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Pic courtesy of Calgary Homes
May 29, 2020
by David Farrell

Could the covid crisis wipe out Canada's $2B+ live music industry and push thousands of musicians, actors and those employed in sector infrastructure into permanent retirement from their chosen careers?

May 27, 2020
by David Farrell

The fundraiser for foodbanks includes six announced shows over two days in June with a ticket price of $50 per show and a maximum of 185 cars per, as stipulated by health authorities. Stingray has the audio feed and a TV special is being financed by Invictus Entertainment Group.

Budstage pic provided
May 25, 2020
by FYI Staff

Budweiser Stage At Home kicks off May 30, with The Black Crowes and The Trews, then Blue Rodeo and Alan Doyle on June 6.  The acts for two more Saturday broadcasts will be confirmed shortly.

Image courtesy of Freepik.com
May 20, 2020
by External Source

Despite a genuine desire to return to live music events, to experience them in small and big venues, many Canadians are hesitant and reluctant to return.

Flickr image
May 15, 2020
by FYI Staff

The nation’s promoters and venue operators are in a perilous state resulting from the Covid lockdown that has resulted in a combination of zero rev

Facebook pic from last night's virtual concert
April 6, 2020
by FYI Staff

Last night (April 5), Tom Jackson launched Almighty Voices, a new artist-led series in aid of a music community affected by COVID-19.

Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, Elton John. Pic: Fox News
March 28, 2020
by External Source

Bell Media announced today the all-new ad-free one-hour music benefit event, The iHeart Living Room Concert will be broadcast in Canada this Sunday

Pic couresy of Oregon Live
March 16, 2020
by External Source

Below is a letter sent by Canadian Live Music Association CEO Erin Benjamin to the Minister of Finance as well as Ministers of Heritage, Econom

Michael Wekerle at the Elmo Tuesday.
March 4, 2020
by David Farrell

A media walkthrough of the El Mocambo's $30M urban chic refit Tuesday came with a waterfall of historical facts about the two-storey walk-up that is now three stories with a full suite of topline audio and video gear for real-time concert broadcasts.

February 26, 2020
by FYI Staff

After bringing an end to years of acrimony at a Canada Walk of Fame charity fundraiser late last year, the professional relationship between Burton

Instagram pic
February 26, 2020
by FYI Staff

In one of the biggest tours this summer, the Toronto R&B superstar will play 57 arena shows in Canada, the US, the UK and Europe, promoting a new album due March 20.

El Mocambo Facebook photo
February 19, 2020
by David Farrell

Five years ago, investor Michael Wekerle purchased Toronto nightclub the El Mocambo for $3.8 million.