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Building on the success of the 2024 pilot program, the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) is pleased to announce the second edition of Setting the Stage, a micro-grant “Mentorship and Performance” program, supported by RBC. The program aims to help artists reduce barriers, strengthen connections, and provide the foundation for sustainable career growth.

*2026 Grant recipients and their emerging artists:

MAR 28 — OSHAWA, ON

JAN 29 — TORONTO, ON

MAR 02 — TORONTO, ON

MAR 20 — SARNIA, ON

JAN 17 — TORONTO, ON

MAR 26 — OSHAWA, ON

Warped Dogwood

FEB 12 — FREDERICTON, NB

FEB 21 — TORONTO, ON

MAR 21 — VANCOUVER, BC

FEB 25 — WESTPORT, ON

MAR 08 — CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI

FEB 07 — OTTAWA, ON

FEB 20 — YELLOWKNIFE, NWT

MAR 24 — TORONTO, ON

FEB 06 — TORONTO, ON

MAR 21 — WINNIPEG, MB