A Collective of Calgary Event Producers, Artists and Fans set in place to put together an infrastructure to support our community during this time of crisis.
Thanks to @yycARTS for the opportunity to tell my story and why we need more artist relief support like @JazzRelief Follow along here:
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We've been very fortunate during this tough time w/ record traffic in March.
Like many, we want to give back to other #yycbiz hurting right now by sharing that exposure.
If you're a #yyc small-medium biz with a camera-ready display ad (724x120).... #calgary
Listen to @ckuaradio this afternoon between 4-6pm to hear @aimeejobenoit talk about our fundraising efforts. Thanks to Lisa Wilton and Elliot Garnier for reaching out!
Today I am proud to launch the Calgary Jazz Relief website and GoFundMe page alongside #debrasmussen,@chronorecords#Buckingjampalace,@MarkDeJong68, #stevegallant. Please visit https://t.co/GCLceS9lMu for more information, to make a donation or to submit for assistance.
Since the outbreak, Unison has received an overwhelming number of requests for assistance from the music community. Registrations have increased by 1,900% or nearly $200,000 per week.
Attention #yyccharities: In the midst of #COVID19yyc, we know that you have been deeply impacted. The COVID-19 Urgent Charity Needs page has been set up for local charities to share their needs with Calgarians who want to help: https://t.co/3JR9M35q09 #COVIDyyc#AlbertaCares
The jazz world has suffered its first COVID-19 casualty. #MarceloPeralta, an Argentine saxophonist renowned for his innovative approach to the avant-garde and South American musical traditions, died March 10 at a hospital in Madrid, Spain. #RIP#COVID19
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