It All Starts With a Song

Join the Songwriters Association of Canada and Music Publishers as they look at the importance of songwriting and music publishing to the Canadian music industry and the international market. The panel will explore the songwriting process and discuss the business of how Canadian songs are taking over the world. MPC and SAC will also update their plans for the rest of the year and how you can become involved.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Arun Chaturvedi, President, Songwriters Association of Canada
Sate, Artist
Margaret McGuffin, CEO, Music Publishers Canada
Reeny Smith, Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Producr, Cymba Music
Vince DeGiorgio, CEO, Cymba Music Publishing

20th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE AT CMW

The 20th annual International Marketplace at CMW will take place Monday to Wednesday, June 3-5, 2024 at Regatta Room (Lobby Level) at The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel Toronto. Join us for B2B meetings, trade opportunities, networking and more.

We look forward to welcoming you onsite. Meet with new potential business partners, re-new old acquaintances and pursue new international trade opportunities. CAAMA members receive a discount on their CMW registration.

The International Marketplace hosted close to 1,000 B2B meetings around CMW in 2023. The 2024 Spotlight is on India, home to IPI (India Phonographic Industry) – the 2^nd oldest music industry org. in the world involved in protecting copyright When CAAMA produced its Spotlight on India in 2010, only 7.5% of India was connected to the internet. In 2022 India was ranked as the 2^nd largest online market worldwide, 2^nd only to China. Now, 52% of India is connected, The 2024 Spotlight will tap new opportunities which were not accessible 14 years ago. CAAMA’s 2024 Spotlight will provide fresh access to this industry, which is one of the world’s most established.

CAAMA’s International Marketplace trade hub will be open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT during CMW.

You will find us in the room with all the flags.

FUNDING

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

View our list of funding opportunities and deadlines.