Unison Live Music Workers Fund Info Session

When

  • September 1, 2022 - Showtime: 2:00pm

Live Music Workers Info Session - September 1, 2022 at 2pm Sask time

The Live Music Workers Fund provides financial relief to qualified independent and self-employed workers in the live music sector. Successful applicants will receive a one-time payment of $2500.

In this info session, we will be joined by Unison's Anna Ruddick to share more information on the fund itself, eligibility requirement and an open Q&A for SaskMusic members who have not yet applied.

Earlier this year, the Government of Canada put out a call seeking associations to administer a new support fund, the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund. SaskMusic and music association colleagues across Canada held a series of meetings where it was determined that we could most efficiently administer this funding stream by partnering and signing in support of the music industry funding stream delivery to be managed through Unison, a registered Canadian non-profit that provides counselling, emergency relief, and assistance programs for those in the Canadian music community who face personal or professional challenges due to hardship, illness, or economic difficulties.

What makes me eligible to apply for financial assistance?

  • You have worked primarily in the music industry for at least two consecutive years.
  • You have earned at least 55% of your income from the Canadian music industry.

LIVE MUSIC WORKERS FUND

You should apply for the Live Music Workers Fund if you are an independent, self-employed live music worker who lives outside Quebec and identifies their primary occupation in the music community as one or more of the following:

  • Artist
  • Booking Agent
  • Composer
  • Concert Photographer
  • Concert Recording Engineer
  • Consultant
  • DJ
  • Event Production/Festival
  • Artist Manager/Management Company
  • Marketing/Communications
  • Merchandiser
  • Musician
  • Production Company
  • Promoter
  • Publisher
  • Publicist/Public Relations
  • Retailer (Instruments and Supplies)
  • Stagehand/Roadie
  • Technician
  • Tour Management/Operator
  • Songwriter
  • Talent Buyer
  • Venue
  • Video

INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE FUND

You should apply for the Industry Assistance Fund if you do not meet the eligibility criteria for the Live Music Workers Fund, but still identify as a Music Industry professional, including (but not limited to):  

  • Association
  • Consultant
  • Distributor
  • Graphic Artist
  • Marketing/Communications
  • Publisher
  • Producer
  • Trade Publication
  • Publicist/Public Relations
  • Music Educator
  • Music Photographer
  • Record Company
  • Recording Studio
  • Recording Engineer
  • Retailer (Instruments and Supplies)
  • Video
  • Other

Register for FREE at: https://tinyurl.com/4k5cbyc7

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