Canadian Live Music Association:
Closing The Gap Study

The study is designed to examine the challenges and barriers that impede the participation of Indigenous, Black, and people of colour live music workers of colour within the live music industry. The project consists of a qualitative study that will interview 40 live music workers across Canada, spanning various roles (live performers, festival directors, show promoters, etc), regions, genres, and levels of experience. It also includes a quantitative survey that will provide demographic information about the live music economy, and inequality across multiple lines of difference.

The project’s ultimate goal is to provide a more detailed picture of the barriers to and opportunities for addressing racism and discrimination in the live music industry, and to advocate for racialized individuals working in the sector.