CMRRA

Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency

SPOTLIGHT: Robyn Stewart shares her vision for a gender-diverse and equitable music industry

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By Isabelle Speerin A recent World Economic Forum report reveals it’s going to take 132 years to close the gender gap. While that feels like a lifetime away, industry-veteran Robyn Stewart is not one to shy away from a challenge. Stewart is a familiar face to many in the music industry, particularly in Western Canada, […]

Front of House with Alexa Boyle

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This month’s Front of House features CMRRA’s Communications & Industry Relations Coordinator, Alexa Boyle. Learn about her recent role switch, what she does in her spare time and her advice to women in the music industry.    You just celebrated your 5th anniversary at CMRRA and recently switched roles from Copyright Administrator to Communications & […]

SPOTLIGHT: Industry pioneer David ‘Click’ Cox’s own journey inspires his commitment to diversifying Canada’s music business

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by Tabassum Siddiqui For the past two decades, David ‘Click’ Cox has been a mainstay in the Canadian music industry, starting as an artist himself and moving through retail, marketing, A&R, and management – all along ensuring better representation for Black artists and music professionals.  Cox says he caught the music bug early on, thanks […]

Front of House with Ryan Bulejsza

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This month’s Front of House features CMRRA’s Ryan Bulejsza. Learn more about her role as Independent Label Liaison, being a member of CMRRA’s DEI committee, and her experiences working in the music industry.  You’ve recently moved into the Independent Label Liaison role at CMRRA. Can you tell us about what this means? What is the most fulfilling […]

In House: Marianne Anderson

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This month’s In House features Marianne Anderson, CMRRA’s Publisher Relations Manager. Learn more about the woman who has been supporting our clients for over 26 years, her experiences attending events post-lock down, and the impact music has on her life. You’ve been with CMRRA for over 26 years, incredible! Can you tell us what it […]

Spotlight: Unison Fund’s Amanda Power

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by Tabassum Siddiqui Amanda Power’s path to becoming a leader in the music industry started with wanting to follow her heart. Now the Executive Director at The Unison Fund, a non-profit charity that provides counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community, Power landed her first job in 2003 as Awards & Event […]

Spotlight: Realsongs’ Linda Gallico and Bill Preciado

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By Isabelle Speerin If you’ve ever been to a wedding, fallen in love, or had your heart broken, there’s a very good chance you know the words to one of Diane Warren’s songs. Queen of the power ballad, her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was earned for a reason. She’s one of the most […]

In House: Veronica Syrtash

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From being a firm advocate for publisher and self-published songwriter rights, to your role as Senior Vice President of CMRRA, Business Affairs and Corporate Development, you’ve accomplished many things! What accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud of the relationships I’ve been able to forge in the course of my career. I’m fortunate to have […]

CMRRA names Elyssa Macri as Director of Communications and Industry Relations

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Macri will oversee efforts to foster corporate identity and drive brand engagement for CMRRA in support of music publisher and self-published songwriter communities TORONTO – October 6, 2022 – The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA) announced today Elyssa Macri will take on the role of Director of Communications and Industry Relations. Macri will […]

Spotlight: ADVANCE’s Keziah Myers

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by Tabassum Siddiqui Keziah Myers was primed for a career in music long before she entered the industry. Now the executive director of ADVANCE, Canada’s Black music business collective, Myers grew up in a musical family — her dad was a well-known bass player in the gospel scene; her mother studied at the Royal Conservatory […]