Music Biz Headlines: Hedley's Jacob Hoggard In Jail After Sexual Assault Appeal Dismissed
Other headlines this week: Jackie Shane biopic hits theatres, Canadian songwriters struggle during streaming age.
Jacob Hoggard, former frontman of the band Hedley, arrives at a Toronto courthouse during his preliminary hearing on July 12, 2019.
Jacob Hoggard Now Behind Bars After His Appeal Dismissed
The disgraced Hedley frontman began serving his sentence last Friday after Ontario’s top court dismissed Hoggard’s appeal of his sexual assault conviction. – Canadian Press
Can Canadian Songwriters Survive?
A recent survey found that 54 per cent of songwriters received between $0 and $1,000 yearly for their efforts, largely due to the rise of streaming. As their income plummets to poverty levels, many find themselves making tough choices. – Nick Krewen, Toronto Star
Jackie Shane Biopic Follows Trailblazing Soul Singer Who Gave Up her Career to Live her Truth
The lost-then-found Toronto R&B singer Jackie Shane's triumphant and sad story is told in the stylish, affecting new documentary Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story. – Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail
It’s Ok* Studios will host its second annual music festival at Trillium Park on Aug. 24 and 25, headlined by Yaya Bey. – Richie Assaly, Toronto Star
Ticket Mess hits Country Star Cody Johnson's Budweiser Gardens Show
One concertgoer says he feels "robbed" and Budweiser Gardens officials are clarifying what went wrong after a ticketing scramble left scores of fans missing part or most of a country music show at the downtown arena. –London Free Press
JAZZ.FM91 Continues its Oscar Peterson Day Tradition
On August 15th, 2022, JAZZ.FM91 officially declared August 15th as Oscar Peterson Day (the date is his birthday).The City of Toronto and its Mayor followed suit with an official proclamation. The tradition continued at the station last week with Robi Botos. – JAZZ.FM91 News
Embedded in the popular-music scene of the 1960s and 70s, Mr. Rodriguez thrived as a pioneering member of a budding cultural class: the star Canadian rock critic whose word carried weight. – Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail
Early Music Vancouver Reveals 55th Season Programming
Early Music Vancouver has unveiled its 55th season of programming, including a fresh arrangement of J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations. To kick off the 2024-25 season, the piece will be performed on September 20 at Christ Church Cathedral. –Georgia Straight
Vancouver Adapted Music Society’s Flagship Concert Series Returns This Month
Since its inception, VAMS has built its mission around making music truly accessible—for not just audiences, but artists. The organization actually operates Canada’s longest-running fully accessible recording studio at the GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre. – Vicki Duong, Georgia Straight
International
Blackstone's Hipgnosis is Getting Ready For Its Next Phase
What was perhaps less clear in the wake of the Blackstone/HSF deal was what would happen to Hipgnosis Song Management (HSM). Perhaps surprisingly, Hipgnosis Song Management is on a hiring spree post-Blackstone’s HSF deal. – Tim Ingham, Music Business Worldwide
Will Page on The Biggest Problems in the Industry Today
A conversation with Spotify's former chief economist: Page has been on the forefront of music streaming for the last two decades. We sat down to talk about what he thinks about the biggest problems in the industry today. – Chris Dalla Riva, Can't Get Much Higher
Is a Streaming Slowdown Really Underway?
A tale of three major label earnings reports and an especially important sub-sector. What do their earnings reports tell us amidst continued discussions about a potential streaming slowdown? – Dylan Smith, Digital Music News
MTV Video Music Awards Move Back a Day Because of U.S. Presidential Debate and Will Air on Sept. 11
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have moved to a new date because of the forthcoming U.S. presidential debate. – Maria Sherman, Associated Press
Rock Against Racism is Reborn as Gigs Planned in Riot Towns Across Britain
Just as RAR helped turn the tide on the National Front in 1970s, activists today are planning concerts in this summer’s trouble spots. – Tom Wall, The Observer
And the Roots of Rhythm Remain: A Journey Through Global Music by Joe Boyd
The producer’s epic account of global music’s cross-pollination is an inspiring tale of seduction, expression and freedom from oppression. – Ed Vulliamy, The Guardian
