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Which of the following is a benefit of being a member of CFM / AFM Canada?
Which of the following is a benefit of being a member of CFM / AFM Canada?
A suspended member has to pay $130 to regain their good status.
A suspended member has to pay $130 to regain their good status.
False
What is the annual fee for a regular member of GMMQ?
What is the annual fee for a regular member of GMMQ?
$225
Members of GMMQ must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a _____ and SIN.
Members of GMMQ must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a _____ and SIN.
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Match the membership types to their description:
Match the membership types to their description:
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What was the original name of CIMA?
What was the original name of CIMA?
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CIMA is an organization that only supports Canadian solo artists.
CIMA is an organization that only supports Canadian solo artists.
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In which year was GMMQ founded?
In which year was GMMQ founded?
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CIMA advocates for government funding, copyright laws, and __________ content.
CIMA advocates for government funding, copyright laws, and __________ content.
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Which of the following is a benefit provided by GMMQ?
Which of the following is a benefit provided by GMMQ?
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Match the following organizations with their characteristics:
Match the following organizations with their characteristics:
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AFM is affiliated with the AFL-CIO.
AFM is affiliated with the AFL-CIO.
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What type of support does CIMA offer to its members?
What type of support does CIMA offer to its members?
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CIMA (Canadian Independent Music Association)
- Founded in 1975 in Toronto, Ontario
- Initially known as CIRPA (Canadian Independent Record Production Association)
- Name changed in 2009
- Advocates for government funding, copyright laws, and radio-television content
- Helped pass Bill C-32 (neighboring and home-taping rights)
- Helped establish Re:Sound and the CPCC (Canadian Private Copyright Collective)
- Members include Canadian-owned record companies, artist-entrepreneurs, and individual contractors/solo self-employed businesses
- Methods for showing work include showcases at SXSW, The Great Escape, Reeperbahn, and Folk Alliance International, plus AmericanaFest, and more
- Offers trade missions to connect members with international delegates
- Access to networking events, workshops, and seminars
- Discounts on CIMA-programmed events and partnership offers
- Supporting partnerships with FACTOR Canada, SOCAN, Canadian Starmaker Fund, Merlin, Ontario Creates, and Stingray Music
- Allied partnerships with Bandcamp, Amazon Music, Spotify, TIXR, Downtown Music | Fuga, CMRRA
- Showcase partners include Alberta Music, CION (Cultural Industries Ontario North), ECMA (East Coast Music Association), Manitoba Music, MusicBC, Musique NB Music, MUSICNL, Music Nova Scotia, Music NWT, Music Ontario, Music PEI, Music Yukon, SoDec - Quebec Creates, and SaskMusic
- Advocacy for BDRB & Mental Health Resources (1 on 1 counseling)
GMMQ (Guilde des Musicien et Musiciennes du Quebec)
- Mission is to promote the value of music and the contributions of professional musicians to society
- Founded in 1897
- Initially known as GMQ
- Grew from 25 members to 4,200 (in 2010)
- Changed name in 2009 to reflect women members
- Benefits include US work visas, retirement benefits, legal protection, training courses, and music/sound recording funds (MPTF, Musicians Pension Fund of Canada)
AFM (American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada)
- Largest organization representing professional musicians globally
- AFL-CIO (National Trade Union Center) affiliated
- Represents 70,000 musicians in the US and Canada
- Works in film, television, commercials, and sound recording
- Benefits include collective bargaining power, fair wages, healthcare benefits, and pension plans
- Protects musicians against exploitation across various music industry sectors
- Partnership with GMMQ strengthens musicians' resources
- Creates a more influential voice in the music industry
CIMA Membership Details
- Annual membership fee is $150/yr (cheaper for members of a participating provincial music industry association)
- Includes different member types (regular, permit-holding, and band members)
- Different initiation and membership fees for each member type
- Student members receive free initiation and $225 yearly
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Explore the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA), founded in 1975 in Toronto. This quiz covers its evolution, advocacy for artists and copyright laws, key initiatives, and resources for members. Test your knowledge on CIMA's impact on the Canadian music industry.
