Kick off Departure’s inaugural Creator Summit with a welcome that sets the tone for a new kind of conversation between creators, platforms, and audiences. Bringing together voices from across music, media, and digital culture, this opening moment will ground the day in a shared focus on community, connection, and creative opportunity. As Kaye Parker, Senior […]
Leading social creators, talent agents, and talent development executives come together to unpack how the creator economy has evolved into a fully functioning entertainment and business ecosystem. Today’s creators are building multi-platform companies, driving global cultural moments, and shaping how audiences discover and engage with content. From major brand partnerships and appearances in established film […]
Hollywood Jade—fresh off his win on The Traitors Canada—joins forces with breakout pop artist Rêve for a candid fireside conversation on what it really takes to break through in today’s culture. Together, they’ll unpack the discipline, strategy, and creative risk behind building a modern pop career—where performance, choreography, and identity must cut across stages, screens, […]
As independent music continues to expand globally, artists and labels are redefining what growth requires. The most resilient indie models focus on partnership rather than control, providing access to capital, technology, and infrastructure without sacrificing independence. This panel examines how these approaches are reshaping the indie landscape, challenging traditional power structures, and enabling long-term value […]
Join us as we kick off Departure’s inaugural Live Summit, presented by Live Nation Entertainment, bringing together leaders from across the live music ecosystem for a day of insight, connection, and forward-looking conversation. This opening moment will set the tone for a summit focused on the people, partnerships, and ideas shaping the future of live […]
Life on the road can be as demanding as it is rewarding and the impact on mental health is often overlooked. In this keynote conversation, Dr. Chayim Newman draws on his experience working directly with artists and touring professionals to explore the realities of sustaining well-being in a 24/7 industry. From burnout and isolation to […]
Rock is bigger than ever on the global stage. This panel spotlights Independent Artist Group and the leadership shaping heavy music’s continued dominance in touring, spanning arenas, amphitheatres, and major international festivals. With a roster that includes global headliners such as Metallica, Sleep Token, Ghost, Disturbed, and Limp Bizkit, the company continues to drive the […]
This is the room where the future of festivals gets defined. Bringing together some of the most influential talent buyers and operators in the world—Kevin Lyman, Gus Canazio, Brooke Dunford, and Patrick Guay—this headline panel dives into how festivals are evolving at every level. From global mega-festivals like Rock in Rio and Lollapalooza Brazil to […]
The fan relationship has evolved, and with it, the entire business of live music. This panel brings together experiential entrepreneurs Noreen Hamid, Patrice Whiffen + special guests to explore how VIP experiences, merch pop-ups, and high-touch fan activations are redefining revenue in today’s live ecosystem. From Oasis-style cultural takeovers to Morgan Wallen’s premium fan experiences, […]
Join us as we kick off Departure’s inaugural Sync Summit, bringing together music supervisors, artists, composers, and industry leaders at the intersection of music and screen. This opening moment will set the tone for a day focused on the creative and commercial power of sync, exploring how music moves across film, television, advertising, and beyond. […]
Music Publishers Canada presents an intimate keynote interview with award-winning music supervisor, Mary Ramos. Mary’s illustrious career spans from iconic films like Quentin Tarrantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2, Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained, and The Hateful Eight to the acclaimed series Being the Ricardos, Mrs. America, Little Fires Everywhere, Black Bird, and Wu-Tang: An […]
Landing a major sync placement isn’t luck, it’s a combination of creative instinct, production decisions, and strategic positioning. In this Sync Summit conversation, hitmaker Jenna Andrews and producer/songwriter Andrew Briol unpack how songs are written and produced with placement potential in mind, from emotional tone and lyrical universality to sonic palettes that translate across film, […]
