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CANADA IN UNISON HOLIDAY SPECIAL: IN CONCERT

DECEMBER 17 VIA SESSIONS LIVE AT 8:00PM ET!

All Proceeds To Support The Unison Benevolent Fund, Canada’s Leading Music Industry Charity – Providing Counselling & Emergency Financial Relief To The Canadian Music Industry

Hosted by the amazing Shawn Hook with performances from some of our incredible Canadian artist friends, join us on Thursday, December 17^th at 8:00 pm ET on Sessions Live for the Canada In Unison Holiday Special: In Concert – a virtual star-studded celebration that will draw attention to the increased demand and urgency to support the Canadian music industry during this difficult time as the need for support substantially increases with so many music people out-of-work and in-need due to the pandemic.

We are also delighted to confirm joining the incredible line-up for the Canada in Unison Holiday Special: In Concert will be Allydice, Classified, and Breagh Isabel. The original lineup already included Iskwe + Tom Wilson, Jim Cuddy, July Talk, Matthew Good, members of Mother Mother, Neon Dreams, Ruth B., Sam Roberts Band, Sarah Harmer, Scott Helman, Tim Hicks, The Glorious Sons, Tom Jackson and more.

Shawn Hook invites you to join us for the Canada in Unison: Holiday Special ❄️

Shawn Hook invites you to join us at the Canada in Unison: Holiday Special! ❄️

Tickets for the event are $30 (taxes included) and can be purchased at http://www.sessionslive.com/canadainunison/tickets.

All proceeds and donations collected from the Canada In Unison Holiday Special: In Concert will support the Unison Benevolent Fund – amplifying our efforts and focus on helping those most in need.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKET!

COVID-19 has devastated our music community, leaving thousands of music creators and professionals with an uncertain future. Your ticket purchase will directly help more music workers receive aid in times of need. When an injury destroys a tour manager''s career, or when costly medical treatments make it difficult for a composer to pay their mortgage, the Unison Benevolent Fund provides life-changing assistance. You make this possible!

In spite of generous donations from across the music industry and from music lovers, the Unison Benevolent Fund is struggling to stay afloat. We are in a crisis and Unison is moving into a crisis situation as an organization. To put this situation into perspective, the live music industry in Canada accounts for 72,000 jobs – not including performers – and generates $3.5 billion in economic activity, according to the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA).

This year, more than ever, we have all relied on the comfort that music brings us, but without further financial support, we risk losing so many music-makers and industry workers behind the music we all love so much. We need your help and we need it now more than ever!

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Please note that assistance from Unison is NOT reported as income when you apply for government support. If you are deemed eligible and receive funds from CERB or EI, you may still apply for Unison's COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund.

If you work in the Canadian music industry and require assistance, please REGISTER for Unison's services ASAP. For counselling inquiries and support to help deal with the financial or emotional impact of COVID-19, please contact 1-855-986-4766. For emergency financial assistance inquiries, please review our application process at www.unisonfund.ca and check out our COVID-19 FAQ.

Join the legendary Downchild Blues Band on Father''s Day for a FREE global watch party of the bands'' 40th anniversary show "Live at Massey Hall'' 7:00PM EST on their official Youtube channel in support of the Unison Benevolent Fund. Special guests include Dan Aykroyd, Colin James & More!

It is deeply inspiring to see the Canadian music industry come together in support of Unison, and the immediate care and needs of our music community during such a critical time. Thank you SiriusXM for your generous donation to our COVID-19 Relief Fund, which will allow us to continue to provide direct relief for music-makers and music professionals across the country.

We have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Canadian Entertainment Charity Golf Tournaments.

This decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty; we take the safety and health of our members, staff, and community very seriously. We urge everyone to continue to follow the guidelines put forth by our public health officials.

On behalf of Unison Benevolent Fund, we'd like to thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in 2021!

2021 Dates
Toronto ? Wed July 21, 2021 - Lionhead Golf Club
Vancouver ? Tue June 1, 2021 - UBC Golf Club
Montreal ? Mon Sept 20, 2021 - Beaconsfield Golf Club

We're absolutely heartbroken to announce that as an effort to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and prioritize the health of our community, Jaymz Bee''s Caravan of Music has been cancelled, and will not to proceed in October as originally planned.

We know these are challenging times, but music is always there to connect us, help us and heal us. We look forward to seeing you in April 2021!

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Unison Announces Emergency Mental Health Relief

GoFundMe Campaign to Aid Music Workers

in Response to COVID-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused increased mental health hardship for many employed in the Canadian music industry including artists, crew, behind the scenes support teams and more. Countless individuals in the music community were the first to lose their livelihood, and the entertainment industry will be one of the last to recover.

