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SUMMARY:Showcase: parallel\, Rachella Wred\, Sofia Kay\, and Loren Aronov
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present parallel\, Rachella Wred\, Sofia Kay\, and Loren Aronov at The Painted Lady on Wednesday\, May 6! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-parallel-rachella-wred-sofia-kay-and-loren-aronov/
LOCATION:The Painted Lady\, 218 Ossington Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6J 2Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
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SUMMARY:Tommy Genesis with PIAO and Tyra Jutai
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Tommy Genesis with PIAO and Tyra Jutai at The Great Hall on Wednesday\, May 6! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/tommy-genesis/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1087 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6J 1H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
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SUMMARY:Logan Staats with Sara Kae
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Logan Staats with Sara Kae at Horseshoe Tavern on Wednesday\, May 6! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/logan-staats/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Tavern\, 370 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260408T140644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T140701Z
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SUMMARY:Choir! Choir! Choir! Angel: An Epic Singalong featuring extra special guest Sarah McLachlan
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be part of something unforgettable for a great cause—supporting music education through the Sarah McLachlan School of Music. Choir! Choir! Choir! return to Massey Hall with Angel: An Epic Singalong\, a powerful\, fully participatory live experience where the audience becomes the choir. \nLed by C!C!C! directors Nobu and Daveed\, and guided by their signature energy\, thousands of voices will come together in a celebration of connection and community—learning and performing a series of songs in real time\, building toward one iconic\, emotional finale. \nThe night will feature a selection of surprise songs before culminating in a once-in-a-lifetime performance of “Angel\,” featuring special guest Sarah McLachlan. Together\, audience and artist will transform a beloved classic into a shared\, unforgettable moment. \nProceeds from the evening will support the Sarah McLachlan School of Music\, which provides free after-school music programs for children and youth facing barriers to accessing traditional music education. \nNever Stop Singing!
URL:https://departureto.com/event/choir-choir-choir-angel-an-epic-singalong-featuring-extra-special-guest-sarah-mclachlan/
LOCATION:Massey Hall\, 178 Victoria St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 1T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260401T175120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T191307Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Kiki Rowe\, iBXRHM\, ABBI WOODS\, and Jay Glavany
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Kiki Rowe\, iBXRHM\, ABBI WOODS\, and Jay Glavany at The Baby G on Wednesday\, May 7! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-kiki-rowe-ibxrhm-abbi-woods-and-jay-glavany/
LOCATION:The Baby G\, 1608 Dundas St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 1T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260408T010246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T010449Z
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SUMMARY:I Love Boosters
DESCRIPTION:Ontario Premiere \nA crew of professional shoplifters takes aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It’s like community service. \nWritten and directed by Boots Riley. Starring Keke Palmer\, Naomi Ackie\, and LaKeith Stanfield. \n  \n 
URL:https://departureto.com/event/i-love-boosters/
LOCATION:Paradise Theatre\, 1006c Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6H 1M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film Screenings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T010000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T194512Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Blue Ridge Band\, Bradley Hale\, Mitch Zorn\, Parker Graye\, and Tyler Lorette\, presented by Boots and Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 and Boots and Hearts present Blue Ridge Band\, Bradley Hale\, Mitch Zorn\, Parker Graye\, and Tyler Lorette at Adelaide Hall on Thursday\, May 7! \n\nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-blue-ridge-band-bradley-hale-mitch-zorn-parker-graye-and-tyler-lorette-presented-by-boots-and-hearts/
LOCATION:Adelaide Hall\, 250 Adelaide St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
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CREATED:20260401T154004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T191334Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: the neverminds\, Concrete Vehicles\, cherry pick\, and Rosewater Park\, presented by Range Magazine
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 + Range Magazine  are proud to present the neverminds\, Concrete Vehicles\, cherry pick\, and Rosewater Park at The Garrison on Thursday\, May 7! \n\n\nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-the-neverminds-concrete-vehicles-cherry-pick-and-rosewater-park-presented-by-range-magazine/
LOCATION:The Garrison\, 1197 Dundas St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6J 1X3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
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CREATED:20260401T182031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T195508Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: YSN Fab\, Lex Leosis\, Jackie Art\, and Jr. Rhodes
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present YSN Fab\, Lex Leosis\, Jackie Art\, and Jr. Rhodes at Division88 on Wednesday\, May 7! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-ysn-fab-lex-leosis-jackie-art-and-jr-rhodes/
LOCATION:Division88\, 225 Geary Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6H 2C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
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CREATED:20260406T173016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154910Z
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SUMMARY:Live Podcast: Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry
DESCRIPTION:Alan Cross is an internationally known broadcaster\, interviewer\, writer\, consultant\, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the broadcasting and music business\, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock and is also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music. He’s currently providing content consulting for 102.1 the Edge and Q107 in Toronto. \nOutside of radio\, Alan’s resume includes five books\, hundreds of public speaking engagements\, and a national music column for Global News. He’s also constantly engaged in voicework\, researching\, writing\, and consulting for commercials\, TV\, movies\, documentaries\, and corporate video.  \nAnother major project was The Science of Rock’n’Roll\, a travelling museum exhibit that toured science centres across North America. \nAlan is the host of the true crime podcast Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry. He also attends music conferences and lectures at schools and events all over the world. \nAlan has been deeply involved exploring the present and future relationships between music\, technology and social networking.  More information on Alan can be found at his website\, www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com .
URL:https://departureto.com/event/uncharted-crime-and-mayhem-in-the-music-industry/
LOCATION:Jane Mallett Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts)\, 27 Front St E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5E 1B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260406T203809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T120239Z
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SUMMARY:SiriusXM Spotlight Series: Katie Tupper with 646yf4t
DESCRIPTION:The SiriusXM Spotlight Series at Departure 2026 celebrates the Canadian voices defining today’s sound. \nPoplandia (Channel 754) is the soundtrack for pop culture junkies. Hear the hottest hits and exclusive interviews from your favorite artists. Movies\, music\, celebrity gossip\, current events and more\, Poplandia has you covered.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/katie-tupper/
LOCATION:The Mod Club\, 722 College St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6G 1C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260406T211147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T114719Z
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SUMMARY:Good Grief presents The Inner Circle with Kassidy
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Good Grief presents The Inner Circle with Kassidy at TD Music Hall on Thursday\, May 7! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/good-grief/
LOCATION:TD Music Hall\, 178 Victoria St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 1T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260401T182451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T191432Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Pick a Piper\, o'six\, and mei anima
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Pick a Piper\, o’six\, and mei anima at Rhythm on Thursday\, May 7! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-pick-a-piper-osix-and-mei-anima/
LOCATION:Rhythm\, 141 Bathurst St Suite 101\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260401T195359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T195435Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Kai Banks\, KOTO?\, Kyle Wildfern\, Nilo Blues
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Kai Banks\, KOTO?\, Kyle Wildfern\, Nilo Blues at Division88 on Friday\, May 8! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-kai-banks-koto-kyle-wildfern-nilo-blues/
LOCATION:Division88\, 225 Geary Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6H 2C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260406T173943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T114052Z
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SUMMARY:Live Podcast: Cynthia & Josie's Unmentionables
DESCRIPTION:Cynthia & Josie’s Unmentionables is about those delicious\, messy and sexy topics that we all have questions about but are afraid to ask. What constitutes cheating? How do I dirty talk? Why do I like such weird porn? Cynthia and Josie share extremely personal (and often embarrassing) stories along with their various guests\, inviting everyone to feel less shame about their own “unmentionables”.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/cynthia-josies-unmentionables/
LOCATION:The Rec Room Roundhouse\, 255 Bremner Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3L9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260406T204135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T121002Z
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SUMMARY:SiriusXM Spotlight Series: Sacha
DESCRIPTION:The SiriusXM Spotlight Series at Departure 2026 celebrates the Canadian voices defining today’s sound. \nThe rich history of Canadian Country music finally has a home on Top of the Country Radio (Channel 171). A perfect blend of the songs you know and love from the ‘90s and 2000s all the way to emerging country superstars you’re about to fall for. You’ll hear Dallas Smith\, Megan Patrick\, Tenille Townes\, Tim Hicks\, Shania Twain and many more!
URL:https://departureto.com/event/sacha/
LOCATION:The Mod Club\, 722 College St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6G 1C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260406T204824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T121226Z
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SUMMARY:SiriusXM Spotlight Series: Chxrry and jev.
