Folk Music Ontario is partnering with various organizations to provide a number of online offerings, including panel discussions, webinars, concerts, and more! Stay tuned to this page or sign up for our newsletter to find out what’s coming up!
Upcoming Events
Recorded Events
- 21 Revenue Streams for Musicians– Jan.12, 2022
- Folk Inc – Why, When, and How to Incorporate your Music Business– Nov.25, 2021
- SOCAN Masterclass: An Interactive Workshop on the Process of Songwriting– Nov.16, 2021
- Halloween Campfire Sing Along– Oct.28, 2021
2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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- Campfire Song Swap– Recorded Oct.1, 2021
- Making A Record & Getting Paid For It– Recorded Oct.1, 2021
- Beyond Declarations: In conversation with BDRB– Recorded Sept.30, 2021
- A River of Nickels: Royalties, Revenue, and Record Labels– Recorded Sept.30, 2021
- Fair Trade Music: A Musician’s Basic Income– Recorded Sept.29, 2021
- Back to Black: Welcoming Black musicians in the folk scene today – Recorded Sept.29, 2021
- Maximizing and Evaluating Marketing Value for Festivals– Recorded Sept.28, 2021
- Safe Touring Panel– Recorded Sept.28, 2021
- 2021 Estelle Klein Award Interview – Eve Goldberg– Recorded Sept.28, 2021
- Folk Music Canada: What can we do for you?– Recorded Sept.28, 2021
- Music Agreements: Your Producer, Manager and Co-Writers– Recorded Sept.27, 2021
- Cultivating An Inclusive Festival Environment– Recorded Sept.27, 2021
- Funding for Artists– Recorded Sept.27, 2021
- Conference Opening and Awards Presentation– Recorded Sept.25, 2021
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Webinars
- Canadian Home Studio Tour: Volume VI– Sept.21, 2021
- Canadian Home Studio Tour: Volume V– July 14, 2021
- In Conversation: State of the Canadian Music Industry– July 6, 2021
- Canadian Home Studio Tour: Volume IV– June 29, 2021
- How To: Create an EPK– Recorded June 16, 2021
- Canadian Home Studio Tour: Volume III– Recorded June 2, 2021
- Mindfully Moving Forward: Sustainable Partners– Recorded May 25, 2021
- Mindfully Moving Forward: Sustainable Places– Recorded May 18, 2021
- Mindfully Moving Forward: Sustainable Performers– Recorded May 11, 2021
- Mindfully Moving Forward: Sustainable Presenters– Recorded May 4, 2021
- Canadian Home Studio Tour: Volume II– Recorded May 5, 2021
- Canadian Home Studio Tour: Volume I– Recorded April 21, 2021
- Indigenous Voices in the Music Industry– Recorded April 8, 2021
- Seeking Inclusive Spaces: Booking Gigs as a Black, Indigenous, or Person of Colour Artist– Recorded March 10, 2021
- FMO Presents – Preparing Performance for a Post-Pandemic World– Recorded March 3, 2021
- Festivals of the Future: Inclusive Programming for Black Artists– Recorded February 24, 2021
- FMO Presents – Managing Changes in the Business of Music– Recorded February 17, 2021
- London Music Spotlight– Recorded December 10, 2020
- Streaming Your Music: Finding Fans & Building Capacity – Recorded December 3, 2020
- Tannis Slimmon: The 2020 Estelle Klein Award Interview – Recorded November 10, 2020
- Live Events & The New Normal: Adapting to a Physically Distant Dancefloor – Recorded October 29, 2020
- SOCAN Songwriting Masterclass: An interactive workshop on the process of songwriting – Recorded October 13, 2020
- Mental Health & the Music Industry: Maintaining Wellness in Isolated Times – Recorded September 21, 2020
- Home Concerts – Keeping Close while Keeping Distant – Recorded August 11, 2020
- Streaming How-to: Finding Your Voice on a Digital Stage – Recorded July 7, 2020
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Upcoming Events
Spring Sing!
Hosted By: Leah Morise
Thursday, April 7, 2022 – 7:00pm-8:30pm EST
Via Zoom
Click here to RSVP now!
Spring is just around the corner! To celebrate, FMO is pleased to announce another one of our famous campfire sing alongs!
Want to perform a song? Or perhaps just pull up a chair and sing along? Use the form below to let us know if you’d like to play, or would like to watch the fun!
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Recorded Events
21 Revenue Streams for Musicians
Featuring: Dave Cool, Vice President, Business Development, Bandzoogle
Recorded Wednesday, January 12, 2022 – 1:00pm EST
Presented by Bandzoogle and Folk Music Ontario
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Folk Inc – Why, When, and How to Incorporate your Music Business
Featuring:
Rosalyn Dennett – Canadian Federation of Musicians
Chris Garrah– McMillan LLP
Sondra Gold – Sondra Gold CPA
Gina Lapain– Edwards PC Creative Law
Byron Pascoe– Edwards PC Creative Law
Recorded Thursday, November 25, 2021 – 2:00pm EST
Presented by The Canadian Federation of Musicians and Folk Music Ontario
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SOCAN Masterclass: An Interactive Workshop on the Process of Songwriting
Featuring: Allison Russell
In conversation with Racquel Villagante, SOCAN
Recorded Tuesday, November 16, 2021 – 1:00pm EST
Presented by SOCAN and Folk Music Ontario
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Halloween Campfire Sing Along
Recorded Thursday, Oct.28, 2021
Hosted by: Leah Morise
Featuring performances from Leah Morise, Anne Lederman, Kyla Tilley, Tyler Ellis, Libby Hortop, Kashew Butter, Arthur McGregor, Will Gillespie, & Paul Mills!
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Campfire Song Swap
Recorded Oct.1, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
Hosted by: Leah Morise
Featuring performances from Leah Morise, Helen Austin, Julie Title, Arthur McGregor, Michael Darcy, Matt Zaddy, Kyla Tilley, Taylor Abrahamse, Christophe Elie, & Paul Mills!
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Making A Record & Getting Paid For It
Presented by ACTRA RACS
Recorded Oct.1, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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Beyond Declarations: In conversation with BDRB
Presented by Breaking Down Racial Barriers (BDRB)
Recorded Sept.30, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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A River of Nickels: Royalties, Revenue, and Record Labels
Presented by Folk Music Canada
Recorded Sept.30, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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Fair Trade Music: A Musician’s Basic Income
Sponsored by The Canadian Federation of Musicians
Presented by Local 1000
Recorded Sept.29, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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Back to Black: Welcoming Black musicians in the folk scene today
Recorded Sept.29, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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Maximizing and Evaluating Marketing Value for Festivals
Recorded Sept.28, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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Safe Touring Panel
Recorded Sept.28, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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2021 Estelle Klein Award Interview – Eve Goldberg
Recorded Sept.28, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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Folk Music Canada: What can we do for you?
Presented by Folk Music Canada
Recorded Sept.28, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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Music Agreements: Your Producer, Manager and Co-Writers
Presented by Edwards Creative Law
Recorded Sept.27, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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Cultivating An Inclusive Festival Environment
Recorded Sept.27, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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Funding for Artists
Recorded Sept.27, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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Conference Opening and Awards Presentation
Recorded Sept.25, 2021
at the 2021 FMO Virtual Conference
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Canadian Home Studio Tour: Volume VI – Chris McKhool
Recorded Tuesday, Sept 21 2021 – 1:00pm EST
Featured Artist: Chris McKhool
with special appearances from Sultans of String members Kevin Laliberté and Drew Birston!
