Welcome Session / Opening Remarks
Welcome to Departure Festival & Conference and Radiodays North America - two platforms united by a shared belief in the power of music, media, and storytelling to shape culture. This […]
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Events for May 5, 2026
Regulating the Future: Canadian Content, Global Platforms & What Comes Next
In a moment of rapid transformation across music, media, and digital platforms, the role of regulation has never been more consequential or more complex. In this keynote, Vicky Eatrides, Chairperson […]
Opening Remarks: Creator Summit
Kick off Departure’s inaugural Creator Summit with a welcome that sets the tone for a new kind of conversation between creators, platforms, and audiences. Bringing together voices from across music, […]
Music, Radio & Regulation – An Open Discussion
At last fall’s CRTC hearing on Canadian Content – The Path Forward, broadcasters and music industry groups called for urgent updates to the regulatory framework. Issues included Cancon definitions and […]
The Art and Science of Growing Your Podcast
You make a great podcast…. now you just need people to hear it. How do you engage the audience, spread the word and figure out if it’s resonating? Even if […]
The New Architecture of Influence: How Creators Are Reshaping Entertainment and Brands
Leading social creators, talent agents, and talent development executives come together to unpack how the creator economy has evolved into a fully functioning entertainment and business ecosystem. Today’s creators are […]
Tweets, Tariffs, and Tracks: The Canada-U.S. Relationship and What It Means for Music
As headlines from Washington increasingly intersect with decisions in Canada's music boardrooms and recording studios, understanding that connection has never mattered more for our industry. In this fireside chat, Mitch […]
Built to Break Through: Hollywood Jade x Rêve
Hollywood Jade—fresh off his win on The Traitors Canada—joins forces with breakout pop artist Rêve for a candid fireside conversation on what it really takes to break through in today’s […]
USA First: The Future of Radio Imaging
In radio, every second counts. The moment something sounds off, listeners are gone and so is your profit. For decades, stations accepted something strange as normal: moments where the sound […]
BBC Radio 6 Music: Why Curated Music Radio Can Still Win
BBC Radio 6 Music is one of the UK’s most distinctive music brands - a home for listeners who value discovery, depth and genuine musical passion. Built on trust, taste […]
Signal Lost: Radio’s Measurement Crisis Is Now a Fight for Survival
Radio reaches millions of Canadians every week. So why are broadcasters losing the budget conversation before the first slide loads? The answer isn't audience size - it's proof. This session […]
The Morning Shift
Morning shows remain radio’s most important relationship… but what does a great one need in 2026? This session takes a clear-eyed look at how successful morning shows are built today: […]
If You Knew Better: From Label Executive to Podcast Powerhouse – An Executive Keynote Conversation with Amber Grimes
Amber Grimes has built her career at the intersection of music, strategy, and culture. From leading Artist & Label Partnerships at Spotify to serving as EVP & GM of LVRN […]
The Indie Advantage: Scaling With Partners, Not Compromises
As independent music continues to expand globally, artists and labels are redefining what growth requires. The most resilient indie models focus on partnership rather than control, providing access to capital, […]
Worried About AI? Your Best Friend is AI
In a world where it seems that lies travel a hundred times faster than the truth, where can AI give us a creative assist? We hear about the fears and […]
Beyond the Mic: Building Podcast Communities on YouTube
YouTube has become the most-listened-to podcast platform in Canada—the ultimate destination where audiences connect with creators they love and discover new favorites, no matter where they are. As the format […]
Trust Issues: Navigating a New Era of Populism
In this age of all-caps opinions passing for political discourse, we’ll hear from the frontlines… hosts who are successfully making programs that privilege facts and build audiences, whether it’s on […]
Showcase: Chloe Tang and Myles Lloyd, presented by Live Nation OnesToWatch
Departure 2026 and Live Nation OnesToWatch are proud to present Chloe Tang and Myles Lloyd at The Lounge at Live Nation on Tuesday, May 5! From May 4–10, 2026 Departure […]
Showcase: Bianca Espino, Emma Lamontagne, Isla-Maria, Michaela Slinger, and priyana
Departure 2026 are proud to present Bianca Espino, Emma Lamontagne, Isla-Maria, Michaela Slinger, and priyana at Burdock Music Hall on Tuesday, May 5! From May 4–10, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto […]
Showcase: The Codas, Victoria Staff, Kaeley Jade, and Theo Day
Departure 2026 is proud to present The Codas, Victoria Staff, Kaeley Jade, and Theo Day at the Cameron House on Tuesday, May 5! From May 4–10, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a […]
Power Ballad
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TIFF Lightbox
350 King St W, Toronto
Canadian Premiere When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. […]
Live Podcast: The Jann Arden Podcast Live!
The award-winning Jann Arden Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Canadian icon Jann Arden with co-hosts Caitlin Green and Sarah Burke. With humour and heart, the show dives into […]
Ebril and Mage Tears
Departure 2026 is proud to present Ebril and Mage Tears at Rivoli on Tuesday, May 5! From May 4–10, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter, blending a world-class industry conference […]