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The 32nd annual Ontario Folk Music Awards will take place at The Studio in Hamilton, Ontario on Wednesday, October 14th during the annual Folk Canada Conference. Folk Canada is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2026 Ontario Folk Music Awards. In recognition of the outstanding work and contributions of Folk artists and music industry from across the province of Ontario. The 32nd annual Ontario Folk Music Awards will take place during the Folk Canada Conference at The St

We've been made aware of several social media profiles impersonating Folk Canada. These fake accounts are contacting folks to sell conference registrations and booth space that don't exist. We've found these fake profiles on facebook, jotform, and eventbrite. These profiles are not us. Don't send them money, and don't share your payment or personal information with them. We have also been made aware of emails purporting to sell the delegate list for the 2026 Folk Canada Confe

In this episode, we sit down with Emy Stantcheva, Executive Director of MusicOntario. Listen to Refolkus: https://refolkus.transistor.fm/subscribe Emy shares practical advice on export readiness, developing a clear market strategy, preparing for conferences, and making meaningful industry connections. We also explore effective pitching, creative promotional materials, and the importance of following up and maintaining relationships after events. An informative conversatio

Chris McKhool: Party in the Streets Award-winning musician Chris McKhool is turning up joy with the kids, with the release of PARTY IN THE STREET, an exuberant new song that invites children and families to sing, dance, and celebrate together. Filmed at Toronto Caribbean Carnival, the video is inspired by the vibrant traditions of Mardi Gras and Carnival, and is the second single from McKhool's upcoming album (Global Dance Party!, November 6, 2026). Bursting with a playful Ne

Reney Ray: Don’t Be Mad At The World One song release every Friday, for one whole year! I launched this project in April 2026. Song 24/52 of my "Weekly Song Drops" project! This song has quite a story to it. I wrote it during the pandemic, after my mom died. Losing a parent or a loved one during that time was a different kind of hardship. You weren't allowed to go see them in the hospital; you weren't allowed to have a funeral or to grieve with your family. You weren't allow

Pete Eastmure: On The Green This single song ON THE GREEN is a requiem for our friend and drummer Greg LaPointe, who left us suddenly and unexpectedly in February 2026. He was a great band member and friend to the community. We love you Greg and thank you for all the love you shared with us. Listen to the song and consider buying it. This song is dedicated to Greg LaPointe and his family. Click here to listen.

Naghmeh: Sherreh Farrari This is Naghmeh's first ever official release in her mother tongue of Farsi. Partly inspired by the tormented artist myth to turn our saddest struggles into art. But mostly, by the sense of urgency with which I wanted to hold on to my language. This one is dedicated to all the folks in the diaspora, or on their indigenous land, who are keeping their mother tongue alive - to keep that connection with their ancestors and pass it on to the next generatio

Whitehorse: @ Marsh Street Centre JUST ANNOUNCED! 🔔 Presented by Four Winds Music Fest! WHITEHORSE is coming to the Marsh Street Centre on Thursday, October 22! Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible duo bring their two-decade musical partnership up close on the intimate stage at the MSC. Click here to learn more.

Tanglefoot @ Acoustic Harvest Acoustic Harvest is pleased to bring back Tanglefoot in a long-awaited reunion. Canada’s legendary high-energy band has performed their Canadian songs of historical heritage for 30 years, so it is with great anticipation that we welcome this opportunity to hear those beloved songs once again. We invite all to join us on October 3rd to celebrate not only the beginning of Acoustic Harvest’s 29th year, but also Tanglefoot’s joyous reunion. October 3

Suzie Vinnick & Emily Burgess @ Brampton Folk Club The Brampton Folk Club is excited to be kicking off our 22nd Friday Folk Night season with a fun double bill of “Blues, Roots and Guitars” featuring Suzie Vinnick and her friend Emily Burgess. Suzie Vinnick is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice, impressive guitar and bass chops and has won 12 Maple Blues Awards, 2 Canadian Folk Music Awards and 2 international songwriting awards. Emily Burgess is a guitarist, singer, and son