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Corus Radio introduces robust customized apps for 38 stations

Corus Entertainment takes the mobile radio experience to the next level with the roll out of new apps for 38 Corus Radio stations, ranging in formats from news-talk and rock, to Country and Hot AC.

“The launch of 38 customized station apps builds on Corus Radio’s commitment to offer listeners the best-in-class mobile first experience to engage and interact with our stations wherever they are,” said Chris “Dunner” Duncombe, Director New Media, Corus Radio. “Our robust branded radio apps give listeners direct access to exclusive content, the ability to interact with their favourite hosts and share unique content from multiple platforms.”

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company that creates, broadcasts and licenses content across a variety of platforms for audiences around the world. The Company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompasses specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing, children’s animation and animation software. Corus’ brands include YTV, TELETOON, ABC Spark, W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada), HBO Canada, Historia and Séries+, as well as Nelvana, Kids Can Press, Toon Boom and 39 radio stations including CKNW AM 980, Rock 101, Country 105, 630 CHED, Fresh FM London, JUMP! 106.9, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge.

Developed and created by Corus’ partner SoCast, each Corus Radio app offers users a personal and seamless mobile experience curated specifically for each station’s audience. The Corus Radio music station apps give listeners access to an interactive playlist with artist information, videos, photos and exclusive content; as well as concert listings, the latest music news and contests. The Corus Radio news-talk apps report breaking news and weather, and feature an all-new interactive map, which provides real-time traffic updates.

These easy-to-use mobile apps allow listeners to connect directly with the station and on-air personalities anytime, anywhere enabling users to engage in real-time conversations with hosts by uploading texts, photos and audio to the app as well as share the content across social media.

The Corus Radio apps also offer new customized opportunities for advertisers to reach audiences through mobile video, audio and interactive display on any one or all 38 of Corus’ stations across the country.

The 38 apps are available for free download on the stations’ websites, from the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, and from the Google Play store for Android devices.

Neil Peart, Danny Carey, and Stewart Copeland team up for awesome jam session

Ex-Police drummer Stewart Copeland has kept busy after ending their 2007-2008 reunion tour with hosting star-studded jam sessions in his Sacred Grove studio. At a recent session, Copeland asked drummers Neil Peart of Rush and Danny Carey of Tool to test out some new kits he’d gotten in, and likely ask them not to break them, just break them in. And just to prove Copeland knows everyone on the planet, South Park co-creator Matt Stone and Vertical Horizon frontman Matt Scannell stopped by, too, liklely the only time these two guys will ever be in the same sentence on this blog (but should be more often!)

Tim McGraw Announces Dates For 35+ City Summer “Shotgun Rider” Tour 2015

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actor, Tim McGraw, who is set to perform at the 87th Oscars this Sunday, announced major touring news today revealing details of his highly-anticipated summer Shotgun Rider Tour 2015. The tour will kick off June 5 at the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, AR and travel across North America before concluding September 19 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA. Other cities include Dallas, Toronto, Chicago, Washington DC, Seattle and Denver. The four-month trek will hit amphitheaters, arenas and festivals and feature supporting acts Billy Currington and Chase Bryant.

Citi® is the official credit card of the tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to Boston and Portland pre-sale tickets beginning Wednesday, February 18 at 12:00 p.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com. General tickets for select cities will be available beginning Friday, February 20 at 10 a.m. local time. Please see below for full details and visit www.timmcgraw.com for exclusive fan opportunities.

The Shotgun Rider Tour will feature performances from McGraw’s latest hit album Sundown Heaven Town. The album – McGraw’s thirteenth studio album and second release for Big Machine Records – debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart; the RIAA gold-certified single “Shotgun Rider” has spent four weeks at #1 on the country charts.

It was recently announced that McGraw will perform the Oscar-nominated song “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” for Glen Campbell at the 87th Oscars held on February 22 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. “I’m Not Gonna Miss You,” written by Campbell and Julian Raymond for the documentary feature “Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me,” is nominated for Original Song.