DESCRIPTION:The SiriusXM Spotlight Series at Departure 2026 celebrates the Canadian voices defining today’s sound. \nTune in to Mixtape: North (Channel 164) playing the newest hits from Drake and Jesse Reyez to classic throwbacks from Kardinal Offishall and K-OS to the hottest emerging voices from the Canadian underground. Mixtape: North is the dopest mix of hip-hop and R&B. \n  \n 
URL:https://departureto.com/event/chxrry-and-jev/
LOCATION:The Mod Club\, 722 College St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6G 1C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260401T151137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T192257Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Avery Jane\, Frank Mighty\, and Cinzia and the Eclipse\, presented by Sofar Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 and Sofar Sounds are proud to present Avery Jane\, Frank Mighty\, and Cinzia and the Eclipse at Secret Location on Friday\, May 8! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-avery-jane-frank-mighty-and-cinzia-and-the-eclipse-presented-by-sofar-sounds/
LOCATION:Secret Location
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260401T183449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T194014Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Give My Remains To Broadway\, Closeout\, and TORRENT
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Give My Remains To Broadway\, Closeout\, and TORRENT at Bovine Sex Club on May 9! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-give-my-remains-to-broadway-closeout-and-torrent/
LOCATION:Bovine Sex Club\, 542 Queen St W\,\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260331T002923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T004058Z
UID:10000021-1778335200-1778346000@departureto.com
SUMMARY:Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience
DESCRIPTION:Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience is an epic concert film featuring the global K-Pop sensation and their sold-out SoFi Stadium performances\, along with behind-the-scenes footage. With more than 30 million albums sold worldwide and a fanbase that spans every continent\, Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience will provide fans with a bold\, large-scale theater experience\, allowing them to see a glimpse behind the curtain of their favorite band.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/stray-kids-the-dominate-experience/
LOCATION:Paradise Theatre\, 1006c Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6H 1M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film Screenings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260406T212638Z
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SUMMARY:Alicia Creti
DESCRIPTION:Alicia Creti absorbs the highs and lows of life in her music\, rolling with the ups and downs and genuinely embracing both. As such\, the Los Angeles-based singer\, songwriter\, and pianist holds nothing back when she sings\, amplifying her emotions through a distinct and dynamic delivery. Hailing from the suburbs of Montreal\, Creti started to sing at barely three-years-old and hasn’t stopped since. Inspired by artists such as Rihanna\, Beyonce\, Brandy\, and Stevie Wonder\, she began penning songs of her own by the age of six and soon developed chops on both the piano and on the microphone\, taking advantage of every opportunity to perform\, whether it be at school or in the street.In 2020\, Creti began posting on social media and immediately achieved viral impact with a soulful rendition of Summer Walker’s “Session 32\,” followed by covers of Kehlani\, Jazmine Sullivan\, and Ari Lennox that were viewed by more than 6 million views around the world. Linking up with Amisha Sarkar of TRST. RCRDS\, Creti released her debut original single\, “Congratulations\,” in 2022\, reaping over 3 million global streams and critical applause as “a flawless masterpiece” from Lyrical Lemonade. Boasting co-signs from such like-minded artists as Summer Walker\, Kehlani\, Sam Smith\, Lil Nas X\, Ty Dolla $ign\, and Keri Hilson\, among others\, Creti’s star has continued to ascend in 2023. A recent cover of Beyonce’s “Cuff It” garnered close to 2 million views on TikTok and Instagram Reels\, while a tender acoustic rendition of “Congratulations” over 500K combined views and has led to more than 25K new followers on Instagram. Alicia followed the success of “Congratulations” with “Strange\,” her debut single for Atlantic Records released earlier this year.Elegant with an edge\, strong but sensitive\, and humbly confident\, Creti crafts her own story of self-reflection\, heartbreak\, and the other facets of the human experience\, not unlike a page out of her journal. Now\, with Self/Less and more new music to follow\, Alicia Creti is poised to show the world not only how far she has come but where she’s headed next.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/alicia-creti/
LOCATION:The Drake Underground\, 1150 Queen Street West\,\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6J 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260331T001249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193658Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Chastity\, Cam Kahin\, and Smug LLC\, presented by Exclaim! and Dine Alone
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026\, Dine Alone\, and Exclaim! are proud to present Chastity\, Cam Kahin\, and Smug LLC with Special Guests at Lee’s Palace on Saturday\, May 9! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-chastity-cam-kahin-and-smug-llc-presented-by-exclaim-and-dine-alone/
LOCATION:Lee’s Palace\, 529 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260401T170947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193951Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Maddisun\, Jessica Sevier\, Hunter James\, and Dayna Reid presented by CMA Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 and CMA Ontario are proud to present Maddisun\, Jessica Sevier\, Hunter James\, and Dayna Reid at Paradise Grapevine on Saturday\, May 9! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-maddisun-jessica-sevier-hunter-james-and-dayna-reid-presented-by-cma-ontario/
LOCATION:Paradise Grapevine\, 841 Bloor St West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6G 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260401T183726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193742Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Apacalda\, Teagan Johnston\, Renon\, and Sarah Jayne Riley
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Apacalda\, Teagan Johnston\, Renon\, and Sarah Jayne Riley at The Painted Lady on Friday\, May 8! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-apacalda-teagan-johnston-renon-and-sarah-jayne-riley/
