Toronto Music Advisory Council - TMAC

03/16/2020

For members of our music community looking for support:

“We've compiled a list of free resources for Canadian music-makers and music professionals to help navigate mentally and physically during this time. https://t.co/u9c16pRH4N”

11/20/2019

The money would be targeted toward bars and clubs feeling the pressure of increasing property taxes – but the provincial government could stand in the way

10/01/2019

The schedule for next Tuesday's first TMAC meeting is posted. It's, as always, a public meeting so please come if you want to observe.

http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/decisionBodyProfile.do?function=doPrepare&decisionBodyId=2163 -2019.MA1

09/30/2019

's new noise bylaw goes into effect tomorrow. Here's what pertains to live music:

1. The old bylaw's "general prohibition" has been eliminated. This is the overarching clause stating that above all else, no one shall produce noise that disturbs anyone else, day or night.
2. Objective dB limits are articulated in the new bylaw, giving venue owners and festival operators a clearly defined standard against which to measure and manage their operations.
3. The point of measurement for dB readings taken in investigating complaints will move from the lot line of the venue or festival site (as in the old bylaw) to the premises of the complainant.

These changes add more objectivity and reduce confusion in reference to music or amplified sound. As part of the implementation of the bylaw, MLS is also introducing a "Priority Response Matrix" that enables enforcement officers to prioritize complaints that have a broader impact on the community and occur with greater frequency.

The Noise Bylaw provides standards for noise and applies to all properties in Toronto. The Bylaw prohibits noise at any time that is likely to disturb others. The largest complaints are generally about construction, loud music or barking dogs. Construction hours: Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and....

04/30/2019

So City Council is reconstituting the Music Advisory Council and is now recruiting members for the 20 member committee.

While that process continues, feel free to post what you think are the top issues the council should discuss in their first meeting.

09/05/2018

Amazing work bringing the community . Billy Talent

TOronto TOgether 📼 http://www.bangerfilms.com

08/22/2018

Job Posting for the Toronto Music Office:

Major Responsibilities: Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding Toronto Music Strategy requirements to support the mission of Toronto Special Music Events and festival production that address and impact specific organizational objectives - Creative City, Clean and Bea

07/18/2018

YYZ Live: Inspiration for this performance series arose from a recommendation in the Toronto Music Strategy. After the success of the 2017 program, Music staff has worked with Toronto Pearson International Airport to renew YYZ Live for 2018. A minimum of 150 performances (75 artists) on stages at Terminals 1 and 3 between June – December.

YYZ Live, a musical celebration featuring free, live performances by local musicians, returns to Terminals 1 and 3 from June to December 2018 for the enjoyment of both passengers and the public.

07/09/2018

Toronto Music Directory (2016): An interactive map and searchable catalogue of local music industry services, retailers, supporting organizations and venues accessible online at City of Toronto website.

The Toronto Music Directory is an interactive map and searchable catalogue of local music industry services, retailers, suppo

07/01/2018

Happy Canada Day from all of us on TMAC. Here's a Toronto Music playlist on Spotify, which incidentally is all Canadian but not all Toronto... but it's all good music and who's counting on Canada Day!?!

Here’s the soundtrack to the hustle and bustle of Canada’s biggest city.

06/27/2018

Good on Shoppers Drug Mart and the Downtown Yonge BIA for this.

Located in the middle of one of the busiest pedestrian areas in the country, the Friar’s Music Museum is another step in the area’s musical revitalization

06/27/2018

Arts / Music in the Parks (2016): The project arose from a recommendation in the Toronto Music Strategy and was initiated by City Councillor John Filion. Parks Forestry & Recreation, the Toronto Arts Council, and City Music staff collaborated to create a new free PF&R permit category to allow grassroots music event organizers access to park permits. The program is continuing for 2018.