When the Lights Come On: How Live Music and Film Fuel Economic Development
About this episode
The episode discusses how live music and film contribute to economic development in Canada with insights from industry leaders.
Live music and film are major drivers of economic development in communities across Canada. Erin Benjamin, President & CEO of the Canadian Live Music Association, and Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos, Film Commissioner and CEO of the Ottawa Film Office, join the podcast to discuss the positive economic and social impacts of their respective sectors. They highlight the importance of partnerships and people and explain how governments can help attract and support live music and movie productions.
Topics covered
- economic development
- live music
- film industry
- partnerships
- government support
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