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

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  • May 2026

  • Wed 6

    Opening Remarks

    May 6 @ 9:45 am - 10:00 am
    Bluma Appel Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts) 27 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Conference , Departure

    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 […]

  • Wed 6

    Power Brokers: Bob Lefsetz and Chief Zaruk on Country, Rock & the New Music Economy

    May 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Bluma Appel Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts) 27 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Conference , Departure

    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 […]

  • Wed 6

    Warped Tour, Hardcore & the Future of Counter Culture

    May 6 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
    Bluma Appel Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts) 27 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Conference , Departure

    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, […]

  • Wed 6

    Going Global: Scaling Culture with Russell Peters

    May 6 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
    Bluma Appel Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts) 27 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Conference , Departure

    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, […]

  • Wed 6

    From Office Movers to Media Moguls: Jermaine & Trevaunn Richards

    May 6 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Bluma Appel Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts) 27 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Conference , Departure

    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 — […]

  • Thu 7

    Opening Remarks

    May 7 @ 9:45 am - 10:00 am
    Bluma Appel Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts) 27 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Conference , Departure

    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 […]

  • Thu 7

    From Vision to Phenomenon: Inside KPop Demon Hunters

    May 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Bluma Appel Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts) 27 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Conference , Departure

    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 […]

  • Thu 7

    Late Bloomer: Jasmeet Raina on Storytelling, Sound & Breaking Through

    May 7 @ 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
    Bluma Appel Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts) 27 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Conference , Departure

    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 […]

  • Thu 7

    Talking Disaster: Deryck Whibley on Life After Sum 41

    May 7 @ 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
    Bluma Appel Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts) 27 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Conference , Departure

    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, […]

  • Thu 7

    From Civic Policy to Centre Stage: How Toronto Supports Music

    May 7 @ 3:25 pm - 3:40 pm
    Bluma Appel Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts) 27 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Conference , Departure

    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.

  • Thu 7

    Scoring the Moment: Inside the Sound of Heated Rivalry

    May 7 @ 3:50 pm - 4:45 pm
    Bluma Appel Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts) 27 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Conference , Departure

    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 […]

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