HAMILTON – The arts are essential to an inclusive society. They reflect our cultural, linguistic and regional diversity, and are at the core of Canada’s creative economy. The Government of Canada promotes the vitality of the Canadian arts sector by supporting arts training organizations across the country.
Accompanied by Lisa Hepfner, Member of Parliament for Hamilton Mountain and Andrea Horwath, Mayor of Hamilton, Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced $1.2 million in funding to the region’s Brott Music Festival, one of Canada’s largest orchestral music festivals. Minister Tassi made this announcement on behalf of Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
Through Canadian Heritage’s Canada Arts Training Fund, the Brott Music Festival offers two professional music training programs: the National Academy Orchestra of Canada and the BrottOpera. These programs will receive funding over two years, starting in 2023, to provide international standards of training through performance and non-performance-based seminars, masterclasses and pedagogical experiences, both live and virtually. It will equip highly talented emerging professional artists with both the creative and practical aspects of a successful musical career and give them the opportunity to work in the artistic fields in which they have trained.
This investment aligns with the government’s commitment to furthering skills development in the cultural sector, promoting cultural diversity, and supporting the development of the next generation of Canadian artists, creators and future cultural leaders.
“The Brott Music Festival is a striking example of how the Canada Arts Training Fund supports arts training in Canada. By encouraging artistic excellence and offering young musicians the opportunity to develop their skills, it is also an opportunity to showcase their incredible talent. Their dedication to their art and training makes us proud.” —Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage
“For over three decades, the Brott Music Festival has been a key contributor to the Canadian music scene and to the professional development of talented Canadian artists who enrich our lives and contribute to our economy. With this funding, we are ensuring that the next generation of professional artists continues to benefit from the resources and opportunities they need to hone their craft, explore their creativity, and reach their full potential.” —Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario