FMO 2025 - Day 1 Digest!
- Folk Canada
- Oct 14
- 3 min read
FMO Conference 2025 - Wednesday, October 15
It's conference time! So glad you'll be joining us here in Ottawa! See below for info on what's happening today and this evening.
Our full schedule is now available online. Visit the conference schedule page to view a conference overview and detailed showcase schedule.
Registration
Visit Joel and the gang at the Victoria Room in the main lobby to pick up your badge and get some information on the event!
Ready & Emerging Artist Development Incubator (READI) Program
Presented by Réseau SPARC Network
Panorama Room
The READI Program is for artists of all ages and genres to gather for an intensive day of training, peer sharing, mentorship, and community building before the Folk Music Ontario Conference fully kicks off. These sessions are only for those participating in the READI program.
10:00AM - READI Meet & Greet
10:30AM - 12:00PM - Making Records the Way That Works For You
1:00PM - 2:15PM - Industry Pitching
2:30PM - 3:30PM - New Release Strategy
Developing Artist Program (DAP)
Pinnacle Room
The Developing Artist program starts bright and early! These sessions are for those participating in the Developing Artist Program only.
9:30AM - DAP Breakfast - Penthouse Foyer
9:30AM - 10:30 AM - Craft of Songwriting, Cowriting, and Pitching
11:00AM - 12:00PM - Touring, Audience Building & Engagement
12:00PM - 3:00PM - Showcase Masterclass
Conference Opening Reception
Presented by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition
Pinnacle & Panorama Rooms & Foyer
4:00PM-6:00PM
Join your fellow conference delegates at this exciting opening reception, sponsored by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition! You'll mix and mingle with folkies & local dignitaries, all celebrating the Canadian Folk Music Industry and it's many amazing people!
The Ontario Folk Music Awards
Fourth Stage - National Arts Centre - 1 Elgin St.
Don't miss this spectacular event, being held right down the street at Canada's National Arts Centre! Please note: this event is sold out, so if you did not already RSVP, there is no more space at the awards ceremony itself. If you are unsure as to whether you have RSVP'd. please contact Joel directly.
6:00pm-7:00pm - Doors & Red Carpet 7:00pm-9:00pm - Ontario Folk Music Awards Ceremony
The Ontario Folk Music Awards After Party
Presented by Axé Worldfest
Pinnacle & Panorama Rooms - Delta Hotel
Celebrate the recipients of the 2025 OFMA's in style! Join us at the top level of the Delta for drinks, dancing, music, and fun!
9:00PM - Doors
10:00PM - Live Music Begins
1:00AM - End
Conference App Available!
Create your own personalized schedule! Look up artist information! Connect with other attendees! The 2025 Folk Music Ontario Conference app has everything you need to make your experience and excellent one. See the links below to download now.
We've uploaded a LOT of information, If you notice any errors, please contact us before the conference! It's much tougher to make changes on site. Click here to download for iPhones Click here to download for Android
Join us on Thursday, October 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in the Ballroom Foyer at the Delta Ottawa City Centre for a wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with Québec artists and industry attending the conference.
Joignez-vous à nous le jeudi 16 octobre de 15h à 16h dans le foyer du Ballroom du Delta, afin de profiter de cette belle occasion de rencontrer et échanger avec les artistes du Quebec assistant à la conference
Join your fellow FMO delegates for our curated networking dinners at some of Ottawa’s top restaurants. These small-group meals are a chance to unwind after the day’s events, connect with colleagues in a relaxed setting, and enjoy a specially prepared menu highlighting each venue’s signature dishes - all timed so that you can be back at the hotel in time for the Official Showcases! There is a separate fee to attend these dinners, and space is limited! Click here to buy tickets to your preferred days now.
We are once again thrilled to offer our free on-site childcare program, Little Folkers, available to all FMO conference delegates. Childcare will be provided during the daytime on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (October 16–18). The Little Folkers room will be staffed according to need, so we ask that you let us know your exact childcare requirements in advance using the signup form. If you have any questions, please contact us.
More info coming soon, so stay tuned to your emails!
Day 1 is chock full of fun, but it's just the beginning! If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Joel directly.
See you there!
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