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 — […]
Digital advertising is "click, click, bought." National radio campaigns are "call, wait, negotiate." While digital platforms offer frictionless, self-serve access, executing a radio buy can still take days or weeks. […]
Country music has always been built on great songs and the stories behind them. From Nashville writing rooms to festival mainstages, today’s country artists are carrying that tradition forward while […]
In an industry built on making noise, these women have mastered the art of turning pressure into possibility. If you’ve ever wondered how leaders rise when the spotlight is hottest, […]
The fan relationship has evolved, and with it, the entire business of live music. This panel brings together experiential entrepreneurs Noreen Hamid, Patrice Whiffen + special guests to explore how […]
No keynotes. No long backstories. Just ideas! Six brilliant speakers bring five ideas each and what do you get… 45 minutes of pure inspiration. This is the session for people […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
