Richard Trapunski
Journalist and Editor at Freelance
Digital Editor and Music Journalist, Billboard Canada at Billboard
Digital Editor & music journalist @billboardca. | Expert on music, culture, business, tech. | Reach me at [email protected]
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1 week ago |
billboard.com | Rosie Long Decter |Kerry Doole |Chris Eggertsen |Richard Trapunski
Canadian music is good for more than just the economy — it’s central to the country’s national identity. That’s the crux of a new open letter written by Erin Benjamin, president/CEO of the Canadian Live Music Association. The letter anticipates the Canadian federal election on April 28 and advocates for elected officials to understand the cultural significance of music to the country.
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2 weeks ago |
ca.billboard.com | Richard Trapunski |Rosie Long Decter
Billboard Canada is teaming up with Music Managers Forum (MMF Canada) to highlight vital, yet often under-recognized, drivers of the music industry. Behind many great artists is a dedicated and strategic music manager working tirelessly. For nearly three decades, MMF Canada has been the voice of music managers and self-managed artists in the country. The organization builds community and empowers managers with opportunities and mentorship.
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2 weeks ago |
billboard.com | Richard Trapunski |Rosie Long Decter
Vancouver label Nettwerk is giving a boost to a key west coast accelerator program. Music BC’s ARC intensive welcomes 10-15 emerging artists annually to participate in intensive workshops and professional development training. For the next three years, Nettwerk will be offering extra resources to the program, to help the cohorts further grow their skills and profiles.
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3 weeks ago |
ca.billboard.com | Kerry Doole |Richard Trapunski
"I want our community to feel represented," says Plaku, who is based in Los Angeles.
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3 weeks ago |
ca.billboard.com | Richard Trapunski |Gil Kaufman
bbno$ has a knack for making the most of a moment. The Vancouver rapper won the TikTok Fan Choice Award at the Junos this past weekend, and used the time to nab the viral moment of the night. "Elon Musk is a piece of garbage," he said, eliciting cheers in the patriotic crowd.
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