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slaymaker1907

I think this is somewhat misguided. The main problem I see with the modern music scene in general is that live music is not doing very well, particularly after covid. Coincidentally, no matter where you are, having more live music is almost invariably going to be local music and is much less top heavy compared to the recording industry.

I suspect they are not pushing more live music out of concern over cost which is unfortunate.

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The fourth last paragraph reads:

(Culture Minister Nathalie) “Roy also announced an investment of $1.1 million as part of an initiative to promote local music produced during the pandemic.”

I have close friends in this business, and you are right ; this policy will not help live music. It will boost older artists with established names and big studios who helped them many years ago. In my humble opinion, this government leads with polls, targeting specific non-urban region and older generations.

If your friends are Québec based musicians, they should get involved in Ecoute Mon Album - the program was started for those exact people.

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