Folk Canada & Friends at The JUNO Awards

The Junos are coming to Hamilton! Come and celebrate this special event with Folk Canada on Thursday, March 26th. We're partnering with Manitoba Music, Music BC, Music Nova Scotia, & MusicOntario for this exciting event, and you're invited! 

Thursday, March 26, 2026, 4:00pm - 7:30pm

Mills Hardware (95 King St. E, Hamilton, ON)

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MusicOntario & Music BC present: Building an Independent Record Label from Scratch 

PANEL: 4:30PM

Independent record labels are often at the pulse of discovery when it comes to new music across the spectrum of genres! In an era of corporate homogenization, tech assimilation, and risk-aversion, we need indie labels more than ever: independent companies collaborate with artists and teams to pursue unique creative visions, campaigns, and content to build sustainable careers rooted in shared ethics and art.

Explore where and how to start and learn about what the day-to-day business looks like to grow a roster and power successful releases. 

NETWORKING: 6:00PM

Folk Canada, Manitoba Music, Music BC, Music Nova Scotia, & MusicOntario present:

Communities Connect - Interprovincial and cross-genre networking for independent artists & music companies

Music industry pros from across Canada are in town to celebrate, mingle, discover music, and bond! Join this free networking session to discover interprovincial business opportunities and build stronger professional relationships with you peers. A robust Canadian music sector needs connection and collaboration - that means you!

Artists and music professional at all stages of career are welcome and encouraged to attend!