Canadian Independent Music Association - CIMA

Canadian Independent Music Association - CIMA www.cimamusic.ca
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CIMA helps independent artists and music entrepreneurs build thriving businesses through advocacy, resources, professional development, and international export opportunities.

10/09/2026

Early bird tickets for MAKE IT MUSIC 2026 end next week! Lock in your ticket at the lowest rate before prices go up.

The next chapter of independent music is being built now. Let’s build it together. 👏

Explore the full lineup & get registered by clicking the link in our bio!

10/09/2026

Early bird tickets for MAKE IT MUSIC 2026 end next week! Lock in your ticket at the lowest rate before prices go up.

The next chapter of independent music is being built now. Let's build it together. 👏

Explore the full lineup & get registered: https://makeitmusic2026.vfairs.com/

CIMA Members - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: WINHUB Jazz & Global MusicWINHUB JAZZ & GLOBAL MUSIC is a business learning and ne...
10/07/2026

CIMA Members - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: WINHUB Jazz & Global Music

WINHUB JAZZ & GLOBAL MUSIC is a business learning and networking event bringing together companies working with jazz & global music artists and repertoire in their catalogues taking place on November 25 & 26. It is an exclusive benefit for independent music companies that are members of WIN associations.

More details below:

https://www.cimamusic.ca/news/cima-members-call-for-applications-winhub-jazz-global-music/

Early bird tickets for MAKE IT MUSIC 2026 are available for ONE MORE WEEK. Get 'em while you can. Meet music leaders fro...
10/06/2026

Early bird tickets for MAKE IT MUSIC 2026 are available for ONE MORE WEEK. Get 'em while you can.

Meet music leaders from Canada and around the world, exchange ideas across markets, find new collaborators and build relationships that extend beyond the conference.

The next chapter of independent music is being built now. Let's build it together.

Lock in your ticket at the lowest rate before prices go up!

https://makeitmusic2026.vfairs.com/

10/05/2026

Still reliving an incredible day at the inaugural Country Connections Live! 🤠🎶

A huge THANK YOU to every artist, industry professional, partner, and attendee who helped make the day so special.

📸 Credit: Jackson James

Join us at MAKE IT MUSIC 2026 for a conversation with leading independent music companies about how they’re building glo...
10/01/2026

Join us at MAKE IT MUSIC 2026 for a conversation with leading independent music companies about how they’re building globally connected businesses, forming strategic partnerships and using digital distribution, data and global platforms to reach new audiences and markets.

From breaking artists internationally to building networks that reach well beyond traditional markets, we’ll explore what global growth looks like for independents today and where the biggest opportunities are emerging.

If you’re building an independent music business, developing artists for international audiences, or looking for new ways to grow across borders, this session is for you.

Explore the full lineup at https://makeitmusic2026.vfairs.com/

CIMA is heading to Vancouver this October with a delegation of Canadian independent music companies for the Vancouver In...
10/01/2026

CIMA is heading to Vancouver this October with a delegation of Canadian independent music companies for the Vancouver International Film Festival’s AMP, Music in Visual Media Summit!

This year, CIMA will be bringing a delegation of independent labels, publishers, and managers to Vancouver to build new relationships, explore opportunities in sync and screen-based media, and connect directly with Canada’s film and television community.

Details below:

https://www.cimamusic.ca/news/cima-is-heading-to-viff-amp/

CIMA is heading to Victoria for BreakOut West 2026!We’re looking forward to connecting with members, artists, and indust...
10/01/2026

CIMA is heading to Victoria for BreakOut West 2026!

We’re looking forward to connecting with members, artists, and industry colleagues from across Western Canada. CIMA CEO Andrew Cash and Head of Industry & Membership Development Sam Rayner will be on the ground throughout the weekend, taking part in conference programming and hosting an industry mixer with Blue Heron Music.

If you’re attending BreakOut West, here’s where you can find us:

Why attend MAKE IT MUSIC 2026? The music industry is changing fast. New technologies, shifting business models, evolving...
09/29/2026

Why attend MAKE IT MUSIC 2026?

The music industry is changing fast. New technologies, shifting business models, evolving revenue streams and a more connected global marketplace are creating both challenges and opportunities across the business.

MAKE IT MUSIC brings our community together to make sense of those changes and shape what comes next.

The goal is simple: to give you real takeaways you can act on.

Come to learn. Come to connect. Come to build what’s next together.

https://makeitmusic2026.vfairs.com/

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