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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
A controlled revolution in audio audience measurement in the Netherlands! In the Netherlands, audio has been successfully brought back into the spotlight with a completely new currency measurement system. A […]
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, […]
What began as culturally sharp, character-driven comedy on YouTube has grown into one of Canada’s most influential creator-led entertainment brands. In this Departure-exclusive conversation, brothers Jermaine and Trevaunn Richards — […]
