Spring 2021 Update
Advocacy Updates
Alberta Launches 'Stabilize Live Music Grant' Program
Alberta’s government is launching the Stabilize Live Music Grant program to help rebuild and reopen live experiences once public health guidelines allow. Grants of $1,500 will help musicians and other live music professionals prepare for a return to live performances. Grants up to $25,000 for for-profit music venues will support innovative projects to help Alberta’s music industry adapt and relaunch.
“Musicians, music venues, sound engineers, producers and labels have all had their careers and businesses particularly hard hit by the pandemic. And while the road to recovery will be a long one, we hope that this initiative will be a shot in the arm for the industry, putting people back to work and money back in to the music economy.”
-Carly Klassen, executive director, Alberta Music
STARTING TODAY, May 17th, eligible live music professionals and businesses can apply through the association’s website until all funds are awarded.
Canadian Music Week: State of the Global Music Industry
May 18th, 10 - 11am ET
Over the last year, we have been reminded of the power of music to uplift, connect and inspire, and of its importance to our wellbeing. This year’s theme, ‘State of the Industry: Spotlight on Canada’s Recovery’ will focus on Canada’s music community and its path to getting back on track.
Featuring panelists from prominent Canadian, and international industry organizations it will look back on the accomplishments, and challenges in the last year.
Moderator: Jennifer M. Sloan, Vice President, Public Policy at Mastercard Canada, Chair of Music Canada Board of Directors
Panelists:
Erin Benjamin, President & CEO, Canadian Live Music Association
Jackie Dean, Chief Operating Officer of Music Canada, President of CONNECT Music Licensing
Miro Oballa, Partner of Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland LLP., Co-Founder and Director of ADVANCE
Mitch Glazier, Chairman & CEO, Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
Patrick Rogers, CEO, Music Canada
Shakura S’Aida, Artist/Songwriter/Actress
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - OMIF Music Industry Initiatives 2021-2022
Applications are now open for Ontario Creates' OMIF Music Industry Initiatives (MII) stream. The OMIF Music Industry Initiatives (MII) stream provides support to Ontario’s established music trade associations and organizations to offer initiatives, events and activities that strengthen, support and stimulate the economic and cultural growth of Ontario’s music industry.
Information Sessions
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an upcoming Ontario Creates Music Industry Initiatives Information Session. Please complete the online registration form by 5:00 PM ET on the day prior to the Information Session. Unregistered guests will only be accepted if space permits.
Webinar 1 - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
Webinar 2 - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
The OMIF Music Industry Initiatives stream has a continuous application intake until Thursday, October 28, 2021, 5:00 PM ET.
TAC Announces Open Door 2021 - $1M Pandemic Response Grants Program
The Toronto Arts Council recently announced Open Door 2021 - a $1M+ grants program to support arts organizations as they transition, transform, and thrive in response to the on-going global pandemic.
Applications from arts organizations and collectives will be accepted until July 15, 2021 and funding will reach successful applicants in the fall.
For more information on Open Door 2021, please contact program manager Liza Mattimore, liza@torontoartscouncil.org.
Professional Development
Indigenous Cultural Awareness Certificate Course
The Canadian Live Music Association has partnered with NVision Insight Group to offer this Indigenous cultural awareness certificate program at a discounted rate to the live music industry.
The Path: Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada consists of five online modules that focus on the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada, the history of Indigenous peoples, and their relationship with European settlers, the British Crown, and the Dominion of Canada. This course will provide some context to better understand the importance of cultural traditions and values of Indigenous peoples and ways to strengthen relationships with Indigenous peoples.
This course is available on-demand and can be completed at your own pace.
The full course takes approximately 4 – 5 hours to complete with a certificate provided upon successful completion.
CLMA Member Price: $95 + HST
Non-Member Price: $150 + HST
For more information, to check your membership status, or to join the association, please contact: nauger@canadianlivemusic.ca
Programming
CLMA has offered free professional development panels since the beginning of COVID-19 to support our industry. Here is a snapshot of our recent programming:
(Please email here to access recordings of our previous panels.)
