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Radio Starmaker Fund Annual Report

2020 / 2021

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Grant Allocation By Music Industry Association

Success Fact: Jason Benoit

Jason Benoit

Radio Starmaker support has been a major factor in the continued success of my business and brand. The extra funds paid by Starmaker for touring allows more flexibility to pay for travel expenses and accommodations, which ultimately eases the stress on my band members and myself.

During Covid-19, Radio Starmaker’s commitment to provide support of live stream shows was an undeniable advantage for my music career and personal life. To be able to continue performing for my fans and making new fans through the web has provided peace of mind, and the finances to maintain my brand and provide for my family during a particularly difficult time of uncertainty in the world.

The support Radio Starmaker has provided from the live stream shows have also helped me to produce my next album. This is the first time I’ve produced my own album and it does my heart good to think that the world will finally hear my true vision of country music. Starmaker’s ongoing commitment to provide support for artists goes above and beyond any other granting body I’ve dealt with since the beginning of my career.

Thank you Radio Starmaker for all you do for independent artists like me.

Jason Benoit

Recipient Event Territory Amount
Total $390,000
Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences 2021 Juno Awards Virtual due to COVID-19 $175,000
Canadian Country Music Association 2021 Canadian Country Music Awards Virtual due to COVID-19 $40,000
CIMA 2021 Diversity Initiative Various $100,000
MMF 2021 Music Managers Forum Canada Various $45,000
Polaris Music Prize 2021 Polaris Music Prize Virtual due to COVID-19 $30,000