Music BC will once again host Come Together, Canada's coast-to-coast artist and industry reception for artists ready to break into Canada’s largest music market, from November 25 to 26 in Toronto. This year, B.C. will have two artists present at Come Together: The...
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Soundstage Facility Survey Key Takeaways
The SPA Soundstage Facility Survey Key Takeaways Report is a result of the survey that SPA organized to collect data from June 2021 to October 2021. Over 50 facilities participated in this survey and gave information on their clean power availability, HVAC systems, energy efficient, production services and sustainability efforts. This report touches on the benefits and considerations on sustainable practices in the industry, including Clean Energy & power, HVAC Systems, LED Lighting, Clean Energy Rentals, Materials Reuse, Waste Management, and Carbon Emissions. The key takeaways in this report spotlight the best practices for facilities to help reduce their environmental impacts.
Read the full report here.
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Read the full report here.
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