Toronto's music scene is front and centre today at City Hall.
The Kool House, The Hideout, and The Big Bop have all been shut down in recent years and many are blaming gentrification.
The Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council listened to hours of submissions today as it considers ways to salvage what's left of the city's live music venues.
Toronto's real estate market is putting a lot of pressure on the industry.
Land is in such high demand that often times private landlords are enticed with bags of cash from developers and it's "goodbye" to the music venue that occupies the space.