Signs of Live

Broken Social Scene, METZ Call on the Government to Support Canadian Venues
PUBLISHED Jun 18, 2020
Exclaim! recently spoke with several Canadian venues about the "draining, stressful experience" of trying to remain in business during coro...
Cinemark to Reopen All U.S. Movie Theatres by July 17
PUBLISHED Jun 17, 2020
Despite COVID-19 cases continuing to climb, Cinemark — the third largest theatre chain in the U.S. — has announced plans to reopen all of i...
Canadian Indie Venues Rally to Save Concert Industry: "Without Venues, the System Collapses"
PUBLISHED Jun 16, 2020
Back in April, reports began trickling out that the coronavirus pandemic might prevent concerts from returning in full force until 2021 — a...
The Ottawa International Animation Festival Is Going Fully Online in 2020
PUBLISHED Jun 16, 2020
Thanks to the social distancing measures required by the COVID-19 pandemic, the new normal for 2020 is to put every film festival online. F...
Cineplex Plans to Open Six Theatre Locations in Alberta This Month
PUBLISHED Jun 15, 2020
A handful of small cinemas opened their doors in British Columbia this past weekend, including Victoria's the Vic Theatre and locations of...
More Movie Theatres in BC Are Set to Reopen with 'E.T.' Screenings This Weekend
PUBLISHED Jun 12, 2020
We recently learned that Victoria's the Vic Theatre was set to open today following a lengthy closure due to COVID-19. It turns out that it...
Good News for Band Practice: Ontario Allowing People to Form "Social Circles" of Up to 10 People
PUBLISHED Jun 12, 2020
Ontario is once again easing its physical distancing restrictions, and this could mean good news for bands across the province. Doug Ford'...
A Movie Theatre in Victoria Is Set to Reopen This Week
PUBLISHED Jun 10, 2020
Here's a small glimmer of hope for the possible return of movie theatres after three months of closure due to COVID-19. Independent Victori...