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Billboard Canada 40 Under 40

Richard Trapunski, National Editor, Billboard Canada

Billboard Canada is celebrating the next generation of music industry leaders.

Billboard’s influential 40 Under 40 has long recognized the executives and innovators shaping the global music business. For the first time, Billboard Canada brings this recognition north of the border, spotlighting the next generation of leaders driving the country’s evolving music industry.


Welcome to the inaugural edition of Billboard Canada 40 Under 40. Creative visionaries, savvy marketers, boundary-pushing artist managers, cultural curators and live leaders highlight the list of young leaders pushing music forward.

Throughout, you’ll find wise words from the young leaders about the challenges they have overcome and the opportunities that motivate them most about Canadian music right now. It shows the ambition and talent that will define the future of the industry.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: Justin Bieber performs onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: Justin Bieber performs onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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How Did Justin Bieber Play a Concert in L.A. Before Coachella (And What Is a Radius Clause)?

Experts weigh in on how the star was able to perform at the Roxy on Sunday despite Coachella's strict ban on playing local shows leading up to the festival.

Ahead of his Coachella headlining performances on April 11 and 18, Justin Bieber performed an invite-only surprise set at The Roxy in West Hollywood on Sunday night (March 29), where he treated fans in attendance to the live debuts of tracks from his 2025 albums Swag and Swag II.

“You’re invited to something special from Justin Bieber,” an email containing a “unique presale purchase link” sent to select fans ahead of the show read, according to a screenshot shared to Instagram. “This is a private, invite-only experience — please keep this strictly confidential. Any public sharing may result in the invite being revoked.”

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