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SUMMARY:WIM Canada With Honours - 2026
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN IN MUSIC 2026 HONOURS RECIPIENTS CELEBRATED\nDURING GALA EVENT AT TORONTO’S\nQUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE\nPERFORMANCES BY  BILLIANNE\, ANNABEL ORESTE\,\nDJ ME TIME\, DJ MELBOOGIE AND SIMAR\nTORONTO\, ON – March 6\, 2026 – The 4th Annual Women in Music Canada Honours took place last night at Toronto’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre.  The WIM Canada Honours program is designed to celebrate and support Canadian innovators and creators who have had outstanding success in their field in the eligibility year (December 2024 through December 2025 for the annual based categories).   \nHosted by CBC’s Saroja Coelho\, Honours were presented to sixteen individuals across the following categories: Artist of the Year (Presented by Amazon Music)\, Change Maker of the Year (Presented by the National Arts Centre)\, Entrepreneur of the Year (Presented by Believe and TuneCore)\, Excellence in Live Music\, International Leader of the Year (Presented by Loft Entertainment)\, Organization of the Year\, Career Achievement\, Rising Leaders\, and new this year\, Excellence in Sound Production (Presented by Fearless Creative\, Music Publishers Canada and National Arts Centre). The evening’s live performances\, sponsored by Ontario Creates and SiriusXM\, included Billianne\, Annabel Oreste\, DJ Me Time\, DJ MelBoogie and Simar. \nWords from Career Achievement Honour Recipients \n“It’s wonderful to be recognized\, acknowledged and honoured by my peers for my contribution to Canadian music.   It’s so important as women to continue to support each other in this industry! Thank you so much!”  – Simone Denny \n“All facets of this industry demand focus and tireless dedication to thrive. I commend Women in Music Canada’s commitment to both enrich and celebrate individuals and their life’s work. It is an honour to be recognized alongside such a broad spectrum of talent based in Canada.” – Patti-Anne Tarlton \n“I am grateful to receive this Career Achievement Honour.  I feel privileged to have had rewarding work promoting and supporting women music creators in their careers. I am happy to have been part of organizations including the Winnipeg Folk Festival\, the West End Cultural Centre and Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous that contributed to this goal. Thank you very much.” – Ava Kobrinsky \n“Throughout my career in this industry\, it hasn’t been quiet\, safe\, or conventional—This award represents every risk taken\, every boundary pushed\, and every voice we’ve fought to turn up louder. I’m deeply grateful to all of our clients—past and present—who trusted us with their vision and allowed us to be part of their journey. Your art is the reason we exist. I accept this honor with pride\, gratitude\, and absolutely no compromise.” – Sarah Lutz \n“The Career Achievement Award from Women in Music Canada is an award I receive with reflection and immense appreciation. I accept this honour not just for myself\, but for every woman building her path inthis industry. Music is Powerful!”– Sharon Hinds  \nThe Honours Event was the icing on the cake of a monumental week\, following the extraordinary\, and first ever\, three-day 2026 WIM Global Summit taking place in Toronto.  The summit boasted over 70 speakers from 11 countries across the globe\, and more than 680 summit attendees (in person and virtually) converging on the Allied Music Centre and TD Music Hall for workshops\, keynotes\, panel discussions and networking opportunities focused on music industry topics impacting women and gender diverse individuals. For a summit recap please visit Women in Music Canada’s website. \n“Coming to the close of this week\, I can\, with no hesitation\, say my cup is full.” Says executive director Robyn Stewart. “The WIMCanada team planned this week with intention\, curiosity\, care and perhaps a bit of dream. We aimed to uplift women and gender diverse sheros who constantly inspire us. Thank you to all of the nominees\, honourees\, speakers\, sponsors and the whole team who made this possible. Let’s get together again next year.” \n2026 WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA HONOURS RECIPIENTS \nARTIST OF THE YEAR (Presented by Amazon Music): \nElisapie \nCHANGE MAKER OF THE YEAR (Presented by the National Arts Centre): \nBass Coast Festival