During a crisis, mental illness doesn’t simply go away and for many, the increased stressors only make it worse. In 2020, Unison has seen a 29% increase in demand for counselling services, and a 61% increase in urgent mental health crisis intervention cases.

At Unison Benevolent Fund, we are committed to providing assistance to music industry professionals and their families – not just during the holidays, but throughout the year. We have more people seeking assistance with our mental health programs than ever before, but our resources are limited. We are dependent on the generosity of donors to continue to provide much-needed services to Canadian music makers who are need of assistance. For many, Unison has been their only source of emergency assistance. It is imperative that we continue this fund to provide this bridge of relief for as many music professionals as we can.

During this time of reflection, we ask you today to make a tax-deductible donation to support the work of Unison. No donation is too small; any amount will be greatly appreciated. Donating is easy. You can contribute to Unison Benevolent Fund’s registered GoFundMe, online.

We need YOU to help us meet our goal of raising $50,000 for Unison''s Emergency Mental Health Relief Campaign. 100% of contributions are allocated directly towards our counselling services. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, please help us make this holiday a joyous one.

Donate to our GoFundMe Now!

ABOUT UNISON BENEVOLENT FUND

Unison Benevolent Fund is a non-profit, registered charity that provides counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community. We are here to help professional music makers in times of hardship, illness or economic difficulties. Unison Benevolent Fund is an assistance program – created and administered for the music community, by the music community – designed to provide discreet relief to music industry professionals in times of crisis through financial assistance and counselling and health solutions.

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Be a part of the 8th GivingTuesday movement on December 1st, 2020! After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, join the movement dedicated to giving – GivingTuesday.

This #GivingTuesday, we''re asking you for a little bit of time and your voice. Join us by creating a Facebook fundraiser on behalf of the Unison Benevolent Fund and share it with your friends and family. ⁠

TAKE ACTION!

Thanks for being a #UnisonHero and choosing to fundraise for us!

One of the easiest and most effective ways of fundraising is online. Simply visit www.facebook.com/fundraisers, click ''look for a non-profit'', type in Unison Benevolent Fund, and watch the donations

flood in. Be sure to tag us in your posts and we will like and share!

MAKE SOME NOISE.

Go one step further and share the fundraiser with your entire network! Utilize the power of social media to bring awareness of why the Unison Benevolent Fund''s programs deserve support, and connect them to your passion for music and mental health. The more we raise awareness of Unison’s programs, the more lives we can save.

Your page comes with a basic template that you can fill out, but we encourage you to add flair and to make it your own! Be sure to shout it from the rooftops that you’re fundraising for the Unison Benevolent Fund and why it matters to you.

Click here to access your online toolkit!

Fundraisers are an innovative opportunity to bring together friends, co-workers, and your community to raise awareness and funds for the crucial work that Unison provides for music-makers and industry professionals who are hurting emotionally and economically during this crisis.

The donations you generate will support our free and confidential counselling and emergency financial relief programs. And because we hold ourselves to high standards of accountability, you can assure your friends, family and community that their gift will immediately impact the lives of real people in the Canadian music community.

Generous supporters like you make all the difference in the world, especially in these difficult times. This #GivingTuesday, let’s come together and make a positive change in someone’s life.

Create Your Fundraising Page Today

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Two DAYS left: Take advantage of this exciting chance to have your generosity matched dollar for dollar!

Through the Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief project, Spotify is matching all donations to Unison Benevolent Fund, dollar for dollar, up to a collective $10M USD from now until August 9th at MIDNIGHT. To donate and take advantage of this matching opportunity before it''s too late, visit our website or text UNISON to 45678!

We need your support. Your funding is crucial at this time, as it will help us continue to provide direct relief to music-makers and industry professionals who are hurting economically during this crisis and looking for resources to aid them in recovery. There has truly never been a more important time to give.

DOUBLE YOUR GIFT. DONATE TODAY.

Your generous donation in support of our COVID-19 Relief Program will help us meet the growing demand for financial support during this unprecedented crisis. As the story continues to unfold, Unison will be there for the music community every step of the way, and we hope you will too.

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Systemic racism and intersectional oppression disproportionately impact the mental well-being of Black and Indigenous People of Colour (BIPOC) in Canada every single day. We recognize that in mental health, there is a massive disparity in how BIPOC are not only listened to but supported on every level. We have been listening, we have been learning, and the time to address these inequities is now.

We continue to look within our own organization and focus on where we need to make the changes necessary to ensure that our commitment to equality remains at the forefront.

