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Radio Starmaker Fund Annual Report
2013 / 2014
Sales Certifications
Success Fact: Sultans of String
The Juno nominated Sultans of String released their 4th album Symphony! in September of 2013 and have been on an upward trajectory since, winning the 2014 Sirius XM Award for World Group of the Year. With the support of the Radio Starmaker Fund, we have been able to expand touring into new domestic and international markets. In Canada, we have played from coast to coast, not only in clubs and as part of concert series but with major orchestras in concert halls as well. Internationally, Starmaker has made it possible to play at taste-making clubs, major radio stations and festivals. The Radio Starmaker Fund has enabled us to place key ads in major publications and hire a radio tracker and a publicist to break into the US market, with the result being increased buzz and awareness. This led to being signed by Alma Artist Booking, who represent the very best in world music. Your generous support has been instrumental in our success this past year, playing a pivotal role in increasing our live performance, marketing and press opportunities, garnering dozens of news articles and reviews for Symphony! leading to landmark performances with the Toronto Symphony and selling out Koerner Hall. Thank you for all your support!
Chris McKhool
Sultans of String
Violinist/Bandleader
| Artist | Date | Album/Single | Certification | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down With Webster | October 2013 | “Whoa Is Me” | Double Platinum Digital Download | 160,000 |
| The Weeknd | October 2013 | “Wicked Games” | Gold Digital Download | 40,000 |
| Dallas Smith | November 2013 | “Jumped Right In” | Gold Digital Download | 40,000 |
| Down With Webster | December 2013 | “One In A Million” | Platinum Digital Download | 80,000 |
| Gord Bamford | January 2014 | “When Your Lips Are So Close” | Gold Digital Download | 40,000 |
| Dallas Smith | January 2014 | “Tippin’ Point” | Gold Digital Download | 40,000 |
| Classified | January 2014 | “3 Foot Tall” | Platinum Digital Download | 80,000 |
| Dean Brody | January 2014 | “Bounty” | Gold Digital Download | 40,000 |
| City and Colour | February 2014 | “The Hurry And The Harm” | Platinum Album | 80,000 |
| Dean Brody | February 2014 | “Canadian Girls” | Platinum Digital Download | 80,000 |
| The Sheepdogs | March 2014 | “Feeling Good” | Gold Digital Download | 40,000 |
| Classified | March 2014 | “Classified” | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| Tim Hicks | March 2014 | “Hell Raisin’ Good Time” | Gold Digital Download | 40,000 |
| Marianas Trench | April 2014 | “By Now” | Gold Digital Download | 40,000 |
| Marianas Trench | April 2014 | “Stutter” | Platinum Digital Download | 80,000 |
| Marianas Trench | April 2014 | “Stutter” | Gold Digital Download | 40,000 |
| Half Moon Run | April 2014 | “Dark Eyes” | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| Marianas Trench | April 2014 | “Fix Me” | Gold Album | 50,000 |
| Bobby Bazini | June 2014 | “Where I Belong” | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| Chromeo | June 2014 | “Jealous ( I Ain’t With It)” | Gold Digital Download | 40,000 |
| U.S.S. | July 2014 | “This Is The Best” | Gold Digital Download | 40,000 |
| Dallas Smith | July 2014 | “Tippin’ Point” | Platinum Digital Download | 80,000 |
| Tim Hicks | July 2014 | “Stronger Beer” | Gold Digital Download | 40,000 |
| Down With Webster | July 2014 | “Chills” | Platinum Digital Download | 80,000 |
| Down With Webster | July 2014 | “Chills” | Gold Digital Download | 40,000 |
| George Canyon | August 2014 | “Somebody Wrote Love” | Gold CD/DVD | 50,000 |