CLMA Year in Review
2023
In this report:
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Networking & biz development >
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Looking forward >
Thank you to our funders >
advocacy
The CLMA is the first call from government and policymakers on all matters live music. It represents the industry in conversations regarding music, culture, tourism, and business.
Your association has been working for you by consulting for government and key policymakers, sitting on roundtables, collecting data, and writing submissions highlighting the cultural, social, and economic importance of live music activity—as well as strengthening live music’s presence among key touristic businesses. See a detailed list >
Live music is a crucial thread in the Canadian cultural tapestry; it is proven to power local economies, protect cultural identities, drive tourism, and boost social and community wellness. The CLMA will continue to work with government and policymakers to uplift and enrich this vibrant industry and the workers within it. Read more in our Annual Report.
Networking & business development
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In February 2023, The Next Stage—a curated night of networking bringing together live music and business leaders to open business opportunities—hit Calgary. And we’re coming to your city soon!
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The Canadian Live Music Industry Awards, in partnership with Canadian Music Week, brought live music industry professionals together for a night of celebration and recognition.
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The CLMA worked with several community members, including Breakout West, Folk Music Ontario, and Tourism Industry Association of Canada, to create programming tailored and impactful for live music businesses.
Training and professional development for the live music community.
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The CLMA hosted insurance industry experts in a timely discussion on how insurance can best support you in the case of cancellation of your live music event.
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Building on the success of our initial session, the CLMA hosted a 1-hour Q&A where industry experts directly addressed attendee questions on the scope of event cancellation insurance, assessing the needs of events and ensuring preparedness in the case of a cancellation.
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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.
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In partnership with Good Night Out, this interactive session built capacity to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and assault at live events. The workshop was presented at the Event Safety Alliance Conference in October.
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This workshop hosted by CLMA and Folk Music Ontario took a deep dive into “Reflections on Labour Challenges in the Live Music Industry”. With consideration to staff, contractors, and volunteers, this discussion focused on the recruitment, retention, and succession plans needed to ensure a more sustainable festival industry.
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This workshop hosted by CLMA and British Columbia Music Festival Collective took a deep dive into “Reflections on Labour Challenges in the Live Music Industry”. With consideration to staff, contractors, and volunteers, this discussion focused on the recruitment, retention, and succession plans needed to ensure a more sustainable festival industry.
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This training session with MyWorkplaceHealth facilitator Patricia Ruiz discussed: the factors that create a civil and respectful environment in the context of the live entertainment industry; recognizing what bias is and how to diminish it; and engaging in communication strategies.
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This customized training session, created in partnership with Right to Be and facilitated by Senior Trainer Dax Valdes, provided participants (back of house staff, artists, live music workers) with the necessary tools to intervene when witnessing harassment in their workplace without compromising their own safety.
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LIVE U
Offering professional development and skills training that is highly valuable to and accessible for the live music community, including the Young Music Professionals network.
THE NEXT STAGE
Hosting The Next Stage events in Vancouver and Ottawa, as well as other Canadian markets to build relationships between local live music stakeholders and corporate leaders.
CANADIAN LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY AWARDS
Fostering growth of the live music industry awards to grow community engagement and promote the celebration of Canadian live music excellence.
APPLYING THE STRATEGIC PLAN
Embarking on the path laid out in the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, including new board and membership structures.
RESEARCH
Developing Canada’s first-ever national Economic Impact Assessment of the live music industry, giving us data vital to telling the story of the live music industry and its potential return on investment.
ADVOCACY
Proactively and vigorously representing live music at all tables, remaining the first call from government, policymakers, and in conversations regarding the broader industry.
BECOME A MEMBER
The CLMA warmly thanks the following organizations for their support:
