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$1,500 for musicians, $25,000 for venues

Alberta announces $2M grant program for live music events

May 14, 2021 | 9:58 AM

The provincial government says a new $2 million grant program will help Alberta’s live music professionals through the pandemic and help venues find creative solutions to support musicians.

The Stabilize Live Music Grant program aims to help rebuild and reopen live experiences once public health guidelines allow.

The province says grants of $1,500 will help musicians and other live music professionals prepare for a return to live performances.

Grants up to $25,000 for for-profit music venues will support innovative projects to help Alberta’s music industry adapt and relaunch.

The government is partnering with Alberta Music, which will administer the grant. Eligible live music professionals and businesses can apply through the association’s website, starting May 17, until all funds are awarded.

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“The live music industry is critical to our quality of life and our economic recovery, and we need to maintain the sector’s viability in these uncertain times in order to see future growth,” says Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women.

“Once the province can reopen, there will be a pent-up demand for live music and we need to make sure the live music industry can meet that demand. This investment will allow Albertans to safely enjoy live performances and ensure our amazing artists return to the stage stronger than ever.”

The $2 million comes from $15 million allocated to the Stabilize Program in Budget 2021.