Many live music venues are closing.

Whether it's nightclubs in downtown Vancouver, a non-profit space in the province's capital or a smaller venue in rural British Columbia, dedicated spaces for artists to perform are becoming few and far between. 

In general, the high cost of rent for both artists and for business owners running the venues is the main culprit. 

Communities are being forced to get creative. Traditional theatres and stages may be disappearing, but performance spaces are popping up …