The province has pledged $2.5 million to support Ontario's music industry.
Unison Benevolent Fund will receive a one time grant of $2 million to provide support to industry workers and individual musicians who have lost income due to the pandemic.
The remaining $500,000 will go to the Canadian Live Music Association in order to help communities that wish to develop and implement music strategies in a post-pandemic world.
Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Lisa MacLeod made the announcement today.
"Ontario's music industry provides thousands of jobs for musicians, stage and touring technicians, venue staff, agents and many others working behind the scenes. That's why it's important to support individual musicians and local communities, so they can continue to meet their financial obligations, obtain and create sustainable opportunities, and plan for their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic."
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