Canadian Music Week (CMW) has announced a date change to the previously-announced Virtual Jim Beam National Talent Search. It will now take place virtually from Oct. 13—20, 2020 (originally scheduled Sept. 26–Oct. 3), with 30-minute episodes spotlighting five bands from eight Canadian cities. Hosted by Josie Dye of

Live Event Community, an organization formed to support Canadian live event workers who’ve lost their livelihoods due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is organizing a Day of Visibility on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020. Live Event Community is asking technicians, suppliers, and venues across Canada to light the night red

SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival, has announced it's going virtual with a new edition this fall. From Sept. 29 to Oct. 4, 2020, SING! will offer nearly 20 concerts and workshops are available exclusively online. Now in its ninth year, the a cappella festival features an array of musical

Anthony Crea, a veteran of the Canadian live events industry, has launched a new initiative called Techs In Need (T.I.N.) to support live event professionals currently out of work due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. T.I.N. will be hosting an ongoing busking concert series and other