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And the winner of the Bowie vinyl contest is…

Last week, this site launched a contest around the Bowie biopic Stardust. Everyone who tweeted “I want Bowie vinyl” with

If you’re a true Bowie fan, there’s no such thing as too much Bowie. You want to learn everything about

Mind you, this isn’t just any 10-year-old. This is Nandi Bushell we’re talking about. The kid is a machine. My

COVID-19 restrictions have meant big reductions in traffic, which has been a boon for cyclists. Richard Vaughan, a Toronto singer-songwriter,

Hey Ontario Music Geeks! We have put together a really cool contest with Dine Alone Records and Auchentoshan Whisky for

Time to attach the jumper cables your career! Are you a musician in need of an influx of cash? Do

The Smashing Pumpkins are back and ready to smash out some classic tunes this summer on the Oh So Bright

If you’re a fan of Canadian hip-hop like I am, you will be excited to hear about an event happening

I hope you’ll join me and other Music Technology enthusiasts and experts at our next MusicTech event on May 30,

Fans of the Arkells, you have a chance to win a “Golden Ticket” that gives you access to any and

Canadian musician Michael Bernard Fitzgerald has announced he will be giving away his own reclaimed engagement ring and set of

Tales from the Sports Journalist’s Beat – Morgan Campbell in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 019 January 24, 2021
From being an NCAA football player to becoming a journalist, Morgan Campbell has spent most of his life with an insiders’ view of the sports world. Over his 20+ year career, he’s witnessed the changes and pullback in sports journalism. In this episode, Morgan breaks down the impact of the new realities of sports journalism, […]
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The Speaker Representation Business – Martin Perelmuter in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 018 January 18, 2021
It is a lot harder to become a paid speaker than you might imagine. While you may think that publishing a book is a surefire way to become sought after, there’s a lot more to it, actually! Sure, there are many authors, politicians and academics that companies pay big bucks to keynote events. There are […]
Mark Silver
Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
Mark Silver