Folk Music Ontario Conference

Tickets are now available for the 2025 Folk Music Ontario Conference, taking place October 15–19 at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada!

Since 1986, Folk Music Ontario has been the leading gathering place for artists, presenters, and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and create new opportunities. The conference remains the premier networking event for the Canadian folk music community, welcoming a growing number of international delegates each year.

This year’s event offers a dynamic range of opportunities, including:

• Official, Spotlight, and Private Showcases designed to facilitate artist discovery and career growth

• Export-Ready programming, connecting artists with international buyers through curated B2B meetings

• Receptions, Lightning Talks, and informal gatherings to foster meaningful business relationships

• A full schedule of panels, workshops, roundtable discussions, and peer-to-peer sessions

• The Developing Artist Program for artists aged 25 and under, offering mentorship, training, and showcasing opportunities

• The Ontario Folk Music Awards, celebrating the achievements of our community with awards presentations and performances

The 2025 Folk Music Ontario Conference promises four days of music, learning, and connections that can shape your career. TICKET TYPES: (note: all tickets allow for access to the entirety of conference activities other than the Ontario Folk Music Awards) Folk Canada members save $100 on registration! If you would like to become a member of Folk Canada, simply sign up using the Member rate, and we'll contact you regarding signing up for membership! If you are unsure about which rate to use, please contact us at joel@folkcanada.com EARLY BIRD RATE MEMBER - $235.00 - Available until July 15, 2025 EARLY BIRD RATE NON-MEMBER - $335.00 - Available until July 15, 2025 ADVANCE RATE MEMBER - $335.00 - Available from July 16 - September 15, 2025 ADVANCE RATE NON-MEMBER - $435.00 - Available from July 16 - September 15, 2025

REGULAR RATE MEMBER - $435.00 - Available from September 16 to end of conference REGULAR RATE NON-MEMBER - $535.00 - Available from September 16 to end of conference ARTIST RATE - $176.99 - This rate is available for Showcasing artists and those who applied to showcase only. There is no deadline on this rate. SIDE PLAYER RATE - $68.07 -This rate is only available for musicians playing with a showcasing artist. This rate can only be used if at least one member of the group has registered at the ARTIST rate. There is no deadline on this rate.

For 2025, we have made a significant reduction in Early Bird and Advance member registration rates to offset the cost of hotel rooms at the Delta. We strive to keep our registration rates as low as possible to make the conference accessible to all. If the cost is a barrier and would prevent you from attending, please reach out to us to request a community ticket, which helps offset registration fees. We also encourage folks to consider volunteering—it's a fun and meaningful way to attend the conference for free while supporting the event through various activities.