Toronto, Ontario (August 14, 2008) - Preceding the launch of Canadian Radio Star – the 16th annual National Songwriting Competition – Canadian Music Week is presenting a series of free local New Songwriters’ Workshops targeted to aspiring artists and songwriters. These day-long programs will take place in participating cities across Canada from September 12 to October 5, 2008.

Workshop Dates & Cities:

Friday, September 12 – Edmonton, AB
Saturday, September 13 – Calgary, AB
Sunday, September 14 – Vancouver, BC
Friday, September 19 – Regina, SK
Saturday, September 20 – Saskatoon, SK
Sunday, September 21 – Winnipeg, MB
Friday, September 26 – Ottawa, ON
Saturday, September 27 – Montreal, QC
Sunday, September 28 – Toronto, ON
Friday, October 3 – St. John’s, NL
Saturday, October 4 – Halifax, NS
Sunday, October 5 – Saint John, NB

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain could follow France in cutting Internet access to users who repeatedly download music or films illegally.

The government had given the music and film industries a year to come to a voluntary agreement with Internet Service Providers over how to tackle illegal file sharing, but that timeframe expired at the end of 2007. The body representing Internet Service Providers (ISPs) says they would prefer a voluntary agreement but the music industry argues it has been forced to demand legal action after rampant Internet piracy rocked its traditional revenue model.......Full story here..

The WAMi Awards Night is undoubtedly the biggest night on the WA Music Calendar. An annual event for 14 years now, the WAMi Awards have never failed to deliver. In 2008, the WAMi Awards set up home at an exciting new venue, the Beck’s Music Box, on the Perth Esplanade, on Thursday 21 February. Still an open air, outdoor venue, the Music Box is set to provide an even bigger space for the WAMi Awards. This means more room for music fans!
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The Producers behind the mega-hit phenomenon "American Idol" are embarking on a quest to find the best bands in the country. We’re scouring the nation seeking musical groups of all ages, styles, and genres and we’re ready to give away a record contract that could be worth millions.