The ECMAs wrapped up last night with one final party to pass the blue guitar on to next year’s host city Halifax.
Five days of great music drew a lot of people to Saint John where they spent a lot of money. It’s estimated to ECMAs were worth about $3 million especially for hotels, bars and restaurants.
A new report, presented at the ECMAs, suggests that investing in Atlantic Canada’s music scene could mean profits for the region as a whole. The report calls for a comprehensive Atlantic music strategy. The report says the music industry here is hindered by a lack of infrastructure, stringent liquor laws and restrictions on live venues. The report recommends creating an Atlantic Canadian Music Fund to finance creativity in the region.