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In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) is pleased to announce the recipients of Setting the Stage, sponsored by RBC. Setting the Stage is a pilot program that provides micro grants to independent live music venues, promoters, and festivals, to support live performance and direct mentorship of local, emerging artists.

*2025 Grant recipients and their emerging artists:

FEB 15 — OSHAWA, ON

FEB 12 — TORONTO, ON

FEB 08 — VANCOUVER, BC

FEB 15 — FREDERICTON, NB

JAN 18 — EDMONTON, AB

FEB 28 — SUDBURY, ON

JAN 24 — KINGSTON, ON

FEB 21 — SARNIA, ON

FEB 21 — TORONTO, ON

FEB 28 — CALGARY, AB

FEB 15 — DAWSON CITY, YT

FEB 13 — YELLOWKNIFE, NWT

FEB 21 — HAMILTON, ON

FEB 14 — TORONTO, ON

FEB 26 — CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI