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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:20260508T193000
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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:20260508T200000
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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:20260508T210000
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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
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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:20260509T193000
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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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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
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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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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
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Fox Revett\, Kat Pereira\, Laila\, and Princess Melia
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Fox Revett\, Kat Pereira\, Laila\, and Princess Melia 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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SUMMARY:Showcase: Afrique Like Me
DESCRIPTION:Departure 2026 is proud to present Afrique Like Me\, Meedy\, Kem Kem\, The Maskateers\, and ⁠Risky Medicine at Runnymede 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/showcase-afrique-like-me/
LOCATION:Runnymede Hall\, 821 Runnymede Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 3V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Showcase Music
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