Most Quebec artists perform on our stages. Relatively few artists are able to sell enough tickets to tour in theatres and cultural venues. So a large majority of artists, both Quebecker and Canadian, touring in Quebec need our network in order to make a living. In a way, it's funny that we named our association the Scènes de musique alternatives du Québec because for a critical mass of artists, there's nothing alternative about it; it's where they earn most of their living.
I feel that the key role our network plays in the careers of these artists is not well understood.