# Canadian Independent Music Association

- **Website:** <https://cimamusic.ca>
- **Primary alias:** `cimamusic.ca`
- **Founded:** 1975
- **Employees:** 2+
- **Location:** Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- **Company kind:** NON PROFIT

## Description

Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) is a not-for-profit national trade association that represents the English-language, Canadian-owned sector of the music industry. Their membership consists of Canadian-owned companies and representatives involved in every aspect of the music, sound recording, and music-related industries, including record labels, music publishers, artists, licensors, distributors, and more. CIMA's mandate is to develop and advocate for policies and services that support a strong and economically stable Canadian independent music and sound recording industry. They strive to raise the profile of Canadian independent music in Canada and globally. As the trade association for the English-speaking, Canadian independent music sector, CIMA plays a crucial role in advocating for a fair and balanced marketplace. They work with policymakers, conduct market research, participate in public forums, and represent their members to address emerging copyright, tax, and regulatory issues. CIMA also focuses on business development, aiming to cultivate a fair and balanced marketplace for their members. They stay informed about industry challenges, maintain regular dialogue with music industry stakeholders, and collaborate with regional music industry associations and organizations to achieve common goals. Additionally, they provide professional development programs and opportunities, such as workshops, seminars, and networking events, to foster leadership and enhance the success of their members in creating, marketing, and distributing Canadian independent music. CIMA is dedicated to improving the economic viability and well-being of the independent music and sound recording sectors by advocating for their members' interests and providing valuable services.

## Industries

- 🍿 Music _(under Arts and Entertainment)_
- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/cimamusic75)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/cimamusic75)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/canadian-independent-music-association)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/CIMAmusic75)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idImUnxxdi/w/820/h/238/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1782072377511)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idImUnxxdi/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1782072377610)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Potters Clay | #915b39 | dark |
| Gold Sand | #e8bf81 | light |
| Cornflower | #7eb9e1 | accent |

## Fonts

- bw_stretch — asset _(custom)_
- studio6 — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idImUnxxdi/w/1500/h/500/idDVYC1jBL.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1782072377877)

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