Tim McGraw has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and dominated the charts with 36 #1 singles.  He’s won three Grammy Awards, 16 Academy of Country Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards, 10 American Music Awards, three People’s Choice Awards and numerous other honors. His iconic career achievements include being named the BDS Most Played Artist of the Decade for all music genres and having the Most Played Song of the Decade for all music genres with “Something Like That.”  He is the most played Country artist since his debut in 1992, with two singles spending over 10 weeks at #1 (“Live Like You Were Dying” and “Over and Over”). The two-time GRAMMY-nominated “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s” marked Tim’s 54th career Top Ten Hit off his latest album, SUNDOWN HEAVEN TOWN (Big Machine Records). The project also produced the #1 “Shotgun Rider” and current single “Diamond Rings and Old Barstools” featuring Tim’s cousin, Catherine Dunn. His critically acclaimed acting skills were highlighted in the award winning Friday Night Lights and The Blind Side. Tim will star in Disney’s Tomorrowland in theaters May 22.

Tim McGraw – Shotgun Rider Tour 2015

Date

City

Venue

June 5

Little Rock, AR

Verizon Arena

June 6

Dallas, TX

Gexa Energy Pavilion

June 11

Wantagh, NY

Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre

June 12

Boston, MA

XFINITY Center

June 18

Phoenix, AZ

Ak-Chin Pavilion

June 19

Albuquerque, NM

Isleta Amphitheater

July 10

Raleigh, NC

Walnut Creek Amphitheatre

July 11

Charlotte, NC

PNC Music Pavilion

July 16

Toronto, ON

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

July 18

Holmdel, NJ

PNC Bank Arts Center

July 19

Virginia Beach, VA

Farm Bureau Live

July 24

Bonner Springs, KS

Cricket Wireless Amphitheater

July 30

Darien Center, NY

Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

July 31

Cleveland, OH

Blossom Music Pavilion

August 1

Cincinnati, OH

Riverbend Music Center

August 2

Detroit, MI

DTE Energy Music Theatre

August 7

Indianapolis, IN

Klipsch Music Center

August 8

Chicago, IL

First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

August 9

St. Louis, MO

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

August 14

Birmingham, AL

Oak Mountain Amphitheater

August 21

West Palm Beach, FL

Coral Sky Amphitheatre

August 22

Tampa, FL

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

August 28

Washington, DC

Jiffy Lube Live

August 29

Philadelphia, PA

Susquehanna Bank Center

August 30

Pittsburgh, PA

First Niagara Pavilion

September 4

Seattle, WA

White River Amphitheatre

September 5

Portland, OR

Amphitheatre Northwest

September 9

Denver, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

September 10

Denver, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

September 12

Salt Lake City, UT

USANA Amphitheatre

September 17

Sacramento, CA

Sleep Train Amphitheatre

September 18

Mountain View, CA

Shoreline Amphitheatre

September 19

Irvine, CA

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

C.D. Howe Report: “Getting the Price Right: Putting a Fair Value on Music Copyrights”

Today, the C.D. Howe Institute has released a new report that finds that Canada’s current copyright framework for recorded music is shortchanging artists. Analysis by the report author Marcel Boyer determines that the competitive value of recorded music is approximately 2.5 times higher than the current level of copyright payments.

“In today’s digital age, copyright regimes everywhere face common piracy threats along with wide dissemination,” said Boyer in a release. “Meanwhile, rights holders and users contest the market value of copyrights in public forums, legislatures and in the courts. The root of those conflicts is the difficulty of properly valuing the intellectual property rights of authors, composers, performers and makers.”

The full report is now available as a PDF on the C.D. Howe website.

Via Music Canada

Foo Fighters Headlining Glastonbury 2015. Here’s The Video Announcement

The Foo Fighters collected their award for Best International Band at the NME Awards with Austin, Texas and announce a very special 2015 summer festival date – the UK’s Glastonbury Festival 17 years after their last performance in 1998.

