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Upcoming CIMA Events

CIMA Events also include the CIMA Gala Awards, our AGM, and the highlight of the season – the CIMA Annual Summer BBQ!

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Archive of past events

Past CIMA events from current and previous years...

  • ECMA 2022 Fredericton, NB 4-8 May 2022
  • Episode 10 - FINALE: Summary, Conclusions & Creation of Actionable Items for Change Zoom 6 Oct 2020
  • Episode 9: Retention & Succession (Pt 2) - Hiring, Professional Advancement & Promotion in the Music Industry Zoom 29 Sep 2020
  • Episode 8: Retention & Succession (Part 1) - The Role of Education, Mentorship & Succession Planning in Creating the Next Generation of Black Music Professionals Zoom 22 Sep 2020
  • Episode 7: Representation in the Corporate & Organizational Entertainment Industry: Record Labels, Streaming Companies & Industry Associations Zoom 15 Sep 2020
  • Episode 6: Challenges Faced by Black Artists: Systemic & Systematic Barriers - Independent to Major Label Zoom 8 Sep 2020
  • Episode 5: Anti-Black Racism in the Creative Space: From Creatives to Ad Agencies Zoom 1 Sep 2020
  • Episode 4: Barriers Faced by Black Event Producers: Agents, Access to Venues Event Spaces, Festivals and Sponsorship Zoom 25 Aug 2020
  • Episode 3: Anti-Black Racism in the Media & the Spaces that Create it Zoom 18 Aug 2020
  • Episode 2: The Economics of anti-Black Racism in the Entertainment Industry Zoom 11 Aug 2020
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Unison Fund

Unison Fund

Certified by CIMA

Certified by CIMA

Music Export Canada

Music Export Canada

Recent news

More news
  • May 24, 2022

    Applications Open: Canada House at the Americana Music Festival and Conference

  • May 12, 2022

    CIMA'S INDIE AFTERPARTY Celebrates the Artistic Excellence & Entrepreneurial Daring of the Independent Music Sector in Canada

Canadian Blast

Canadian Blast

Road Gold

Road Gold

Music Ontario

Music Ontario

CIMA Gala Awards

CIMA Gala Awards

Music Export Canada

Music Export Canada

  • About Us
    • What We Do And How We Do It
    • Staff
    • CIMA Leadership
    • CIMA Committees
    • Our Partners
  • Advocacy
    • CIMA Advocacy
    • Canada's Independent Music Industry
    • Issues affecting the Independent Music Industry
    • Publications, Submissions and Reports
  • Events
    • CIMA Events
    • Canadian Blast Events
    • Other Industry Events
    • Digital Library
  • Membership
    • Directory
    • Benefits
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    • Get Involved
    • Join CIMA
  • News
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    • Funding Deadlines
    • CIMA Newsletter
    • Job Postings
  • Initiatives
    • CIMA Initiatives
    • Music Export Canada
    • Road Gold
    • Canadian Blast
    • Gala Awards
    • MusicOntario
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    • Equity Statement
    • BDRB Report
    • About the BDRB Declaration
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