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Live Nation Inks Exclusive Deal With Great Canadian Ent.

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Live Nation Inks Exclusive Deal With Great Canadian Ent.

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Live Nation has inked a lucrative partnership with Great Canadian Entertainment which operates 25 gaming and hospitality complexes across Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.


The agreement reached between GCE and Live Nation Canada will see the live entertainment company serve as the exclusive booking agent for the events while both partners will promote the programming jointly.

Venues that will feature through the strategic alliance will be the new The Arena at Pickering Casino Resort, River Rock Casino Resort, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, Molson Canadian Centre at Casino New Brunswick, The Schooner Showroom at Casino Nova Scotia, and the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto that opens later this year with an attached 400-room hotel and a 5,000-capacity entertainment venue.

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Prior to the exclusive arrangement, GCE had dealt with various promoters and talent agencies to bring marquee names to its showrooms.

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Jah’Mila
Andrea Casey

Jah’Mila

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Jah’Mila Advocates For Change in 2025 East Coast Music Awards Acceptance Speech

In a year when many high-profile artists boycotted following the dismissal of CEO Blanche Israël, the Halifax-based reggae artist attended, but challenged her categorization in the R&B/soul category.

Jah’Mila used the 2025 East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs) stage to call for institutional change.

The ECMAs took place on Thursday night (May 8) in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The Halifax-based reggae singer was awarded the trophy for R&B/soul release of the year for her song “Never Fail," and used the opportunity to address the ongoing controversy around this year's event.

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