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Where live music thrives.

Music Day in Canada connects local stages into one national moment — strengthening visibility, participation and long-term sustainability for live music across the country.

The Lemmon Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the arts and entertainment ecosystem.

Founded by Jessica Lemmon and Michael Scriven, the Foundation was created in response to a recurring challenge across the cultural sector: many of the most meaningful ideas struggle to move beyond early momentum because the people behind them lack access to the strategic support, partnerships, and institutional credibility needed to grow sustainably.

The Foundation exists to support capable leaders and responsible initiatives by providing the structure, guidance, and collaborative partnerships required to bring cultural ideas to life.

A local live music crowd in Vancouver

Clear leadership. Local ownership.

The Lemmon Foundation leads Music Day in Canada and its charitable mission. Lemmon Entertainment curates and produces the national platform. Lemmon Stage delivers artist-support and education programs. Cities, venues and music organizations own what happens locally.

Four programs. One throughline.

Lemmon Stage

Stage time for emerging artists at established events, reaching audiences larger than they could draw alone.

Ready For Live

Practical training for live performance and professional growth.

Lemmon Stage Connects

Cross-sector connection, mentorship and knowledge exchange.

Music Day in Canada

The Foundation’s largest public-facing national moment, returning September 26, 2026.

Leadership

Jessica Lemmon

Founder & CEO, Lemmon Entertainment

Michael Scriven

Executive Director, The Lemmon Foundation

Kate Buyanava

Social Media Manager, The Lemmon Foundation

Team

Andre Pettipas

Musician

Elissa

Get Us Together Music

Harmony Taetz

American Music & Sound

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