Starting on Monday, live music professionals can begin applying for grants through a program set up by the provincial government to help the sector survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new report showing the economic benefits of the music industry in Alberta has gained widespread support in the province. This comes as the sector hopes to bounce back after being hit hard by COVID-19.

Canadians who have a passion for the performing arts are taking to social media on Tuesday night to raise awareness about the live events industry that they say has been left on life support by the COVID-19 pandemic.