Bluma Appel Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts)

Join us as we kick off our first day at the Bluma Appel Theatre as part of Departure Festival & Conference, welcoming a global community of artists, creators, executives, and […]

As country and rock surge back to the forefront of the global music business, the power dynamics behind the scenes are shifting just as fast. In this candid conversation, industry […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 — […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jasmeet Raina (Jus Reign) takes the stage for a special moderated keynote exploring his evolution from pioneering digital creator to the star and co-creator of the hit series Late Bloomer. Known for his sharp cultural perspective and boundary-pushing storytelling, Raina will reflect on his journey - building an audience online, navigating identity and representation, and […]

In this candid and wide-ranging conversation at Departure, Deryck Whibley sits down with acclaimed music journalist Karen Bliss to reflect on a career that helped define a generation of rock music and what comes next. From the decision to sell his catalogue to navigating the transition beyond Sum 41, Whibley opens up about legacy, ownership, […]

Hear highlights from the work of the City of Toronto’s Music Office and the Toronto Music Advisory Committee to support local music through policy initiatives and the City’s Music Strategy.

When Heated Rivalry premiered to critical acclaim, it wasn’t just the storytelling that resonated - it was the music. The emotional architecture of the series, shaped by composer Peter Peter […]