Canada s Federal Budget Throws Struggling Festivals a Lifeline with More Relief Funding
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Published Apr 20, 2021
This week, the Canadian federal government rolled out its 2021 budget, and it s given Canadian music festivals large and small some welcomed financial relief.
In the 2021-2022 federal budget released yesterday (April 19), the Government of Canada has earmarked $200 million in spending to support major arts and cultural festivals (through regional development agencies) and another $200 million to smaller local festivals (via Canadian Heritage).
This comes in addition to the $181.5 million that the government announced for live events and the arts in last November s Fall Economic Statement.
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Summer 2021 was supposed to mark the triumphant return of Canadian music festivals. Instead, it’s ushering in another season of disappointment.
As COVID-19 cases rage across the country, many of Canada’s beloved summer music events are falling like dominoes as organizers abandon any hope of a return this year.
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In this May 26, 2018, file photo, people listen to Michael Franti perform at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival in Napa, Calif. Canadian music festival organizers hoped this summer would mark a return to concerts, but as COVID-19 cases rage on many have already dropped off the calendar. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Eric Risberg April 16, 2021 - 8:27 AM
TORONTO - Summer 2021 was supposed to mark the triumphant return of Canadian music festivals. Instead, itâs ushering in another season of disappointment.
As COVID-19 cases rage across the country, many of Canadaâs beloved summer music events are falling like dominoes as organizers abandon any hope of a return this year.
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