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CHANGES
Facebook Launches Paid Online
Events Feature in Canada
On Aug. 14, 2020, Facebook launched a new paid online
events feature aimed at helping creators, small businesses,
educators, and media publishers in Canada and 19
other countries. With it, page owners can create an online
event, set a price, promote the event, collect payment,
and host the event on the social media platform.
As well, Facebook also said that in order to support
small businesses and creators during the pandemic, it
will not collect any fees from paid online events for at
least the next year. While announcing that, the social
media giant criticized Apple for refusing to waive or
reduce its 30% App Store tax. This means 30% of event
revenue generated through Facebook’s iOS app will go
to Apple instead of the event host. Google did agree
to waive its fee on Android purchases in order to allow
businesses and creators to keep all the revenue.
For more information, go to www.facebook.com/
formedia/solutions/online-events.
Live Production Veteran
Launches New Initiative to
Support Techs in Need
Anthony Crea, a veteran of the Canadian
live events industry, has launched a new
initiative called Techs in Need (T.I.N.) to
support live event professionals currently
out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
T.I.N. will be hosting an ongoing busking
concert series and other events to raise
funds that will then be distributed to applicants.
Additionally, donations are being
accepted via a crowdfunding campaign.
For more information or to donate, visit:
www.techsinneed.com.
KoSA Drum Camp Decides to ‘Just Drum On’ for 25 th
Annual Event
Determined to still hold its 25 th anniversary drum camp despite the restrictions on
group events, Montreal-based KoSA decided to “Just Drum On” – which was the
theme of this year’s camp – online instead. Renowned artists and industry professionals
delivered their sessions via Zoom from July 6-10 in a carefully-designed
educational program.
The week included presentations and lessons from artists like David Garibaldi,
John Riley, Paul Picard, Jim Riley, Bill Bachman, and Mike Clark, as well as industry
professionals like Canadian Musician publisher Jim Norris.
For more information, contact KoSA: 800-541-8401, [email protected],
www.kosamusic.com.
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR...
BreakOut West Converting to
15-Day Virtual “Home Edition”
BreakOut West is moving online for a 15-day
“immersive online experience” that provides
artists and industry with keynotes and panel
discussions, mentorship meetings, networking
mixers, wellness moments, and new
music discovery. The annual showcase festival
and conference was originally going to be
held in Winnipeg in the fall.
After artist and industry consultation,
BreakOut West decided to emphasize
networking and professional development
for the 2020 Home Edition. From Sep. 25 th to
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Oct. 9 th , industry sessions will bring professionals
together to discuss timely topics, from
self-management strategies and balancing
parenting and a music career, to international
market deep dives and the future of
music. Sessions will include breakout rooms
where attendees can further engage in the
conversation.
Network mixers and mentorship conversations
will give artists the opportunity
to connect with industry professionals in
both casual group settings and private oneon-one
meetings. BreakOut West: Home
Edition will also include regular community
wellness sessions, including group yoga, the
BreakOut West run club, and meditation.
Attendees will also gain the opportunity to
travel virtually to key international markets
to learn strategies and insights for breaking
out internationally.
A juried selection of artists will be highlighted
for industry delegates coming from
different time zones, showcasing their work,
videos, and music leading up to and during
the online event.
For more information and to register, go
to www.breakoutwest.ca.