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Believe and TuneCore Host Gender Equality Hub, Offering a Series of Specialized Master Classes By Key Industry Partners Available to All Reeperbahn Attendees

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Saturday, September 24, 2022
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REEPERBAHN, Germany, Sept. 24, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Believe, one of the leading digital music company, and its leading independent artist-direct digital music distributor TuneCore, have assembled a one day program of master classes, designed to give Reeperbahn Festival attendees access to Keychange's career building programming.

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  • Now in its second year, the Gender Equality Hub will again be hosted at the Hamburger Ding in Reeperbahn.
  • The slate of master classes are part of Reeperbahn Festival's official conference schedule and open to all attendees, with priority given to women and gender minorities.
  • This initiative is perfectly aligned with our CSR strategy, ' Shaping Music for Good ,' and our commitment to creating a more equitable, respectful and inclusive music industry."
  • Among those presenting master classes are YouTube, Apple Music, SoundCloud, TikTok, RecordJet, and Sentric Music.

SiriusXM's Top of the Country finale awards SACHA the title of Canada's next big country music star and $25,000

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Friday, September 9, 2022
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The three finalists, Josh Ross, SACHA and Shantaia performed for an enthusiastic crowd of country music fans and listeners tuning into the live show on SiriusXM's CBC Country (ch.

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  • The three finalists, Josh Ross, SACHA and Shantaia performed for an enthusiastic crowd of country music fans and listeners tuning into the live show on SiriusXM's CBC Country (ch.
  • The finale was the culmination of a year-long competition that began with Canadian country music artists casting their submissions from coast-to-coast.
  • Established in 1976, the CCMA is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization committed to the promotion and recognition of Canadian country music.
  • Built upon the foundation to educate, elevate and celebrate Canadian talent, the CCMA progressively heralds the spirit, community and creativity that country music fosters through year-round initiatives, culminating every fall with Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards.

Leading Pediatric Osteosarcoma Nonprofit Awards 350-percent increase in Research Grants at Conference

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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BARNARD, Vt., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MIB Agents , a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit, will award six Outsmarting Osteosarcoma grants totaling $450,000, a 350-percent increase from previous gifts, during its annual FACTOR event, June 23-25 in San Diego, CA.

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  • BARNARD, Vt., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MIB Agents , a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit, will award six Outsmarting Osteosarcoma grants totaling $450,000, a 350-percent increase from previous gifts, during its annual FACTOR event, June 23-25 in San Diego, CA.
  • Osteosarcoma is an aggressive, malignant, primary bone cancer affecting 800-900 people in the U.S. each year and is the most common bone cancer affecting children and young adults.
  • "This tremendous increase in support comes directly from the MIB Agents Family Funds, who make all our grants possible," said Ann Graham, Founder and Executive Director of MIB Agents.
  • Founded in 2012, MIB Agents is a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit dedicated to making it better for our community of patients, caregivers, doctors, and researchers through programs, education, and research.

Calling all Canadian country music fans! Voting now open for SiriusXM's Top of the Country competition

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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"Canada has a country music talent pool that is overflowing with potential and our eight semi-finalists all have star power," said Jeff Leake, Director, Music, Podcasts & Listenership Analytics, SiriusXM Canada.

Key Points: 
  • "Canada has a country music talent pool that is overflowing with potential and our eight semi-finalists all have star power," said Jeff Leake, Director, Music, Podcasts & Listenership Analytics, SiriusXM Canada.
  • "Country music fans are in for a treat as they discover some impressive talent and vote for their favourite new artists.
  • Established in 1976, the CCMA is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization committed to the promotion and recognition of Canadian country music.
  • Built upon the foundation to educate, elevate and celebrate Canadian talent, the CCMA progressively heralds the spirit, community and creativity that country music fosters through year-round initiatives, culminating every fall with Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards.

bbno$, DJ Shub & Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Haviah Mighty, Lauren Spencer-Smith, and Tesher join the list of performers at The 51st Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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Special appearances by Andrew Phung, Bilal Baig, Chris Bosh, Donovan Woods, Faouzia, National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, Roxane Bruneau, Tia Wood, TOBi and more, broadcast live on CBC, Sunday, May 15

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  • Special appearances by Andrew Phung, Bilal Baig, Chris Bosh, Donovan Woods, Faouzia, National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, Roxane Bruneau, Tia Wood, TOBi and more, broadcast live on CBC, Sunday, May 15
    TORONTO, April 27, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC today announced the complete list of performers and presenters set to take The 2022 JUNO Awards stage.This year's show, hosted by Simu Liu, will broadcast live fromBudweiser Stage on Sunday, May 15 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT nationwide on CBC TV, CBC Radio One and CBC Music, and streamed live on CBC Gem , CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos , and CBC Music's Facebook , Twitter and Youtube pages.
  • Award-winning recording artist and world-renowned Broadway, television, film and fashion icon, Deborah Cox , will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at The 2022 JUNO Awards.
  • Toronto Raptors alumni, NBA Hall of Famer, author, and music producer, Chris Bosh ,will make his debut on The JUNO Awards stage to induct Cox for her tremendous contributions to Canadian music.
  • To celebrate the milestone, Cox will perform a medley of her chart-topping hits during her inductee award presentation and performance presented by TD Bank Group.

FACTOR, INC. Announces Executive Leadership Changes

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Dr. Lepofsky brings more than 36 years of experience in corporate operations, project and program management, and risk management to his role.

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  • Dr. Lepofsky brings more than 36 years of experience in corporate operations, project and program management, and risk management to his role.
  • He joined FACTOR in 2009 as Vice President and has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2014.
  • Emily Goodenough, currently FACTOR Vice President and Corporate Secretary, will assume the new executive position of Chief People Officer on September 16, 2021.
  • Mr. Rosen has extensive experience consulting to and coaching executive leadership teams.

TuneCore CEO Andreea Gleeson Named Keychange US Ambassador

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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TuneCore and parent company, global digital music company Believe, have committed to the Keychange global gender pledge for parity.

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  • TuneCore and parent company, global digital music company Believe, have committed to the Keychange global gender pledge for parity.
  • Gleeson said, "Keychange's mission aligns with TuneCore and Believe's fierce commitment to gender parity across our artist and employee communities.
  • I'm looking forward to working alongside my fellow Keychange ambassadors to break down unnecessary barriers in the industry and incite real change."
  • The study gained major traction, spotlighting the challenges female creators face, and led TuneCore and Gleeson to Keychange.