Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 1:00PM - 2:30PM ET

Join international touring consultant Robert Baird for an in-depth look at the visa requirements and the financial and tax implications of touring in the USA for Canadian artists.   

In January 2023, the US Department of Homeland Security announced a proposed change and 260% increase in some visa application fees - including those required for performing artists. This increase is not coming into effect for Canadian touring artists this year - however, the discussion around these proposals highlighted the value of the American market to Canadians.  As our closest major music market, artist managers and self-managed artists must stay up to date with the correct processes and requirements. 

TICKETS
Free for MMF Canada Members - please login to your MMF Member Portal and click the Member Discounts & Events tab. $20 for non-members.

WEBINAR ACCESS

The event will take place via Zoom. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND you LOG IN to your Eventbrite account PRIOR TO THE SESSION to ensure you can find the event in your account and can access your Zoom link. You may be asked to download the Zoom software but will also be able to join via your browser, which may give slightly reduced functionality.

SPEAKER
Robert Baird
BAM! Baird Artist Management

Robert Baird is President of BAM! Baird Artists Management Consulting in Toronto, and an acknowledged expert in international touring including visas, withholding and taxation. For many years, Mr. Baird ran a booking agency in Toronto, Canada with an international roster of performing artists in musical theatre, instrumentalists, vocal artists and performing groups in all genres. He is former President of NAPAMA (North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents), and served on the Executive Board as VP of Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). Mr. Baird is Past- President of OAPN (Ohio Arts Professionals Network) and serves as Board Treasurer of The King’s Singer’s Global Foundation. Mr. Baird is an A.F.M. Booking Agent and an Acceptance Agent for the I.R.S. He is well-known for his columns on “Crossing Borders” in International Musician and IFEA’s “ie”.