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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!

London Symphonia - Braving The COVID Storm
This season, London Symphonia has had to make many difficult decisions dealing with the pandemic, including changing rules, and concerns about safety for audiences, musicians, and staff. However, since its inception, Symphonia have emphasized creating quality documents of our concerts,

Fall Economic Statement
As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to reek havoc across the globe, Canada’s music sector has been dramatically impacted. Through the leadership of Erin Benjamin and her team, The Canadian Live Music Association joined the Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses

UPDATED*** COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe & Open
There are several risk factors that help drive transmission of COVID-19. Close contact is the highest risk. Limiting these risks is critical to keeping Ontario open and safe. Personal and public health measures —such as physical distancing, staying home when

Federal Government Extended Supports Announced
The Canadian Government has announced new support initiatives and extended existing programs to help sustain and recovery the Canadian economy. Update provided by the Canadian Live Music Association . Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy The new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy ,

Ontario's Long Term Strategy for Resilience & Recovery
A look back at October 30th announcement from Lisa MacLeod, Ontario's Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Culture. The Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Cultural Industries are remarkable. Tourism in Ontario is a $36 billion dollar tourism sector with culture contributing $26.8 billion

Health Unit Changes Effective October 24th
Effective October 24, 2020, all persons in the City of London or County of Middlesex who operate a restaurant, bar, food truck, concession stand, and other food or drink establishments or banquet hall must take the following actions. Ensure that

Federal Gov. Announces Target Support For Businesses
The Government of Canada took immediate action to help Canadian businesses affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic, from helping keep employees on the job to increasing cash flow and providing support to help pay rent. While some parts of our

NEW FUNDING *** Reconnect Festival and Event Program 2020-2021
Reconnect Festival and Event Program 2020-2021 Government investment will help promote creative and safe programs during COVID-19 TORONTO - Ontario is investing $9 million through the new Reconnect Festival and Event Program to support municipalities and event organizers during COVID-19. This

New Restrictions Placed on Ontario Bars & Restaurants
In an announcement made Friday September 25th, Premier Doug Ford expressed concern over the rising number of COVID 19 cases throughout Ontario as he introduced additonal restriction for bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Effective immediately, all businesses must stop serving alcohol at 11pm and close their doors

LONDON, ONTARIO NAMED AS HOST CITY FOR 2021 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD
COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK 2021 TO BE REIGNITED SEPTEMBER 9 — 12 September 25, 2020 (TORONTO, ON) — Today the Canadian Country Music Association ® (CCMA) is proud to announce London, Ontario as the home for the 2021 CCMA Awards presented

Day of Visibility for the Event Community
As many industries begin recovery, COVID 19 is still keeping most live event organizations & venue doors closed. The live entertainment industry was the first to shut down and will be the last to fully re-open. In an act of national solidarity,

Forest City London Music Week 2020
Get ready London, a week of music awakes as Forest City London Music Week returns September 13th through to September 20th bookended by incredible award shows that celebrate London's vast musical talent. The programming will be virtual this year with multiple
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