Re: [Swprograms] Sirius Canada (was 'An article from globetechnology.com')

[atlsvo@xxxxxxxxx (maryanne kehoe)]

Does anyon know if XM has started in Canada yet? I have to admit, I am
more biased towards them as I know the guy who is trying to get it
started up there (John Bitove from TO-2008.) IIRC, XM Canada was going
to offer a more balanced block of offerings (not so heavy on the
Canadian content-to appeal to those up in Canada that have the (ahem!)
"illegal" sat radio subscriptions near the border towns. 

Isn't the rule that radio stations up there have to offer at least 20%
Canadian content in terms of music ("Canadian content" being defined as
artst, writer, producer, studio, etc...)

I remember when this regulation went on the books---it practically
ruined CKLW!






 
Subject: Re: [Swprograms] Sirius Canada (was 'An article from
globetechnology.com') Reply to: swprograms@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Shortwave
programming discussion) 
As a reminder/primer, here is what Sirius Canada says will be added to
their line-up in the way of Canadian content. These channels are to be
heard throughout North America. A new feature I had not recalled seeing
before is carriage of CBC Radio 3, which currently is only available
over the internet (and possibly via digital radio in Canada). 
John Figliozzi 
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"CBC/Radio-Canada's new SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channels SIRIUS CANADA
will offer an exclusive line-up of commercial-free Canadian content from 
CBC/Radio-Canada. The new SIRIUS Canadian channels will include CBC
Radio One and Première Chaîne de Radio-Canada. 
Our satellite radio bid includes two exciting new music channels, one
French and one English, from: BANDEAPART.FM and CBC Radio 3. Both
feature a mix of new Canadian music and emerging artists, live concerts
and studio sessions from across Canada. 
Hosts for both services will play an important role, providing their
take on the Canadian music scene, interviewing guests and introducing
listeners to new talent. 
BANDEAPART.FM and CBC Radio 3 will offer new and emerging Canadian
artists significant opportunities for exposure ? not just to Canadian
audiences, but to listeners across the U.S. as well. 
CBC Radio 3 will provide approximately 35 studio sessions and 35 live
venue recordings to new Canadian talent, further increasing their
exposure to new audiences. 
The new channels will be at least 80% music and more than 50% Canadian
content, creating a real appetite for more new Canadian talent. 
BANDEAPART.FM will air only original programming, while more than half
of CBC Radio 3's programming will be exclusive to that channel ? you
will not find it on any other CBC/Radio-Canada Radio service. 
BANDEAPART.FM's programming schedule will be built around various
musical formats ? from Pop, Rock and Alternative, to Jazz, Roots and
Country ? ensuring that audiences know where to turn when they want to
hear then newest talent in any given genre. 
Similarly, CBC Radio 3 will allocate a two-hour period each day to music
from specific formats, including Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Dance,
Jazz, Roots, Folk, Country and World music. 
Standard Radio's new CANADIAN WAVE: 
The service will also offer Standard Radio's Canadian Wave, a new
channel featuring 100% Canadian music content. Canadian Wave's mandate
is to create the ultimate North American listening experience by
presenting 
Canadian music in a new and unique format specifically designed for
satellite radio audiences. It will be a compelling radio service that
showcases all genres of contemporary Canadian music. 
Live announcers will be an integral part of Canadian Wave. They will
host Free Form, a proactive and progressive program based on the
Triple-A (Adult Album Alternative) format with musical content ranging
from folk to aboriginal, blues, smooth jazz, pop and rock. The
personalities of Free Form will be responsible for promoting to a whole
new audience the real Canadian musical landscape; quality Canadian
artists, songwriters and producers drawn from all musical genres and all
regions of Canada. 
Canadian Wave will employ a network of dedicated music reporters or
stringers called "wave runners". They will provide daily updates on the
Canadian music scene, reporting on who's recording and who's releasing a
new CD, or who's appearing in concert. 
Each day Canadian Wave will feature six programs dedicated to various
genres of Canadian music hosted by recognized experts. Country, Jazz,
Blues, Pop, Urban & Hip Hop and Rock will allow listeners to go deep
into these music universes providing not only great music but also
interesting and informative background and context on the various
Canadian performers. 
Each day, one hour will be set aside for exclusive specialty programming
that showcases Canadian talent. The Deep Canadian Wave will feature
everything from intimate and interactive live concert performances
originating across Canada to new CD release specials, a The Canadian
Indie Wave show and in-depth words and music biographies on great
Canadian performers. 
SIRIUS CANADA will create the Canadian Wave Council, an advisory board
comprised of dedicated and passionate Canadian music industry experts
and performers who will provide support, guidance and direction to the
Canadian Wave satellite channel." 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Richard Cuff <rdcuff@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Monday, June 13, 2005 7:56 am
Subject: [Swprograms] An article from 
globetechnology.com 
Richard Cuff (rdcuff@xxxxxxxxx) thought you would 
be interested in 
the following article from globetechnology.com, 
Canada's leading 
source for online news: 
"Broadcast ruling expected to create static" Period of turmoil seen
after CRTC decides who can 
sell subscription 
radio 
<http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050612.wradioz0612/EmailBNStory/Technology/> 
Note from Richard Cuff: Looks like the CRTC is 
set to announce its 
ruling on satellite radio in Canada this coming 
Thursday. Says 
here that most observers expect all 3 applications (including Sirius and
XM) to be approved, though possibly 
with restrictions. 
Richard Cuff 
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