HEALTH & WELLNESS AT COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK – CALGARY, AB

10:00AM Fan Village - Goat Yoga 321-11th Ave SE. Calgary (Cowboys Tent) Ever tried child's post with a goat on your back, next to a celebrity? What are you waiting for? Bring your tights, your mat, a water bottle and a sense of adventure! Join in on goat yoga with some of our #Goats 10:30AM - 12:30PM CCMA Seminar Series: Round Tables Presented by rdr Music Group Telus Convention Centre, Glen 201+202 - Calgary, AB Meet with our friends from Unison Benevolent Fund whom are participating in Country Music Week with the Canadian Country Music Association! Find them at the CCMA Round Tables on Sept. 7th to learn more about Unison and wellness in the music industry. The CCMA Round Table Session offers newcomers a chance to sit down with trade experts and glean some of the wisdom years of experience has afforded them. From honing your craft, to gaining and keeping an audience, and having longevity in the industry, this session is tailor-made for whatever focus the participants want addressed. Featuring titans from all aspects of the industry, this is a must-hit session for those looking for some advice, ideas, mentorship, and direction on next-steps in their careers.

Mental Health & the Music Industry: Maintaining Wellness in Isolated Times

Panellists Carmen Elle – Artist & Public Speaker Kathryn Hummel – Director Of A&R, Marketing And Business Development, Royalty Records Dayana Romero – Psychotherapist and Owner, Romero Psychotherapy and Renova Denise Waligora – Training and Delivery Specialist, Mental Health First Aid Canada, Mental Health Commission of Canada Moderator: Sarah Hagerman – Industry and Events Management, Unison Benevolent Fund & Artist (Mary Moxxie) View the full recording now!

Canada In Unison Holiday Special: In Concert

Canada’s beloved artist community will come together with the Unison Benevolent Fund – an assistance program that provides discreet relief to music industry professionals in times of crisis – to host Canada In Unison Holiday Special: In Concert – a virtual concert celebration in support of the Canadian music and entertainment industry on Sessions Live, Thursday, December 17th beginning at 8:00 pm ET. Featuring 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, the virtual event that includes elements of live along with newly pre-recorded performances, will draw attention to the increased demand and urgency to support the Canadian music industry during this difficult time as their need for support substantially increases with so many music people out-of-work and in-need due to the pandemic. Tickets for the event are $30 (taxes included) and can be purchased at http://www.sessionslive.com/canadainunison/tickets beginning today at 8:00 am ET. All proceeds and donations collected from the Canada In Unison Holiday Special: In Concert will support the Unison Benevolent Fund – amplifying their efforts and focus on helping those most in need.