Advertising dollars are the clearest signal of where media power is shifting. In this keynote and executive conversation, WPP Media CEO Kevin Johnson unpacks how global brands are allocating billions […]
For decades, Bob Lefsetz has been one of the most outspoken and widely read voices in the music industry. Through The Lefsetz Letter, he has challenged executives, artists, promoters, and […]
Join artist and cultural policy advocate Miranda Mulholland for a dynamic conversation spotlighting artists who have stepped beyond the stage to influence and shape cultural life in meaningful ways. Bringing […]
In a culture where artists can build audiences without traditional radio, what is the new value exchange? Bobby Carter and special guests to be announced soon!
This year marks the 30-year return of Warped Tour — a festival that didn’t just tour, but built a movement. With its long-awaited comeback and return to Montreal this summer, […]
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, […]
Rock is bigger than ever on the global stage. This panel spotlights Independent Artist Group and the leadership shaping heavy music’s continued dominance in touring, spanning arenas, amphitheatres, and major international festivals. With a roster that includes global headliners such as Metallica, Sleep Token, Ghost, Disturbed, and Limp Bizkit, the company continues to drive the […]
Few songwriters understand the anatomy of a global hit quite like Jenna Andrews. Fresh off the breakout success of KPop Demon Hunters, she continues to shape the sound of contemporary pop at the highest level, working across borders, languages, and markets. In this in-depth masterclass, moderated by SOCAN's Houtan Hodania, Jenna pulls back the curtain […]
Join Russell Peters for a sharp, unfiltered conversation about building a career that spans the globe. For decades, he’s shown that comedy rooted in culture travels—whether in London, Dubai, Mumbai, or Los Angeles. Known for his fearless crowd work and razor-sharp takes on identity, Russell helped redefine what international stand-up could be long before “going […]
This VP Records–sponsored panel will explore the evolving landscape of Caribbean music and its growing influence on the global cultural ecosystem. Bringing together Shontelle alongside key voices from VP Records and emerging cultural leaders, the conversation will examine how Caribbean music continues to shape international sound and culture, while spotlighting the next generation of promoters, […]
Dr. Derrick Gray, Chief Research & Operations Officer at Numeris, will discuss how these foundational approaches presented by the National Media Onderzoek compare with—and inform—the next stage of audio measurement development in Canada. Acknowledging the value of robust PPM models as proven building blocks, Derrick will outline how Numeris is leveraging decades of experience to […]
This is the room where the future of festivals gets defined. Bringing together some of the most influential talent buyers and operators in the world—Kevin Lyman, Gus Canazio, Brooke Dunford, and Patrick Guay—this headline panel dives into how festivals are evolving at every level. From global mega-festivals like Rock in Rio and Lollapalooza Brazil to […]