Jack White unveils “three-in-one” video

Jack White has unveiled a “three-in-one” video for his new single ‘That Black Bat Licorice’.

The interactive clip, features a live action video directed by White himself, an animated version directed by James Blagden, as well as a “headbang” edition directed by Brad Holland. You get to choose whichever one you’d like to watch at any time by toggling the keys in the embed below.

Canadian Arts/Media Job Posts For February 18, 2015

The City of New Westminster is looking for a high energy individual to perform communications and public relations work involved in the planning, development and implementation of corporate communications strategies, policies and intiatives.

Rogers is looking for a Content Coordinator, based out of Toronto and will report to the Product Manager, Video Product & Multicultural Programming.

The St. Paul Journal has an immediate opening in its newsroom for a sports/news reporter.

Universal Music is seeking a Junior Developer.

Open Road Recordings & RGK Entertainment is Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager.

Dine Alone Music is seeking a Marketing Manager.

The Canadian Country Music Association is hiring for three positions, including a Program Coordinator, Communications Coordinator (Summer Student), and Ticketing & Administration Coordinator (Summer Student).

RBC has an opening for a Writer, Content Marketing who will assist in originating high-quality copy and strategic messaging in support of content marketing initiatives and marketing campaigns targeted at the investment advisor and branch channels.

Artscape is currently seeking a Superintendent to join Artscape Wychwood Barns team.

Luminato Festival is Toronto’s international multi-arts festival for people open to having art change their outlook on the world, and they are seeking an Assistant to the Artistic Director.

TIFF, a vibrant not-for-profit arts organization, is accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant Production Manager.

Shelter Valley Folk Festival is seeking an Executive Director who aspires to provide leadership and management in support of our vision, mission and values, as well as our legal obligations as a non profit arts organization and Registered Charity.

Toronto Arts Council has been the City of Toronto’s funding body for artists and arts organizations since 1974, and they have an opportunity for a Development Manager.

Playing a role in the music industry since 1990, Coalition Music is a full service management company with clients such as Our Lady Peace, Simple Plan, and Finger Eleven, and they are looking for an Office Administration Intern.

Young People’s Theatre (YPT), now in its 47th season, is Canada’s largest theatre for young audiences and currently produces and presents an 8-play season with an audience of up to 80,000+. They are looking for a Community Volunteer Coordinator.

The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall is a private, charitable, non-profit organization, dedicated to excellence in the performing arts and customer service. They are looking for someone to fill a role providing supervisory and administrative support for the FOH department, and will act as the primary ambassador for development of a world class customer service standard. The incumbent will also act as the special event liaison for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO).

For over 40 years, the Menaka Thakkar Dance Company has been a unique treasure in Canada’s dance world. They have an two openings for a Business Manager and an Executive Assistant.

The Art Gallery of Hamilton, the largest independent public art gallery in Ontario, is looking for a Wedding and Event Services Coordinator to provide exceptional support to the Wedding and Event Services department.

The Penticton Western News, an award-winning twice a week publication serving more than 23,000 homes, has an opening for a full-time journalist to join their six person newsroom.

There is an immediate opening for a Sports Anchor-Reporter at CHEK in Victoria. They are seeking a skilled broadcaster and storyteller whose passion is local sports to join their team.

Soda Pictures, the Toronto division of the UK-based distribution company and part of the Canadian media group Thunderbird Films, is looking for a Film Marketing Manager (MM) who is an entrepreneurial marketer, a go-getting cinema-loving person driven to attract and motivate audiences to see our films across all platforms.

Canada’s Wonderland is searching for their new Playhouse Theatre Children’s Show Host for their 2015 program.

TIFF, a vibrant not-for-profit arts organization, is accepting applications for the paid, part-time position of Film Circuit Intern.

Sinking Ship Entertainment in Toronto has an opening for an Executive Assistant.

