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Up! and a Go! for CRTC's Bureau firm on Cancon commitment posing to acquire a highly profitable station CHUM' Andre Bureau, CRTC Chairman told broad- tions for AM broadcasting. First, 30 percent will have to go beyond that station's past per- It was one year ago (June 6) when Toronto's 34 age g casters, attending their 53rd annual conven- the musical selections broadcast by each formance. It will also be expected that if the CHUM -AM changedtheirformatto 225 perc tion of the Western Association ofBrea: - station must be Canadian and scheduled in a proposed new owner is a large group, the pro- Favourites of Yesterday and Today. The 25 to 49 casters that "The Commission has completed reasonable manner each day." He stressed, posal should be commensurate in terms of change created more than a bit of a stir in the Rat its wide-ranging revision of radio, television, "This remains our fundamental commit- benefits." record industry and was pounced on by also ind and cable TV regulations . and while the ment. If we want to maintain a truly Cana- In conclusion, Bureau told his audience, broadcast cum music critics from all 3 Toron- pui intent has been to simplify, to adapt and to dian broadcasting system, this unique content "It is imperative that you take the time and to papers. cent; 25 eliminate regulations which were burdensome requirement is an essential part of it." devote the energies to convey your opinions The station's Manager and Program -up132 and unnecessary, they demand a new sense of Bureau went on to punch home his point to your electedrepresentatives who will Manager, Jim Waters was confident the Eve responsibility and responsiveness on your with, "The Commission will be fair but firm debate a proposed new Broadcasting Act. change was what was needed for the once age grot part." He continued with, "It will be as in the enforcement of this regulation. Less Fundamental questions could be on the table. proud "rock flagship" of Toronto, and now of 56pe. much your responsiblity as that of the Com- regulation does not mean less accountability The independence of the system could be at he has numbers to prove he was right. missiontoensurethatthe new system or responsibility. On the contrary, it means the centre of the debate. The Commission, as According to the BBM ratings, during COOT works." an increased responsiblity to prove your con- supervisor of the system, will make its views the breakfast period - Monday to Saturday Bureau, in one of his rare "gloves -off" tribution to Canadians and the broadcasting known, but you are the first interested party. listenership was up 24 percent in the 18 to 34 busy performances told his audience, "There are system." We expect that,collectively through your age group; 18 to 49 - up 33 percent; 25 to 34 The Co only two basic requirements left in the regula- Thesecond basicrequirementthat associations or individually, you will allow -up 32 percent; and 25 to 49 - up 40 percent. shows Bureau refers to above deals with program everybody the benefit of your expert advice." The mid -day ratings for the same period created Branson and Graham to logs and logger tapes, which has not only revealed a tremendous upsurge, with the 18 to Martin keynote New Music date been maintained but also strengthened. "The Working Rooms at NMS O'Keefe. availability of a complete, clear and intelligi- Bickle & March fired up cle Men RichardBranson,Chairman and CEO, ble logger tape is particularly important as it for CAPAC & PROCAN generalr VirginGroupofCompanies,andBill allows the Commission not only to initiate its Open to all registrants at this year's New over Ruhnke single last year Graham will share keynote honours at the own verification of programming, but also to Music Seminar will be several "working month o eighth annual New Music Seminar (July act on complaints from the general public As Canada Day approaches, Canadian radio rooms" operated jointly by Canada's perfor- programmers are putting together marathon The 12-15) at New York City's Marriott Marquis concerningprogrammingmatters," the ming rights And Or organizations, PROCAN and Cancon specials to be proudly aired that day. Hotel. Mayor Koch has once again proclaim- CRTC Chairman told members of the WAB, Tommy CAPAC. This is the first time such a venture This year there is an abundance of Cancon ed the week as New Music Week, and he will continuing with "It is also of great impor- has been attempted. The rooms will offer, to which wi product from classical music to pop and rock present the proclamation to the expected tance to you, the broadcaster, for it enables July 5.' those interested, video and sound recording and country, and, contrary to popular belief, 6,000 plus delegates expected. you to do a number of things that I do not equipment, but they are not to be considered Music, S Music Directors do listen to the lyrics, as did Raleigh Pinksey of The Raleigh Group, have to list here." hospitality areas, stresses PROCAN's Nancy 42nd.St. points out that "NMS 8 will uphold its Bureau also touched on transfers of Promotion Director Ron Bickle and Music Gyokeres. Director Dave March of Amherst, Nova Asic history and belief in the roots of music with ownerships, putting the onus on the applicant mer will "We've hadrepresentationthere Scotia's CKDH. more dance andalternativeelements to demonstrate to the Commission that the before," says Gyokeres, "and we've found They would like Craig Ruhnke & The dates. Ti coverage." She continues with "Increased applicationisthebestpossible proposal with the thousands attending, Canadians Band to know that they enjoyed their new Carroll emphasis will be seen in the areas of moral under the circumstances. 'Love Sol really needed a focus. We want all registrants single, Summer In The Sun, released on the and philosophical issues concerning the in- "Let me makeitvery clear,"said to know that if they want to contact so- Gaynor, dustry. Copyright in the Digital Age; South Bureau, "that we have not adopted simple Pinnnacle label, but they would like to point meone, or just generally know more about out that "Summer in Canada usually official- 9, 10 & 1 Africa Unrevisited; Music & Peace; Musician mechanical criteria or standards for judging Aug. I). Canadian music, they should go to the PRO- lybeginswithCanadaDay, Immigration Laws; and Tax on Recorded submissions of this kind. There could be no CAN/CAPAC room." notIn- U.K. Materials are some of the platforms in uniform rule. Frankly, it would be unfair. dependence Day." Lynd Representing PROCAN at the rooms They ask the question, "Why then does NMS 8." Each application is judged individually on its (actually suites in the Marriott Marquis) are the song include the following: 'I got my sun- Cobo The New Music Seminar has increased own merit," citing as an example, "it may be Mark Caporal, and Jeff Bateman, and from tan lotion . and everyday's the fourth of its international scope with representation in that for a station in danger of bankruptcy or The Tow their Quebec division, Joanne Pouliot. Mak- July'?" They continue with "Fine, if you are 7 countries. Included in the 65 panel agenda about to go off the air, a significant benefit with func ing the trip for CAPAC are Roy Windhager, targeting the song to the U.S.A. market will be an International Publishers Debate; would be a proposal by a new owner to keep - not mittee ar Lynn Foster, Richard Flohill, and Suzanne so great if you are a Canadian. Why not have with Market Surveys of the Benelux coun- the stationin operation and serving the Culture Munger from their Montreal office. 'everyday like the first of July'?" tries, Australia, Japan, Canada, the U.K., Festival c and Germany/Austria/Switzerland/Scan- In conclusion, Bickle and March sug- Music & CMPA accepting entries for Song of Year Award gest, "Let us be proud of our national holi- dinavia.