A question from new parents: “Should I expose my baby to live music?” The answer is “yes.” A recent study at the University of Toronto revealed that infants have longer attention spans when
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[This was my column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] For almost two years, COVID-19 saw to it that there was no live music. Tours stopped, roadies lost their gigs, venues suffered, and support staff were laid
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Earlier this year, there was much concern about America increasing visa fees for touring international musicians. The proposed increases and the conditions for O and P visas were insane. For example, the cost
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[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] So much of the live music industry depends on alcohol. Revenue from bar sales, concessions, and sponsorships pays for so many of the costs
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[A preview by Elisa F. G. – AC] Circa 1995 when NXNE (North By Northeast) was in its infancy, did anyone really understand the importance of the shift that was taking place in
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Don’t you hate it when miss a show because you didn’t realize that the band was in town last night? You’re not alone. With so many acts constantly on the road, the number
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[This was my column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] Shawn Mendes fans were disappointed this past summer when the singer announced that he was cancelling some shows to focus on his mental health for
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Here’s a word game you can play to help you get over your ex. You’re welcome. You’re also welcome for music news for October 19, 2022. Why are so many artists calling off
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You’d think that with a band with a track record like Garbage would have no trouble putting together a profitable tour. Apparently not, though. Why? This Instagram post outlines the problems and how
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Pollstar, the company that keeps tabs on the health of the live music industry, just released its mid-year report for 2022. And from the looks of things, the concert industry has entered a
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Luminate (né MRC Data né Nielsen SoundScan) has released a sneak-peek of their Canada Music 360 Study, an annual look at how we Canadians engage and interact with music. More will be released
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