The Indigenous peoples of North America have been making music since time immemorial. As part of Re:Sound’s mission to amplify Canadian music creators, we are spotlighting influential Indigenous musicians. Buffy Sainte-Marie’s music and vocal support of the Red Power movement launched her into the forefront of North American activism in the 1970s. Despite eliciting American […]
Read MoreOttawa, ON – September 26, 2023 – Ahead of International Music Day on October 1, Lou Ragagnin, President & CEO of Re:Sound, alongside its members, Canadian artists and industry leaders, are calling on lawmakers in Ottawa to take urgent action to update the Copyright Act to meet the realities of the 21st century. “We believe […]
Read MoreProceeds to support MusiCounts Toronto, ON – September 6, 2023 – Re:Sound is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of its annual benefit concert Re:Wind on October 4, 2023 at The Great Hall in Toronto. This year’s benefit concert will feature exciting musical performances from local Toronto musicians, The 99s, as well as […]
Read MoreIn this edition, we’re pleased to share that our dedication to Fairness for Music Creators continues as we advocate for copyright reforms and fair compensation with an exclusive Op-Ed published by the Hill Times. Our efforts on the Hill have been fruitful, as we join forces with the Canadian Private Copying Collective and other music […]
Read MoreIn this edition, we provide the latest updates on our ever-growing advocacy campaign, Fairness for Music Creators. With the current iteration of the Copyright Act, Canadian music creators are being denied fair and equitable compensation. Learn more about how we are taking action and how you can get involved! In our efforts to better support […]
Read MoreTORONTO, ON, October 14 2022 – Re:Sound is pleased to announce that their annual benefit concert, Re:Wind: Back to Live raised $54,000 CAD for the MusiCounts Band Aid Program. “We are so proud of the Re:Sound team for putting together such an amazing event and to have broken our fundraising record this year […]
Read MoreRe:Sound and MusiCounts partner to mark their 25th anniversaries with a goal of raising $50,000 TORONTO, ON, July 5, 2022 – Re:Sound is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their annual benefit concert Re:Wind: Back to Live on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 6:30 PM. at Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor St. W., Toronto). After two years […]
Read MoreThis year marks the 10th Anniversary of Re:Sound’s annual fundraising concert: “Re:Wind 2022: Back To Live”. This year’s show will take place at Toronto’s Lee’s Palace on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., and will once again feature musical performances from our very own Re:Sound and Entandem colleagues, industry professionals, as well as some […]
Read MoreFairness for Music Creators: Re:Sound calls for urgent changes to the Copyright Act Updated Legislation is critical lifeline for Canadian music creators Toronto, ON, April 28, 2022 – Ahead of the National Summit on the Future of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Sectors on May 2 to 4, Re:Sound and its members are urging […]
Read MoreOn September 16, Re:Sound and Entandem hosted their annual Re:Wind fundraising concert, “Re:Wind 2021: The Virtual Prom”. This year’s virtual concert featured standout performances by Re:Sound and Entandem staff, as well as our friends a CMRRA, SOCAN and Music Canada. It also featured a special guest appearance by Jazz duo sensation Dizzy and Fay. You […]
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