Bell’s sponsorship is seeking an experienced sponsorship specialist to join their team. As a Specialist, Sponsorship you will report to the Director, Sponsorship and will work alongside other members of Bell’s national sponsorship and events team. This position is a one year maternity leave contract. It is based in Toronto/Mississauga.

Lifestyle Hearing Corp. in Ottawa is looking for a marketing specialist supportinh the day to day marketing needs of all of Lifestyle Hearing’s family of brands.

Phase 5 in Toronto is looking for an energetic and dependable Office Coordinator to join their team to support our Toronto office of nine professional staff.

Vintage Hotels is a collection of CAA/AAA four-diamond hotels based in Niagara On The Lake, ON and is looking for a Marketing Manager.

Pet Valu is looking for a Marketing Manager, Loyalty & Private Label, a brand new position within their Marketing department that will see Pet Valu through the development of our newly-launched Loyalty Program.

Animated interview with Lou Reed

“I write a song called ‘Heroin’, you would have thought that I murdered the Pope or something.”
– Lou Reed on March 20, 1987, as told to Joe Smith

Lou Reed. Lou Reed. Lou Reed. Here we bring you a rarely heard interview Lou recored in 1987. It’s vintage Lou. Salty and sweet. Earnest and cocky. Grouchy and kind of endearing. Reed (and his legendary band The Velvet Underground) were those musicians who never got the extensive accolades or awards–nor the riches many of their contemporaries found. Yet he never seemed to waver in his search for the perfect sound and his quest “to elevate the rock and roll song and take it where it hadn’t been taken before.” Here we present some interview outtakes that give a taste for this iconic American musician. Lou Reed died of liver disease on October 27, 2013. He was 71.

In this animated film Lou Reed talks about chasing off nosy college kids on his porch with his shotgun, how he dreamed about writing the great American novel while at Syracuse University, “how savage the reaction against” the Velvet Underground was, the intention of taking books and putting them into songs, writing rock and roll you could grow old with, not thinking The Doors or the Beatles were up to the level of his band, and how he hoped to elevate the rock and roll song to where it hadn’t been before.

RIP, Lou.

JUNO Week Event Details Announced

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and the 2015 JUNO Host Committee today announced the details for an exciting lineup of events slated for Hamilton as part of the 2015 JUNO Week celebrations, March 9 – 15.

JUNO Photography Exhibition
Date: January 24 – April 19, 2015
Time: Open during regular gallery hours, visit artgalleryofhamilton.com
Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton, Jean and Ross Fischer Gallery, 123 King St. W., Hamilton
What: A stunning retrospective photography exhibition showcasing the past 40+ years of Canadian music and the JUNO Awards. More than 50 photos from the JUNO Awards’ 40th Anniversary book, Music from Far and Wide, as well as never before seen photos taken by Canada’s foremost rock and roll photographers including Barry Roden, Bruce Cole, Grant Martin, Tom Sandler, Alex Urosevic and photographers from iPhoto Inc.
Purchase Details: Free

Francophone Singer/Songwriter Circle
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2015
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Spice Factory, 121 Hughson Street North, Hamilton
What: Enjoy performances by Eric Dubeau, Michel Bénac (SWING), Stef Paquette, Mastik and Le Rover cocktails.
Purchase Details: $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets are available online www.centrefrancais.ca or pick up at the Centre française Hamilton show office; 95 King St., Hamilton, ON L8N 1A9. Phone: 905-547-5702

SiriusXM JUNO Awards Kickoff
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2015
Time: 8:00 pm – Midnight
Location: Liuna Station, 360 James St N, Hamilton
What: SiriusXM Canada, CARAS, and the Hamilton Host Committee present four-time JUNO Award winners The Sheepdogs, with special guests three-time JUNO Award nominees Tokyo Police Club and Say Yes (members of Alexisonfire and Saint Alvia). The bands will play Hamilton’s historic Liuna Station with all proceeds from ticket sales going to MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS and part of SiriusXM’s ongoing dedication to music charities developed for youth. Featuring national broadcast on SiriusXM’s JUNO Radio on the weekend.
Purchase Details: Tickets available on ticketmaster.ca for $20.00

