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GMMQ deplores the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada

12.20.2012 - On February 9, the Supreme Court of Canada refused to recognize the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) as broadcasters subject to the Broadcasting Act. These are only seen as entities that provide only the means of transmission and are therefore not subject to the Canadian Broadcasting Act.

Grants of the Music Promotion Fund

02.08.2012 - Calling for application for the grants of the Music Promotion Fund Fonds is now opened. Members of the GMMQ have until Septembre 10, 2012 to submit their application. An amount of $ 1 500 is allocated for this fiscal year and will be distributed within the selected projects.

2011: a positive year!

The year 2011 was auspicious in term of achievements for the Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Québec. Financial health was restored, an action plan over three years was adopted, a number of members constantly increasing, negotiations leading to favorable agreements for the musicians, the creation of a timely aid assistance fund and the continuation of the lobbying with the government, these are the main highlights of 2011 ... More

Best Wishes 2012 !

Great start for the Fonds Jean-Carignan!

12.06.2011 - Officially launched this Saturday, December 3 at the event Les Arts s'emballent! at the Place des Arts,  the Fonds Jean-Carignan received on this occasion an incredible donation of $ 16,000 from the musicians of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM). annuelle destiné au Fonds Jean-Carignan

Entracte : the fall issue is now available!

11.14.2011 - See the 2011 fall issue of the journal Entracte online! Cover: Mireille Marchal and many other topics on the news of GMMQ and music such as the establishment of the Fonds Jean-Carignan, the survey records albums, new discounts to members and the Jeunes musiciens du monde. 

Join us on December 3 at the event Les Arts s'emballent!

Three artistic associations join their forces to support musicians in need!

OSM and the GMMQ sign new collective agreement

Creation of the Fonds Jean-Carignan: Timely aid for musicians in need

Montreal, October 12, 2011 - La Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Québec (GMMQ) is establishing a new fund to support musicians in need. Called the Fonds Jean-Carignan in honour of the celebrated violinist who died on February 16, 1988, the fund will provide timely aid for musicians who are experiencing financial and social difficulties.

The summary of the @LON Project will be submitted at the end of October

Montreal, September 30, 2011 - The Forum @LON, held on 28 and 29 September in Quebec City and which Mylène Cyr, executive director of the GMMQ participated and was attended by about 80 people. The event was the opportunity for the government to present the next steps in the strategy to achieve concrete proposals in the field of digital technologies.