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Canadian Home Studio Tour: Volume V – Danielle Allard
Recorded Wednesday, July 14 2021 – 1:00pm EST
Featured Artist: Danielle Allard
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In Conversation: State of the Canadian Music Industry
Recorded Tuesday, July 6, 2021 – 2:00pm EST
Featuring:
Erin Benjamin , President and CEO, Canadian Live Music Association
Alka Sharma, Executive Director, Folk Music Ontario
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Canadian Home Studio Tour: Volume IV – Murray Pulver
Recorded Tuesday, June 29, 2021 – 1:00pm EST
Featured Artist: Murray Pulver
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How To: Create an EPK w/ Melanie Kealey
Sponsored by: Bandzoogle
Recorded Wednesday, June 16, 2021 – 1:00pm EST
Featuring: Melanie Kealey, Communications Manager, Bandzoogle
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Canadian Home Studio Tour: Volume III – AHI
Recorded Wednesday, June 2, 2021 – 1:00pm EST
Featuring: AHI
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Mindfully Moving Forward: A Music Industry Eco-Overhaul
Every Tuesday in May 2021 – 2:00pm EST
Sustainable Presenters
Recorded Tuesday, May 4, 2021 – 2:00 pm EST
Featuring:
Michelle Demers, Artistic Director, Mission Folk Festival
Belem Vallina Gonzalez, International Relations Manager, Sinsal Festival, Spain
Spencer Shewen, Artistic Director & Festival Manager, Riverfest Elora
Marie Zimmerman, Executive Director, Hillside Festival
Sustainable Performers
Recorded Tuesday, May 11, 2021 – 2:00 pm EST
Featuring:
Tiffany Ayalik, Artist, PIQSIQ and Producer, Food for the Rest of Us
Caroline Brooks, Artist, Good Lovelies and Volunteer, Music Declares Emergency Canada
Quique Escamilla, Artist & Organizer
Veronica Johnny, Artist, The Johnnys, & Booking Manager, IndigenEd
Sustainable Places
Recorded Tuesday, May 18, 2021 – 2:00 pm EST
Featuring:
Lisa Patterson, Producer, Founder & Director, SongMakerSoundShaper
Mauricio Galeano Vargas, Deputy Director, Cultural Facilities, IDARTES, Columbia
Nadim Missaghian, Executive Director of Operations, National Arts Centre
Grant Troop, Vice President of Operations, Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall
Sustainable Partners
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 – 2:00 pm EST
Featuring:
Kyle Cunjak, Artist & Owner, Forward Music Group
Ian Garrett, Associate Professor, Ecological Design for Performance, Department of Theatre – York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Adam Kreeft, Agent, Good Company
Stevie Smith, Chief Executive Officer, The Americana Music Association UK
Linnéa E. Svensson, Board Member, Greener Events, Norway
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Canadian Home Studio Tour: Volume II – Blue Will
Recorded Wednesday, May 5, 2021 – 1:00pm EST
Featuring: Blue Will
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Canadian Home Studio Tour: Volume I
Recorded Wednesday, April 21, 2021 – 1:00pm EST
Featuring: Yolande Laroche
Moderator: Rosalyn Dennett
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Indigenous Voices in the Music Industry
Recorded Thursday, April 8, 2021 – 1:00pm EST
Speakers
Leanne Goose – Artist and President, Northern Arts and Cultural Centre
Stacey Howse – Artist & Acting Executive Director/Director of Programs, First Light
Marek Tyler – Artist & Associate Consultant, Roundtable Consulting
Moderator
Alan Greyeyes – Festival Director, sākihiwē festival
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Seeking Inclusive Spaces: Booking Gigs as a Black, Indigenous, or Person of Colour Artist
Recorded Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Speakers
AHI – Artist
Alyssa Brilla – Artist and Founder, The Freqency Portal
Cris Derkson – Artist
Leela Gilday – Artist
Ebonnie Rowe – Founder and Director, PhemPhat Entertainment Group & Producer, Honey Jam
Moderator
Shakura S’Aida – Artist
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FMO Presents – Preparing Performance for a Post-Pandemic World
Recorded Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Speakers
Luther Mallory – Live Music Performance Coach
Lindsay Sarazin – Multimedia Artist, Wolf Eye Productions
Laura Simpson – CEO and Co-Founder, Side Door
Kimberly Sinclair – Publicist and Founder, Spincount
Moderator
Rosalyn Dennett – Artist and Outreach & Licensing Coordinator, Canadian Federation of Musicians
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Festivals of the Future: Inclusive Programming for Black Artists
Recorded Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Speakers
Cécile Doo-Kingué – Artist
City Fidelia – Artist & Program Director, CHUO FM
Ian Andre Espinet – Entrepreneur, Community Advocate
Kwende Kefentse – Artist & Executive Director, CKCU FM
Yao – Artist
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FMO Presents – Managing Changes in the Business of Music
Recorded Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Speakers
Kevin Bourne – Media Personality, Entrepreneur, and Founder, SHIFTER Agency
Zachary Lucky – Artist
Byron Pascoe – Lawyer, Edwards Creative Law
Tara Shannon – Artist, Entrepreneur, and Founder, Willow Sound Records
Julian Taylor – Artist
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London Music Spotlight
Recorded Thursday, December 10, 2020 – 7:00pm-9:00pm EST via YouTube
Featuring performances from Ben Heffernan, Collective Evolution, Dawn Redskye, The Marrieds, The Pairs and more!
