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03/26/2026

The energy is back.

Last year, ADVANCE House brought together creators, executives, and industry leaders under one roof during JUNO Week.

Tomorrow, we do it again.

ADVANCE House
March 27, 2026
Hamilton, Ontario

The Block is going live from ADVANCE House from
6PM–8PM

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We’re reminiscing about the Music Industry Career Expo of years past… should we run it back? —Nous repensons au Salon de...
11/05/2025

We’re reminiscing about the Music Industry Career Expo of years past… should we run it back?

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Nous repensons au Salon des Carrières de l’Industrie Musicale des années précédentes… et si on le réorganisait?

10/19/2025

Boi-1da: The Beats Beyond the Mask

2025
36 x 36
Acrylic on Canvas

Commissioned by Advance Music Canada and Timberland in honor of music producer Boi-1da as he received the The JUNO Awards 2025 International Achievement Award.
The concept is derived from the influence of Boi-1da’s name, Robin the Boy Wonder, and merges the iconic music producer with the iconic superhero. The composition is based on a comic book panel from a vintage issue of World's Finest Comics #153 (c.1965). The panel itself has become a well-known image in pop culture, frequently used and recognized in the form of meme art.
While the original comic book panel showed Robin’s legendary partner Batman slapping Robin during an argument, this piece remixes the visuals by reversing the roles. However, instead of conflict, the tone of the piece is now one reflecting a mood of upliftment as Boi-1da hits Batman with a symphony of beats, symbolized through the record that Boi-1da is holding. In doing so, the Dark Knight, usually stoic in demeanor, breaks into a big grin as he is sent into musical ecstasy by the audio waves moving through him.
Boi-1da: The Beats Beyond the Mask is meant to convey the influence of Boi-1da’s work in the music industry and its long-lasting cultural effects across the world.
The colors of Boi-1da’s superhero attire not only match those of Robin’s original costume, but are also representative of the Jamaican flag, a nod to Samuels’ Caribbean roots. Also fitting is the red colored background which is the color of the original comic book panel background, while also representing and symbolizing Boi-1da’s Canadian ties.

Incoming job alerts! Swipe to see just some of the great opportunities available in the Canadian music and entertainment...
10/07/2025

Incoming job alerts! Swipe to see just some of the great opportunities available in the Canadian music and entertainment industry this week.

ADVANCE members, make sure to check the latest jobs newsletter for more info and see how you may get a recommendation from us.

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Alertes d’emploi entrantes ! Faites glisser votre doigt pour découvrir quelques-unes des formidables opportunités disponibles cette semaine dans l'industrie canadienne du divertissement.

Pour les membres ADVANCE, n’oubliez pas de consulter la dernière lettre d’information sur les emplois pour plus d’informations et pour voir comment vous pouvez obtenir une recommandation de notre part.

Big congratulations to all the Black music business professionals and artists being honoured in this year’s Billboard Ca...
10/01/2025

Big congratulations to all the Black music business professionals and artists being honoured in this year’s Billboard Canada Women In Music list! We’re thrilled to see some incredible ADVANCE members and our very own ED Keziah Myers in the mix.

Let’s keep celebrating the growth and the wins LOUD ladies 👏🏾🎉✨

Last week marked the launch of the new Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework, the first Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework ...
09/18/2025

Last week marked the launch of the new Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework, the first Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework for Canada's cultural sector. ADVANCE is thrilled to have partnered with the Black Screen Office in the development of this framework that helps decision-makers create their own policies and do their part to build a more fair and equitable system.

Built through consultation with 140+ Black creatives nationwide, this Framework provides the tools to move beyond statements of solidarity into measurable structural change.

Learn more and access the framework now: https://bso-ben.ca/abr-policy-framework/

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La semaine dernière a marqué le lancement du nouveau Cadre stratégique contre le racisme envers les Noirs, le premier Cadre stratégique contre le racisme envers les Noirs pour le secteur culturel canadien. ADVANCE est ravi de s'associer au Black Screen Office pour l'élaboration de ce cadre qui aide les décideurs à créer leurs propres politiques et à contribuer à la construction d'un système plus juste et équitable.

Élaboré en consultation avec plus de 140 créateurs noirs à travers le pays, ce Cadre fournit les outils nécessaires pour aller au-delà des déclarations de solidarité et se traduire par des changements structurels mesurables.

Pour en savoir plus et accéder au Cadre dès maintenant : https://bso-ben.ca/abr-policy-framework/

ADVANCE is thrilled to partner with the Black Screen Office in launching a new tool to help organizations tackle anti-Bl...
09/09/2025

ADVANCE is thrilled to partner with the Black Screen Office in launching a new tool to help organizations tackle anti-Black racism and move toward equity. Our new Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework helps decision-makers create their own policies and do their part to build a system that is fair.

Canada’s cultural sector is at a turning point. Efforts toward equity globally are stalling. Yet, Black Canadians are still falling behind in our cultural sector: they hold just 2% of board seats despite making up 4.3% of the population. In music, 98% of them have never even applied for grants. In the screen sector: fewer than 3% occupy top creative roles.

Canadians want to do their part in tackling anti-Black racism. But momentum has too often been mistaken for progress. Without policy, real change remains optional and temporary.

This is changing today. Major organizations are taking the lead and are already using the framework to create their own policies. This includes the National Screen Institute, Canada’s National Ballet School and the National Film Board of Canada.
It’s time to take the next steps toward true equity so Black Canadians are not left out of our national story. Reach out to your organization and ask them to build their own policy to tackle anti-Black racism. No one is expected to get it perfect, but we are all expected to get moving. And if you’re not sure where to start, we are here to help.

Learn more and access the framework now: https://bit.ly/4pkpRmk

Last chance to secure The B.A.G.!Don’t miss your chance to receive up to $80,000 in grant funding for your business. If ...
09/07/2025

Last chance to secure The B.A.G.!

Don’t miss your chance to receive up to $80,000 in grant funding for your business. If you’re a Black-owned for-profit or non-for-profit business in the Canadian music industry, The Black ADVANCEment Grant is for you!

Applications close at 2:59 AM ET/11:59 PM PT

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Dernière chance d’obtenir le B.A.G. !

Ne manquez pas votre chance de recevoir une subvention pouvant atteindre 80 000 $ pour votre entreprise. Si vous êtes une entreprise à but lucratif ou non lucratif appartenant à des Noirs et œuvrant dans l’industrie canadienne de la musique, le Black ADVANCEment Grant est pour vous !

Les candidatures se terminent ce soir à 2h59 ET/23h59 PT

This could be you if you submit your application for The B.A.G. Don’t miss the chance to secure some funding to advance ...
09/03/2025

This could be you if you submit your application for The B.A.G. Don’t miss the chance to secure some funding to advance your business to the next level.

Remember: applications close on Sunday, September 7 at 11:59pm PT! Apply now at advancemusic.org/grants

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Cela pourrait être vous si vous soumettez votre candidature au programme B.A.G. Ne manquez pas cette occasion d’obtenir un financement pour faire passer votre entreprise au niveau supérieur.

N’oubliez pas : les candidatures doivent être envoyées avant le dimanche 7 septembre à 23h 59 HNP ! Postulez dès maintenant sur advancemusic.org/grants

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