Live Streaming

We’ll update this as we come across new information and if you have additional resources, please share at info@mmfcanada.ca and we’ll add them to this list.

PLATFORMS & TOOLS

• Incredibly comprehensive document by Cherie Hu - includes general info, list of tools, and events calendar

• SIDE DOOR - Ticketing/streaming platform & show listing

• TOPEKA - join as an artist and host authentic interactive experiences with a small group of fans

• STREAMYARD - live streaming studio in your browser

• Live stream using free OBS Software link

IDEAS & BEST PRACTICES

• LEGAL LANDSCAPE OF LIVE STREAMING slides from APAC webinar held Apr 21, 2020 link

• Streaming How-To - Audio link of panel from July 7, 2020 by Folk Music Ontario

• Right Income for Live Streaming link from FYI Music News

• Tech Tips and Tricks for Successful Livestreaming from Folk Alliance Webinar Recording | Session Notes by Roots Music Canada

• Tips for In-Home Setup link by Spotify for Artists

• Online Zoom clubs link

• Using Twitch to Connect with Fans link by Cherie Hu

• Tips for Going Viral on TikTok link

Want to watch some live streams?

• See Ontario-based artists at MusicTogether

• #CanadaPerforms for Canada-wide listing

• Calendar by Folk Alliance International

• Updating livestream list from Billboard

• Updating list from Vulture

• Weekly listings by Frissonic Shivers

• List from uDiscover

• List from Canada’s Music Incubator

MMF Associations Around the World

There are a number of regional and national membership associations (often called MMF) of self-managed artists and managers around the world.

Angola - Argentina - Armenia - Australia (AAM) - Austria - Belgium (MMaF) - Brazil - Botswana - Bulgaria - Canada - Chile - China - Columbia - Costa Rica - Croatia - Cuba - Czech Republic - Denmark - Ecuador - Europe - El Salvador - Estonia - Finland - France (AMA) - Germany (IMUC) - Greece - Guatamala - Honduras - Hungary - India - Indonesia - Ireland - Italy - Japan - Latin America - Latvia - Luxembourg - Malawi - Mexico - Namibia - Netherlands - New Zealand - Nicaragua - Nigeria - Norway - Panama - Paraguay - Poland - Portugal - Peru - Romania - Slovakia - South Africa - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - Uganda - United Kingdom - United States of America - Venezuela - Zambia - Zimbabwe

 Miscellaneous Resources

• IFPI Global Music Report 2019

Canadian Industry Organizations

Canada: CIMA / Music Canada / Canadian Live Music Association / CMRRA / CCMA / SOCAN / SODRAC / SOPROQ / ARTISTI / MROC /  Re: Sound / SAC / CONNECT Music Licensing / CARAS / CAPACOA / CFM / Music Publishers Canada / SCGC / Folk Music Canada / COCA / Jazz Festivals Canada / Canadian Association of Broadcasters / CRTC / Library and Archives Canada / CCMIA / Women in Music Canada/ CAAMA / Unison Benevolent Fund

Yukon: Music Yukon / Yukon Women in Music

British Columbia: MusicBC / British Columbia Country Music Association / BC Alliance for Arts + Culture / BC Touring Council

Northwest Territories: Music NWT

Alberta: Alberta Music / Association of Country Music in Alberta / Alberta Society of Fiddlers

Saskatchewan: SaskMusic / SaskChoral / Saskatchewan Country Music Association / Saskatoon Blues Society

Manitoba: Manitoba Music / Manitoba Film & Music / Manitoba Arts Network

Ontario: Music Ontario / Folk Music Ontario / Music & Film in Motion / Toronto Blues Society / Small World Music Society / Batuki Music Society / Ontario Presents / ANDPVA / Ottawa Music Industry Coalition / Ottawa Blues Society / TIFF / ImagiNative

Quebec: ADISQ / Montreal Blues Society / Women in Music Montreal / Guide MQF / GMMQ / ELAN

New Brunswick: Music NB

Nova Scotia: Music Nova Scotia / Women For Music Society / African Nova Scotian Music Association

Prince Edward Island: Music PEI

Newfoundland: MusicNL