About CIMA
CIMA (formerly CIRPA) is the collective voice of the English language, Canadian-owned independent sector of the Canadian sound recording industry.
Our mandate is to secure and develop a strong and economically stable domestic music industry.
CIMA has more than 160 member companies from coast to coast in Canada, involved in every aspect of the music business.
We believe that marketing efforts have become as important as product development.
And that Canadian independent music should be nurtured and strengthened both domestically and internationally.
With a small dedicated staff, a committed Board of independent music entrepreneurs, and not a lot of money – CIMA continues to be an important and respected voice in the Canadian music business.
Canadian music companies are selling more to foreign markets. CIMA works with our funding partners to lead initiatives that create stronger export sales for independent Canadian music producers.
CIMA continues to create and sustain opportunities for our members in an ever-changing marketplace. We do this by developing music marketing opportunities, fighting for legal rights and assurance of revenues, and by working with other industry associations.
Duncan McKie is the President and CEO of the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA), which represents over 160 company members of the English Canadian music industry.
A listing of the current Board of Directors.
CIRPA (now CIMA) began as an informal group of independent producers and record labels, united in their concerns over the formation of broadcaster-owned production and record companies and the impact that this might have on their businesses.
DMDS is a web-based content delivery system used to securely transfer musical files directly to authorized recipients.
The Canadian Music Industry Database is an information research company, specializing in Canadian Sound Recordings and Canadian Content.
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