By Staff – The music industry is no stranger to the shift in technology these days, as artists are finding new ways to engage with their fans in a digital world. With the decline in physical album sales and the rise of streaming, musicians are now relying more on touring and merchandise sales to generate … Continue reading
By: Staff – Charitable causes have always brought together the most unlikely of pairs. The fusion of casinos and rock bands has been a particularly fruitful one. Corporate social responsibility has really become a cornerstone for businesses. That’s why the significance of the two industries collaborating cannot be overstated. With millions of fans in their … Continue reading
By: Staff – Committed to bringing concerts back in the best ways, today Live Nation Canada announced that it will be rolling out protocols requiring all artists and fans to either show proof of COVID vaccination OR a negative COVID test to enter shows at Live Nation Canada’s fully owned and operated venues, where permitted … Continue reading
By: Sasha Lindsay – Dr. Chris Gibbs, Chair, School of Creative Industries, Faculty of Communication and Design at Ryerson University discusses the roadmap to recovery for live events, touches on nostalgia’s role in increased digital revenue, the theatrical side that is emerging in live events, how music and community will still thrive with safety measures being met … Continue reading
By: Staff – A new study measuring the economic and cultural impact of Toronto’s live music venues was released today at a virtual news conference by the City of Toronto and the Canadian Live Music Association. The long-awaited study entitled Re:Venues: A Case and Path Forward for Toronto’s Live Music Industry, outlines the contributions and status of … Continue reading
Of the hundreds of concerts (both good and bad) that we covered this year, we made some tough choices on what we think were the best live music this year had to offer. From R. Kelly’s smooth lyrical flow at Bonnaroo, Fucked Up’s wild as usual party at NXNE, Bjork’s on-stage eccentricity at both Bonnaroo and … Continue reading