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Midem Hosts A Canadian Pavilion

Midem will host a Canadian Pavilion during its 53rd annual event, with CIMA, the CMPA, CMW and Women In Music signed on for a shared meeting space for Canadian badge holders to host meet

Midem Hosts A Canadian Pavilion

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Midem will host a Canadian Pavilion during its 53rd annual event, with CIMA, the CMPA, CMW and Women In Music signed on for a shared meeting space for Canadian badge holders to host meetings with international labels, publishers, distributers and the like.


The annual music trade fair in the south of France has already announced a first round of keynote speakers that includes Troy Carter, CEO and Founder of Atom Factory, and Chinese music licensing pioneer, Mathew Daniel.

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Amber Still, executive director of the Polaris Music Prize
Johanna Stickland

Amber Still, executive director of the Polaris Music Prize

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‘Protect the Prize’: The Polaris Music Prize Undergoes Its Biggest Period of Change

Now entering its third decade, the Canadian critic’s prize has expanded its voting pool, adjusted to financial constraints and expanded to award both albums and songs. After years defined by its refined focus, the changes mark a major expansion of the organization’s mission.

In 2025, the Polaris Music Prize celebrated its 20th anniversary. Entering its third decade, the award is undergoing what might be its biggest period of change. From funding to voting process, the organization is continuing to evolve.

The cultural not-for-profit organization has spent the better part of two decades creating a space in the industry for Canadian acts to be recognized based solely artistic merit, rather than sales, genre or support from a record label. Founded in the 2000s as Canada's answer to the Mercury Prize, the organization became a registered Canadian charity in 2017.

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