CIRAA - Newsletters

2008

Dec

Newsletter Dec 2008

Features a list of grant deadlines for the first half of 2009, prepared by CatBird.ca Freelance Grant Writing for the Arts.

2008

Nov

Newsletter Nov 2008

In this month's issue, we feature Juno-nominated vocal jazz artist and CIRAA Board member Emilie-Claire Barlow. Emilie-Claire talks about topics such as running her own label, building and managing relationships, expanding into the international market and navigating the "do-it-yourself" indie business model. Also in this issue is a summary of the recently released Ontario Media Development Corporation study entitled "A Strategic Study for the Music Industry in Ontario".

2008

Oct

Newsletter Oct 2008

Features an interview with recording artist and CIRAA Board member Kathryn Rose, in which she discusses her strategies for "making a living making music" as an independent artist, songwriter, studio session vocalist & backup vocalist and how she balances it all with a growing family. Also provides a brief overview of the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission's plans to hold public hearings in February 2009 to examine broadcasting in the new media environment.

2008

Sept

Newsletter Sept 2008

Features an interview with guitarist and CIRAA Board member Pavlo, a Toronto-based composer and Mediterranean guitarist who has sold more than 500,000 albums (300,000 in Canada) over his career, which has seen him release eight albums independently and tour extensively internationally. In this CIRAA feature, Pavlo discusses staying true to his musical passion, his formula for building a successful career and pursuing a major label and an R&B superstar for copyright infringement.

2008

Aug

Newsletter Aug 2008

Features an interview with Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby, who recently sold the company. He talks to CIRAA about D.I.Y. strategies for indie artists, tips and tools and what he's up to these days. Also features a Q&A with CBC Radio 2's new Executive Producer of Daytime Programming, Kai Black, to get some information about the major programming changes that will launch September 2 on the national radio network, and their plans for independent artist airplay.

2008

Jul

Newsletter July 2008

Features an interview with Ember Swift, successful indie singer-songwriter and CIRAA Board member. In this issue, she shares lots of anecdotes about her own journey through a career that has seen her tour internationally and release nine albums. Also known for her active involvement in delivering educational initiatives for indie recording artists, Ember shares some valuable tips for pursuing your musical ambitions.