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Departure
Talent

Announcing our first wave of groundbreaking artists and industry leaders taking the Departure stage.

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Set off on
new Horizons

For over 40 years, Canadian Music Week has brought the world together, introducing the brightest stars to the global stage.

About Departure

Your
launchpad to
new ideas

Join us for a reimagined festival and conference bridging music, art, comedy, and technology.

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3000+

Global delegates representing all creative industries will attend Departure

30+

World-class venues showcasing buzzy music and comedy shows in every corner of the city

100+

Visionary leaders speaking at the Departure Conference based in Hotel X Toronto

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News &
Updates

DEPARTURE FESTIVAL + CONFERENCE KICKS OFF ITS FIRST LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT WITH AUDIENCE FAVOURITES AND INDUSTRY LEADERS IN MUSIC, ART, COMEDY AND TECH
January 28, 2025
AN INSIDE LOOK AT DEPARTURE PROGRAMMING WITH KEVIN BARTON
Dec 16, 2024
LOFT ENTERTAINMENT AND OAK VIEW GROUP UNVEIL DEPARTURE: A REIMAGINING OF CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK
Nov 12, 2024