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5 Critical Actions Live Music Must Take, 3 Weeks Left to Federal Budget

Today, sources inside government have made it very clear that not only is there still time to advocate, but that it’s still extremely necessary to do so. (Even in the case of the CMF, which received a boost last weekend, to say thank you and more - see below).

Here are five things you can do right now to make a difference for our industry in the budget, no matter what your role in the business:

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Government announces increases to the Canada Music Fund

The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) thanks the Government of Canada for taking a first step today in announcing that it will deliver $32 million over the next two years (2024–25 and 2025–26) through the Canada Music Fund (CMF) to keep supporting initiatives that enhance the careers of Canadian artists, while strengthening the competitiveness and stability of the Canadian music sector.

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Nominations Now Open for the 2024 CLMIAs

Nominations are open for the 2024 CLMIAs. Members of the Canada/Northern Turtle Island-based live music industry are eligible to place nominations.

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CRTC December 7, 2023 presentation

The CLMA appeared before the CRTC on December 7, strongly advocating for live music to be part of the moderinzation of the regulatory framework supporting Canadian and Indigenous content.

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ANNOUNCING NEW CLMA MEMBERSHIP AND VOTING STRUCTURE

ANNOUNCING NEW CLMA MEMBERSHIP AND VOTING STRUCTURE

GROWING CAPACITY, BUILDING MOMENTUM

Coming in January 2024: expanded voting privileges, commensurate fees, access to greater and more diverse benefits.

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Nothing for live music in Fall Economic Statement

Nothing for Live Music in Fall Economic Statement.

The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) is disappointed to see no commitments for live music in today’s Fall Economic Statement (FES). The federal government has once again left the sector in the cold by failing to address investments in key programs including the Canada Arts Presentation Fund and the Canada Music Fund.

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