Live U is business and professional development training for the live music industry, programmed by the CLMA.
Live U's goal is to foster a diverse and knowledgeable talent pool to meet current and future employment demands of the live music industry while equipping professionals with the knowledge and resources to navigate current trends and challenges in the sector.
LIVE U SESSION RECORDINGS
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Watch free sessions recordings through the Live U playlist on our Youtube Channel or select individual sessions below.
Available Sessions:
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Members:
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sustainable live series
tech live series
touring & mental health
weathering heights
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Non-Members:
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Sustainable Venues Made Simple: Actionable Tools for Going Green
Sustainability is an exciting and expansive topic, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of where to start. In this session, the team at GOAL (Green Operations and Advanced Leadership) will break down sustainability, explaining its relevance to music venues and offering actionable ideas you can implement.
About the Presenters:
Kristen Fulmer, Director GOAL & Sustainability at OVG
Kristen Fulmer is a sustainability expert, focused on maximizing performance and promoting health and wellbeing within the built environment. Kristen leads Oak View Groups corporate sustainability strategy as well as OVG's Sustainability Service business, GOAL.
Emily Lindahl, Senior Manager Sustainability at GOAL & OVG
Emily Lindahl is the Senior Manager of Sustainability at Oak View Group and GOAL. She works with GOAL Members to develop and evolve their unique sustainability platforms, goals, and action plans. She also works with members to effectively communicate on sustainability and activate their work.
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Sustainable Festivals In Action: Lessons from Guelph’s Hillside Festival
For over 40 years, Hillside Festival in Guelph, Ontario, has been a pioneer in sustainability for outdoor music festivals. Join Executive Director Kate Johnston as she delves into Hillside’s innovative green initiatives, offering valuable lessons you can apply to your own events.
About the Presenter:
Kate Johnston, Executive Director of Hillside Festival
Kate Johnston has over 20 years of experience in arts and culture management, and has been in the Executive Director role with Guelph's award-winning Hillside Festival since 2023.
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Empowering Sustainable Events in Canada: Resources for Your Live Music Event
This session will delve into the practical strategies and partnerships available to make your festival eco-friendly. From securing public and private resources to building meaningful sustainability sponsorships, The Sustainable Events Forum (TSEF) team will equip you with the tools to fund your initiatives with integrity and avoid greenwashing.
About the Presenters:
Natalie Lowe, Founder of The Sustainable Events Forum
Natalie is the recipient of numerous awards for her work in reducing the ecological impact of events of all sizes and types. She is in the Canadian Meetings & Events Hall of fame and is the founder of The Sustainable Events Forum. Her goal is to help as many people as possible to become knowledgeable and effective climate advocates.
Melissa Radu, Executive Director at Destination Stewardship
As Executive Director of Destination Stewardship, Melissa provides strategic leadership and visioning of their Tourism Master Plan, taking the 10-year strategy from paper to reality. This work is focused on destination growth and development with the goal of respecting, supporting, and improving the local and global environments.
Marie Zimmerman, Director of Projects and Partnerships at Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4)
Marie Zimmerman is one of the founding members of the Guelph Fab 5, a collective of local arts festivals. She has a passion for the tourism industry as well as for sustainability, education, and arts and culture, which she brings to her new role as Director of Projects and Partnerships with Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4). In 2024, she was honoured with a Woman of Distinction Award for her changemaking work.
In order to keep the lights on, more and more venues are looking beyond concerts and getting creative with programming. In this edition of Live U, "Bright Ideas for Venue Dark Days: Programming Beyond Concerts," we will look at creative ways to program your room, the value of developing partnerships across diverse communities, executing your own concepts and the delicate balance of risk / reward.
Discover inspiration in this session with Ruben Ramalheiro (True North Sports and Entertainment), Garret Louie (Fortune / GMAN & RIZK), Marshall Feit (Marigold Centre) and Diana Cerovich (Biltmore Theatre), moderated by Abigail Smith (Haven Music Hall).
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This session will explore the diverse applications and potential inherent in evolving technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality within the realm of creative practices closely tied to live music performances. Focused on the integration of generative AI in creative processes, the discussion will also delve into the artistic possibilities offered by the metaverse as an innovative ecosystem for music performances. In essence, this session will feature experts in cutting-edge technologies who are dedicated to harnessing the power of evolving technologies as catalysts for human creativity and artistic expression.
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In our second Tech Live session, we turn our focus to the practical aspects of implementing evolving technologies in the live music industry, specifically exploring workplace optimization. The discussion will delve into how artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality can be strategically integrated to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and foster collaboration within the music industry. Experts in technology and organizational management will share insights on how these tools can revolutionize backstage operations, event logistics, and overall production processes. Join us for a comprehensive exploration of how technological advancements can elevate the efficiency and effectiveness of live music event management and production.
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Our final Tech Live session tackles the critical topic of legal implications arising from the integration of evolving technologies in the live music sector. As the industry embraces artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality, new legal considerations emerge. This session will feature legal experts specializing in the intersection of technology and entertainment law. Discussions will encompass intellectual property rights, data privacy concerns, licensing issues, and other legal challenges associated with the adoption of cutting-edge technologies in live music practices. Join us for a deep dive into the legal landscape, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the potential challenges and opportunities that come with the technological evolution of the live music industry.
In this session of Live U, the CLMA partnered with "Do.Did.Will: The Story of People Podcast" to host Tamsin Embleton, author of "Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual" and founder of the Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC).
In this conversation Brent and Tamsin reflect on the high demands of live music touring. The discussion highlights practical strategies and resources to help those working in the entertainment industry identify, process, and manage the various physical and psychological difficulties that can occur on the road or as a result of touring.
In this session of Live U, the CLMA brought together leading industry experts for a discussion on the increase in the occurrences of event cancellations and the spotlight that shines on the need to understand event cancellation insurance.