and Good Night Out – Stacey Forrester\, Andrea Graham and Liz Thomson \nENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (Presented by Believe and TuneCore): \nWednesday Management – Laurie Lee Boutet \nEXCELLENCE IN LIVE MUSIC: \nFour Chords and the Truth Inc. – Andrea England \nEXCELLENCE IN SOUND PRODUCTION (Presented by Fearless Creative\, Music Publishers Canada and National Arts Centre): \nHill Kourkoutis \nINTERNATIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR (Presented by Loft Entertainment): \nMiranda Mulholland – Letters to the Future \nORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR: \nManitoba Music \nCAREER ACHIEVEMENT HONOUR RECIPIENTS: \nSimone Denny \nSharon Hinds \nAva Kobrinsky \nSarah Lutz \nPatti-Anne Tarlton \nWOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA RISING LEADER RECIPIENTS: \nLaurie Chouinard – CULT NATION \nKentya Kurban \nJalyssa Mills – BAMMY Fridays; Do Me Nice \nAmber Still – Polaris Music Prize \nKaty Venneri – CARAS \nThe 2026 list of nominees began with an open call for submissions which included 490 entries.  The nominees and honourees were determined through a juried process including category juries\, with a total of 43 industry jurors weighing in\, and verified by the Women In Music Canada Board of Directors Honours Committee. Submissions for consideration were made by the prospective honouree or another Canadian colleague.  The final Honours recipients were curated from the list of nominees by a finalist jury\, with the Artist of the Year category being decided on by public vote. \nThe WIM Canada Honours event is made possible by the generous support of our award partners – Amazon Music\, Believe\, Fearless Creative\, Music Publishers Canada\, National Arts Centre\, TuneCore\, and The Loft Entertainment.  We also thank Ontario Creates and SiriusXM for their support of the night’s showcase performances and The Orchard for supporting the night’s opening reception. \nhttps://vimeo.com/1175297618?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
URL:https://womeninmusic.ca/event/wim-canada-with-honours-2026/
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SUMMARY:Brunch des Compositrices
DESCRIPTION:À l’occasion de la Journée internationale des droits des femmes le 6 mars prochain\, la SPACQ-AE\, en collaboration avec la SOCAN\, la SCGC et Women in Music\, ont le plaisir de vous inviter à un brunch spécialement dédié aux compositrices de musique de commande. \nCe moment privilégié réunira créatrices\, professionnelles de l’industrie et partenaires autour d’un repas convivial\, propice aux rencontres\, aux échanges et à l’inspiration. \n📅 Vendredi 6 mars 2026\n🕙 De 10 h à midi – Ouverture des portes dès 9h30\n📍 Bureaux de la SOCAN — 33\, rue Milton\, bureau 500\, Montréal (Québec) H2X 1V1 \nCet événement se veut une occasion unique de célébrer le talent et le parcours des femmes qui créent la musique d’aujourd’hui et de demain. \nLes places étant gratuites et limitées\, nous vous invitons à réserver la vôtre dès maintenant : RSVP
URL:https://womeninmusic.ca/event/brunch-des-compositrices/
LOCATION:Bureaux de la SOCAN — 33\, rue Milton\, bureau 500\, Montréal (Québec) H2X 1V1\, 33\, rue Milton\, bureau 500\,\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2X 1V1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Miss Emily's International Women's Day Showcase
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of International Women’s Day\, the Kingston Music Office is thrilled to present an unforgettable afternoon of music\, conversation\, and community. Taking place on Saturday March 7 from 1 to 4 PM at the Broom Factory\, this event shines a spotlight on the remarkable talents of women and non-binary songwriters in Kingston. \nThe event\, hosted by acclaimed musician Miss Emily\, will feature performances by Piner\, Luella\, Atiari\, and Kyra. Margaret Evans of Balancing Act will moderate fireside chat exploring songwriting\, creativity\, and the challenges of navigating the music industry as underrepresented voices. \nIn addition to the music\, the event will showcase women-owned businesses aligned with the creative industries\, further fostering collaboration and support. If you seek a meaningful way to celebrate International Women’s Day\, this showcase promises an afternoon of inspiration and artistry. \nThis event is presented by Miss Emily and the Kingston Music Office\, with additional support provided by CFRC and Balancing Act.