LOCATION:The Painted Lady\, 218 Ossington Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6J 2Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260331T003324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T004040Z
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SUMMARY:Bif Naked: A Documentary\, featuring live Q&A and performance
DESCRIPTION:Bif Naked is the story of a woman who refused to be defined by anything but her own voice. A force of nature\, equal parts poet\, punk\, survivor\, and agitator\, Bif invites us into her life with unprecedented access and no filter\, delivering the definitive portrait of an artist who has truly lived every lyric she has ever written. \nHer story begins in secrecy: born in India\, adopted by American missionaries\, and raised on the Canadian Prairies\, always feeling like an outsider looking in. As a teenager she was targeted by predators\, survived sexual assault\, and learned far too early how dangerous the world could be for a loud\, beautiful girl who did not want to play small. Instead of shrinking\, she got louder. She broke into the punk and alternative scenes of the late 1980s and early 1990s\, fronting bands\, touring relentlessly\, and crashing through a male-dominated music industry with tattoos\, compassion\, and platinum records. On stage she was electric; off stage she was fighting for animals\, for women\, and for marginalized kids who saw themselves in her. \nBut the triumphs came with brutal chapters: cancer\, a mastectomy\, chemotherapy\, a heart issue\, kidney failure\, addiction in the family\, divorce\, and industry betrayal. Each time\, she rebuilt. Each time\, she turned pain into art. Told through intimate interviews\, rare archival footage\, and performances that still land like a battle cry\, Bif Naked is not just a music documentary – it is a declaration about defiance\, identity\, and what it takes to stay soft in a hard world. \nThis is Bif Naked: unfiltered\, unstoppable\, unapologetically loud.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/bif-naked-a-documentary-featuring-live-qa-and-performance/
LOCATION:Paradise Theatre\, 1006c Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6H 1M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film Screenings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T233000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260401T173504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T195514Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Ash Molloy\, CON THE ARTIST\, Lucette\, and Mackenzie Arromba
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Ash Molloy\, CON THE ARTIST\, Lucette\, and Mackenzie Arromba at Division88 on Saturday\, May 9! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-ash-molloy-con-the-artist-lucette-and-mackenzie-arromba/
LOCATION:Division88\, 225 Geary Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6H 2C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T233000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260401T174159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T174214Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Ark Identity\, activemirror\, Katie Mal\, and Noise Hotel\, presented by Yangaroo
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 and Yangaroo are proud to present Ark Identity\, activemirror\, Katie Mal\, and Noise Hotel at The Sound Garage on Saturday\, May 9! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-ark-identity-activemirror-katie-mal-and-noise-hotel/
LOCATION:The Sound Garage\, 165 Geary Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6H 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260401T184100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193521Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Fox Revett\, Laila\, Jess Reiss\, and Kat Pereira
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Fox Revett\, Laila\, Jess Reiss\, and Kat Pereira at Cassette on Saturday\, May 9! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/showcase-fox-revett-laila-jess-reiss-and-kat-pereira/
LOCATION:Cassette\, 1214 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6J 1J6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260406T193641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T110631Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Platinum-selling indie trio Wild Rivers have a gift for introspective lyrics and genre-fluid melodies that transmit wisdom beyond their years. That expertise can be found across their new album\, Better Now—a companion to their record\, Never Better\, released this past July.  \nRecorded in Joshua Tree with co-producer Gabe Wax\, both Never Better and Better Now are filled with the band’s “inventive melodies\, rich harmonies\, and lush instrumentals” (Associated Press) and reflect their growth the past few years\, as they’ve faced the complicated\, confusing and unknown realities of life in their twenties.  \nKhalid Yassein and Devan Glover first connected at Queen’s University in Kingston. Starting out as an acoustic singer-songwriter project\, Khalid and Devan expanded to a more full-bodied sound\, adding multi-instrumentalist Andrew Oliver\, whom Khalid calls their “Swiss army knife.”  \nThey pull from a spectrum of sounds\, imbuing pop\, rock\, indie\, and folk into each song’s blueprint. Since their 2016 debut\, Wild Rivers has released three albums to critical acclaim\,  been nominated for Breakthrough Group of The Year at the 2023 JUNO Awards\, saw their breakout single\, “Thinking ‘Bout Love\,” certified Gold in the United States and Australia and Platinum in Canada\, and garnered over 850 million global streams.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/premium-music-wild-rivers/
LOCATION:Massey Hall\, 178 Victoria St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 1T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155019
CREATED:20260406T210826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T114641Z
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SUMMARY:Ariel Posen
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Ariel Posen at TD Music Hall on Saturday\, May 9! \nFrom May 4–10\, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter\, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases\, premium headlining performances\, comedy\, film\, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com. \nService fees include a $3.00 facility fee.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/ariel-posen/
LOCATION:TD Music Hall\, 178 Victoria St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 1T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Premium Music
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