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 innovators for a day of ideas, connection, and culture. As the festival continues, this moment marks a shift into the heart of Departure’s programming. Today […]
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 technologists alike, often saying what others won’t. In this Departure-exclusive conversation, Lefsetz takes the stage for a candid, no-holds-barred discussion about the state of the […]
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, Warped reclaims its place as one of the most influential platforms in alternative music history. In this live conversation, Warped founder Kevin Lyman joins Andrew […]
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, or Los Angeles. Known for his fearless crowd work and razor-sharp takes on identity, Russell helped redefine what international stand-up could be long before “going […]
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 — the creators behind The Office Movers and founders of Random Order Studios take the stage alongside members of the extended Office Movers family for a […]
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 innovators for a day of ideas, connection, and culture. As the festival continues, this moment marks a shift into the heart of Departure’s programming. Today […]
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 musical fantasy inspired by Korean pop culture could achieve on the global stage. Long before it became a worldwide cultural force, the project began with […]
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 […]
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 and music supervisor Scotty Taylor, became inseparable from its cultural footprint. In this Departure conversation, director and co-creator Jacob Tierney joins Peter Peter and Scotty […]
