Toronto Music Advisory Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 4 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
MA7.1amended
Enhanced Support for Toronto Live Music Venues
Staff from Economic Development and Culture and Finance and Treasury Services will provide an update on work being done to explore the feasibility of the City of Toronto's role in supporting an insurance program for live music venues. Staff will also provide an update on the property tax reduction program for live music venues.
The Toronto Music Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to continue to explore City of Toronto options for supporting an insurance program for live music venues, and to bring forward a report with potential options directly to the Economic and Community Development Committee in March 2021.
MA7.2received
Enhanced Support for Toronto Musicians During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Staff from Economic Development and Culture will provide an update on work being done to explore how the City of Toronto's COVID-19 and Toronto Public Health response could align with the Toronto Music Advisory Committee's efforts to support live music venues and musicians. Staff will also provide an update on the Music Office's development of the City Hall Live Spotlight and Soundtracks of the City programs under the City's ShowLoveTO initiative.
The Toronto Music Advisory Committee received the item for information.
MA7.3received
Presentation from Advance, Canada's Black Music Business Collective
A representative from Advance, Canada's Black Music Business Collective, will provide a presentation on the organization's mandate, goals, and partnership opportunities.
The Toronto Music Advisory Committee received the item for information.
MA7.4received
Toronto Music Strategy - Update
The Co-Chair, Toronto Music Advisory Commitee, and the Music Sector Development Officer, Economic Development and Culture, will provide an update on the process and timelines for the Toronto Music Strategy.
The Toronto Music Advisory Committee received the item for information.