Opening Remarks
Join us as we kick off our second day at the Bluma Appel Theatre as part of Departure Festival & Conference, welcoming a global community of artists, creators, executives, and […]
13 events found.
Conference
Events for May 7, 2026
Opening Remarks: Sync Summit
Join us as we kick off Departure’s inaugural Sync Summit, bringing together music supervisors, artists, composers, and industry leaders at the intersection of music and screen. This opening moment will […]
From Vision to Phenomenon: Inside KPop Demon Hunters
When K-Pop Demon Hunters premiered, it didn’t just debut - it detonated. Conceived, and directed by Maggie Kang, the film shattered streaming records, topped charts, and defined what an animated […]
A Deep Dive with Legendary Music Supervisor, Mary Ramos
Music Publishers Canada presents an intimate keynote interview with award-winning music supervisor, Mary Ramos. Mary’s illustrious career spans from iconic films like Quentin Tarrantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2, […]
The Queen Who Built Canadian Hip Hop
Long before Canadian hip hop had a global presence, Michee Mee was already breaking barriers. As the first Canadian rapper signed to a major U.S. label and one of the […]
The Sync Pipeline: From Songwriting Session to Screen
Landing a major sync placement isn’t luck, it’s a combination of creative instinct, production decisions, and strategic positioning. In this Sync Summit conversation, hitmaker Jenna Andrews and producer/songwriter Andrew Briol […]
Late Bloomer: Jasmeet Raina on Storytelling, Sound & Breaking Through
Jasmeet Raina (Jus Reign) takes the stage for a special moderated keynote exploring his evolution from pioneering digital creator to the star and co-creator of the hit series Late Bloomer. […]
Sound Break Live Performance
Step into the upstairs lobby at the Bluma Appel Theatre for an intimate Sound Break performance presented by TOLive. Designed as a close-up musical moment within the energy of Departure, […]
Meet the Supervisors
Discover the process behind curating songs for sync, including the relationships music supervisors nurture to find the songs that elevate the projects they work on. Join us for a peek […]
Producer Playback: South Asian Edition with Deep Jandu, Jay Trak presented by SOCAN
Long before South Asian music became a global force, producers in Canada were quietly shaping the sound that would carry it there. Artists like Deep Jandu didn’t just participate in the rise of Punjabi music; they helped define its modern identity, building a sonic language that now resonates worldwide. In this special Producer Playback session, […]
The Global Sound of K-Pop
K-pop isn’t just a genre—it’s one of the most influential forces in global music. This panel brings together the Canadian songwriters helping shape its sound from behind the scenes, offering […]
Black Music Songwriters Circle presented by SOCAN
Black music has long been the foundation of global sound, shaping everything from R&B and soul to hip hop, pop and beyond. In Canada, a new generation of artists is building on that legacy while carving out distinct, future-facing voices. This songwriter circle brings together Jev, Adria Kain, + special guests for an intimate session […]
Scoring the Moment: Inside the Sound of Heated Rivalry
When Heated Rivalry premiered to critical acclaim, it wasn’t just the storytelling that resonated - it was the music. The emotional architecture of the series, shaped by composer Peter Peter […]