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To help support musicians enduring tough times, the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC) is aiming to raise $16,000 by April 8. That money will be split evenly among all eight of the artists under its mentorship program, the centre said in a March 25 news release.

As the centre reels from cancellations in the wake of the virus, local artists under its mentorship program also need help, it said.

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Artists in the program are: Karen Novak, aMoral house of cards (JD Hollingshead), Kiera-Dawn Kolson, Wesley Hardisty, Martin Rehak, Crook The Kid, MIRAJ and Miranda Currie.

One of those musicians, hip hop artist Crook the Kid, also known as Dylan Jones, was planning a European tour at the end of next month when the pandemic cancelled his plans.

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He imagined all the artists on the list had concerts and showcases planned, but everything is now on hold due to the pandemic.

The fundraiser was a surprise to him, but he said it's important to support Northern artists.

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Selling music to family and friends in the NWT isnSA国际影视传媒檛 enough to make a living, he said. That means professional musicians are forced to travel to promote their work. Even recording music at a professional studio requires travel to a major city, now more or less curtailed until restrictions are lifted.

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That can be a hurdle for a musician aiming to build traction and momentum while finding an audience, he said. A regular schedule of shows, press, and recording new music is all on hold.

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He considered following in the steps of other musicians whoSA国际影视传媒檝e performed on online streams and videos, but he was unsure.

Comforts like music can take a backseat when people face uncertainty or difficult times, he suggested. Jones, who has four children, said questions about income and family welfare naturally arise. Seeking out new music may not always be top of mind, he said.

Planning to head out on the land with his family, Jones said he's not aiming to produce any new music for the time being.

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