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Help Us Support Local Venues
The world of live music is in trouble right now, but we can all do our part to support the live industry while we wait for the storm of Covid-19 to pass. Take a look below for ideas for how you can help keep venues alive.
Toronto venues
SNEAKY DEE'S
http://sneaky-dees.com/menu-2/
Grab some of their infamous nachos, or a pick up a gift card for a friend
BOVINE SEX CLUB
https://www.facebook.com/bovinesexclub/
Stay tuned for upcoming live streams from inside the venue - their stage is iconic AF
SUPERMARKET
https://www.facebook.com/supermkttoronto/
While they’re not open yet for takeout, look out for when their patio reopens. These guys do a wicked brunch
RIVOLI
http://www.rivoli.ca/food-drink
Get the Wookie Balls - trust us
HORSESHOE TAVERN
https://the-horseshoe-tavern.myshopify.com/
Pick up a Horseshoe Tavern face mask and be the envy of all your Toronto music loving friends
CHERRY COLA’S
https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-cherry-colas-rockin-rollin
Donate to their GoFundMe to help save this crucial Toronto indie landmark
JUNCTION CITY MUSIC HALL
https://www.facebook.com/junctioncitymusichall
Grab some JCMH merch and rep this iconic venue on a cozy sweatshirt
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THE PAINTED LADY
https://www.facebook.com/thepaintedladyy
@openmicmonday on Instagram
Check out their open mic livestream series and support local acts!
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THE PADDOCK
@thepaddockTO on Instagram
This place is one of the oldest venues in the city and recently got saved by locals. Stay tuned for how you can help out in the future!
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THE DAKOTA & CASTRO’S LOUNGE
Help The Dakota and Castro’s Lounge raise funds to launch a Judicial Review against the AGCO.
canada
Canadian Live Music Association
Jam packed with resources for how you can support the live music industry in Canada, whether you're a music fan or a fellow artist.
Use the hashtag #fortheloveofLIVE
U.S.A.
NIVA Emergency Relief Fund
Donate to the National Independent Venue Association's Emergency Relief Fund, and learn more about the Save Our Stages Act
U.K.
M.V.T. - Music Venue Trust
Donate to the Grassroots Music Venue Crisis Fund. Last year, the Emergency Response Service prevented 91 closures in 12 months.