Reopening Live Events in Canada - Fall 2021
May 17, 2021 | Recorded
Speakers: Mervon Mehta, Executive & Artistic Director of Performing Arts, The Royal Conservatory of Music; Harvey Cohen, Vice-President of Talent, Live Nation Canada; Jennifer Johnson, Vice President, Programming, Arts Commons; Daniel Glick, Director of Concerts & Events, evenko.
On the Road to Recovery: Risk Management Made Easy
May 5, 2021 | Recorded
Speaker: Francis Liska, CEO, OTUS Group
CLMA Information Session and Q&A - Budget 2021
Apr 29, 2021 | Recorded
Speaker: Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, MP Toronto-Danforth
Upcoming Events
Kinaxis InConcert
Thank you to Kinaxis for providing much-needed support to venues, artists, and the live music supply chain during the ongoing crisis.
Congratulations to our selected streams! Please see the dates below and mark your calendar for upcoming concerts. Watch our socials for more announcements.
MAY 22 | 8:00 PM AST Kinaxis InConcert with Rum Ragged at The Gate (Programmed by 618 Entertainment)
MAY 27 | 6:00PM EDT Kinaxis InConcert with Checko Salaam, Frank Blak, and Ya Favourite Lightskin programmed by CRANIUM in partnership with Origin Arts & Community Centre
MAY 28 | 7:00PM CDT Kinaxis InConcert with Sochei, Slow Leaves, and Taylor Janzen at the Park Theatre programmed by Winnipeg FolkFest
MAY 28 | 7:00PM EDT Kinaxis InConcert with Group Project at L'Astral programmed by Evenko
JUNE 3 | 7:00PM MDT Kinaxis InConcert with Cartel Madras at Commonwealth Bar & Stage programmed by Blueprint
JUNE 4 | 5:00 PM PST Kinaxis InConcert with D.O.A. at Rickshaw Theatre *
JUNE 12 | 7:00PM EDT Kinaxis InConcert with TIKA and Hanorah at Rialto Theatre programmed by POP Montreal
JUNE 26 | 7:30PM EDT Kinaxis InConcert with Oakridge Ave at the Isabel Bader Centre programmed by KPP Concerts
JUNE 26 | 8:00PM EDT Kinaxis InConcert with Zeus and Fast Romantics at Lee's Palace
* Link will be live approaching show date - check our socials!
Industry Partnerships
CLMA members enjoy a 30% discount on Canadian Music Week: Virtual | May 18-21
Register now for Canada's largest music conference, featuring Buffy Sainte-Marie, Merck Mercuriadis, Timbaland, Nile Rogers, Debra Rathwell and more.
CMW Panel - For The Love Of Live: What's Needed for What's Next? | May 19th, 10-11am ET
Interviewer: Kate Taylor, Visual Art Critic and Arts Columnist, The Globe and Mail
Speaker: Erin Benjamin, President & CEO, Canadian Live Music Association. Register here.
Event & Arena Marketing Conference - Goes Virtual - June 8-10, 2021
EAMC continues its dedication to the talented professionals that cross the scope of the live entertainment industry. Full agenda here.
Attendees can expect to hear from an expansive list of guests, including Noelle Scaggs, Co-Lead Singer of Fitz & The Tantrums and Founder of Diversify The Stage, and marketing pros from TikTok, Apple Music, and Live Nation Canada, plus professionals from venues across North America, including Staples Center, Bridgestone Arena, Climate Pledge Arena, Golden1 Center, Scotiabank Arena and many more to be announced. Register here.
International Indigenous Music Summit | June 8-12, 2021
The third annual International Indigenous Music Summit is taking place online from June 8th to June 12th, 2021, broadcasting from traditional unceded Algonquin territory. The five-day virtual gathering will include Giiwewizh artist showcases, International artist showcases, a traditional welcoming ceremony and feast, panels, workshops, labs, B2B structured networking sessions, professional development for artists and industry, and more. Registration is open to everyone. Register here.
CLMA members enjoy a 50% discount on Global Toronto 2021 (GT21) | June 14-18
A music showcase and conference, GT is a platform for re-imagining and building a sustainable, equitable, and accessible music sector. For more info visit: www.globaltoronto.org
To check the status of your membership and to receive the discount code, email here.
Welcome New Members
Over the past two weeks, we have been pleased to welcome the following new members on board! Visit the full CLMA member directory here.
