Carmen Spada, the artistic director of World of Jazz in Brampton, expressed his deep concern about the festival's viability, saying, "This is like a child to me to not be able to keep it alive would be like me watching the death of a loved one." This statement underscores the emotional investment he has in the festival, highlighting its significance beyond just a cultural event.
The festival, which has significantly expanded since its inception with nearly 150 artists set to perform this year, is now facing unsustainable financial pressures. Spada noted, "The other easiest way is to shrink: go from three days to two, go from two days to one, lower the quality of your musicians, lower the quality of your production. That's not something we want to do." This emphasizes the conflict between quality and financial constraints.
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