2026 MEDIA KIT
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Reach active music fans, creators, programmers, and educators through our print magazine and digital platforms.
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Established in Toronto in 1978,
Musicworks is a highly respected and globally distributed Canadian publication covering artists, new works, and emerging ideas across the spectrum of experimental music and sound art.
e-News Subscribers
We connect listeners and readers to adventurous sounds and stories through our print magazine, companion recording, and online presence Published three times per year, Musicworks is eagerly received by libraries, universities, businesses, studios, curators, audio engineers, composers, and artists around the world, and is displayed and collected by a loyal and evolving subscriber base. The digital edition reaches global readers on four platforms, including Exact Editions.
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Musicworks partners with many festivals and conferences, such as 21C, Digital North, FIMAV, MUTEK, Pique, TONE, Wavelength, Women From Space, and more.
Let us amplify your message and brand We look forward to working with you!
Total Monthly Reach
Print Ad Rates
Full Page Half Page Third Page Quarter Page
$775
$485
$400
$325
Print Schedule and Specifications
Terms and Conditions
Ad contracts must be signed prior to publication. Cancellation by the advertiser must be confirmed by Musicworks With written notice of 6 or more weeks prior to the booking deadline, advertiser may terminate contract without penalty, in the event of late cancellation or non-receipt of artwork, advertiser will be liable for full payments of reserved space. Musicworks reserves the right to reject advertisements it deems objectionable for reasons including but not limited to appearance, content, wording, or character. All advertising is accepted with the understanding that the advertiser has read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of this rate card. Clients will be sent a digital tear sheet of their ad.
#154 Summer 2026
#155 Fall 2026
#156 Winter 2026/Spring 2027
Booking Deadline
April 15, 2026
July 15, 2026
Oct. 30, 2026
Artwork Deadline
April 30, 2026
July 31, 2026
Nov. 13, 2026 To Print
May 31, 2026
Aug. 31, 2026
Dec. 14, 2026
Contact for bookings and inquiries:
Online Ad Rates
Our online content engages thousands of readers and fans every day.
Specifications
300 pixels wide x 250 pixels high JPG file, max 150kb
Musicworks frequently promotes web content via its social media channels which drives traffic to the website.
Online ads run on the following pages:
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e-Newsletter Banner Ads
Schedule
Month
January
February
March
April
FESTIVAL PREVIEW
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifications
Booking Deadline Artwork Deadline
January 2, 2026
January 30, 2026
February 27, 2026
March 28, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026
April 24, 2026
May 29, 2026
June 26, 2026
July 31, 2026
August 28, 2026
September 25, 2026
October 30, 2026
November 27, 2026
Annual Festival Preview
Booking Deadline
Artwork Deadline April 3 April 17
January 9, 2026
February 6, 2026
March 6, 2026
April 3, 2026
APRIL 17, 2026
May 1, 2026
June 5, 2026
July 3, 2026
August 7, 2026
September 4, 2026
October 2, 2026
November 6, 2026
December 4, 2026 Contact for
Sponsored Social Media Packages
*Some conditions apply
PACKAGE A PACKAGE B
Ideal for shorter campaigns promoting a single event or CD release
$100 campaign includes:
1 Instagram
1 Facebook
2 X (Twitter) OR Bluesky
Ideal for longer campaigns promoting a festival or varied materials
$150 campaign includes:
1 Instagram
2 Facebook
4 X (Twitter) OR Bluesky
*Submitted content should follow standard feed post restrictions (image size, file type, etc.) for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
We want to collaborate with you!
Contact us about making Musicworks available at your business, storefront, concert, or festival.
Add Musicworks as a co-presenter or media partner to promote your event across our content spaces.
Get eyes on your message through targeted promotion in our popular outreach programs:
The Musicworks in the Classroom delivers magazines to thousands of postsecondary students in music and arts studies across Canada With the support of our donors, schools can access the program free of charge and more students can explore the creative processes in professional music-making
The Musicworks Electronic Music Composition Contest is an annual juried contest that presents opportunities for new musical talents. All contestants receive a free subscription with entry. Winners receive cash prizes, are presented in the magazine and are promoted on social media channels and in media releases.
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