FMO 2025 - Day 3 Digest!
- Folk Canada
- 6 days ago
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FMO Conference 2025 - Friday, October 17
It’s day three of the 2025 Folk Music Ontario Conference! See below for info on what's happening today and this evening.
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!
Tradeshow
10:00am-4:00pm
Ballroom Foyer - Lobby Level
Join us in the Ballroom Foyer for tables, chats, and networking! And don't forget to stop by the Folk Music Ontario Merch Table to purchase your souvenir shirt!
Folk Dance Networking Party
Presented by Folk Alliance International
Drink Tickets Presented by TIXR
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ballroom A/B
Join us for the Folk Dance Networking Party, led by surprise guests and called from the Folk Canada community! This lively event is the perfect way to meet new people while enjoying a uniquely folk experience.
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.
9:30AM - 11:00AM - Concert Series and Venue Presenters - Bytowne
10:30AM - 12:00PM - Delegates with Disabilities - York Room
12:00PM - 1:30PM - Pan Asian Delegates - Seigneury
12:30PM - 1:30 PM - Radio & Audio Journalism - Capitale
2:30PM - 4:00PM - Latine Delegates - York
2:45PM - 4:00PM - Agents - Seigneury
3:30PM - 4:30PM - Delegates Under 30 - Bytowne
3:30PM - 4:30PM - 55+ Delegates - Capitale
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!
10:15AM - 11:45AM - Know Your Worth: Music, Value and Values - Laurentian
11:00AM - 12:30PM - Culture and Climate: Community Rooted Calls for Large Scale Change - Ballroom C
11:15AM - 12:30PM - Dream Work: Building a Strong Team - Chaudiere
1:30PM - 2:45PM - Slow Touring: Reports from the Road - Chaudiere
1:45PM - 3:15PM - Engage with the Darkness, Lean into the Light - Laurentian
2:30PM - 4:00PM - Money Talks: Grantwriting and Funding Learning Hub - Ballroom C
SHOWCASES
It’s the second night of music! Get in, get listening, and get dancing!
Official Showcases
6:30PM - 10:45PM
Ballroom A/B - Capitale Room - Chaudiere Room
Spotlight Showcases
12:00PM-2:00PM - Ottawa Music Industry Coalition Spotlight - Ballroom A&B
2:00PM-4:00PM - Atlantic Spotlight - Ballroom A&B
11:00PM-1:30AM MusicOntario & CION - Ballroom A&B
10:45PM-1:05AM - Small World Music Spotlight - Capitale Room
10:40PM-1:30AM - Midnight Agency Spotlight - Capitale Room
10:00am - 4:00pm
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.
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.
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