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Streaming Your Music: Finding Fans & Building Capacity
Recorded Thursday, December 3, 2020
Speakers
Beth Cavanagh – Owner/Founder, What’s The Story?
Nicole Rochefort – Owner/Founder, AIM: Artists In Motion
Julian Tuck – Music Programmer, CBC Music
This special Folk Music Ontario panel is offered thanks in part to the generous support of Tourism London & The London Music Office.
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Tannis Slimmon: The 2020 Estelle Klein Award Interview
Recorded Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Featuring: Tannis Slimmon
Moderator: Jan Hall
About the Estelle Klein Award
The Estelle Klein Award honours the work of an individual or group that has made significant contributions to Ontario’s folk music community. The award is named after Estelle Klein, a long-time advocate of Canadian folk music and one of the early founders of the folk festival scene in this country.
Winners are recognized with a registration for that year’s Folk Music Ontario conference for themselves and a partner as well as a lifetime FMO membership. The winner is also featured in the Conference Program edition of Folk Prints magazine, at an interview at the FMO Awards brunch, and in a career retrospective video.
Learn more about the award!
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Live Events & The New Normal: Adapting to a Physically Distant Dancefloor
Recorded Thursday, October 29, 2020
Panellists
Erin Benjamin – President & CEO, Canadian Live Music Association
Jennifer Goheen – Producer & Director of Marketing, The Havelock Country Jamboree
Tracy Jenkins – Executive and Co-Artistic Director, Lula Music and Arts Centre
Max Merrifield – Artistic Director, Northern Lights Festival Boréal
Moderator:
Heather Gibson – Executive Producer, National Arts Centre
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SOCAN Songwriting Masterclass: An interactive workshop on the process of songwriting
Recorded Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Featuring: William Prince
Moderator: Aidan D’Aoust, A&R Rep, SOCAN
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Mental Health & the Music Industry: Maintaining Wellness in Isolated Times
Recorded Monday, September 21, 2020
Panellists
Carmen Elle – Artist & Public Speaker
Kathryn Hummel – Director Of A&R, Marketing And Business Development, Royalty Records
Dayana Romero – Psychotherapist and Owner, Romero Psychotherapy and Renova
Denise Waligora – Training and Delivery Specialist, Mental Health First Aid Canada, Mental Health Commission of Canada
Moderator:
Sarah Hagerman – Industry and Events Management, Unison Benevolent Fund & Artist (Mary Moxxie)
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Home Concerts – Keeping Close while Keeping Distant
Recorded Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Panellists
Nicole Rochefort – Owner/Founder – AIM: Artists In Motion
Nick Sherman – Artist
Julian Taylor – Artist
Moderator:
Shawna Caspi – Artist
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Streaming How-to: Finding Your Voice on a Digital Stage
Recorded Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Panellists
Danielle Allard – Artist, Professor, & Twitch Affiliate
Tim Fraser – Artistic Director, Home County Music & Art Festival
Tarun Nayar – Artist, Community Builder, & Executive Director, 5X Festival
Kathleen Ryan – Live TV/Film/Events Producer, K Ryan Productions
Moderator:
Preetam Sengupta – Artist & Director, Letting Artists Make Art (LAMA)
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