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Nov 52 min read
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CLMA Welcomes Budget 2025 Cultural Investments, Highlights Opportunities to Strengthen Canada’s Live Music Sector

Canada’s live music ecosystem — made up of venues, festivals, promoters, production companies, and countless creative professionals — works together to support the careers of Canadian artists, attract visitors from around the world, and power a major segment of the national economy. It is a vital industry that connects communities, creates jobs, and helps define who we are as a country.   The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) enthusiastically welcomes the federal governm

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