Country Profile: Canada

With a new federal government in power and a variety of economic pressures from its southern neighbour, Canada is at a crossroads.

Touring is booming at the top end of the business. Live Nation Canada’s seasonal 50,000-capacity Rogers Stadium launched this summer, bringing in the likes of Coldplay, Blackpink, and Oasis, as stadium touring hits new heights around the world.

“The past year has been unprecedented for live music in Canada with record-breaking stadium tours nationwide,” says Erik Hoffman, president of music for Live Nation Canada.

“The opening of Rogers Stadium in Toronto marked a major milestone as the country’s largest…