This commitment is a process, but as a starting point,

Unison is closely reviewing and examining what steps our counselling partner Morneau Shepell is taking to provide specialized counselling and health services for the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
Unison is undergoing changes to our Board of Directors with an internal commitment towards a more diverse, inclusive and accurate representation of our communities
As Unison curates panels and discussions within the music community, we are dedicated to amplifying the voices of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and creating a diverse and inclusive safe space at all times
Unison is dedicated to learning, collecting, and sharing resources with our network that supports the mental health and wellness of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities

We stand behind our obligation to do the work for justice and equality for BIPOC members of the music community. Not just today or this week but always. We welcome any and all discussions on how we can improve our services. It is our responsibility to be better and do the work for the members of our music community, and we are only just getting started.

Please remember to be safe and take care of your mental health. For support doing these times, please call our toll-free counselling and health solutions hotline: 1-855-9UNISON (1-855-986-4766).

We have compiled an Anti-Racism Toolkit highlighting black-led Canadian organizations, guides to allyship, and resources on anti-racism education in Canada.

Click here to read >

Black mental health matters. As part of our #SelfcareSunday blog series, we''ve compiled an ongoing list of Black-led/specialized mental health programs and community organizations created to support Black communities in Canada.

Click here to read >

To support organizations, their employees, and leaders, Morneau Shepell have developed a number of resources that are available to respond and educate about racism, allyship, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in all forms.

Learn more here >

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Unison Benevolent Fund is a registered charity. Our charitable registration number is: 80741 4057 RR0001.

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We are pleased to announce that as of September 1st, 2020, Unison members will receive an invitation to the new LifeWorks digital platform. LifeWorks is a confidential assistance program and innovative well-being resource offering support and guidance for you and your colleagues in the Canadian music community.

LifeWorks is available any time by phone, online, or by mobile app – all at no cost to you, as defined by your benefits plan. LifeWorks has support and services for your mental, physical, social, and financial well-being.

Life

Every day brings changes and challenges. LifeWorks can support you and your dependents with almost any issue, whether related to health, family, money, work, or anything in between. If you have questions about handling stress, maintaining relationships, dealing with changes at work, parenting and childcare, managing your money, caring for an older relative, or health issues like losing weight or giving up smoking, you can turn to LifeWorks for answers. You can speak confidentially to one of their trained consultants – they have the knowledge and experience to offer support and strategies for work-life issues. They can connect you to counselling, set up consultations (legal, financial, parenting, eldercare, etc.) and refer you to helpful agencies and organizations in your community.

Watch this video for more information on the Life section of LifeWorks:

LifeWorks Global Employee Orientation EAP

REGISTER FOR LIFEWORKS

Perks

Perks is the place to help you save when shopping. With a huge range of retailers, there’s something for everyone.

Exclusive Offers - gives you great deals and discounts on online purchases all in one place. You can browse offers in the Exclusive Offers tab. Simply click on the offer you are interested in for details of how to redeem it.

3 easy ways to connect with LifeWorks:

LifeWorks makes it easy. Call them, go online, or download their app to access information and resources.

1) Online at login.lifeworks.com: Access hundreds of articles, recordings, eBooks, and online toolkits.

2) By free mobile app for iOS or Android: Access support and resources on the go from your smartphone. Look for the cursive “blue L” when searching LifeWorks in the App Store or on Google Play. Need to connect with a consultant? With the app, you can call us with just one tap!

3) By toll-free number: You can call LifeWorks any time, 24/7, 365 days a year, to speak with an advisor. A caring, professional member of the team will help you talk through your concerns and help you find solutions.

Find answers, fast

As with any new program, there are bound to be questions. Be sure to visit help.lifeworks.com for answers to your questions, technical support and the ability to submit a request to the LifeWorks Customer Support Team.

Launching Today!

Register to gain access to your new LifeWorks platform via the email request being sent today from LifeWorks

Download the corresponding app to use LifeWorks on the go. The app is available in Apple and Android app store.

Invite your dependents to join LifeWorks once you have created your account by visiting the “Family” section under your profile, which can be accessed in the top-right corner once logged in.

REGISTER FOR LIFEWORKS

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TORONTO, ON (October 27, 2020) - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused increased mental health hardship for many employed in the Canadian music industry including artists, crew, behind the scenes support teams and more. Countless individuals in the music community were the first to lose their livelihood, and the entertainment industry will be one of the last to recover. Through Unison’s Emergency Mental Health Relief GoFundMe Charity Campaign, Slaight Music is graciously matching all donations, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. To donate and take advantage of this matching opportunity before it''s too late, visit Unison’s GoFundMe Charity page HERE

Now more than ever, Unison is a critical safety-net for members of the Canadian music industry. Our programs are free and confidential. Help us continue to be there for music-makers who need mental health crisis services at this crucial time.

