Canadian Musician - January / February 2020 | Page 12

CHANGES
APTN, in partnership with Music Canada, has
published the first ever National Indigenous Music
Impact Study (NIMIS), which looked at the contri-
butions made by the Indigenous music community
and its impacts on the Canadian economy and on
the social fabric of the country.
Among its key findings, the NIMIS says that
Indigenous music contributed almost $78 million
to Canada’s economy (GDP) and supports more
than 3,000 full-time positions across the country.
As well, the study found that Indigenous musicians,
including both full-time and part-time artists, earn
an average of $47,200 from all sources; however, like
many other musicians, almost half of income earned
by Indigenous artists is derived from non-music work.
To see the full report, go to corporate.aptn.ca/musicstudy.
APTN Study: Indigenous Music
Contributes $78M & 3,000 Jobs to
Economy
SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS PERFORM AT THE 2019 POLARIS PRIZE GALA
CISAC Report: Digital Revenue Up 23.6% in
Canada, But Average Creator Receives Only
$54
Worldwide royalty
collections for creators
of music, audiovisual,
and visual arts, drama,
and literature reached
a record €9.65 billion
(CAD $14.08 billion) in
2018, according to the
2019 Global Collections
Report published by CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of
Authors and Composers), which includes SOCAN and the CMRRA as
members.
Globally, royalties from digital sources jumped 29 per cent to €1.64
billion (CAD $2.39 billion), thanks to worldwide expansion of subscrip-
tion music and film/TV streaming services. Digital income now ac-
counts for 17 per cent of collections compared to 7.5 per cent in 2014.
In Canada, the big-picture numbers look strong but it’s very top-
heavy, with the average payout to SOCAN members from digital collec-
tions being only $54.
“Canada had another strong year in 2018, mostly thanks to a good
performance from the music repertoire, which accounts for 99.8% of
total collections. Collections were up 3.9% year-on-year at CAD $364
million, with digital revenue up 23.6% over 2017,” the report says. “The
growth in digital was driven by the adoption of streaming services,
and increased licensing of services. However, rights society SOCAN
says that while digital sources accounted for 29% of SOCAN’s income,
more should be done to ensure that all rights holders receive a more
equitable share of digital revenues.”
To download the full report, go to www.cisac.org.
12 CANADIAN MUSICIAN
RIP Spirit of the West’s John Mann:
1962-2019
John Mann, the beloved singer-songwriter who fronted Spirit
of the West, passed away on Nov. 20, 2019, at the age of 57. His
family says he died peacefully in Vancouver as the inevitable
result of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, with which he was
diagnosed several years ago.
Throughout Mann’s nearly 40-year career, the four-time Juno
Award nominee’s songs were widely loved for their infectious
combination of rock and roll, Celtic, pop, and folk influences.
His band, Spirit of the West, are best known for their classic
song “Home for a Rest,” which Mann co-wrote for their breakout
album, Save This House, in 1990. He also acted onstage and in
movies, including roles in The Chronicles of Riddick, Underworld:
Evolution, The Tall Man, and others.
“John was a man of uncommon courage, was a loyal and
beloved friend, a gentleman of great social conscience, and a
soul brimming with creativity and enthusiasm,” says his friend and
publicist Eric Alper. “Most importantly he was a loving father to
Harlan and Hattie and a wonderful husband to Jill Daum.”