Introduction & History
The Music Industries Association of Canada (MIAC) is a national, non-profit, trade association representing North American & International manufacturers, distributors and retailers of musical instruments and accessories, keyboards, sound reinforcement products and published music in Canada.
MIAC was incorporated in 1972 by Canadian Federal Charter and currently has 160 manufacturer and distributor members in all product categories, and 150 retailer members. MIAC is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors (10 manufacturer/distributor directors and 5 retailer directors) which meets regularly to guide and monitor Association activities.
The Association's main events each year are the national MIAC Show & PAL Show, Canada's largest trade events for musical products and pro audio & lighting equipment.
The Association also monitors Canadian industry statistics for product importation and distribution and reports regularly to the MIAC membership.