CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK: JUNE 5-10, 2023 | TORONTO WESTIN HOTEL

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RBC® is proud to support Canadian talent through our Emerging Artists Project in partnership with Canadian Music Week’s Virtual Voices Series.

Supporting the arts is a long-standing priority of RBC®. We recognize the important role they play in building vibrant communities and strong economies. We also recognize the struggle many artists go through to gain the recognition they need to become successful in their practice. The RBC Emerging Artists Project helps artists bridge the gap from emerging to established, and supports organizations that provide the best opportunities to advance artists’ careers.

The RBC Emerging Artist Project support results-driven programming to help artists bridge the gap from emerging to established, in the early stages of their career, by providing Networking, Training & Exposure to new/diverse audiences. More info

MUSIC CITIES – ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY & MUSIC RECOVERY

Supporting the business of music is essential so our industry can get back to doing what they do best: creating exponential economic, social and cultural impact for artists, communities and tourism.

With the support of the Province of Ontario, the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) and Music Canada are working to bridge the gap to bring the music sector out of the pandemic, and to create an effective route for economic recovery for towns and cities across the province. Panelists with expertise from a cross section of the music sector will explore initiatives and recommendations during this panel.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Opening Remarks:
The Hon. Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries
Erin Benjamin, President & CEO, CLMA

Moderator: 
Miranda Mulholland, Artist, Music Canada’s Creative Culture Advisor, and Chair of Music Canada’s Advisory Council

Speakers:
Cory Crossman, Music Industry Development Officer, Tourism London
Vic Gupta, CEO, CREATETO
Mark Garner, COO & Executive Director, Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area
Amanda Burgener, Co-Founder, Curbside Concerts

Host:
Rudy Blair, Music & Entertainment Reporter, Rudy Blair Entertainment Media

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