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City of Music Conference Panels Roll Out!
Now in its fourth year, the City of Music Conference returns to London — Canada’s UNESCO City of Music — with an expanded two-day format!
2026 Jazz Day Relay
International Jazz Day is celebrated worldwide on April 30th and London is excited to take a lead role in the creation of the UNESCO Cities of Music International Jazz Day Relay video montage.
Upcoming Opportunities
Check out the listings below of upcoming opportunities. Listings include upcoming grants, showcases, exchanges, awards, programs and more! Apply to Play Sunfest or Sunfest IPN - April 29, 5 PM OMIF - Music Futures - April 30 Polaris Music Prize
Apply to Play: Sunfest International Presenters Network - UNESCO City of Music Local Spotlight at Sunfest 2026!
Calling all London musicians! This is your chance to perform or showcase at Sunfest ‘26! For the first time ever, Sunfest is launching a joint call with the London Music Office for London-based artists to be considered for both festival
Access in Action: A Training Series for Inclusive Live Music Events
The CLMA has partnered with The Disability Collective (TDC) for a three-part virtual training series designed to help live music operators build more inclusive and accessible event environments. Session 1: February 25, 2026 Disability Language and Etiquette – Inclusive Community
Creating Safer Live Events: Handling Sexual Violence Disclosures Webinar
The CLMA has partnered with GNO (Good Night Out) and REES (Respect, Educate, Empower Survivors) for a free webinar focused on trauma-informed approaches to reporting and disclosures in live event settings; Creating Safer Live Events: Handling Sexual Violence Disclosures. Even with
Apply to the Sunfest Music Production Mentorship
A London UNESCO City of Music Development Program Sunfest Music Production Mentorship is a new live tech and music production mentorship program for emerging London-based technicians. Selected technicians will have the opportunity to shadow professionals in the field as well
Special Events Policy Special Meeting
Please note the in person meeting on Wednesday February 12 has been cancelled due to incliment weather. Check out the virtual meeting on Thursday - link below. The City of London has made exciting update to modernize the Special Events
Canadian Live Music Association Releases Hear & Now Study on the Industry's Economic Impact
The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) released its findings of the industry's economic impact study today. Please see their press release below for the detals. January 30th, 2025 – Toronto, Canada -- The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) released findings
2025 Women in the Studio National Accelerator Applications Open
Music Publishers Canada (MPC) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Women in the Studio National Accelerator . Celebrating its seventh year and boasting over 40 talented alumni, the Accelerator is designed to provide the cohort with skills development and networking opportunities
Hear and Now Study
The Canadian Live Music Association ( CLMA ), in collaboration with consulting firm Nordicity , is currently conducting the first-ever Economic Impact Assessment of the live music industry in Canada. The Hear and Now study is set to understand the
CLMA and the 24 Budget: Increases for Festivals, Performing Arts
The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) has shared their response to the 2024 budget. From the press release: "While the words “live music” were not to be found together in Budget 2024 : Fairness for Every Generation, today’s announcement did
London Nominees at the Canadian Live Music Awards
We are so excited to share the London nominees at this years Live Music Industry Awards as part of Canadian Music Week . London continues to receive national attention for its great talent, venues and music organizations. Created by Canadian
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