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

[jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

No XM in Canada yet either.  Needs CRTC license like the others.  
Probably has grey market listeners though like Sirius has.

John Figliozzi

----- Original Message -----
From: atlsvo@xxxxxxxxx (maryanne kehoe)
Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 1:18 am
Subject: Re: [Swprograms] Sirius Canada (was 'An article	from 
globetechnology.com')

> 
> 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 
> seeingbefore is carriage of CBC Radio 3, which currently is only 
> availableover the internet (and possibly via digital radio in 
> Canada). 
> John Figliozzi 
> ----------- 
> "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 
> concertsand 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 
> musicfrom 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 
> wholenew audience the real Canadian musical landscape; quality 
> Canadianartists, 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 
> programmingthat 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.wradioz061
2/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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