Financial Literacy for the Music Industry Heads to Halifax and Ottawa in early March
Financial Literacy for the Music Industry is headed to Halifax and Ottawa in early March
CMI is bringing the Financial Literacy for the Music Industry professional development program on the road to Halifax and Ottawa this March! The purpose of this initiative is to fill a longstanding gap in practical, understandable, and accessible financial mentorship specific to the music industry.
This national initiative is made possible nationally by the generous support of RBC.
The Financial Literacy for the Music Industry program is FREE and is open for up to 20 musicians and music industry professionals in Halifax and Ottawa respectively.
The two-day program will take place on the following dates:
Halifax, NS: March 2 & 3, 2026, 10am – 4pm, at The Peggy Corkum Music Room (6181 Lady Hammond Rd).
The Halifax program is also supported by Music Nova Scotia
Ottawa, ON: March 7 & 8, 2026, 10am – 4pm, at the Ottawa Art Gallery (50 Mackenzie King Bridge)
The Ottawa program is also supported by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition and Ontario Creates.
Applications are open until February 10th
Limited spaces are available, so early applications are strongly encouraged! Apply now! Eligible participants must be 18 years of age or older, actively working in the music industry, and available for both days of the program. You will be contacted once applications close if you are chosen to be part of the program.
For Ottawa: Priority will be given to OMIC members.
Developed in collaboration with Sprackman Terrence, one of Canada’s leading entertainment business management and accounting firms, this program covers key topics such as business structures, foundational tax concepts, budgeting, industry-focused eligible business expenses, financial planning, risk management, royalties and more. All attendees will have access to ongoing mentorship from CMI post-program.
Past programs
ALBERTA, CA | APPLICATIONS CLOSED
EDMONTON, AB – Saturday, November 15, 2025
November 15th at CKUA (9804 Jasper Avenue NW)
CALGARY, AB – Sunday, November 16, 2025
November 16th at Studio Bell, Home of the National Music Centre (850 4 St. SE) in Calgary.
This initiative is made possible nationally by the generous support of RBC. The Edmonton & Calgary programs are also supported by Alberta Music, The Government of Alberta, Backstage Pass, FACTOR, and CKUA.
North Bay, ON | APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Tuesday October 7 – Wednesday October 8, 9am – 5pm
The Capitol Centre (150 Main St E.)
The North Bay program is also supported by the Capitol Centre, and the The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound.
London, ON | APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Saturday September 20 – Sunday September 21, 9am-5pm
Innovation Works (201 King St.)
The London program is also supported by Tourism London, the City of London, and the London Music Office.
