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?
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May 29, 2020
by David Farrell
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
February 19, 2020
by David Farrell
Five years ago, investor Michael Wekerle purchased Toronto nightclub the El Mocambo for $3.8 million.