Talks

Sustainably Developing Your Music Community

Creating sustainable practices are more important now than ever before. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are being adapted by municipalities, schools, businesses and organizations across the globe…

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Panelists:
Cory Crossman

Music Declares Emergency

Building on the foundation laid prior on sustainable development practices, we welcome Kim Fry of Music Declares Emergency (Canadian Chapter) to speak on the impacts the music sector can have on SDG 13: Climate Action…

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Panelists:
Kim Fry

Broom Factory Case Study

Kingston's 'The Broom Factory', is breathing new life into a previously underutilized building in the cities inner harbour neighbourhood. A thriving hub of design, film, music and community, the Broom Factory is a…

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Speakers:
Jon Jeronimus, Marc Garniss, Moira Demorest

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Moderator:
Cathy Parsons

Music Beyond Entertainment

This conversation deconstructs the narrative that music is just an entertainment option by illustrating its impact on community building, mental health, education, belonging and assimilation…

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Speakers:
Mike Tanner, Bob Egan

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Moderator:
Natalie Wakabayashi

Je Me Souviens: A Quebec City Perspective

Quebec City has long been a hub for culture and innovation and is recognized today as Canada’s UNESCO City of Literature. Quebec City is the cradle of French-language culture in North America…

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Speakers:
Paule-Andrée Cassidy, Gab Paquet

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Moderator:
Morgan James

Soundtrack of a Business

April 30, 2023 brought London's jazz community together to celebrate International Jazz Day with a showcase concert at Toboggan Brewery Co. After a number of moderately successful music events, Toboggan found a niche …

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Presenter:
Matt Morton

Corporate Investment in Music Cities

Bringing two worlds together as business leaders and music leaders connect. Corporate investment in music helps build valuable infrastructure and drives prosperity. Business has always played a crucial role in sustainable…

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Speakers:
Graham Singh, Marty Novak, Kelly Austin

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Moderator:
Melanie Brulée

Carving Space For Creatives

Ensuring space and opportunities are provided for all is not only a best practice but fundamental in lively and thriving communities. Artists and industry need to see themselves in places of influence and decision making to be able…

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Speakers:
Nicole Auger, Sandra Henein, Amit Mehta, Shayna Patterson

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Moderator:
Melanie St-Pierre

SDGs & Me

Delegates breakout and discuss how their communities are already using sustainable practices with their existing programming. The intent of this interactive program is to place a lens of the UNs Sustainable Development Goals…

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Speakers:
Cory Crossman, Kim Fry

Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks features a candid discussion about Music Cities by two legendary Canadians, Margo Timmins and Dan Brodbeck. Final thought offered by Cory Crossman.

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Speakers:
Margo Timmins, Dan Brodbeck