Upcoming CIMA Events
CIMA Events also include the CIMA Gala Awards, our AGM, and the highlight of the season the CIMA Annual Summer BBQ!
Archive of past events
Past CIMA events from current and previous years...
- Digital Best Practices and Metadata Presented by Merlin Zoom
- Alternative Funding for Artists and Labels: Presented by beatBread Zoom
- CIMA Presents: Emotional Liberation Circle (BIPOC Edition) Zoom
- Roundtable Discussion: Choosing the Best Path for Marketing Your Music Through DSPs In Partnership with Merlin Zoom
- Breaking Down Racial Barriers In The East Coast Music Industry: Final Episode Turo, Nova Scotia
- CIMA and Amazon Music Present: Amazon Music for Artists Zoom
- CIMA @ NSMW 2021 Truro, Nova Scotia
- CIMA & MusicOntario AGM 2021 Zoom
- The Business of Music on TikTok Workshop zoom
- CIMA @ POP MONTREAL 2021 Montreal
- Sound ✓ Check: Rock the Vote With Confidence Zoom
- Ask Me Anything: What to Expect When Joining CIMA's Board Zoom
- CIMA Presents: Embracing the New World of Work (2-Part HR Series) Zoom Webinar
- BREAKING DOWN RACIAL BARRIERS IN THE EAST COAST MUSIC INDUSTRY Zoom
- BDRB, CIMA and ADVANCE gather music industry leaders to sign "The Declaration to End Anti-Black Racism in the Canadian Music Industry" on the 1-year anniversary of #BlackOutTuesday
- CIMA @ ECMAs - Breaking Down Racial Barriers: A Conversation on anti-Black racism in the East Coast Music Industry
- MusicOntario, Music Publishers Canada, & CIMA present: Trans Artists & Professionals in Canadian Music Virtual/Canada
- CIMA Presents: HR 5-PART WEBINAR SERIES Zoom Webinar
- CIMA presents: Digital Dividends
- The Art of Wellness series: Finding Balance - Passionate Practice
- StayOutLate Presents: Mother. Mother Sound Project Zoom Webinar
- Lunch and Learn 2020: Understanding Neighbouring Rights Zoom Webinar
- Lunch and Learn 2020: Introduction to International Performance Rights Zoom Webinar
- Episode 10 - FINALE: Summary, Conclusions & Creation of Actionable Items for Change Zoom
- CIMA @ BOW 2020 Winnipeg
- CIMA Presents: Production in a Pandemic Zoom Webinar
- Episode 9: Retention & Succession (Pt 2) - Hiring, Professional Advancement & Promotion in the Music Industry Zoom
- CIMA @ Pop Montreal 2020 Montreal
- Episode 8: Retention & Succession (Part 1) - The Role of Education, Mentorship & Succession Planning in Creating the Next Generation of Black Music Professionals Zoom
- Episode 7: Representation in the Corporate & Organizational Entertainment Industry: Record Labels, Streaming Companies & Industry Associations Zoom
- Episode 6: Challenges Faced by Black Artists: Systemic & Systematic Barriers - Independent to Major Label Zoom
- CIMA and Amazon Music Present: Amazon Music 101 Zoom
- Episode 5: Anti-Black Racism in the Creative Space: From Creatives to Ad Agencies Zoom
- Episode 4: Barriers Faced by Black Event Producers: Agents, Access to Venues Event Spaces, Festivals and Sponsorship Zoom
- Episode 3: Anti-Black Racism in the Media & the Spaces that Create it Zoom
- Episode 2: The Economics of anti-Black Racism in the Entertainment Industry Zoom
- Episode 1: Systemic & Systematic Racism: A Discussion on anti-Black Racism in the Entertainment Industry
- CARAS x CIMA - Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class Webinar Zoom
- CIMA and Side Door Present: Making a Living with Rewarding Online Shows feat. Dan Mangan & AHI Side Door (Webinar Zoom)
- Women in Music & CIMA Present: Entrepreneurship & Economics Changing Times Zoom
- Webinar: A&R Zoom
- Roundtable Discussions: Navigating the World of Paid/Non-Paid Live-Streams Zoom
- Webinar: Release Strategy Zoom
- Roundtable Discussion: The Pain and Agony of Canceling and Rescheduling Tours Zoom
- Mental Health in Music: Town Hall Discussion Zoom
- COVID-19: Implications for Employers Webinar Online Webinar
- Lunch & Learn 06: Pizza and Publishing London Public Library, 251 Dundas St, London Ontario
- Lunch & Learn 05: Meet the Managers KWENCH 2031 Store St, Victoria, BC V8T 5L9
- Lunch & Learn 04: Release Strategies @ Junos Winston's English Pub & Grill 243 21st St E, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0B7
- International Women's Day - Music Summit Toronto 2020 #IWDMSTO March 6-8, 2020 @ multiple venues (Toronto, ON) Basso Lounge, The Hideout - Toronto, ON
- Lunch & Learn 03: Navigating U.S. Visa Applications + Border Laws Winnipeg, Manitoba