Turn It On Music Crawl
Presented by Horizon Utilities
Date: Friday, March 13, 2015
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: JUNO Zone, which includes Jackson Square, James Street North/South and King Street
East/West
What: Enhanced Art Crawl with live music performances throughout the JUNO Zone and Jackson Square (mall). Local entertainment will be highlighted in these areas with food trucks at various venues, galleries and stores. Jackson Square will feature 10 stages during the day as a lead up to the Art Crawl that evening.

JUNO Cup
Presented By Pizza Pizza
Date: Friday, March 13, 2015
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena, 25 Hester Street, Hamilton ON, L9A 2N3
What: JUNO Awards Weekend kicks off with a celebrity fundraising hockey game in support of MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS. NHL Greats and Canadian musicians will face off in a fun, competitive, non contact hockey game.
Rockers: (To date)
AJ Johnson (Cuff the
Duke/Odd Years)
Amanda Rheaume
Beard Guy (Walk Off The
Earth)
Brian Murphy (Alvvays)*
Casey Laforet (Elliott
Brood)*
Chris Crippin (Hedley)*
Chris Biggs (HTZ FM)
Chris Ziemniak (Y108)
Cosmo Ferraro (Ferraro)
Dallas Smith*
Del Barber*
Devin Cuddy (Devin Cuddy
Band)
Dylan Hudecki
Graham Walsh (Holy Fuck)
Jay Bodner (Eagle and
Hawk)
Jeremy Widerman (Monster
Truck)
Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo)
Jimmy Hayes (Harlan
Pepper)
Jon Gallant (Billy Talent)
Mark Sasso (Elliott Brood)*
Mark Hebscher (CHCH)-
Coach
Menno Versteeg
(Hollerado)*
Michael Hollett
Paul Brandt
Peter Kesper (NQ Arbuckle)
Phil MacIssac (Alvvays)*
Sam Roberts*
Sarah Harmer
Serge Sargento (The
Reason)
Tyler Armes (Down With
Webster)*
Vince Fontaine (Eagle and
Hawk)
*Denotes a 2015 JUNO Award nominee
NHL Greats: (To date)
Brad Dalgarno (New York Islanders)
Gary Leeman (Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Columbus Blue Jackets)
Gary Roberts (Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames)
Mark Napier (Montréal Canadiens, Minnesota North Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres)
Mike Pelyk (Toronto Maple Leafs)
Natalie Spooner (Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Gold Medallists in Women’s Hockey)
Ric Nattres (Montréal Canadiens, Calgary Flames)
Rick Vaive (Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabers)
Tessa Bonhomme (Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Gold Medallists in Women’s Hockey)
Troy Crowder (Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils)
Wendel Clark (Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks,
Tampa Bay Lighting)
Purchase Details: Available on ticketmaster.ca for $20.00 (plus service charges). Proceeds benefit MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS.

BLAME IT ON HAMILTON, A Celebration of Hamilton’s Musical Heritage
Presented by Front Room Entertainment, with support from Slaight Music
Date: Friday, March 13th
Time: 7:00pm Doors, 8:30pm Show
Location: Hamilton Public Library, 4th Floor, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Participating Artists: Matt Andersen, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Digging Roots, Sarah Harmer, Jon Harvey (Monster Truck), Terra Lightfoot, Ian Thornley (Big Wreck), Tomi Swick, Hawksley Workman, Jeremy Fisher and more.
Purchase Details: Tickets are $70 and can be purchased in person at Picks & Sticks, Dr. Disc and Hamilton Public Library Central Branch. 50 JUNOfest wristband holders will be permitted standing room access on a first come first served basis. (Must arrive to the box office by 7pm)

JUNIOR JUNOS – Featuring the 2015 Children’s Album of the Year Nominees
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2015
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton – Wentworth Room, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton
What: JUNO Week festivities in Hamilton will include a family oriented musical concert featuring nominees for the 2015 Children’s Album of the Year JUNO Award. Emceeing the concert will be “Hamilton’s Special Music Ambassador” Jude Johnson. Don’t miss this opportunity to walk the red carpet, listen to some amazing Canadian children’s music and participate in some exciting JUNO themed activities.
Who: Fred Penner*, LuLu et le Matou*, Splash’ N Boots*, More artist to be announced
*Denotes a 2015 JUNO Award Nominee
Purchase Details: $15.00 (plus tax) per person, available at the first floor customer service desk at
Central Library or online at ticketscene.ca

JUNO Fan Fare
Presented by hmv Canada
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2015
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Lime Ridge Mall, 999 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton
What: One of the most popular events of JUNO week, JUNO Fan Fare, presented by hmv Canada, gives Canadian music fans the opportunity to meet their favourite artists including:
Artists:
Arkells*
Dallas Smith*
Glenn Morrison*
JRDN*
Kiesza*
Kira Isabella*
Lights*
MacKenzie Porter*
Melanie Durrant*
Nikki Yanofsky*
Paul Brandt
Sam Roberts*
Shawn Mendes*
The Road Hammers*
Trevor Guthrie*
Zeds Dead*
*Denotes a 2015 JUNO Award nominee
Much VJ Liz Trinnear and Tyrone Edwards host of E!, will be hosting the event featuring interviews with artists, autograph sessions, live performances, prize giveaways and much more.
Purchase Details: Free public event. There will be 4 artist tables for fans to choose from. Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis, so visit www.junofanfare.ca to sign up today!

JUNO Songwriters’ Circle
Presented by SOCAN and Yamaha Canada Music
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2015
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: The Great Hall at Hamilton Place, 10 MacNab Street South, Hamilton
What: JUNO Songwriters’ Circle brings together some of the most talented Canadian singer-songwriters, sharing songs and stories on stage. Tom Power of CBC Radio will be our on-stage host to lead the discussion and introduce the artists in this truly unique setting and not-to-be-missed event.
Performers:
Emmanuel Jal*
Fred Penner*
Ian Thornley (Big Wreck)*
Jenn Grant*
Jess Moskaluke*
Lights*
Matt Andersen*
Ryan Guldemond (Mother Mother)*
*Denotes a 2015 JUNO Award nominee
Purchase Details: $39.75 (plus taxes and service charges) available through the FirstOntario Centre box office, by phone 1-855-872-5000, at all Ticketmaster outlets and online at ticketmaster.ca

The JUNO Awards Red Carpet
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2015
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Location: Outside FirstOntario Centre, 101 York Boulevard, Hamilton
What: The evening begins with an exciting Red Carpet show prior to the live CTV Broadcast.
The 2015 JUNO Awards Broadcast
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2015
Time: 5:30pm Doors, 6:45pm Seated, 7:00pm Show
Location: FirstOntario Centre, 101 York Boulevard, Hamilton
What: The 2015 JUNO Awards airs live from Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre on CTV and CTV GO at 7 p.m. ET/8 p.m. AT and at 7 p.m. in all other markets.
Performing: Arkells, Deadmau5, Hedley, Kiesza, MAGIC!, and Shawn Mendes, with more to be announced!
Purchase Details: Tickets are on sale now! They are available through the FirstOntario Centre Box Office, by phone at 1-855-872-5000, and online at www.ticketmaster.ca. Tickets range from $39 to $149 (plus service charges).

CBC Music’s Searchlight Opens March 2

Don’t miss your chance to weigh in on who should be declared winner of CBC’s Searchlight competition! Searchlight will return in 2015. Starting March 2, 2015, bands can enter for the chance to be named Canada’s best new band. Get your song ready, and create your CBC Music artist page and check back here for more details.

For details on last year’s voting rounds and everything else, check out the rules and regulations.