We are a resource and voice for Canadian live event workers who have lost their livelihood due to COVID-19 shutting down events worldwide. Please reach out and tell your story, and tune in for support.
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Harrison Bye
Harrison has been an instrumental past of the Live Event Community execution team since its early days as an important resource for out-of-work workers.
Merci a La Communauté des événementielle
Ce que nous avons vu mardi Ă©tait sans prĂ©cĂ©dent. Les lieux d’Ă©vĂ©nements en direct, les fournisseurs et les travailleurs du théâtre, du spectacle, des Ă©vĂ©nements d’entreprise et des secteurs connexes se sont rĂ©unis. Ils ont mis en lumière l’ensemble de notre industrie Ă l’un des moments les plus sombres de son histoire.
Thank you to the Live Event Community!
What we saw on Tuesday was unprecedented. Live event venues, suppliers, and workers across the theatre, performance, corporate event, and related sectors came together. They shone a light on our entire industry at one of the darkest times in its history.
Howard Ungerleider
A letter from Howard Ungerleider, lighting, laser and production designer regarding the current live event crisis.
Arkell’s Max Kerman misses live events
Today on CBC The Current, host Matt Galloway talks to Max Kerman, lead singer of the Canadian band Arkells, about why he’s been offering music lessons, and the deep impact of COVID on live events. “Your concerts are spectacles,” say host…
la communauté événementielle planifie une journée de visibilité le 22 septembre
Des semaines de planification arrivent. Le mardi 22 septembre, nous nous rĂ©unissons pour cĂ©lĂ©brer la communautĂ© d’Ă©vĂ©nementielle.
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Final Planning for Day of Visibility
Weeks of planning are coming to bear. On Tuesday 22 September we join together to celebrate the Live Event Community.
8 Days to Go
We are just over a week away from the Day of Visibility for the Live Event Community on Tuesday 22 September, an unprecedented and united show of support for the live event industries in Canada.
Tony Crea
Member highlight: Tony Crea is a Toronto-area audio engineer and tour manager with a guitar and a heart of gold.
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CERB Extended This will make it a total of 28 Weeks (Vs the original 26 weeks) of the original CERB Program. They have added 4 weeks to make it to Sept 27th Starting Sept 27th for the new The Canada Recovery Benefit *NEW* Canadian Recovery Benefit CRB starting Sept 27th 2020 is for people who […]
August 17-20, 2020 The CITT annual conference is going virtual for 2020. This year, Rendez-vous is presented on a Pay What You Can basis. We recognize the enormous effect on the production industry of the COVID-19 virus and the associated loss of work many of our members are experiencing, and as such we have given […]
This program is designed to communicate the most current health and safety information relevant to our community of filmmakers, producers, crew, and industry professionals. The materials in these guidelines have been reviewed by medical experts and sourced using reputable, science-driven resources. You’ll receive a Safe Sets™ COVID-19 Certificate when you complete the course. The certificate demonstrates to […]
As we reach the conclusion of the 600MHz UHF spectrum reallocation, it is even more crucial for wireless systems to feature smart technologies that maximize channel count and enhance operational stability. The latest digital wireless systems from Shure deliver unprecedented performance and reliability in challenging RF environments. In this webinar, learn more about the smart […]
15 May 2020 risk assessment of the performance industry by David Michaels, PhD, MPH, submitted to the Actors’ Equity Association. [PDF]
Please note that information updates are frequent, and this information is relevant as of May 2020. Consult WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 and returning to safe operation guide and information from the Public Health Office (PHO) for the most up-to-date information.This framework is developed to specifically address the risks associated with COVID-19. It is designed to help organizations […]
Short questionnaire by the Canadian government to help guide you to available benefits.
Canada Development Investment Corporation’s Emergency COVID-19 Mandate CDEV and CEEFC have been mandated to assist the Government of Canada as part of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. As a federal Canadian Crown Corporation established to manage investments assigned to it, CDEV has been mandated to implement the Government of Canada’s Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility in […]
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses provides relief for small businesses experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. It offers unsecured, forgivable loans to eligible commercial property owners to: reduce the rent owed by their impacted small business tenants meet operating expenses on commercial properties Property owners must offer a minimum of a […]
How it works Post a picture of yourself at work using the hashtag #WeGoUnScene on Instagram, Twitter – or post a picture directly on our Facebook page. Include a short story on why you enjoy working in the entertainment industry. We’ll repost the photo on Instagram or highlight it on our Facebook page to show […]
Filming or other on-site activities, especially those that require the gathering of workers, performers or others are not permitted to resume in Stage 1.
Today, our government announced more details about our $500 million investment to support these industries. The distribution of funding will include: – Up to $326.8 million to be administrated by Canadian Heritage and divided among select departmental programs and Portfolio agencies as well as key delivery organizations. Specifically: –>$198.3 million will be provided to the […]
While the COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly, the legislation and regulations used to govern Ontario’s workplaces are not. Under Ontario law, employers have the duty to keep workers and work sites safe and free of hazards. Workers have the right to refuse unsafe work. If health and safety concerns are not resolved internally, a worker […]