Sound Check: Climate Risk and Resilience in Canada’s Live Music Sector is out now, alongside the first resources from our toolkit.
@CTVCalgary covered the launch, with Sergio, our Manager, Research and Business Development, speaking to what’s at stake:
ctvnews.ca/calgary/video/202…
Read the report and explore the toolkit: canadianlivemusic.ca/climate…
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I am honoured to have taken part in @Canadian_Live's research and development of a Climate Contingency Roadmap.
Adverse weather throwing off a festival is a fact of life - how we prepare for that inevitability can always improve.
canadianlivemusic.ca/climate…
Today at @werklundcentre, the CLMA released the findings of its national climate risk study, 'Sound Check: Climate Risk and Resilience in Canada's Live Music Sector.'
Read the report now and view the toolkit we've created to help the sector respond: canadianlivemusic.ca/climate…
On Oct 1, we're releasing 'Sound Check: Climate Risk and Resilience in Canada's Live Music Sector,' plus the first tools from our Climate Contingency Roadmap toolkit.
This project is supported by @FACTORCanada, @OntarioCreates, @creativebcs and the Province of British Columbia.
The CLMA celebrated its 12th year at its Annual General Meeting on September 23rd.
The AGM included the election of the 2026–27 Board of Directors, along with welcoming the new Executive Committee.
Read more: canadianlivemusic.ca/news/20…
Canada’s biggest celebration of songwriting returns to Massey Hall, and CLMA members save 15% on tickets.
Access the discount code in the member portal today!
Get 15% OFF Sommo Festival tickets as a CLMA member. Happening Sept 11-12, this is your chance to see incredible artists in beautiful PEI.
Access the discount code in the CLMA member portal.
Alberta Announces Inaugural Music Commissioner
Key takeaway: Alberta’s government welcomes Jennifer Venance as the province’s music commissioner.
What this means: Venance’s appointment marks an important step in implementing the Alberta Music Action Plan.
How to watch CBC Music Live: 5X Festival 2026 outside Canada
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The 55th Annual JUNO Awards generated an estimated $17.2 million in economic activity in Hamilton, the highest measured economic impact recorded for a JUNO Awards host city. Across Ontario, the event contributed an estimated $23.1 million in total economic activity.
Read more: junoawards.ca/hamiltons-2026…
"I grew up in northern Ontario. The dream in my little bar bands at the time, all through my youth and my teens, and even into my 20s, was to play the Horseshoe Tavern.... I'm finally here, and I feel like it's a very full circle moment." - Shania Twain
Shania Twain made a surprise appearance at a dive bar in Toronto on Friday night, her dream gig. Read our recap: rollingstone.com/music/music…
"The music industry itself cannot detach from the climate adaptation conversation," Parra says, adding that he hopes that the research the CLMA is doing will lead to a bigger transformation, including at a government level.
Learn more about the CLMA's latest research below.
The climate crisis is affecting live music and changing the way outdoor concerts and festivals are conducted. We spoke to experts and organizers about the extent of the crisis
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The push to save one of Toronto’s best-known independent music venues appears to have paid off after the developer behind a proposed condominium withdrew its application
Developer abruptly abandons high-rise condo proposal that threatened to demolish Sneaky Dee’s ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/d…
As reported in The Globe and Mail, Arkells' recent tour offered a tour model featuring all steps of the venue ladder: the band set out to play a small, medium & large venue in each city where possible, offering fans a selection of experiences & connecting with them at all levels.
The Climate Contingency Roadmap, a national initiative led by the CLMA, has reached stage 4 of 5 in developing a practical, sector-specific toolkit that supports live music professionals in planning for and responding to climate-related disruptions.
Member news from @MRGLiveOfficial
Whether you're after live music, comedy, art or community celebrations, @MRGLiveOfficial has your summer festival plans covered with TOgether, Lakeshore Music Festival, Tall Pines, Vancouver is Funny, Khatsahlano Wonderland & more ☀️
Details: exclaim.ca/music/article/t-o…
Today, the CLMA submitted its brief to the Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) in advance of the 2026 Budget.
We recommended three targeted measures to strengthen Canada’s live music ecosystem and competitiveness in the global live event economy.
Read more at #linkinbio
What a night.
The CLMA team & @departurefest brought the industry together for the 2026 Live Music Awards. Proud doesn't even begin to cover it.
Thank you to everyone who came out to honour the people working hard behind the scenes




















