FMO 2025 - Day 2 Digest!
- Folk Canada
- Oct 15
- 3 min read
FMO Conference 2025 - Thursday, October 16
It’s day two of the 2025 Folk Music Ontario Conference! See below for info on what's happening today and this evening.
Aquafolk
8:30AM - 9:15AM
Delta Hotel Pool - Mezzanine Level
Join us poolside for a fun, invigorating, beginner aqua fitness class led by a trained WaterArt instructor! All you need is a swimsuit and a sense of humour. No experience required!
Registration
9:00am - 10:00pm
Victoria Room - Main Lobby
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!
Instrument Lockup
9:00am - 1:45am
Cartier Room - Conference Level
No need to lug that instrument around all day! Leave your music maker in the instrument lock up and come and get it when you need to create. IMPORTANT NOTE: You MUST pick up your instrument before end of the day!
First Timers Orientation
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Ballroom A&B
New to FMO and wondering how to make the most of this event? This gathering will set you on the right path!
Reception presented by Bureau du Québec à Toronto
3:00PM
Ballroom C
Hosted by Folk Canada Board president, Cécile Doo-Kingué. This is a great opportunity to meet the Québec delegates! Come early to get a complimentary drink ticket!
Developing Artist Program Showcase
12:00PM - 3:00PM
Pinnacle Room - Penthouse Level
A highlight of the conference! Join us on the penthouse level for a phenomenal showcase of music with the 2025 participants in our Developing Artist Program!
Peer Sessions
We can't wait to see you at the Peer Sessions happening throughout the day! As a reminder, please remember that peer sessions are for folks that identify with that peer group, and are not all open sessions.
10:30AM - 12:00PM - Festival Presenters - Ballroom C
11:00AM - 12:30PM - Black Delegates - Bytowne Room
11:30AM - 2:00PM - Bimiwizh - Tulip Room
12:30PM - 2:00 PM - Rassamblement Des Delegues Francophones - York Room
3:00PM - 4:00PM - Sobriety Support Circle - Laurentian Room
3:30PM - 5:00PM - House Concerts - Seigneury Room
Panels and Workshops
There are a number of sessions you’ll want to be a part of today! Check them out below, and see the app for the full session descriptions!
11:30AM - 1:00PM - The Self-Sufficient Musician: Occupational Health and Wellness - Laurentian Room
12:00PM - 1:00PM - #bursttheirbubble: Artists Rights in the Age of Streaming - Presented by ACTRA RACS - Chaudiere Room
1:00PM - 2:00PM - Data-Drive Advocacy for the Live Music Industry - Capitale Room
2:00PM - 3:30PM - Getting the Right Sound: An Interactive Masterclass for Singers and Bandleaders - Chaudiere Room
4:00PM - 5:00PM - Meet the ADs Mystery Game Show - Ballroom A/B
Official Showcases
6:30PM - 10:45PM
Ballroom A/B - Capitale Room - Chaudiere Room
Spotlight Showcases
10:40PM-1:30AM International Indigenous Music Summit - Chaudiere Room
11:00PM-1:15AM - MusicOntario and CION - Ballroom A&B
11:00PM-12:20AM - Maverick Co-op - Capitale Room
12:20AM-12:50AM - Toronto Blues Society - Capitale Room
Get the Conference App!
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.
Our full schedule is now available online. Visit the conference schedule page to view a conference overview and detailed showcase schedule.
Have fun everyone!
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