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Elizabeth Royall: You See An Angel Release: March 27 Elizabeth Royall has released her new single, “You See An Angel,” an alternative folk track reflecting on the cost of being seen as 'the angel child.' “For most of my life, I’ve had a calm, composed exterior, and people often mistake it for having it all together,” says Royall. “But inside, I’ve often felt a little more messy and uncertain. This song is my way of asking to be seen honestly, beyond the image others have plac

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) Click here to RSVP MusicOntario & Music BC present: Building an Independent Record Label from Scratch PANEL: 4:30PM Independent record labels are of

Cécile Doo-Kingué @ Cabaret-Théâtre du Vieux-Saint-Jean Thursday, March 26 Cabaret-Théâtre du Vieux-Saint-Jean Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC "Voix suave, guitare envoûtante, Cécile Doo-Kingué repousse les frontières musicales. Entre blues, soul, chanson et rythmes africains, elle crée une signature sonore unique. Née de parents camerounais, élevée à New York, passée par la France et installée à Montréal, Cécile incarne un métissage musical vibrant. Sur scène, sa voix profonde

Close Kicks: The Place "The Place" was written during a time of reflection. Knowing that being alone, you can still be emotionally anchored, and stay connected to the things that make you feel alive. The song developed as a working demo in Close Kicks' home studio, before taking it to James McKenty’s “In Record Time” studio in Peterborough to record new parts with local musicians, Warren Frank, Cassie Noble and Nathan Truax from Kawartha Lakes. Click here for more info

James LeClaire: Why Won't You Let Me Die This song is close to my heart. My Grandmother Leclaire was one of my favourite people. She was pure love. I would visit her regularly. I would dance with her, sing to her, look at her photo albums and ask all about her life. She called me, “My Jamie”. What a sweetheart. She lived a long and healthy life. She had many obstacles, stresses and challenges, but she persevered. She was a devout Catholic and followed God’s word every

Nicci Rea of Sunshine: Rainbow Weather Rainbow Weather is the joyful debut release by kids entertainer Nicci Rea of Sunshine—a bilingual folk-pop song that celebrates the colours of nature, from the black of the night sky to bright rainbow hues. With a gentle message about finding beauty and joy in every day, the song wraps listeners in a warm, inclusive reminder that our differences shine brightest when we’re together. 🌈 Click here for more info

Tristan Konkle: Peterborough Folk Festival 2026 Emerging Artist of the Year Tristan Konkle is the Peterborough Folk Festival 2026 Emerging Artist of the Year. Following a record number of submissions, we are so excited to announce that Peterborough-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tristan Konkle is our 2026 Emerging Artist Award recipient! Performance sits at the centre of Tristan Konkle’s musical identity, though it has never told the whole story. Raised in Peter

Kristen Martell: Ontario & Quebec Tour Kristen Martell returns to Ontario and Quebec this April for her annual solo regional tour. Known for her signature sound blending folk-pop with soulful Americana, Martell brings a series of intimate performances to the region just as the spring season unfolds. Martell’s music has earned critical acclaim for its evocative lyrics and serene arrangements. Her performances invite listeners into a space of quiet reflection and melodic bea

Maya Killtron: Japan Tour Folk Music Ontario-alum artist Maya Killtron announces a Japan tour in support of her upcoming album "Toronja". Having played across North America and showcased multiple times in Europe, this is Maya's first time touring internationally with her band. Japan has long been a primary market for Maya’s physical merchandise sales, and she looks forward to bringing the live version of those songs to Japanese audiences. Apr 6 - Utero - Fukuoka Apr 7 - Pe

MusicOntario & Music BC present: Building an Independent Record Label from Scratch Panel discussion, Q&A, and Industry Mixer Thursday, March 26, 2026, 4:00pm - 7:30pm Mills Hardware (95 King St. E, Hamilton, ON) 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 compani