URL:https://womeninmusic.ca/event/miss-emilys-international-womens-day-showcase/
LOCATION:Broom Factory\, 305 Rideau Street\, Kingston\, Ontario\, K7K3A7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Women Of The Industry (5th edition)
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN OF THE INDUSTRY\n5e édition\n7 mars · S.A.T · Montréal \nJoin us on March 7th for the 5th edition of WOMEN OF THE INDUSTRY at S.A.T. \nThis year\, like all our previous editions\, we continue to highlight women DJs\, digital artists\, performers\, scenographers\, creatives\, entrepreneurs\, and us: event producers.\nMontréal is defined by an incredible nightlife. There is no shortage of events to attend\, yet there are still too few produced by women and even fewer celebrating women.\nThat’s why we’ve poured our hearts into this event: because we believe deeply in the women around us and in all of you who join us to celebrate them.\nThey deserve it. We deserve it. March 7th is about all of us. \nLine up:\nC Lia (CAN)\nBisouBizou (CAN)\nSUCHI (NOR)\nMolyness (MAR) \nVJ : Myriam Boucher\nScenographe: Georgia Newsam
URL:https://womeninmusic.ca/event/women-of-the-industry-5th-edition/
LOCATION:Society for Arts and Technology [SAT]\, 1201 Boul. Saint-Laurent\, Montréal\, QC\, H2X 2S6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Women in Music Canada and Alberta Music Present: Amplify Your Confidence with Carmen Leibel
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day with an inspiring evening designed to empower\, connect\, and elevate women in the music community. Women in Music Canada and Alberta Music are proud to present Amplify Your Confidence\, an engaging keynote and conversation featuring media professional turned entrepreneur Carmen Leibel. \nAfter more than 17 years in broadcast journalism with CTV — working as a producer\, reporter\, and anchor — Carmen has shifted her focus to helping people of all ages become confident\, compelling communicators. In 2023\, she launched Project Five\, a coaching platform built around five key steps to stronger communication. \nJoin us for this special International Women’s Day event to gain practical tools for confident communication and negotiating\, while connecting with industry professionals and celebrating International Women’s Day. The event will include the keynote with Carmen Leibel\, with food\, drinks\, and socializing to follow. \nRSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/SutVJVrJkSN3HCxq8 \n📍 Edmonton\, AB\n🗓 March 9\, 2026 | 6 PM\n📌 Dolly’s– 9902 109 St NW\, Edmonton \n📍 Calgary\, AB\n🗓 March 10\, 2026 | 6 PM\n📌 The Prairie Emporium – 300\, 334-53 Ave SE\, Calgary
URL:https://womeninmusic.ca/event/women-in-music-canada-and-alberta-music-present-amplify-your-confidence-with-carmen-leibel/2026-03-09/
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SUMMARY:Women in Music Canada and Alberta Music Present: Amplify Your Confidence with Carmen Leibel
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day with an inspiring evening designed to empower\, connect\, and elevate women in the music community. Women in Music Canada and Alberta Music are proud to present Amplify Your Confidence\, an engaging keynote and conversation featuring media professional turned entrepreneur Carmen Leibel. \nAfter more than 17 years in broadcast journalism with CTV — working as a producer\, reporter\, and anchor — Carmen has shifted her focus to helping people of all ages become confident\, compelling communicators. In 2023\, she launched Project Five\, a coaching platform built around five key steps to stronger communication. \nJoin us for this special International Women’s Day event to gain practical tools for confident communication and negotiating\, while connecting with industry professionals and celebrating International Women’s Day. The event will include the keynote with Carmen Leibel\, with food\, drinks\, and socializing to follow. \nRSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/SutVJVrJkSN3HCxq8 \n📍 Edmonton\, AB\n🗓 March 9\, 2026 | 6 PM\n📌 Dolly’s– 9902 109 St NW\, Edmonton \n📍 Calgary\, AB\n🗓 March 10\, 2026 | 6 PM\n📌 The Prairie Emporium – 300\, 334-53 Ave SE\, Calgary
URL:https://womeninmusic.ca/event/women-in-music-canada-and-alberta-music-present-amplify-your-confidence-with-carmen-leibel/2026-03-10/
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