career. Learn insider, no B.S., tips that you can put into practice the next day.

You will learn:

- How to develop a product, service or act that everybody wants

- How to price yourself and be competitive

- Where to locate your business or band and how to discover new markets

- How to use all the best tools available to get the word out

- How to prevail and outlast all your competition

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May 1, 2013, is the final deadline for the opportunity for female musicians in all styles of music to apply for an official showcase at MEOW Con – the inaugural international three-day music conference on the state of women in music.

Produced by Musicians for Equal Opportunities for Women (MEOW), the conference will be held October 24-26, 2013, at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin, TX. Up to 100 performance slots are available and artists in all genres of music are encouraged to apply. Selected artists will receive complimentary registration for the conference.

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The SongDoor 2013 International Songwriting Competition is now open to entries. Awards total: USD $40,000-plus and all entrants receive $120 in free songwriting tools. The website has been redesigned and all entries are now being screened for potential film and TV placement.

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