Partnerships

Partnerships

Partner with CIMA

SUPPORT THE WORK WE DO As a Corporate or Brand Sponsor, your investment supports CIMA in strengthening the impact of our programming and transforming the careers of developing artists and the businesses that support them. FOR BRANDS & CSR LEADERS CIMA continues to evolve and lead our community through forward-thinking platforms and dynamic programming. Your partnership can help CIMA in advancing our professional and community-based initiatives in the following areas:
  • Professional Development
  • Health & Well-being
  • Market Equity
  • Music Export (International Showcasing)
  • Recognition & Celebration
BECOME AN INDUSTRY ALLY Help support the development of our community while driving engagement with our members. Our Allies program is specifically designed to add value by enhancing our business development programming, in turn providing an opportunity for partners to connect with their target audience both in-person and digitally through a variety of engagements. Allies benefit from direct marketing to our members, profiling your offerings and building brand affinity, all supported by a promotional plan that delivers measurable results. We can provide engagement that creates impact and supports your objectives. FRIENDS OF CIMA Our Friends Program is designed for companies to have access to our member community. Our Friends of CIMA partners are service or solution providers who do business with, rely upon, or otherwise support the Independent music community.

EVENT SERVICES

CIMA ON THE ROAD CIMA has found a winning formula for showcasing artists, whether at export missions all over the world, or at events here at home. Activate a pop-up CIMA showcase at your private event or conference and profile the best Canada has to offer in both established and emerging talent. CONSULTING SERVICES: TAP INTO OUR EXPERTISE Want to develop a music program but don’t know where to start? We can help. With CIMA’s expertise, understanding of the music ecosystem and deep industry network, we’ll navigate you through the complexities of the independent music space while meeting your business objectives.  

Supporting Partners

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FACTOR
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Ontario Creates
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MERLIN
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Radio Starmaker Fund
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SOCAN
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Stingray

Member Allies

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SOCAN
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Bandcamp
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CMRRA
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Downtown Music | FUGA
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Spotify
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TIXR

Showcasing Partners

CIMA works closely with a number of wonderful peer organizations across Canada to help support our common communities and members.
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Alberta Music
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Cultural Industries Ontario North
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ECMA
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Manitoba Music
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MusicBC
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Musique NB Music
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MusicNL
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Music Nova Scotia
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Music NWT
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MusicOntario
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Music PEI
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Music Yukon
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SODEC - Québec Creates
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SaskMusic

From Our Members

“CIMA has played, and continues to play, an integral role in the development of Canadian artists and music companies of all genres. Their support is so necessary, and enormously effective.”
Devi Ekanand (Coalition Music)

“CIMA is fundamental to an artist's success: their reputation brings about talent buyers, music industry professionals, and an audience which is of utmost importance for an artist performing in a new market.”
The Garrys (Artists, Saskatchewan)

“CIMA's trade missions are some of the most respected and well attended in the world.”
Mike "Parkside" Renaud (Hidden Pony Records & Management)

“CIMA facilitates an indispensable platform for the modern musician to build their team.”
Braden Lam (Artist, Nova Scotia)
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