Guides for working in Canadian music

Practical answers grounded in official Canadian sources and connected to the live MusicList directory. Every guide is reviewed by an editor; no thin pages are generated from keywords.

Reviewed 2026-08-08

How to approach Canadian record labels and demo submissions

A source-backed guide to label fit, current demo routes, submission materials, and the questions to ask before signing.

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Reviewed 2026-08-08

How to hire a music publicist in Canada

How to scope a Canadian music publicity campaign, prepare release assets, compare providers, and set useful reporting expectations.

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Reviewed 2026-08-08

How artist management works in Canada

A practical guide to manager responsibilities, agreements, conflicts, compensation, and finding the right working fit.

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Reviewed 2026-08-08

How to pitch Canadian booking agencies

What booking agents do, what a buyer-ready live pitch contains, and how to evaluate roster, territory, and market fit.

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Reviewed 2026-08-08

Music publishing, sync, and rights administration in Canada

A Canadian primer on the composition and master, publishing roles, performance and reproduction rights, sync clearance, registration, and deal questions.

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Reviewed 2026-08-13

How to find the CIUT 89.5 FM schedule

A practical, source-backed guide to reading CIUT’s weekly schedule, finding a show, listening at the right time, and using the station’s official routes for music and program questions.

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