Alliance for New Music and Sound Art in Canada

An initial group of national organizations that serve new music and sound art communities have formed an Alliance to collaborate on strategic action. Our organizations represent composers, musicians, sound artists, art workers, and ensembles. Through our organizations’ distinct missions, we each provide valuable services, programs, and/or advocate for new music created in Canada.

In many cases, our organizations represent common memberships and networks. We agreed to work together to provide unified guidance and collaboration for clear action in their best interests.

We started a discussion on February 13, 2025, because we are concerned about the state of new music and sound art in Canada, including increased cost-of-living, decreased financial support, and the potential of US tariffs to worsen an already precarious situation. As creators and artists, we promote freedom of expression and form a common front to resist potential assault on civil society in Canada.

This alliance is committed to amplifying the specific needs of our diverse music communities, championing their value as a key partner within larger cultural discussions. We strongly encourage other like-minded organizations to reach out and join us as we move forward.

In solidarity,