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McCartney Kicks Off TD Coliseum's $300M Renovation
1 Dec
Summary
- TD Coliseum in Hamilton reopened with a Paul McCartney concert.
- The venue underwent a $300 million transformation, becoming Oak View Group's flagship.
- A new report urges increased discoverability for Indigenous music on streaming platforms.
The TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, has celebrated its grand reopening after a significant $300 million transformation. Music icon Sir Paul McCartney headlined the first concert at the revitalized venue, formerly known as Copps Coliseum and FirstOntario Centre, drawing an 18,000-strong crowd. This event underscores the venue's ambition to establish itself as a major Canadian destination for live entertainment, serving as Oak View Group's new flagship in the country.
Concurrently, a crucial report has been released, advocating for intensified initiatives to elevate the discoverability of Indigenous music within Canada's evolving streaming ecosystem. The study highlights challenges Indigenous artists face in accessing international markets and calls for strategic development, financing, and promotional efforts.
This push for Indigenous music visibility coincides with Canada's ongoing regulatory updates for streaming platforms, including the implementation of the Online Streaming Act. The Indigenous Music Office's research aims to foster a stronger, export-ready Indigenous music sector, leveraging growing global demand for diverse cultural content.
