Closing the Gap: Impact and Representation of Indigenous, Black, & People of Colour (IBPOC) Live Music Workers in Canada

by Canadian Live Music Association

March 31, 2022 in Industry News

Canadian Live Music Association Unveils the Results of National Research Study

“CLOSING THE GAP: IMPACT & REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENOUS, BLACK & PEOPLE OF COLOUR (IBPOC) LIVE MUSIC WORKERS IN CANADA”

Study’s Findings & Recommendations to Inform The Development Of An Industry-Wide
Action Plan To Implement More Inclusive Practices For IBPOC Live Music Workers Nationwide

The definitive study, conducted over a period of eighteen months, provides critical data, and better informs CLMA and its partners of the challenges and barriers that impede IBPOC workers in the Canadian live music industry. The findings also highlight the most pressing issues and obstacles and emphasize the urgent need to better serve IBPOC live music workers across Canada.

Read the press release (PDF)

Closing the Gap website

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