- CIMA @ January Music Meeting 2020 Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Lunch & Learn 02: Meet the International Buyers @ Folk Alliance International Proteus - The Sheraton, Suite 825 New Orleans
- Lunch & Learn 01: How to Break in Toronto (a perspective into booking and promoting for the hip hop community) The Garrison 1197 Dundas St W Toronto, ON M6J 1X3
- CIMA @ M for Montreal Montreal
- CIMA @ Indie Week 2019: Meet the South Korean delegates at INDIE WEEK 2019 CIMA @ Indie Week 2019: Meet the South Korean delegates at INDIE WEEK 2019
- CIMA @ NSMW 2019 Nova Scotia, Turo
- CIMA @ HPX 2019 Halifax
- CIMA @ Breakout West 2019 Whitehorse Yukon
- CIMA @ Pop Montreal 2019 Montreal
- CIMA's Fifth Annual Celebration & Awards Gala (2019) Lithuanian House Banquet Halls - 1573 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1A6
- CIMA Presents: Music in Motion: International Opportunities for Canadian Companies and Artists Vancouver, British Columbia
- Lunch & Learn 06: Measuring Your Metrics! Data Tracking with Nielsen Music Array Space (155 Walnut Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 3W3)
- International Women's Day: FACTOR Funding Info Session Artscape Launchpad
- Lunch & Learn 05: Building Buzz! Intro to Music PR Array Space (155 Walnut Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 3W3)
- Lunch & Learn 04: Spotlight on Streaming (YouTube Music) Array Space (155 Walnut Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 3W3)
- Lunch & Learn 03: Amplify Your Audience! Radio Promotion 101 Array Space (155 Walnut Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 3W3)
- CIMA @ NSMW 2018 Truro Nova Scotia
- Lunch & Learn 02: Tactful Targeting! Digital Marketing for Music Entrepreneurs 2.0 Array Space (155 Walnut Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 3W3)
- CIMA @ Breakout West 2018 Kelowna, British Columbia
- CIMA Lunch & Learns 2018-19 Array Space - 155 Walnut Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 3W3
- Lunch & Learn 01: Battle of the Brands! Intro to Corporate Sponsorships Array Space (155 Walnut Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 3W3)
- CIMA @ Pop Montreal 2018 Montreal
- CIMA's Fourth Annual Celebration & Awards Gala (2018) Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto, ON
- Make the Most of Your Catalogue: Music Publishing Deep Dive ildsjel, 4 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, M4M 2R5
- Lunch & Learn 06: The Business of Budgeting: Financial Management in Music Artscape Youngplace (180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON)
- Lunch & Learn 05: Know Your Rights! Copyright & Licensing Artscape Youngplace (180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON)
- CIMA @ January Music Meeting 2018 Winnipeg, MB
- Lunch & Learn 04: Get in the Scene! Spotlight on Sync & Licensing Artscape Youngplace (180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON)
- Lunch & Learn 03: Get it in Writing! Best Practices in Developing & Writing Contracts Artscape Youngplace (180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON)
- Lunch & Learn 02: Extra! Extra! Digital Marketing for Music Entrepreneurs Artscape Youngplace (180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON)
- CIMA Presents: A Continent of Opportunities: Canadian Independent Music in the Latin American Market! The Supermarket (268 Augusta Ave., Toronto, ON)
- CIMA's 2017 Annual General Meeting Supermarket - 268 Augusta Ave, Toronto
- Lunch & Learn 01: Starting & Running an Independent Music Business Artscape Youngplace (180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON)
- Where the $$$$ is My Money?! Artscape Youngplace (180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON)
- Modernizing HR for the Indies: Executive-level Professional Development ildsjel – 4 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
- Explore New Markets: CIMA's Info Session on San Francisco Lula Lounge
- 2017 CIMA Celebration & Awards Gala Toronto, On
- MEGAPHONO 2017 Ottawa, ON
- Australian Music Week 2016 Cronulla Beach, New South Wales, Australia
- CIMA 2016 Annual General Meeting Entertainment One – 134 Peter St. Toronto
- CIMA @ A2IM Indie Week 2016 New York City, New York, USA
- Human Resource Management for the Music Industry 150 Bloor Street West, Toronto
- Pop Montreal 2015 Montreal, Quebec