There is an urgent need to provide counselling support that will mitigate the immediate and long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With your help, we can continue to provide emergency counselling to music-makers and industry professionals who are hurting, and, together, ensure that when this crisis is behind us, Canadian music will be there to lead us out of this, stronger than ever.

We cannot meet this challenge without you.We need YOU to help us meet our goal of raising $50,000 for Unison''s Emergency Mental Health Relief GoFundMe Charity Campaign. 100% of contributions are allocated directly towards our counselling services.

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT TODAY

During a crisis, mental illness doesn’t simply go away and for many, the increased stressors only make it worse.

In 2020, Unison has seen a 29% increase in demand for counselling services, and a 61% increase in urgent mental health crisis intervention cases.

Unison is eternally grateful for the ongoing support of our donors.

No donation is too small; any amount will be greatly appreciated and will go a long way towards helping us care for the Canadian music community during this difficult and rapidly changing situation.

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We are pleased to announce the launch of #WithoutMusic, a new collaborative social media campaign designed with both the music industry and fans in mind. As part of our ongoing efforts to combat the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Canadian music industry, #WithoutMusic encourages participants to detail the positive and lasting impact of music on both their own lives and the world, and why supporting organizations like Unison is vital to the continuation of that.

No one’s loss, or struggle, is the same. But together, they can be powerful. It''s the telling of our stories that validates and helps others.

As someone in the music industry, your views are important. Please help us start a conversation.

Join us by sharing the graphic, photos, videos and your stories on social media using the #WithoutMusic hashtag, and tagging us @unisonfund.

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LAST CHANCE TO DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT with a matching gift! Through the Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief project, Spotify will match all donations to Unison Benevolent Fund, dollar for dollar, up to a collective $10M USD. To donate and take advantage of this matching opportunity before it''s too late, visit https://unisonfund.ca/donations/spotify or text UNISON to 45678!

Since the pandemic hit, the Unison office has recorded a +5,500% increase in requests for financial assistance, and that number only continues to grow. Your generous donation in support of our COVID-19 Relief Program will help us meet the growing demand for financial support during this unprecedented crisis. As the story continues to unfold, Unison will be there for the music community every step of the way, and we hope you will too.

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Dear Jackson,

This year, we all had one thing in common: when things got tough, we relied on music to keep us going.

But for the many thousands of Canadian music-workers whose careers exist on a freelance, contract, or gig-by-gig basis, the start of the pandemic signalled the start of one of the most traumatic years on record as they faced not only months of empty calendars and decimated incomes, but also complete uncertainty about what the future will hold.

A new report, entitled ''The Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Independent Music'', commissioned by the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) details just how deeply the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Canadian independent music sector. Among the most shocking discoveries: the evaporation of the live music scene has led to a decline in revenue of $233 million in just six months. The live sector has taken the biggest hit during the pandemic, seeing a 79% drop in income from 2019. In a best-case scenario, it is expected that industry revenue will not recover to pre-COVID levels until 2023-2024.

Your year-end gift today can help change this.

Our work is just beginning; there is still a tremendous need for financial assistance on an unprecedented scale that isn''t going to slow down or go away any time soon. COVID-19 has devastated our music community, leaving thousands of music creators and professionals struggling to make ends meet due to the impact of the pandemic, which many will face for years to come.

So, to help overcome these challenges – and make sure you receive your 2020 tax receipt – we urge you to please join us in helping keep the music community alive and thriving this season. Any donations received will go straight to the front line, helping Unison reach more music and entertainment workers facing real financial and emotional hardships over the coming months.

Thank you for your support,

Amanda Power

Executive Director, Unison Benevolent Fund

WHAT YOU GIVE WHEN YOU GIVE

Did you know that Canadians can get up to 53% tax-back on their year-end donations?

Donate before midnight (EST) on December 31st to receive your 2020 charitable tax receipt, and change someone''s life. Every donation counts. Every donation helps. Let’s keep Canadian music and entertainment ALIVE.

DONATE TODAY

NEW THIS SEASON: DONATE SECURITIES!

Why donate securities?

Donating stocks, bonds, and/or mutual funds is a new tax-smart way to support the Unison Benevolent Fund.

Donating securities directly avoids tax on capital gains, maximizes the return on your investment and protects the tax credits for use against other taxable income.

You will also receive a tax receipt for the full market value of your donated security, and the transfer is quick and easy!

Giving is simple, please download and complete the Securities Transfer Form here.

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