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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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Ron Sexsmith at NMC
Jarrett Edmund

Ron Sexsmith at NMC

Music News

National Music Centre Turns 10, Announces New Exhibits, Programs and Performances

The Calgary-based non-profit houses four of Canada’s national music halls of fame, and it will celebrate its milestone anniversary with new exhibits, programs and events.

The National Music Centre (NMC) is turning 10, and to celebrate the Calgary-based National Music Centre will present many special events and exhibits over the coming year.

Things kicked off yesterday (April 9) with a launch party headlined by internationally renowned Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith. He performed for media, partners and supporters and was joined by Métis Canadian folk singer-songwriter Andrina Turenne and drum group Eya-Hey Nakoda. The latter played the ceremonial first sound in Studio Bell when it officially opened 10 years ago.

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