FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Monday, September 24th 2019 (Toronto, ON) – Folk Music Canada is pleased to present FolkNorth; an export-focused showcase and industry event that will take place at the 33rd annual Folk Music Ontario Conference from September 27th to 29th at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites in Mississauga, Ontario.
Produced in partnership with Folk Alliance International and Folk Music Ontario, FolkNorth is anchored in the goal of expanding market opportunities for the Canadian folk industry. The program spotlights the strength of Canadian folk talent on a world stage, bringing together Canada’s brightest and most compelling artists with over 20 international delegates from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
FolkNorth offers high-level business opportunities to established Canadian artists, agents, managers, music supervisors and publicists, as well as professional development and networking opportunities. It also showcases some of Canada’s most compelling and export-ready artists:
Friday, September 27, 2019 – VISTA SALON
12:00 PM – Cécile Doo-Kingué (QC)
12:30 PM – Brenna MacCrimmon (Turkwaz) (ON)
1:00 PM – Kalyna Rakel (ON)
1:30 PM – Jessica Rhaye and the Ramshackle Parade (NB)
Saturday, September 28, 2019 – MAVIS SALON
12:00 PM – Gathering Sparks (ON)
12:30 PM – From Away (ON)
1:00 PM – Marc Meriläinen (ON)
1:30 PM – Desiree Dorion (ON)
FolkNorth will also host business-to-business meetings and export-focused panels for showcasing artists and key international industry professionals.
About Folk Music Canada: Folk Music Canada is a member-driven organization that supports and promotes the Canadian folk music community, and is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance, diversity and cultural value of all types of folk music in Canada. Follow Folk Music Canada @FolkMusicCanada on Twitter, Instagram @FolkMusicCanada or “like” on Facebook. |