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Tickets Go On Sale For Billboard Canada Power Players at CN Tower

The landmark event on June 2 will honour the innovative individuals who are advancing Canadian music and boosting artists making a global impact.

Tickets Go On Sale For Billboard Canada Power Players at CN Tower

One of the global music industry’s greatest achievements is coming to Canada’s highest stage.

On Sunday, June 2 at 8 PM EST, the first-ever edition of Billboard Canada Power Players will commence at the iconic CN Tower in downtown Toronto.


Tickets for the VIP event go on sale today, honouring the most powerful and influential members of the Canadian music industry – the pioneers and the self-starters leading the way. A limited number of tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

While Billboard’s Power 100 ranks the music industry's most influential executives globally, this list will celebrate individuals pivotal in advancing Canadian music and boosting artists making a global impact.

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With an overwhelming response to our call for nominations, Billboard Canada is looking forward to honouring and celebrating the inaugural Power Players award recipients this June, kicking off Canadian Music Week.

The official list will be unveiled on May 30, 2024.

Purchase tickets for the inaugural Billboard Canada Power Players event here.

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From left: GIVĒON, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simon Gebrelul photographed by Diwang Valdez on December 20, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Styling by Yashua Simmons. Barbering by Moe Harb. Hair Braiding for Gilgeous-Alexander by Alysha Bonadie. Grooming by Teresa Luz. On-Site Production by Laela Zadeh.

From left: GIVĒON, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simon Gebrelul photographed by Diwang Valdez on December 20, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Styling by Yashua Simmons. Barbering by Moe Harb. Hair Braiding for Gilgeous-Alexander by Alysha Bonadie. Grooming by Teresa Luz. On-Site Production by Laela Zadeh.

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